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Singapore’s Paradise Dynasty Opens First US Location at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

October 06, 2021

Paradise Dynasty, the xiao long bao specialist from Singapore, makes its foray into the U.S. with its first American outpost, at South Coast Plaza. The stylish and modernly-appointed 5,200-square foot restaurant — which anchors the new dining collective called Collage inside Bloomingdale’s — officially marks Paradise Group’s global expansion, with 45 Paradise Dynasty locations and more than 100 restaurants spanning multiple concepts across Asia. Touted for creating the world’s first Eight-Flavor, Rainbow Xiao Long Bao, diners can look forward to vibrantly hued XLB in an assortment of innovative flavors, including cheese, crab roe, foie gras, garlic, luffa gourd, black truffle, Szechuan and of…

O SEA Celebrates National Seafood Month with Bold, Globally Influenced Specials

By Greer Wylder

October 06, 2021

In celebration of National Seafood Month in October, O SEA is highlighting the incredible bounty of seafood products found in local Southern California waters with a month-long limited menu. Executive Chef David Yamaguchi is offering three special menu items that showcase the incredible diversity and quality of local seafood products.During the month of October, guests may enjoy the following bold, globally influenced dishes during lunch and dinner:Grilled Morro Bay Grassy Bar Oysters with Santa Barbara Red Urchin ButterWild Local Opah in Mandarin Aguachile with Cucumber & White SesameGrilled Santa Barbara Spot Prawns with Yuzu Kosho Butter & Seaweed Chimichurri“What we love more than anything else is to…

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Day of Giving for Food Banks

By Greer Wylder

September 17, 2021

By popular demand, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is bringing back its special Chicken Shack Limited Time Menu and offering a day of giving for food banks.Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Chicken Shack menu returns to all locations offering a delicious lineup of slow-smoked and Southern-fried chicken favorites, premium sides, and a new appetizer, salad, and dessert. On September 21, Lucille’s will offer a $5 Chicken Shack Snack plate for dine-in guests that include a mini order of new Flamin’ Hot® Cheetos® Popcorn Chicken, coleslaw, and a wedge of new Lucille’s Texas Sheet Cake. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit local area food banks…

The District at Tustin Legacy Opens Six New Globally-Inspired Eats

By Greer Wylder

September 17, 2021

Great news for anyone who loves to eat out! The District at Tustin Legacy will soon welcome six additional new restaurants and eateries to its mix of major retail stores, dining, and entertainment.Casa Del Sol Cocina Mexicana is O.C.’s newest Mexican restaurant offering live performances from the internationally renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, led by Latin Grammy-nominated conductor Jose Hernandez. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant will take over the former Auld Dubliner space and will feature an outdoor patio with a private dining room. Casa Del Sol is open for lunch and dinner. Baked Dessert Bar, a popular SoCal-based bakery that specializes in…

The Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival

By Greer Wylder

September 10, 2021

The Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival combines two of the community's favorite events, Taste of Laguna and KX FM's annual concert, into one mega evening for foodies and live music fans! This limited event on October 14 will sell out, so get your tickets now at The Festival of Arts Laguna Beach.More than 30 local restaurants and award-winning chefs will showcase their most popular menu items, signature recipes, and specialty dishes. The festival stage will feature a unique concert, stay tuned for this year's lineup! Whether you come early or stay late, this year's party is going to…