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Innovative Micro Food Hall Debuts in Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

October 25, 2022

The innovative Bay Area-born micro food hall, Local Kitchens, is opening in Huntington Beach within the Goldenwest & Warner Shopping Center on Thursday, Oct. 27. The micro food hall will feature seven restaurant concepts including Baby's Badass Burgers, Backyard Bowls, Chicas Tacos, Locali, SAJJ Mediterranean, Sushirrito and Hanchic. To celebrate the concept’s SoCal debut, Local Kitchens will host a Grand Opening Celebration starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29th with a FREE Hanchic fried chicken sandwich for the first 150 guests! Local Kitchens provides a solution for the pickiest families due to the ability to mix and match the cuisines from…

Australian Sensation Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt Opens at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2022

The Australian sensation known as Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt has been rapidly expanding with an estimated 400 locations across the globe with outposts in Australia, Singapore, China, Japan, and Korea – with several locations already in the U.S., including Oregon, New York, Nevada, Texas and in California, the Bay Area, San Gabriel Valley, San Diego and now, O.C.! Yomie's is just opened at the District at Tustin Legacy. In many countries, Yomie’s has sparked a phenomenon with lines out the door for its specialty menu of tangy and tart purple rice and fresh yogurt smoothie drinks, marketing itself as a healthier alternative to boba tea with…

The District at Tustin Legacy’s Family Fun Halloween Bazaar

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2022

Dress up your little ones (kids & pets too!) and come to The District’s Free 'spooky' Halloween Bazaar, in partnership with Modern Makers Mart, on Saturday, October 29th from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Enjoy Kid, Family & Pet Costume Contests, free Kids' Crafts & Family Activities, Live Music, 35+ Artisan Vendors, including a Slime Station, and fun Photo Ops at our Pumpkin Patch (sponsored by Lowes) & visiting Hearse! Plus, for the adventurous at heart, challenge yourself with Axe Throwing!Gift card prizes awarded to the top 3 winners of our costume contests*:6 p.m. Kid & Family/Group Costume Contest7 p.m. Pet Costume Contest*No…

Celebrate National Pasta Month With Brunos Italian Kitchen!

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2022

October is National Pasta Month and where better to celebrate than at the local neighborhood gem, Brunos Italian Kitchen! The Italian eatery best known for its original homestyle recipes straight from the heart of Venice is hosting a variety of specials in honor of National Pasta Month throughout the month of October such as their Monday special featuring a caesar salad, fan-favorite garlic bread and any pasta from their menu for just $20! Every Wednesday Brunos is offering its full menu of decadent pasta dishes and wines by the bottle for 50% off. Count your weekend plans made with Brunos’ 3-course National…

Celebrate Halloween at VEA Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

October 19, 2022

The newly debuted VEA Newport Beach will be celebrating its first Halloween with a weekend of festive activities and experiences throughout the weekend. On Friday 10/28 and Saturday 10/29, VEA will feature a pumpkin patch from 3:30-6 p.m., open to guests, locals, and visitors alike to pick out a pumpkin to take home for the Halloween weekend. In addition, there will be complimentary cookie decorating accompanied by fresh housemade apple cider and apple donuts, along with an a-la-carte menu at the poolside Edge Bar featuring specialty Halloween cocktails and appetizers. To cap off the evening, VEA will offer a Haunted Dive-In movie night poolside to follow…