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OC’s Original Oktoberfest 2021

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2021

The Biergarten at Old World Huntington Beach is proud to announce that Oktoberfest is here. Huntington Beach has been home to Southern California’s best Oktoberfest since 1978. This year's Oktoberfest promises to be the best celebration yet, offering authentic German Food (voted "Best Bratwurst" in California), imported German Beers, German Bands straight from Germany, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls, and other festivities, competitions, games & more. So come on down and experience the best Oktoberfest celebration in the World - Old World Huntington Beach. Wednesdays and Thursdays are FREE family nights, Fridays and Saturdays are 21+ ONLY and Sundays are family…

Paragon Café Expands; Opening New Full-Scale Restaurant!

By Greer Wylder

October 18, 2021

Paragon Café is taking the foodie movement to a whole new level with the addition of a classy, full-scale restaurant at SOCO + The OC Mix – Paragon. This restaurant will be serving up phenomenal brunch/lunch and dinner options and will provide an elevated dining experience with unique twists on breakfast and brunch classics, a craft cocktail program, and live jazz music. Living up to Orange County’s new standard of dining, Chef Dean Isom brings more than 2 decades of experience to the kitchen.Estimated to open in November 2021, these new menu offerings are sure to please even the ultimate foodies’ palette with items…

Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana Opening Sister Restaurant, Bottega Angelina

By Greer Wylder

October 18, 2021

Longtime fans of Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana in Irvine can look forward to Bottega Angelina, from the same owners, set to open late October/early November at Ocean Ranch Village in Laguna Niguel.Bottega Angelina will be a new concept, part Italian market, restaurant, and bar spanning 7,000 square feet all under one roof on a hill in Laguna Niguel. The exterior has an old-world feel with lavender plants, potted citrus, cypress, and olive trees, surrounded by ocean views. The modern designed “Mercato,” will showcase in-house charcuterie, gelato, pasta, bread, cheese, pastries, custom Norman Love chocolates, and Illy coffee counters. An adjacent shop of highly curated…

Crave & Crawl One Night Packed with Flavor and Fun

By Greer Wylder

October 15, 2021

It's Back! Crave & Crawl returns Thursday, October 28th from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Fullerton. Get your grub on and do a little multi-masking and hit the streets of Downtown Fullerton on a pre-Halloween outing to celebrate the 5th annual Crave and Crawl hosted by e-foodie. Dress in costume or come as you are for a boo-licious gathering with plenty of treats (tricks optional). More than 30 participating restaurants and breweries will be on hand to cast a spell over your palate with an array of tantalizing flavors and signature samples. There's also live entertainment. It's all FREE (including the food and…

Unique Dessert Decorating Studio with a ‘Sprinkle’ of ASL

By Greer Wylder

October 13, 2021

The Sweet Hand, a unique new do-it-yourself dessert decorating studio that also offers a sprinkle of ASL (American Sign Language) has opened at Mercantile West in Ladera Ranch. Owned by Ladera Ranch resident Abigail Longo, The Sweet Hand welcomes walk-in customers who wish to decorate desserts, along with host classes, events, and private parties. Longo, who is Deaf and previously taught Deaf children, will offer classes for students of all ages. Parents of Deaf or hard-of-hearing children can take ASL classes for free, and The Sweet Hand will also offer ASL Story Time every other Tuesday for children. The Sweet Hand provides…