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Inaugural Mexican Food & Wine Festival at CHAAK Kitchen

By Greer Wylder

October 16, 2024

CHAAK Kitchen is set to host its first-ever Mexican Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, October 19, from 2—6 p.m. The event will bring together seven local restaurants and 29 wineries in celebration of Mexico’s rich culinary and winemaking traditions. Restaurateurs Ed & Gabbi Patrick, owners of CHAAK and Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen, have collaborated with La Competencia Imports’ Founder Tom Bracamontes to create this special experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample exclusive Mexican wines from Baja California, Coahuila, Zacatecas, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, and San Luis Potosí.“This event is a first, with so many talented chefs and wineries representing the…

Autumn Music Fest in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

October 15, 2024

Celebrate the essence of fall at the Autumn Music Fest, a magical gathering of live music, delicious food, and vibrant pop-up vendors at The CAMP in Costa Mesa on Saturday, October 19th from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event promises an evening filled with music, creativity, and community.Enjoy live performances from talented local bands, including The Lemonsharks and The Sweetwater Station, bringing an eclectic mix of folk, rock, and indie tunes to elevate the mood. Whether dancing on the grass or simply swaying to the rhythm, the festival is all about enjoying the music and living in the moment.Come…

Join the Fall Cocktail Tour & Colors of Fall at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

October 14, 2024

The District at Tustin Legacy’s Fall Cocktail Tour kicked off this October, in partnership with OC Foodies, will run through October 31st. The Tour explores flavors through seasonally-inspired cocktails, mocktails, food and dessert pairings. During October only, diners and bar hoppers are invited to try the different flavors of the season at their leisure - just be sure to mention the Fall Cocktail Tour when you order. Participating restaurants AMC’s MacGuffin’s Lounge, Bar Louie, Casa Del Sol Cocina Mexicana, Curry Pizza House, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Luna Rossa Ristorante, Prego Restaurant, RAKKAN Ramen, Red Robin, The Winery Restaurant, Yellow Chilli Tustin, ZIP Korean…

Seasonal Sips at Press & Moka Coffeehouse in Irvine

By Greer Wylder

October 13, 2024

Press & Moka is serving up seasonal drinks with their autumn-inspired menu, perfect for the SoCal fall. All drinks are available iced, with most also offered hot, and they pair beautifully with the coffeehouse’s artisan European-style food, featuring imported meats, cheeses, and house-made specialties. Visit Press & Moka Coffeehouse in Irvine for these fall favorites:P&M PSL (Press & Moka Pumpkin Spice Latte): Their signature pumpkin spice latte, made with real pumpkin puree and sweetened with brown sugar, topped with pumpkin whip. Available iced or hot.Apple Caramel Chai: A chai latte blended with house-made caramel apple syrup, evoking the warm nostalgia…

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Debuts in Costa Mesa with Grand Opening Celebration

By Greer Wylder

October 10, 2024

Better Buzz, a San Diego-based small-batch coffee roaster and café, is opening its first Costa Mesa location today, Friday, October 11th, and inviting the local community to explore everything the new café has to offer.Better Buzz delivers a premium coffee experience with a wide selection of handcrafted coffee, espresso, and tea drinks, along with smoothies, newly launched energy drinks, made-to-order food, and more. Known for specialty drinks like the Best Drink Ever®—a classic Americano infused with their signature creamy vanilla—the Costa Mesa location will also feature fresh pastries from local bakery Bakers Kneaded.To mark the occasion, Better Buzz will host…