Taco Mesita Brings Gourmet Fast Food to Tustin

March 23, 2023

Taco Mesita comes to the heart of Orange County with a vision to redefine fast food. Its flagship location, which softly opened its doors in early February, is nestled at the gateway of Old Town Tustin – a historic downtown experiencing an exciting revival and growing diversity. The concept was brought to life from a collaboration between award-winning restaurateur, chef Ivan Calderon (founder of Taco Mesa and Taco Rosa) and a next-generation team of blended talent: Calderon’s son and co-founder, Nico, along with distinguished designer and partner, Max Moriyama.

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Modern Mexican Palenque Arrives in Orange County

March 17, 2023

Palenque–one of Downtown Riverside’s most popular restaurants and bars in the competitive local modern Mexican scene–just opened in Orange County. The restaurant, originally part of its sister club Mezcal in DTR since 2014, emerged in 2019 as a fully realized vision from Newport Beach-based operator & president Miguel Baeza, who has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The Costa Mesa restaurant marks Baeza’s first expansion and the second location. Serving dinner nightly and weekend brunch, Palenque presents one of the largest selections of tequila and mezcal in the area with craft cocktails and Mexican dishes in an inspired, extended, open lounge.

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The Ecology Center’s Spring 2023 Community Table Dinners

March 15, 2023

The Ecology Center, a 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified™ farm and education center located in San Juan Capistrano, is pleased to present a full schedule of Community Table dinners for the Spring 2023 season. Every Friday from March through May, guests will be able to enjoy a multicourse dinner under the stars featuring a rotating roster of renowned guest chefs who will design an ecological meal utilizing ingredients from the farm cooked over fire for an intimate, family-style feast.

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OC Restaurant Week Celebrates 15 Years—March 5 -11

March 01, 2023

Orange County Restaurant Week, an entire week dedicated to celebrating local restaurants, returns on Sunday, March 5 through Saturday, March 11. This year’s event will highlight more than 150 restaurants that have thoughtfully crafted menus and cocktails designed to showcase Orange County’s diverse dining options.  Diners will have an opportunity to partake in a variety of Prix-Fixe Menus ranging from $15 to $45; romance-infused Date Night Menus; and thoughtfully curated Luxe Menus for indulgent experiences.

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The Habit Burger St. Patty’s Melt Pop-Up at Chapman Crafted

March 14, 2023

This St. Patrick's Day, Chapman Crafted Beer in Old Towne Orange is hosting an epic soiree featuring the return of The Habit Burger Grill's legendary sandwich, The Patty Melt, The Patron Saint of Sandwiches. Everyone’s going to be feeling lucky this Friday, March 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., when Chapman Crafted offers a special Patty Melt Pilsner, served with The Habit Burger’s Patty Melt and Tempura Green Beers, for only $10! In addition to the Craft Beer-meets-Craft Sandwich deal, guests will have the opportunity to play iconic pub games, win exclusive Patty Melt swag, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two brands dedicated to craft as they utilize the highest quality ingredients and processes to create products with integrity at the forefront.

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OC Restaurant Week Celebrates 15 Years—March 5 -11

Orange County Restaurant Week, an entire week dedicated to celebrating local restaurants, returns on Sunday, March 5 through Saturday, March 11. This year’s event will highlight more than 150 restaurants that have thoughtfully crafted menus and cocktails designed to showcase Orange County’s diverse dining options.  Diners will have an opportunity to partake in a variety of Prix-Fixe Menus ranging from $15 to $45; romance-infused Date Night Menus; and thoughtfully curated Luxe Menus for indulgent experiences.

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February 22, 2023

First Hot-and-Crispy Taquito Restaurant Opens In Irvine

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has become a phenomenon, with its hand-rolled taquitos, pan-fried in a proprietary giant cast iron pan, until crispy and golden brown. The story of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is simple and began in the home of the Usrey family, where father (Ron) and son (Ryan) fell in love with Mama Karen’s famous beef taquitos.

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February 15, 2023

Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant & Cocktail Week

The 8th annual Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week begins February 18 and continues through February 28 at nearly 50 restaurants throughout the city. Special menus starting at $10 are featured for breakfast, lunch, plates, and dinner with small plates coupled with wine pairings, beer flights, and handcrafted cocktails. Visit dineoutlongbeach.com for restaurant listings and menus. 5 Reasons You’ll Want to Check Out this Year’s Dine Out Long Beach:


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