Greer's OC

Need reasons to wake up early? Zimzala, a laid-back bar and eatery at Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, just debuted a grab-and-go breakfast/coffee shop called "Zim a Go Go" open from 6 to 11 a.m.

jZim a Go Go is perfect for when you’re craving a quick breakfast and hot drink but you don’t have time to commit to a sit-down meal.

Or dine at Zimzala restaurant, where you can go for the Chef Roy’s homemade ice cream in breakfast-inspired flavors like Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, peanut butter and jelly, cinnamon toast, and salted caramel granola. You can also enjoy items like breakfast burritos; chicken n’ waffle panini with tomato jam, wasabi arugula, gruyere, prosciutto, béchamel, and sweet potato tots; and sloppy joes with house pickles, buttermilk roll and parmesan garlic fries.

Zimzala is on the second level of The Strand in downtown Huntington Beach, at the Shorebreak Hotel.

500 Pacific Coast Hwy. in Huntington Beach. 714.861.4470.

De-luxe opening!

The new luxe theater, Island Cinema officially opens today at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The seven-screen theater complex features stadium seating, and generous sized seats, arm rests, aisles and legroom.  And that’s not all, on the food front: standard popcorn, candy and sodas are available, but they take a backseat for tasty sandwiches, specialty pizzas, quiches, vegetarian spring rolls, pastries and more. Or order a specialty coffee, beer, champagne or glass of wine. Just like at plays, concerts and games, you can  reserve seats when you purchase tickets from a map online or at the box office.

Tickets cost $16.50. 

Island Cinema is at 999 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.