Greer's OC

In support of Earth Day, why not do something fun for awareness of a greener future, plus enjoy tasty local and regional foods? From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island rewards guests who bike it to the restaurant with a free appetizer or dessert. Just bring in this coupon today, here’s a link: limit one item per guest per coupon.

True Food Kitchen is already on the right track for environmental awareness. Dr. Andrew Weil, best-selling author and health-guru, oversees the globally inspired, seasonal menu that’s focused on locally sourced, organic and sustainable ingredients, and offers vegan and gluten free options too.

True Food also just added delicious new dishes that bring the best in spring vegetables, and for fish, halibut to the table. New items include our favorite spring chopped salad with snap peas, strawberries, walnuts, goat cheese and balsamic; a must try roasted asparagus pizza with smoked mozzarella, red onion and marjoram; a grass fed bison burger (pictured above) with umami mushroom and onions, mayo and parmesan on a flax bun; and delicious halibut street tacos with avocado, cotija cheese, tomatillo salsa, sour cream and pickled onion.

Now for dessert lovers, and for those who rode their bikes, try the new almond olive oil cake served with fresh blackberries and Greek yogurt; or the strawberry rhubarb crisp served with dairy-free pistachio ice cream. But we have to say we’d do just about anything for our favorite flourless chocolate cake that’s always on the menu, served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce—to die for.

451 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.644.2400.

Earth Day with OC Mart MIX!

In honor of Earth Day, the OC Mart MIX is celebrating Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with family fun for everyone.

Buy local ingredients at the farmer's market, grab some great eats from food trucks, including the Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck, and see what’s new and exciting from the Environmental Nature Center, Back to Natives, and 31 Bits.

And check out incredible hand-picked shops at the OC Mart Mix, an eclectic group of vendors offering everything from gourmet olive oils, organic coffees to home interiors, and must-have hats. There will also be face painting and hula hoop demos.

The OC Mart MIX is at 3313 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa, CA 92626.