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Chef Gabriela Gomez Helming Griffin’s - New OC Restaurant

By Greer Wylder

August 08, 2024

Griffin’s Kitchen + Bar has opened its doors, offering chef-prepared cuisine in a stylish, street-front restaurant located at 120 S. Brea Blvd in downtown Brea. This newly expanded and remodeled venue is situated alongside the Brea Improv, Yard House, and other emerging dining and entertainment destinations on North OC’s vibrant Brea Blvd corridor.Griffin’s combines quality, presentation, and taste in a setting where elegance meets comfort. The restaurant features a chef-driven kitchen paired with an “urban-upscale” casual dining and bar experience. The menu reflects the New American culinary movement with an Alta Baja influence, blending traditional Mexican ingredients with contemporary California…

Habana Irvine Revives Popular Sunday Brunch Buffet

By Greer Wylder

August 08, 2024

Habana at the Irvine Spectrum Center is announcing the revival of its popular Sunday Brunch Buffet, returning on August 11, 2024. Originally launched in April 2017, the brunch buffet at Habana was a hit, selling out nearly every Sunday until the restaurants had to close due to COVID-19. Modeled after a Cuban mansion, Habana Irvine transports guests to 1950s Cuba.The brunch is returning with an exceptional spread of Cuban-inspired dishes, including plantain pancakes, a made-to-order omelette station, endless homemade Latin pastries, breakfast empanadas, whole roasted pig, paella, and more. Each dish features unique spices and homemade sauces, traditional Cuban plates…

Seafood & Steaks: Experience Ocean 48 at Fashion Island

By Greer Wylder

August 08, 2024

Ocean 48, the highly anticipated new restaurant, has opened its doors at Fashion Island, taking over the former Fig & Olive location near Red O. Created by the James Beard-nominated Mastro brothers, Jeffery and Michael, along with their father Dennis and business partner Scott Trolio, Ocean 48 offers a luxurious and contemporary fine dining experience specializing in seafood and steak.The restaurant boasts an elaborate glass-enclosed show kitchen, an interior reflection pool, private dining suites, and a selection of intimate dining rooms, all designed to provide a unique coastal atmosphere. Ocean 48 is dedicated to using the highest quality ingredients and…

Broken Yolk Cafe Opens in Irvine with Free Pancakes for First 100 Customers

By Greer Wylder

August 08, 2024

Southern California's beloved breakfast spot, Broken Yolk Cafe, is set to open its newest location on Barranca Parkway in Irvine at the Crossroads Shopping Center on Tuesday, August 13. On opening day, the first 100 customers will win a year of free pancakes.Broken Yolk Cafe was one of the first full-service restaurants to thrive in the breakfast and lunch scene. The restaurant has redefined brunch from a special occasion meal to an everyday delight, pioneering a segment that continues to grow in popularity. Leading the new Irvine location is experienced local restaurateur and Broken Yolk Cafe franchisee Mike DiNorscia. DiNorscia is…

Sweetgreen Brings Fresh, Delicious Food to Fashion Island

By Greer Wylder

August 06, 2024

Adding to its Orange County locations, Sweetgreen is set to open its newest restaurant at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Starting Tuesday, August 6, guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced, freshly prepared meals while celebrating opening day with complimentary activities featuring local partners. For every meal sold at the grand opening, Sweetgreen will donate a meal to Food Finders, supporting people in Orange County experiencing food insecurity.This new location in Newport Beach follows Sweetgreen’s recent introduction of 100 percent grass-fed and pasture-raised Caramelized Garlic Steak to its menu. The new protein offers tender bites of steak, seasoned and finished with a…