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Rum Social Celebrates 1st Anniversary with New Seasonal Menu Items & $1 Bottles of Wine

By Greer Wylder

March 31, 2023

Rum Social, the island-inspired restaurant and bar in the heart of Laguna Beach that opened in March 2022, is celebrating its first anniversary with the launch of a new seasonal dinner menu. Executive Chef Nick Herrera debuts a selection of dishes showcasing his mastery of bold, exotic flavors. To celebrate, the restaurant will offer dine-in dinner guests select bottles of wine for just $1 during the month of April. (Limit one per reservation.) Since its opening, Rum Social has allured Laguna Beach locals and visitors alike. Its menu of bold dishes, vacation-worthy cocktails, and luxe tropical design offer guests an unparalleled…

Easter Brunch at Las Brisas Laguna Beach

By Greer Wylder

March 26, 2023

Las Brisas, the iconic cliffside restaurant with views of the Laguna Beach coastline, has planned a delicious three-course Easter Brunch for $95 per person from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., coffee and juices are included. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys can be added on for an additional $17 per person. There will also be a two-course kid’s menu available for $25. Highlights include: To Start: Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Pan DulceFirst Course: Smoked Salmon Tostada: Crema, Pickled Red Onions, Capers, ChivesBlack Bean & Mango Tostada: Sweet Mango Salsa, Black Beans, Serrano Chile, AvocadoEntrée:French Toast: Seasonal Fruit, Cacao Nibs, Toasted Macadamia Nuts, Tangerine ButterCrab…

Hilton Anaheim Introduces 2 ‘Bold Beverages from Bold Women’ for Women’s History Month

By Greer Wylder

March 24, 2023

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, the premier Hilton resort launched a nationwide campaign, “Bold Beverages from Bold Women,” featuring cocktails from prominent female distillers at all of its Hilton properties. This year, Hilton Anaheim has chosen Assistant Distiller Lexie Phillips of Jack Daniel’s Distillery and introduced two special cocktails to its new Spring Cocktail menu– the Ginger Mint Julep and Blackberry Collins featuring Jack Daniel’s Whiskey. Created by Hilton, these cocktail recipes contain whiskey created by Lexie Phillips. The Ginger Mint Julep features Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, orange juice, ginger-mint syrup while the Blackberry Collins includes Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, lemon juice, simple…

Spend Easter Sunday at These Orange County Hotels and Resorts

By Greer Wylder

March 24, 2023

Easter is right around the corner and in the spirit of the season our OC hotels and resorts are full of Easter happenings! From Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club’s Easter Egg Hunt on the Grand Lawn, to delicious brunch offerings, and special visits from the Easter bunny at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, there are plenty of ways to make the whole family smile this Easter weekendWaldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club | Dana Point, CACelebrate Easter at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club with gleaming panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean with special spring-inspired menus at…

Lulu’s Caafe in Rancho Santa Margarita

By Greer Wylder

March 23, 2023

Renowned chef Pascal Olhats has helped consult for Lulu’s Caafe, a new restaurant owned by Mr. Samrat Bhosle and his wife Susan. It is a fine dining-casual restaurant with a relaxing setting open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Rancho Santa Margarita. It mostly served French Cuisine and American favorites. Some of the menu items are influenced by Pascal’s specialty dishes served in his past owned restaurants. Popular dishes include a Lyonnaise omelet, breakfast burrito, brioche French toast, and eggs Benedict for breakfast.For lunch, there’s French onion soup, Croque Monsieur, ham and cheese baguette sandwich, warm baguette French dip sandwich, spinach salad…