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Paragon Holiday Grilled Cheese Pop-Up + The Return of Breakfast Sandwiches

By Greer Wylder

December 07, 2022

The recently-opened Paragon at SOCO celebrates the season with a cozy, upscale dinner pop-up celebrating delicious takes on the Grilled Cheese Sandwich. These Holiday Grilled Cheese Dinners will take place 5-10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through Friday, Dec. 23. “We wanted to take something that most everybody loves–the Grilled Cheese Sandwich–and put the Paragon spin on it, a few times over,” Executive Chef Dean Isom said. “ I’ve created two soups for the pop-up, too. Grilled cheese and soup when it’s cold out is the paragon of comforting food to me, and in many ways, that’s really what we’re…

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks: Candy Cane Shake

By Greer Wylder

December 06, 2022

Deck the halls with Island’s seasonal sweet treat. The fine burgers and drinks restaurant is offering its Candy Cane Shake ($6.50) until the end of the year for all to enjoy. Blended with Oreo chunks and crushed peppermint, milkshake lovers are sure to experience a perfect balance between sweet and minty flavors in a creamy shake – excellent to wrap up a hearty meal. Islands offers delivery and pickup, walk-ins, and reservations by calling your nearest location.

Cafe Gratitude: Holiday Specials

By Greer Wylder

December 05, 2022

For those special Christmas celebrations with family and friends this year, take the stress out of cooking and pre-order Cafe Gratitude’s plant-based, flavor-forward Holiday Pies & Sides. Starting Friday, December 9, orders may be placed through the Cafe Gratitude website and the last day to order is Tuesday, December 20th. Holiday Pies & Sides can be picked up at any Café Gratitude location on Friday, Dec. 23 from 1 p.m. -9 p.m., and don’t forget that guests have the option of buying a $100 Café Gratitude gift card online or in-store to receive a $25 bonus card! For Pies & Sides: Specials include: French…

The Kebab Shop: Holiday Gift Cards

By Greer Wylder

December 04, 2022

This holiday season, there is no place like The Kebab Shop. With 4 locations throughout Orange County, this award-winning, ‘Mediterranean For All’, fast-casual restaurant makes for the perfect place for a festive feast. If managing busy schedules proves to be too difficult, give loved ones the gift of a quality meal with a philanthropic plus up - The Kebab Shop will be giving 10% of all eGift Card sales to Feeding America through 12/31. Just enter promo code “Charity” when ordering an eGift Card over $20 at TheKebabShop.com, and an eGift Card will be generated to work for online and in-store dining at all locations.

Experience The District Tustin’s Wonderfest Event Series this December!

By Greer Wylder

December 01, 2022

The District Tustin is kicking off a Dancing Light Show on Friday 12/2 in The AMC Courtyard. Free show every 30 minutes from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. nightly. Then you don’t want to miss the Wonderfest Events on Dec 3, 10 & 17th. The first “Family Christmas Party” event is this weekend and 100% of ticket sales will benefit Families Together Tustin*. Enjoy photos with Santa, family crafts & activities, a live DJ, stilt walkers, face painting & balloon artist, Mrs. Clause’s Book Corner, and shop the outdoor Merry Makers Holiday Village of family-owned gift shops. A limited supply of passes is…