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Solstice, a Seasonally-Driven Restaurant Opens at The Boardwalk Irvine

By Greer Wylder

March 08, 2022

Solstice, the highly anticipated, seasonally-driven restaurant concept at The Boardwalk in Irvine is now open. Centrally located at the intersection of Jamboree and Dupont in Irvine, Solstice delivers a thoughtfully prepared menu driven by seasonally curated dishes that spotlight ingredients harvested at the peak of their season sourced from the best growing regions, farms, and producers across the country. Culinary Director Chef Demetrio Zavala, who also oversees the restaurant’s second location in Newtown, Pennsylvania, is responsible for developing the menu and curating Solstice’s ingredients from around the country. Zavala has competed in and won several Food Network TV competitions, including “Chopped: Grudge…

Sushi Roku hosts fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees through World Central Kitchen

By Greer Wylder

March 07, 2022

On Wednesday, March 9, Innovative Dining Group along with Yakumi, will be donating 10% of all sales towards feeding Ukrainian refugees through the World Central Kitchen. WCK is serving thousands of fresh meals to Ukrainian families fleeing home as well as those who remain in the country. Restaurant locations throughout Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Newport Beach, and Scottsdale will be participating in donating fundraiser proceeds to WCK’s “Chefs for Ukraine” initiative.“Like others, we felt helpless with the events unfolding in Ukraine. We are so inspired by what Chef José Andrés is doing right now through World Central Kitchen. By supporting his non-profit, we will help feed refugees…

OC Restaurant Week 2022 Celebrates 120+ OC Restaurants

By Greer Wylder

March 04, 2022

Orange County Restaurant Week, an entire week dedicated to celebrating local restaurants, returns this Sunday, March 6 through Saturday, March 12. This year’s event will highlight more than 120 restaurants that have thoughtfully crafted menus and cocktails designed to showcase Orange County’s diverse dining options. Diners will have an opportunity to partake in a variety of Prix-Fixe Menus and Luxe Menus; as well as focused experiences, including Family Night, Date Night, Vegetarian Dining, a Dessert Spotlight, and options for the entire Squad. In addition, the beloved Cocktails of Restaurant Week will showcase unique creations.Diners will be able to find participating restaurants and search menus, cocktails and more, online at http://www.OCRestaurantWeek.com.This year’s event kicks off with an exclusive Restaurant Week Masters…

Wild Strawberry Celebrates 11 Years with Beer & Wine & Live Music

By Greer Wylder

March 02, 2022

Wild Strawberry Cafe in Newport Beach celebrates its 11th year in business by expanding its hours, offering beer and wine, debuting live music this Friday, March 4 with Frank Sinatra-style easy listening entertainment, and a European Nights Café experience from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.Owner Natasha Kazic brought a whole new way of eating to the Newport Community when she opened in 2011. Now she’s making her European-style Strawberry Café even more enjoyable by not only offering beer and wine for the first time ever, and live music every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., she’s expanding the menu.She…

Celebrate OC Restaurant Week at The District with a $200 Gift Card!

By Greer Wylder

February 28, 2022

Excited for OC Restaurant Week running March 6th-12th? With so many restaurant choices, how do you pick? The District is here to help with 10 great restaurants offering special menus that you don't want to miss! As an incentive, they're giving away a $200 gift card to the participating restaurant of your choice. Menus can be viewed at OC RESTAURANT MENUS.Choose from:Casa Del Sol Cocina MexicanaHermosa TaqueriaLucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-QueMendocino FarmsPrego RestaurantStowaway TikiThe Winery RestaurantThe Yellow ChilliUtopia European CaffeCLICK HERE to enter for a chance to win now through March 2nd at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be randomly selected and notified on…