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Where to Find Veggie-Forward Dishes in LA/OC

By Greer Wylder

January 07, 2022

Have you made a New Year resolution that involves eating healthier? If you’re among those who are trying to eat more veggies in 2022, you’re in luck. Here’s a variety of vegetable-forward dishes from several beloved Mexican-inspired restaurants in the LA/OC area. Solita | Valencia and Huntington BeachSolita celebrates great Mexican food, dynamic margaritas, and Southern California’s laid-back lifestyle, encompassing true summer vibes. Here’s a sampling of Solita’s offerings, including their popular Street Tacos:Guacamole Solita – served in old school in a fried tortilla bowl with mango, serrano, tomato, onion, and cilantroCali Elote Taco – grilled corn, black beans, chipotle sauce,…

Mutt’s Eastbluff Introduces Duo of Daily Happy Hours and Taco & Trivia Tuesdays

By Greer Wylder

January 05, 2022

Since its opening in Spring 2021, Mutt’s Eastbluff has quickly become a Newport Beach hotspot loved by locals for its welcoming atmosphere, larger-than-life Schooners of beer, and eclectic-yet-approachable American cuisine. Now, the Eastbluff eatery gives locals something to celebrate every night of the week with Taco & Trivia Tuesday and a duo of daily happy hours.As residents of Eastbluff themselves, husband-and-wife owners Alex and Meghan Murray created Mutt’s to serve as a central gathering place for their community, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a family-friendly, convivial atmosphere. With the introduction of weekly events and nightly specials, the couple continues…

Ike’s Love and Sandwiches Opens in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

January 03, 2022

Ike’s Love and Sandwiches is celebrating its new Costa Mesa location! This mouthwatering sandwich chain is expanding its horizons and hosting an all-day Grand Opening celebration on Friday, January 14 with free sandwiches, hot deals, giveaways, and a meet and greet with Founder Ike Shehadeh. Exploding onto the crowded San Francisco food scene in 2007 as a small sandwich shop under the name “Ike’s Place”, Ike’s Love & Sandwiches has been transforming the sandwich segment for over a decade. An original since day one, the brand has been defined by innovative offerings and iconic flavors. Dutch Crunch bread with Ike’s secret Dirty Sauce is…

Montage Laguna Beach Reopens Studio For One Night Only to Ring In The New Year

By Greer Wylder

December 29, 2021

This year, more than any other – except maybe 2020 – deserves a special sendoff that is memorable, lavish, and extraordinary. Montage Laguna Beach will reopen Studio for one night only to ring in the new year with live entertainment, craft cocktails, and gourmet dining. The festivities will kick off at 8 p.m. with cocktails, canapes, and conversations, before leading into an opulent sit-down six-course dinner with mouth-watering dishes such as the Poached Pacific Spiny Lobster (a rare type of lobster that can only be caught on the Pacific Coast) and Miyazaki A5 Japanese Wagyu, all expertly paired with wine from Studio’s award-winning cellar. Following the…

BluSky Restaurant & Bar and Belvedere Vodka Presents Winter Wonderland!

By Greer Wylder

December 27, 2021

One of Orange County’s newest hotspots, BluSky Restaurant & Bar, located at the recently opened AAA Four-Diamond hotel Radisson Blu Anaheim. Belvedere Vodka has teamed up with BluSky Restaurant & Bar to present Winter Wonderland, one of the most upscale NYE events to come to Orange County in years.On December 31, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., BluSky Restaurant & Bar will host a lively evening featuring two DJs (one in BluSky’s main dining room and one by the rooftop pool), tray pass hors d'oeuvres, live- action food stations throughout the rooftop, a complimentary sparkling wine toast at midnight, and…