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Kaleidoscope Welcomes New Tenants

By Greer Wylder

March 14, 2022

Kaleidoscope, South Orange County’s favorite dining and entertainment destination, has welcomed three new tenants. Sana’s Curry Bowl, Hana BBQ, and Laser Land have all recently opened at the Mission Viejo center.Sana’s Curry Bowl opened inside Union Market at Kaleidoscope, serving authentic Halal Indian cuisine. Sana’s Curry Bowl uses only quality locally sourced ingredients and all meat is Halal (range-free). The menu includes appetizers such as Samosas, Aloo Tikki, Masala Fries, assorted Pakora, Grilled Chicken Tikka, and Seekh Kebab Wraps. Entrees include Curry with a choice of chicken, beef, shrimp, or lamb, as well as Tikka Masala, Biryani, Saag, Lamp Chop Masala,…

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Henry’s Coastal Cuisine Brings Elevated Dining to Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

March 11, 2022

Adding to Orange County’s robust culinary scene found along the coast, Henry's Coastal Cuisine at The Waterfront Beach Resort brings an elevated, yet approachable dining experience to Huntington Beach. Since debuting as a fine-dining restaurant in 2019 as Henry’s Ocean View Dining, the concept has navigated through a pandemic to find itself with a modern vision and a new chef at the helm.With a seasonally driven menu curated by Executive Chef Lewis Butler, this modern, sophisticated neighborhood restaurant presents a lively, yet refined dining experience that plays into the picturesque and captivating oceanfront setting for which Huntington Beach is known. According to Chef Butler,…

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…