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OC’s newest Exclusive Jazz Lounge & Dinner Club

By Greer Wylder

August 16, 2021

17th St. Grill, Tustin’s popular neighborhood restaurant and bar, will expand to open an exclusive Jazz lounge on veteran restaurateur Joseph Luby builds upon on the success of his community restaurant with the expansion of JoJo’s Hideaway - a sultry 40-seat live music lounge and dinner club offering elevated contemporary cuisine, classic cocktails, and a curated lineup of musicians including local and national premier talent.Since its inception in 2016, 17th St. Grill has found its niche in the community by offering approachable classics during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With the unveiling of JoJo’s Hideaway, Luby raises the bar to offer an…

All New Tapas Experience in Laguna Beach

By Greer Wylder

August 13, 2021

La Casa del Camino’s newest eatery Comedor, with Spanish-inspired fare in an upscale setting, rolled out weekly Happy Hour every Monday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.! Guests can get a taste of delicious Spanish-style tapas including Charred Spanish Octopus with Squid Ink Romesco, Papas Arrugadas, and Croquettes! Comedor’s Happy Hour offers half-off Comedor’s tapas menu and refreshing margaritas and sangria for just $12! Be sure to also join Comedor Thursday-Sunday evenings for live music from local Orange County bands! 1289 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach.

River Jetty Restaurant Group Opening New Crystal Cove Concept

By Greer Wylder

August 11, 2021

Hollywood producer Joseph ‘McG’ Nichol and Jordan Otterbein of the River Jetty Restaurant Group known for A Restaurant and A Market in Newport Beach and CdM Restaurant in Corona del Mar will be opening their fourth Orange County dining concept coming to the Crystal Cove Shopping Center in the former Settebello space in the fall. An all-new, modern-American eatery, A Crystal Cove will feature an exceptional bar program to complement a “greatest hits” menu of favorite dishes from A Restaurant and CdM Restaurant including the Spicy Yellowfin Tuna, Cacio e Pepe and Chicken Piccata. Familiar with the iconic dishes and creative plating…

Sgt. Pepperoni’s Opens in Irvine

By Greer Wylder

August 09, 2021

Sgt. Pepperoni’s is opening a new location near UCI on Thursday, Aug. 12 and it will be open daily for dining and takeout from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.“Sgt. Pepperoni’s is Orange County’s longest operating pizzeria,” said Stan Frazier, partner of Sgt. Pepperoni’s.“We’re humbled to expand our local legacy and serve the foodies, families, and students in Irvine and beyond.”For nearly five decades, Sgt. Pepperoni’s original location in Newport Beach has been a local destination for handcrafted pizza made entirely from scratch using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. A community-oriented restaurant, Sgt. Pepperoni’s is thrilled to open a new location…

The Deets on Huntington Beach House & Sand Box Beach Essentials

By Greer Wylder

August 02, 2021

Widely celebrated as “Surf City” and home to the annual U.S. Open of Surfing, Huntington State Beach’s newest dining destination, The Huntington Beach House, and a first-of-its-kind beach-friendly recreation hub, The Sand Box Beach Essentials are now open! A landmark partnership between Prjkt Restaurant Group and the California State Park System, the two new concepts begin the second phase of a complete concession transformation of these Southern California State beaches. The contract comes five years after Prjkt Restaurant Group enhanced Bolsa Chica State Beach concessions in 2016. Led by creator Alicia Whitney and her team at Prjkt Concessions, these are the…