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Jazz by the Bay Saturday Champagne Brunch

By Greer Wylder

May 21, 2021

Cueva Entertainment and Bayside Restaurant have teamed up to present SATURDAY Champagne brunch with Live Jazz, beginning May 22 and every Saturday through June. Join music and brunch lovers under the tent at Bayside for a day of flowing Champagne, amazing brunch and lunch, and live music by the best Orange County jazz musicians. The menu, featuring Bayside’s favorites, including all-you-can-drink Champagne, Griddle Crab Cake Florentine, a slow-roasted short rib hash, Canadian Benedict, and Seared Salmon, can be found at www.jazzatbayside.com/menu.Tickets range from $30-$45/person, with a seating chart available (ticket prices does not include food and drink and there is…

Descanso’s Taquero Tuesdays Streetside Taco Stand Experience

By Greer Wylder

May 21, 2021

Descanso Restaurant in Costa Mesa presents Taquero Tuesdays in the popular Plancha Room, weekly from 5 p.m. to close beginning May. For one night each week, the Plancha Room will transform to recreate the streetside taco stand experience and present taco-lovers with a casual, a-la-cart way to enjoy their favorite food in a lively atmosphere.A beloved part of Mexican cuisine and culture, the street-side Taquero, or Taco Man, is revered for serving up the freshest, most flavorful tacos made with expertly grilled meats and vegetables. Descanso brings this interactive taco bar experience to its elevated restaurant setting as artful taco…

Greenbar Distillery Canned Cocktail for Summer

By Greer Wylder

May 20, 2021

Canned cocktails are the official drink of summer and for those off White Claw who want something fresh & unique, made by craft distillers in the heart of Los Angeles - Greenbar Distillery’s RTDs are the perfect fit!Greenbar Distillery, Los Angeles' first distillery since Prohibition which boasts a robust line of RTDs including Highballs, Italian Spritz and non-alcoholic Bitters + Soda that are craft-made using Greenbar's 100% USDA-certified organic spirits and mixers. These RTDs are so good that the LA Arts District-based distillery implemented an in-house canning line to be able to keep up with increased demand after seeing 384%…

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Portillo’s new sandwich features signature Hot Giardiniera Sauce

By Greer Wylder

May 20, 2021

Portillo’s, the fast-casual restaurant chain known for serving Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs, is entering the Spicy Chicken Sandwich wars. And it’s bringing some Chicago zing. To set its offering apart, the chain developed a Hot Giardiniera Sauce – a creamy sauce infused with the pickled relish well-known to Chicagoans.The Spicy Chicken Sandwich is served on a toasted brioche bun with tomato, lettuce and the new Hot Giardiniera Sauce. The sauce is also available on the side to bring the heat to more than just the sandwich – it can be used as a dipping sauce for chicken…

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Mama’s Opens At Mercantile West in Ladera Ranch

By Greer Wylder

May 20, 2021

Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails, the popular Orange County restaurant known for its top-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner comfort foods with a twist, has opened at Mercantile West in Ladera Ranch.Providing 4,000 square feet of interior space with an inviting 1,700 square foot patio, Mama’s Comfort Foods & Cocktails serves a similar menu to the existing Mama’s locations in Huntington Beach and Los Alamitos. The friendly, casual setting offers a full bar of creative cocktails, unique craft beers, and hard-to-find wines by the glass and bottle.Mama’s serves breakfast all day, with signature dishes including Jeff’s Breakfast Bomb (served on a King’s Hawaiian…