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40 Day Sacrifice

By Greer Wylder

March 04, 2014

Whether you’re one of the 1.2 million Catholics living in Orange County who observes Lent (March 5 to April 17), or a non-Catholic who is giving up something you love as a personal challenge, during the next 40 days, many quick service restaurants are offering a limited time fish or vegetarian option. Wienerschnitzel: The world’s largest hot dog chain has just released its “UnDER the Sea Trio” menu items. The Sea Dog, the Fish Wrap and Fish ‘n Chips. wienerschnitzel.com Panda Express: is introducing Golden Szechuan Fish, made with 100 percent wild North Pacific Cod. In addition, Panda Express offers Honey…

Cinepolis’ Spring Cocktails

By Greer Wylder

March 03, 2014

Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas is the go-to theater for a first-class movie-going experience with locations in Orange County in Laguna Niguel and Rancho Santa Margarita. The Cinemas boast state-of-the-art, digital auditoriums, leather reclining chairs, swivel tables and call service buttons for food and beverage orders during a film. Ticket prices range from $13.50 -$19.50—with a surcharge for 3D films. Guests can also relax in the lounge-style lobby, bar/restaurant area or outdoor patio dining area before the movie starts. The menu offers favorites such as a chopped short rib burger, Cobb salad, spicy buffalo chicken wrap and sushi. Guests can also…

New Year, New Provisions

By Greer Wylder

January 09, 2014

With the New Year comes a new menu for food enthusiasts to get excited about at Provisions Market in Old Towne Orange. Chef Greg Daniels’ culinary team debuted new salads, small plates, toasts and sandwiches with their spin on classic deli foods. The specialty market and bottle shop also offers more than 100 cheeses, caviar, housemade jams, charcuterie, and chocolates, craft beers, wines and Champagne. A sampling of the new menu includes a wedge salad with pickled shallot rings, point reyes bleu cheese, Jacobsen sea salt, pink peppercorns, Champagne vinaigrette; and our favorite beet salad with goat cheese, spiced Marcona…

Asian Fusion in RSM

By Greer Wylder

December 30, 2013

Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill just celebrated its grand opening in Rancho Santa Margarita. The Asian fusion eatery offers fresh fish delivered daily, as well Korean BBQ, and traditional Asian dishes such katsu, udon and house-made tempura. Mizu’s menu features all original recipes, and all sauces are made fresh daily in-house. Mizu also boasts a full bar with a unique selection of wine which pairs perfectly with any dish; Asian-inspired hand-crafted cocktails with the freshest ingredients; a Cold Sake-by-the-Glass program which offers a traditional Sake experience from Japan; and a great selection of imported craft beer. Open for lunch 11:30…

An Olive Oil Oasis at Fashion Island

By Greer Wylder

December 20, 2013

Fig & Olive at Fashion Island in Newport Beach is officially opening tonight for dinner. It's the second West Coast Fig & Olive, joining its Melrose Place/West Hollywood and New York City locations. Owner and founder Laurent Halasz created Fig & Olive Newport Beach as an inspiration from the coastal regions in the South of France where he hails from. Executive Chef Pascal Lorange’s menu is focused on optimum ingredients from hand-select farmers and its signature ingredient of olive oil. Lorange and Halasz traveled throughout Italy, Spain, and the South of France to discover premium olive oils and recipes for…