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Seabirds Food Truck Goes Brick and Mortar

By Greer Wylder

October 29, 2013

Fans of the award-winning Seabirds Food Truck (nominated for the 2013 Golden Foodie Awards in the Best Vegetarian Cuisine category) can now get their famous vegan cuisine anytime at the new Seabirds Kitchen, a brick and mortar spot at the front gardens of the LAB in Costa Mesa, complete with a communal table made from a century-old East Coast wharf. It’s currently serving a seasonal fall lunch and dinner menu including Chopped Bounty, Good Fu Yu salads and Holy Smokes Bowl. The organic, plant-based vegan menu offers quesadillas, small plates and sides, salads, tacos, bowls and a daily selection of…

Sweet and Savory Crispa Crepes

By Greer Wylder

October 22, 2013

Crispa Crepes recently debuted in Irvine’s Northpark Plaza thanks to Hadrien Curs, a native of France whose creperie concept offers made-to-order savory and sweet crepes prepared in just a few minutes. The crepes are also affordable, starting at under $5 to $8.25. And students receive a price break too; junior high, high school and college students who show a valid school ID will receive a free soda with an order of a savory crepe, or a free scoop of ice cream with their sweet crepe order. The selections include a Greek crepe filled with grilled chicken breast strips, feta, fresh…

Sapphire’s Italian Harvest Dinner

By Greer Wylder

October 15, 2013

In celebration of the Italian tradition of the autumn harvest, Sapphire Laguna is hosting a special one-night-only dinner on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. by welcoming award-winning Chef Fabrizio Schenardi into the kitchen. Sapphire's Chef and owner Azmin Ghahreman will be cooking alongside Chef Fabrizio as they prepare a five-course, family-style harvest dinner where guests will feast on rustic dishes inspired by Chef Fabrizio’s hometown of northern Italy, including homemade duck mortadella, ricotta and veal ravioli and roasted wild boar shank with polenta. Chef Fabrizio has spent time cooking in some of the world’s finest hotels and…

Savannah Chop House Turns 15

By Greer Wylder

September 22, 2013

Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel is celebrating its 15th year of serving signature American cuisine with Southern flare through Sept. 30. In honor of the milestone, the Golden Foodie Award Nominated restaurant for Best American Cuisine, is celebrating daily starting at 4:30 p.m. when a Champagne bottle will be sabered for its anniversary. Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling cider, and complimentary dessert with live music. Savannah Chop House will also feature fifteen classic dishes from its menu for only $15. Daily festivities include: Today, a Sailor Jerry’s signature cocktail reception with Golden Foodie…

Two Madres in the Ktchen

By Greer Wylder

September 12, 2013

Galardi Group, the same Irvine based company that brings us Wienerschnitzel, just opened Two Madres Mexican Kitchen in Mission Viejo. The new concept offers burritos, tacos, bowls, salads, and tortas created with fresh ingredients handmade daily by a chef-trained team helmed by Chef Brent Omeste, formerly with Charlie Palmer, Cucina Enoteca and Marché Moderne. The menu gives guests the option to customize their perfect dish and there’s something for everyone: meat-lovers, vegetarians and gluten-free options, too. The drill goes like this, “Pick It,” and choose either a burrito, tacos, bowl, torta or salad; and then “Fill It” with proteins such…