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Mendocino Farms in OC

By Greer Wylder

June 02, 2014

Los Angeles-based Mendocino Farms, the restaurant specializing in gourmet sandwiches filled with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and artisans, just opened its first Orange County location on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa. Mendocino Farms’ menu, created by co-owners Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen along with the Executive Chef Judy Han, elevates a classic sandwich with seasonal ingredients and finishes them with housemade aiolis, chutneys, pickled veggies, and mustards. On the menu, signature sandwich our favorites include the Pork Belly Banh Mi, a reinterpretation of the Vietnamese classic made with rich, caramelized Kurobuta Pork Belly, bright pickled daikon…

Swizzle Sticks and Frosted Glasses! ARC’s New Summer Bar Menu

By Greer Wylder

May 29, 2014

Here’s the thing, you’re going to want to drink something cool with ARC’s open fire cooking, and what better than an equally handcrafted summery cocktail? The new summer libations at ARC just debuted from Bar Chef Koire Rogers featuring fresh Julep-inspired craft cocktails featuring a swizzle stick and frosted glasses. All drinks are made with fine, hand-cut ice, locally sourced artisanal ingredients, as well as house-made bitters and syrups. The new cocktails are available through the end of summer: Big Popa - pilar rum, sherry, yellow chartreuse Framboozled - mezcal, raspberry, sour beer, chile Jill’s Julep - amaro, vermouth, lemon, bubbles…

Signature Culinary Series at Montage Laguna Beach

By Greer Wylder

May 27, 2014

The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach is offering its don’t miss signature Culinary Series dinners with The Loft’s Chef de Cuisine Casey Overton and visiting winemakers on June 6 and June 18. On Friday, June 6, Chef Overton invites guests to spend an evening with winemaker Michael Browne to enjoy his signature Loft cuisine paired with the distinctive wines of Kosta Browne Winery. Specializing in intense, balanced Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Kosta Browne will offer wine enthusiasts special pours from the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast with each of Chef Overton’s unique 5 courses below. Kosta Browne Winemaker Dinner…

Easter Sunday on The Deck

By Greer Wylder

April 14, 2014

Enjoy Easter Sunday on one of the most picturesque beaches in SoCal at The Deck in Laguna Beach. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz will offer Brunch and Dinner items served all day on Sunday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Chef Schwarz’s menu specializes in "ocean-to-table" favorites, such as Classic Lobster Bisque, Maine Lobster Risotto, and Oysters on the Half Shell, as well as brunch and dinner classics, including Quiche Lorraine, Laguna Cioppino, and Domestic Rack of Lamb Chops. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 949.494.6700. EASTER BRUNCH MENU ON THE DECK on LAGUNA BEACH For Every Table Mini Muffins/ croissants…

Attention Grilled Cheese Lovers

By Greer Wylder

March 31, 2014

It’s National Grilled Cheese Month in April, and in honor of the occasion, Shuck Oyster Bar at the Mix in Costa Mesa, also known for its delicious rustic-crusted Grilled Cheese will offer four specials to appeal to all grilled cheese enthusiasts! Chef Noah Blom will shift from focusing on incredible seasonal oysters to the following four interpretations of the classic grilled cheese: April 1 – 6, Lobster Grilled Cheese April 7 – 13, Chorizo Grilled Cheese April 14– 20, Not Yo’ Grilled Cheese w. cotija, cheddar, peppers and chives April 21 – 27, Crab Louie-Style Grilled Cheese served open-faced w. crab, cheddar, parmesan and louie sauce…