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Sweet National S’Mores Day at the Ritz-Carlton

By Greer Wylder

August 07, 2013

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is celebrating the sweet National S’Mores Day on Saturday, Aug. 10 in a big way. You can orders its S’mores Sea Salt Martini (see recipe below) by the fire on 180blu, the resort’s outdoor lounge overlooking the ocean. At the intimate steakhouse, enoSTEAK, you can order a S’mores Casserole from the dessert menu, and The Market Place will showcase tasty S'mores cookies. All of these will be available today through Monday, Aug. 12. Additionally, any guest that books a Fireplace Guestroom on Saturday, Aug.10 will receive a complimentary S’mores kit so they can celebrate this very…

Now in Irvine: Bruxie’s Sweet and Savory Waffle Sandwiches

By Greer Wylder

August 06, 2013

Bruxie is opening its sixth eatery in SoCal in Irvine today. The restaurant, which focuses on a menu of more than a dozen savory and sweet gourmet waffle sandwich offerings, is located at Culver and Walnut at the Heritage Plaza Center. Bruxie’s grown in the last 2 ½ years, and Chefs, Partners and Concept Creators, Dean Simon and Kelly Mullarney are strengthening their brand by improving its original location in Old Towne Orange. Since opening, the Orange location grew to include a restroom, which it never had in its 61 years as a Dairy Treet prior to Bruxie’s arrival, and…

Paul Martin’s Tuesday Special: 3-Course Fried Chicken Meal

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2013

Named one of “OC’s Best,” Paul Martin's American Grill in Irvine's Tuesday 3-Course Fried Chicken Meal is not to be missed. Its upscale version of the classic American dish features choice pieces of all natural, free-range Pitman Family Farms chicken dipped in a buttermilk mixture before being fried to crispy perfection. This mouthwatering dish is served with a baby lettuce salad and house-made ice cream for dessert ($20). At the heart of all great food is fresh, local, peak of the season ingredients. Paul Martin's aims to serve diners the highest quality ingredients with meat and poultry raised in a…

Sundays are Prime at Paul Martin’s American Grill at Irvine Spectrum Center

By Greer Wylder

July 23, 2013

Look forward to Sundays with Paul Martin’s 3-Course Prime Rib Dinner ($25). Available all day, the generously sized all natural prime rib is accompanied by mashed potatoes, an organic green salad or soup, and house made ice cream for dessert. Click here for reservations. At the heart of all great food is fresh, local, peak of the season ingredients. Paul Martin's aims to serve diners the highest quality ingredients with meat and poultry raised in a humane and wholesome way, locally sourced produce, the best of both wild and farmed seafood, artisan cheeses and cured meats from small local purveyors.…

dineLA at Michael’s On Naples!

By Greer Wylder

July 22, 2013

We’re over the moon for the cuisine at Michael’s On Naples in Long Beach. It was named Best Italian Restaurant in Los Angeles by Zagat and LA’s #2 Overall Restaurant as well as among the Top 25 Best Italian Restaurants in the nation, and it’s no surprise, the food is incredible and sustainable, plus the wines are some of the best. Michael's is a recipient of Wine Spectator’Award of Excellence. And now, it’s the perfect time to get in and try Executive Chef David Coleman’s incredible dishes. Michael’s on Naples is offering a special three-course, prix-fixe menu during dineLA for…