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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…

Tasting Vitaly in OC

By Greer Wylder

September 12, 2013

As the saying goes, “good things come to those who wait” and Orange County has waited forever for an authentic Italian café just like you’d find in Italy. Vitaly opened at the Camp in May, thanks to its owners, husband and wife team, Maurizio and Barbara Cocchi of Bologna, Italy. They recreated the first Italian Café in Orange County that specializes in street-food style piadina sandwiches. Vitaly also offers pasta made fresh daily, homemade Italian gelato, pastries, espressos and wine. With a piadina you can choose between three flatbreads, classic (organic local white or wheat flour, Italian olive oil and…

Tequila Thursdays at SOL

By Greer Wylder

September 03, 2013

SOL’s popular weekly Tequila Thursdays continues with a new line-up of tequila partners, beginning with Karma Tequila on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SOL Cocina in Newport Beach. Enjoy a complimentary tasting every Thursday in the bar and the featured tequila will be half-off the normal price. The event takes place in the bar area and guests will be served on a first come, first serve basis. Tequila Thursdays will run every Thursday thereafter, with schedule below. Sept. 5: Karma, Sept. 12 Corralejo, Sept. 19: El Jimador, Sept. 26: Private Event, Oct. 3: Casa Noble, Oct. 10: Apocalypto, Oct. 17: Aga-Vie, Oct. 24: Heradura, Oct. 31: Patron,…

Grab ‘N Go at Lemonade

By Greer Wylder

August 29, 2013

Lemonade just arrived at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. If you’re not already familiar with the popular Los Angeles-based eatery, it’s where you can order quick and healthy contemporary California cuisine in a hip cafeteria setting. Just grab a tray and then choose from twenty salads, slow-cooked braises, artisan sandwiches, freshly made soups, delicious desserts and a variety of lemonade flavors. There is also the first wood-burning oven for a Lemonade (11 SoCal locations) for roasting vegetables and flatbreads and a rotisserie for whole roast rib eye, leg of lamb and chicken. Executive Chef and Owner, Alan Jackson oversees every menu…

Get Out and Vote for Dine-Out

By Greer Wylder

August 26, 2013

Leading up to the Golden Foodie Awards on Sept. 29, we have the Golden Dine Out presenting different categories of restaurants and cuisine for each week of voting in August. Now’s a great time to dine out and then vote for your favorite local chef driven and indie restaurants. Select restaurants throughout Orange County will provide exclusive dining menus customized for the Golden Dine Out which can be found on the Golden Foodie Awards Facebook Page. Week 4: August 25 – 31 Best Sushi Best Tacos Most DELICIOUS Dessert Best Happy Hour Best OC Food Writer