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Studio Mediterranean Debuts at Montage Laguna Beach with Reimagined Coastal Dining Experience

July 12, 2025

Studio, the signature restaurant at Montage Laguna Beach, has reopened as Studio Mediterranean—offering a fresh culinary and design identity inspired by the purity of Mediterranean ingredients and California’s coastal bounty.Perched cliffside with panoramic views of the Pacific, Studio Mediterranean blends the elegance of fine dining with the relaxed spirit of the seaside. The seasonal menu highlights responsibly sourced seafood from Greece, Spain, Italy and the California coast, along with fresh produce from regional farms such as The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano and Sam Cobb Date Farm in Desert Hot Springs.Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef Dennis Efthymiou, a…

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World Taste Returns to Anaheim Packing District July 16

July 12, 2025

Food lovers, get ready to take your taste buds on a global adventure. The Anaheim Packing District—home to Orange County’s original food hall—is celebrating its fifth annual World Taste on Wednesday, July 16, from 5 to 9 p.m.Guests will explore an international tasting experience while enjoying live music, trivia, sketching with craft beers in hand, and more. Each ticket includes seven tastes from participating eateries across the Anaheim MAKE Building, Packing House, and Farmers Park. New this year: a Tiny Taste Ticket with four tastings, perfect for kids or lighter appetites.Use code greer for 5% off tickets purchased online through…

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Chef Jason Yamaguchi Debuts Konpa Nikkei in Corona del Mar

July 11, 2025

Chef Jason Yamaguchi—whose culinary roots stretch from Oʻahu to Michelin-starred kitchens—has officially opened Konpa Nikkei in the heart of Corona del Mar. One of the only restaurants in Orange County solely dedicated to Nikkei cuisine, Konpa offers a fresh take on the Japanese-Peruvian culinary tradition with a fast-casual approach that’s both elevated and approachable.Konpa is Yamaguchi’s personal tribute to the fusion of Japanese techniques and the bold, vibrant ingredients of Peru. The result is a menu that feels both inventive and deeply rooted—where heritage and innovation meet in every bite.Signature dishes include tiraditos delicately infused with aji amarillo chili and…

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Puesto Debuts Protein-Packed Bowls and Summer Specials

July 04, 2025

Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar, an award-winning Southern California favorite with deep Mexico City roots, is debuting a new lineup of bold, protein-packed bowls just in time for summer. Available at all three Orange County locations—in Irvine Spectrum, Park Place Irvine, and Anaheim—these fresh additions highlight Puesto’s modern approach to classic Mexican comfort food.Crafted by Executive Chef Raul Casillas, the new bowls are served with herb lime rice, black beans, and sweet summer corn, and spotlight premium ingredients like short rib birria, filet mignon, al pastor chicken, and Mexican shrimp. Alongside the bowls, Puesto is rolling out two seasonal…

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Sip Into Summer at The District Tustin’s Cocktail Tour

June 30, 2025

OC Foodies and The District Tustin are excited to host the Summer Cocktail Tour where you can indulge in your favorite summer-inspired cocktails, mocktails, food & dessert pairings.It's easy, visit SummerCocktailTour.com to explore the participating restaurants and view their menus. No reservations are needed, and you can enjoy at your leisure during the month of July.  Participating Restaurants:AMC/MacGuffins BarBar LouieCasa Del SolCurry Pizza HouseLucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-QueLuna Rossa RistorantePrego RestaurantRed Robin Gourmet BurgersThe Winery RestaurantThe Yellow ChilliDon't miss out! Grab your friends and head to The District to treat yourself to an experience that's truly unique!2437 Park Avenue in Tustin.

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