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Pacific Wine & Food Classic Returns September 20

By Greer Wylder

September 16, 2025

Let your taste buds wander and your weekend come alive at the 2025 Pacific Wine & Food Classic on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. Known for its spectacular setting and unmatched culinary talent, this award-winning event invites food and wine lovers to sip, savor and celebrate by the bay.The one-day festival features bold wines, inventive cocktails and irresistible bites from Southern California’s top chefs and restaurants. Guests will enjoy a beachside experience filled with unforgettable flavors, live coastal energy and curated indulgence, all steps away from the bay.This year’s lineup includes bold bites from acclaimed restaurants; a…

The Market Place Opening Celebration

By Greer Wylder

September 15, 2025

The Market Place, a longtime favorite in Orange County for shopping, dining and family fun, is ushering in a new era with an Opening Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 6 p.m.The popular center will debut its newly expanded lawn and common area, a modern open-air gathering space designed for the Tustin and Irvine communities. The refreshed destination offers a place to connect, relax and enjoy a wide range of dining options and culinary experiences.The free community event will feature tastings, entertainment and a ribbon cutting with local leaders. Highlights include:Signature tastings, light bites and specialty drinks from…

Pasta Sisters Marks 10 Years With $8 Pasta Day

By Greer Wylder

September 13, 2025

Pasta Sisters is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month by rolling back prices to 2015.On Sept. 23 only, the family-owned restaurant will serve its classic Tomato & Basil with Spaghetti for $8 (regularly $15). The price is a nod to Pasta Sisters’ opening menu and the viral Buzzfeed video that declared their $8 pasta better than a $100 dish in Los Angeles linkAnd in honor of 10 years, below 10 favorite Pasta Sisters facts.1. They are the only U.S. restaurant with a tortellini machine approved by the Bologna Chamber of Commerce and Learned Brotherhood of the Tortellino to make this…

Sgt. Pepperoni’s Partners With CHOC for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

By Greer Wylder

September 11, 2025

This September, Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store is teaming up with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), part of Rady Children’s Health, to raise funds and collect LEGO® sets for the Cherese Mari Laulhere Child Life Department during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.All month long, proceeds from the Pizza of the Month and every dessert sold at Sgt. Pepperoni’s four Orange County locations will benefit CHOC’s child life department. The program helps patients and families feel more comfortable in the hospital by making medical equipment and procedures less intimidating.In addition to ordering from the menu, guests are invited to donate new LEGO®…

Bruxie Introduces Dubai Chocolate Shake

By Greer Wylder

September 10, 2025

Bruxie, the fast-casual concept known for craveworthy comfort food, is debuting its most indulgent shake yet: the Dubai Chocolate Shake. Inspired by the viral dessert sensation, this limited-time offering is available now at all locations.Made with Bruxie’s signature Wisconsin Frozen Custard, the shake blends pistachio cream and crispy kataifi. It’s finished with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and crushed pistachios for a decadent flavor that feels both luxurious and comforting.The Dubai Chocolate trend first emerged in Dubai’s luxury dessert scene, where its over-the-top layers of pistachio cream, chocolate drizzle and golden kataifi pastry became an international sensation.Since 2010, Bruxie has paired…