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Mastro’s Plans Mother’s Day Brunch in Irvine and Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

April 23, 2026

Mastro’s locations in Irvine and Costa Mesa will mark Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, with a celebratory brunch and evening dinner service. Known for attentive service, polished dining and live entertainment, both restaurants are preparing a special holiday experience. Reservations are available on OpenTable.Mastro’s Ocean Club Irvine and Mastro’s Steakhouse Costa Mesa will offer a Mother’s Day buffet brunch featuring a seafood tower with freshly shucked oysters, shrimp cocktail, lobster tails and snow crab claws. Additional selections include cheese blintzes with berry compote, scrambled eggs, sausage, hand-carved New York strip, honey-smoked ham, signature sides and mini butter cakes for…

Honda Center Serves Up Playoff-Ready Menu for Ducks Fans

By Greer Wylder

April 20, 2026

The Honda Center is turning up the energy as the Anaheim Ducks head into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with a lineup of limited-time food and drinks designed for game nights at home.Beginning with Game 3 on Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m., when the Ducks face the Edmonton Oilers, ticketed guests can expect a menu that goes well beyond standard arena fare. The offerings lean into bold flavors, playful nods to hockey culture, and a few over-the-top indulgences that feel right for the moment.Executive Chef Cesar Regalado has built a menu that mixes longtime crowd favorites with new additions…

A Coastal Weekend of Wine, Food and Ocean Views

By Greer Wylder

April 18, 2026

The California Wine Festival returns to the Orange County coast April 24 and 25, 2026, launching its season with a weekend of tastings, chef-driven bites and live entertainment. Set against sweeping Pacific views at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and the palm-lined lawns of Sea Terrace Park, the two-day event blends an elevated experience with a relaxed coastal setting.Festival DetailsSunset Rare & Reserve TastingFriday, April 24, 6:30 to 9 p.m.Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Del Mar LawnThe weekend begins with an intimate evening overlooking the Pacific. Guests are welcomed with a sparkling wine reception before sampling a curated…

Icons of Napa Valley Wine Dinner Returns to Henry’s Coastal Cuisine

By Greer Wylder

April 16, 2026

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine will host an Icons of Napa Valley Wine Dinner on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m., bringing together acclaimed guest chefs for a multi-course evening in support of Bracken’s Kitchen.Set on the oceanfront patio at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine, the dinner highlights seasonal ingredients, thoughtful technique, and expertly paired Napa Valley wines, all tied to a meaningful cause. Tickets are $249 per guest, inclusive of service charge and parking, with $75 from each seat benefiting Bracken’s Kitchen and its mission to combat hunger and reduce food waste.The evening begins with an oceanfront Champagne reception featuring Chef Bill Bracken,…

A Night at Knife Pleat Paired With South Coast Repertory’s Eat Me

By Greer Wylder

April 13, 2026

South Coast Repertory and Knife Pleat are teaming up for a limited culinary and theatre experience that pairs a Michelin-starred meal with select performances of Eat Me, the world premiere comedy by Talene Monahon.The collaboration brings together one of the country’s leading regional theatres and one of Southern California’s most celebrated dining destinations for an experience that blends cuisine and live performance.“Pairing dinner and a show is about as classic as a great night out can get. Pairing fine dining at Knife Pleat and a world-premiere comedy about obsessing over food is an invitation to participate in a meta-theatrical experience…