TIME TO UNWIND AND UNCORK: ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK REINVENTED
The restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. So many restaurants are struggling during these unprecedented times. With limitations such as outdoor dining only, many restaurants lacking patios or outdoor space are fighting to survive. Some of these eateries are depending on take-out and delivery to stay afloat. This […]
THREE GENERATIONS STRONG: The Legacy of Avila’s El Ranchito Restaurants
by tony reverditto – Once upon a time in 1966, Salvador and Margarita Avila began a courageous journey with a modest $2,000 investment and a collection of Mama Avila’s recipes. Little did they know that the first Huntington Park location would spawn multiple locations over the decades and become one of Southern California’s most beloved […]
ORANGE COUNTY FIGHTS BACK ON HUNGER
by Keith Emerald- There are so many Orange County restaurants and establishments that have been giving back during the health crisis, these are just a handful of those wonderful restauranteurs . . . SUPERHEROES: BRACKEN’S KITCHEN Bracken’s Kitchen responds to the hunger crisis during the pandemic by ramping up its meal production to reach even […]
EATING OUT: Take-Out Takes Over
by tKeith Emerald – One of the hardest hit as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis is our beloved restaurant industry. Restauranteurs are doing what they can to survive the pandemic therefore take-out and delivery have become the new normal. The great news is that cocktails and other libations are available with food orders […]
BIGGER THAN EVER! 12 Years and 12 Reasons to Participate in the Annual Foodie Extravaganza, Orange County Restaurant Week
by tony reverditto – Now in its 12th year, Orange County Restaurant Week features prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at the area’s best restaurants while dishing up delicious food at fantastic prices from Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14. 1. This epic event is only ONE precious week out of the 52 annually. […]
Satisfy Your Culinary Cravings During the 16th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week
Calling all friends, families, foodies, and fanatics alike. You are cordially invited to a deal so delicious, you’ll be grabbing your plate for seconds (or in San Diego Restaurant Week’s case—thirds!) Created to unite the curious, the hungry and the talented, the 16th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, January 19, through Sunday, January 26, to take your taste buds on an […]
6th Annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Showcases Award-Winning Chefs, Restaurants, and Wineries
by tony reverditto – Pacific Sales Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival is one of the city’s premier annual events. In its 6th year, the highly-anticipated culinary event has a phenomenal roster of celebrity chef demonstrations, participating restaurants, and wineries. Guests of the four-day extravaganza will indulge in everything from one-of-a-kind dinners by celebrity chefs […]
San Diego Restaurant Week 2019: Same Delicious Deals, More Adventure
by brandon cazares – San Diego Restaurant Week is back this month with eight straight days of fun hangouts, delicious meals and endless variety. Foodies from all around will be able to sample over 180 restaurants and eateries in the San Diego area to get a real taste of what California cuisine has to offer. […]
Get Ready to STRUT Your Stuff – Something New Coming to The OC
by tony reverditto – Orange County’s gay nightclub scene has been quite limited for some time now and that’s why the grand unveiling of Orange County’s newest nightlife destination, Strut Bar & Club in Costa Mesa, is such a thrill. Slated to open late September in the city’s vibrant Westside neighborhood, Strut (formerly the speakeasy-style […]
How sweet it is! Babycakes is back for good, Hillcrest.
Babycakes just signed a long-term lease as they make their anticipated return to Hillcrest setting up shop only one block from the original location on Fifth Avenue. The address is 3795 Fourth Avenue (former space known as Pinkberry) at the prominent corner of Fourth & Robinson. The modern eye-popping space with floor to ceiling windows […]