Mother’s Day is next Sunday, so better make plans now! Moms love brunch (and shopping!) and South Coast Plaza has a delectable array of choices for Mother’s Day weekend. Brunch offerings at Water Grill First off, you’re certainly not limited to Sunday, or even brunch. There’s a Saturday AND Sunday brunch at popular Water Grill, […]
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Restaurants Celebrate South Coast Plaza’s 50th Anniversary
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Coast Plaza, the internationally renowned shopping and dining destination founded by the late retail magnate Henry Segerstrom, leisurely diners and shoppers-on-the-go can indulge in culinary treats as varied as carnitas tacos to commemorative cocktails, desserts and cookies, expressly created for the milestone and available this month. Picture above, […]
7 Ways Pizzeria Ortica Rocks Sunday Brunch
Finally, there’s a deliciously creative and fun brunch option at South Coast Plaza worthy of Sunday Funday shenanigans, which may or may not include shopping after! Pizzeria Ortica launched their Sunday brunch service on August 6th with friends and family enjoying the collective efforts of Executive Chef Justin Miller, Sous Chef Colleen Flynn, Beverage Manager […]
The Generous Pour – Capital Grille’s Summer Wine Event – Features Seven Outstanding Wines
The Generous Pour 2016, Capital Grille‘s annual summer wine event, is a tribute to some of the boldest risk-taking winemakers in the world and the unforgettable wines that set new benchmarks in wine production. From July 11 – September 4, diners can taste all seven wines or unlimited pours of their favorite varietals for a […]
Blackmarket Bakery Opens in Santa Ana’s Artist Village
The newest addition to downtown Santa Ana’s Artists Village, Blackmarket Bakery on Broadway, will be celebrating its Grand Opening with an all-day event and fundraiser on Saturday, February 6th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chef/Owner Rachel Klemek invites the community to come in and enjoy her unique sweet and savory offerings. Chef Rachel will […]
OC Chef Carlos Salgado Represents at The Taste
Making plans for Labor Day weekend? SoCal food and drink lovers should definitely carve out some time to attend The Los Angeles Times’ The Taste – an annual weekend-long celebration of the Southern California culinary scene with five distinct events that honor the unique flavors, restaurants and esteemed culinary personalities in Los Angeles and beyond. This […]
Best Wine Bars in Orange County
Orange County has much to offer in the way of wine bars and, as a wine lover and writer of taste adventures, I’ve tried my best to visit as many of them as possible in order to compile this resource of the Best Wine Bars in Orange County. The OC is a large territory so […]
Leatherby’s Broadway Series Menu for Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera returns to Segerstrom Center with an acclaimed new Broadway production and Executive Chef Ross Pangilinan has prepared a suitably romantic dinner menu for the stage’s most dynamic protagonist. Filled with drama and vibrant flavors of summer’s bounty, Phantom ticket holders are able to take the experience one step further with […]
James Beard Dinner At AnQi and Crustacean #GourMonday
Gourmands of Orange County and Los Angeles who are willing to go off the beaten path absolutely need to know about the monthly exclusive dining experience known as “GourMonday” happening at AnQi by Crustacean at South Coast Plaza and launching at Crustacean in Beverly Hills on June 15, 2015. I was incredibly lucky to secure a spot at […]
Scott’s Sunday Jazz Brunch
#SundayFunday – finally, a hashtag you can really get behind. Sunday’s should be all about kicking back, relaxing and spending time with family and friends while enjoying a leisurely mid-day meal. Add a fabulous à la carte brunch (no buffets please) and the soulful, sweet, sultry sounds of a professional jazz trio and you have a […]