50 restaurants set to participate in inaugural Burger Week event

Burger lovers, rejoice! This summer, Orange County will experience its inaugural Burger Week from Sunday, July 14^th through Saturday, July 20^th. Presented by The Fork Report, the event will highlight burgers from 50 participating restaurants countywide. Diners will be able to explore a variety of burgers, ranging from classic to creative, featuring various proteins from beef to plant-based, on menus priced at $10, $15 and $20 and luxe burger menus at $25 & $30.



“Burger Week gives everyone another reason dine out and explore Orange County restaurants, and the event also gives chefs an…

Montage Laguna Beach Mother’s Day 2019 presents four different ways to celebrate – the Masterpiece Celebration with bountiful brunch selections to please everyone, signature Studio’s Four-Course Brunch created by Chef Benjamin Martinek and his team, The Loft’s Four-Course Tasting Menu prepared by Chef Joosung Lee and his culinary associates and a classic Mother’s Day Tea served in the Lobby Lounge.

Mother’s Day 2019 Masterpiece Celebration

Sunday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The elaborate annual Masterpiece Celebration Brunch at Montage Laguna Beach has become a dining highlight of the year for many families and is always very special for newcomers. Brunch comes with a house Champagne toast, family photos, live entertainment and a special gift for mothers. Breakfast-centric stations offer eggs benedict,…

Sushi Roku is starting off Spring with a new Vegan Omakase offering. Guests will now have an opportunity to experience Vegan Nigiri, Rolls and vibrant plant-based dishes!

The Vegan Omakase consists of the following four courses:

Organic Kale Salad

King Oyster Mushroom, Crispy Shiitake and Ginger Plum Vinaigrette

Santen Mori

a Trio of Appetizers with Roasted Cauliflower, Miso Eggplant and Grilled Corn

Choice of Entrée

Tofu Steak with Mixed Mushroom Tobonyaki…

Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar is bringing the authentic flavors and culture of Oaxaca to Orange County with MOLE & MEZCAL, Wednesday, May 1st at Puesto Park Place. Puesto will present a special four-course prix-fixe dinner menu from 5 p.m.

For one night only, Chefs Olga Cabrera from Casa del Sol and Chef Aurora Toledo from Restaurante Zandunga will join the Puesto team in the kitchen for the MOLE & MEZCAL dinner. Guests will be able to explore the intricacies of Oaxacan cuisine through four thoughtful courses on the evening’s carefully curated menu. Those interested will also have the option to partake Puesto’s full bar offerings or a special paired beverage menu that will be available for an additional $20 per person.…

Sapphire Laguna - Laguna Beach

This Easter Sunday, leave the festivities to Sapphire Laguna! Located in picturesque Laguna Beach, Sapphire Laguna offers guests the opportunity to enjoy their charming courtyard and savor the views of the Pacific Ocean making it the perfect location for an unforgettable Easter Brunch. Join them on Easter Sunday, April 21st for a fabulous brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’re offering a delicious 3-course culinary experience! There's something to satisfy every palate on this fresh spring menu, which can be viewed here: https://www.sapphirelaguna.com/easterbrunch-menu/. For reservations, call (949) 715-9888.

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - Orange

Treat your family to Easter Brunch at Haven Craft Kitchen +…

Farmhouse introduces a new spring menu courtesy of Owner and Executive Chef Rich Mead. Featuring the freshest seasonal flavors, the menu welcomes twelve new main dishes, veggie sides and desserts. The full spring menu is also available in the Farmhouse bar which highlights exciting new spring cocktails hand-crafted by Anthony Laborin, head of Cocktail R&D, and his team. Developed to compliment Chef Mead’s ever-evolving menu, choose from thirteen new cocktails to enjoy al fresco in the beautiful, garden setting.

New this season, sip on a selection of four non-alcoholic specialty beverages found on Laborin’s Counterfeit Cocktail menu. Ideal for any time of day, these healthy refreshments are the perfect addition to any occasion.

Savor a delicious snack or indulge your sweet tooth between lunch and dinner and head to the bar where a…

Bad to the Bone BBQ will salute U.S. active-duty military personnel and veterans with a special Military Appreciation Month offering, available throughout the month of May. Veterans and active-duty military service members who present a valid military ID will receive a 10 percent discount on all food purchases throughout the month.

Located in San Juan Capistrano at 31738 Rancho Viejo Rd, Bad to the Bone BBQ is the first restaurant to offer “real pit BBQ” in Orange County – BBQ meats that are slow-cooked in a J&R all wood-burning pits over hickory wood for 12-24 hours. Founded by Marty Wells, a former rodeo cowboy and roper, Bad to the Bone BBQ is built on Oklahoma and rodeo tradition, offering ribs, brisket, tri-tip and pulled pork as well as traditional side dishes, chocolate pecan pie, beer, wine and cocktails. An on-site General Store…

Pacific Hideaway is serving up a brand new brunch menu with dishes like the Hideaway Hash Benny with house lao sausage, potato, crunchy coconut rice cake and ‘bang-bang’ hollandaise, and Breakfast Tacos with chorizo, black beans, fried eggs and chicharrons. Guests can also opt for the sweeter side, with dishes like Vacation Crepes with Nutella, crushed hazelnuts, vanilla whipped cream, sliced strawberries and cocoa powder. It wouldn’t be a holiday without a festive cocktail, and Pacific Hideaway has you covered. The new brunch menu features craft cocktails created by award-winning bartender Casey Lyons such as Living the Dream with aperol, mango and sparkling wine, and Risky Business with Maker’s Mark, orange juice, egg white, kumquat and Thai chili.

Brunch served daily, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. (reservations accepted for Easter Sunday)

Located…

The Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill restaurant, has re-opened under new owner/operators (and brothers) Mariano ("Maro") Molteni and Martin Molteni. The restaurant will be open six days a week, beginning at 4:00 p.m. It will be closed on Mondays. The Royal Hawaiian temporarily closed its doors on January 22nd, handing the keys and ownership of the restaurant to Chef Maro Molteni, the former owner of the award-winning Laguna-based restaurant, Maro Wood Grill. His brother, Martin, is sharing in the ownership, dividing his time between Laguna Beach and his culinary empire in Argentina. Martin, named Argentina’s #1 chef, and one of the highest ranked chefs internationally, cooks in multiple cuisine styles as a guest chef to vaunted restaurants everywhere.



Opening Week Already Sold Out

When the popular chef team announced opening…

The 6th Annual Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup is returning to the world-famous OC Fair during opening weekend on July 12 and 13, 2019. The award-winning event offers four hours of unlimited tastings, a commemorative tasting glass and complimentary admission to the OC Fair. Awarded first place at the Western Fairs Association’s Annual Convention for Best Event Within an Event, Brew Hee Haw features live entertainment, dancing, games, and unlimited tastings from top breweries across the nation. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of OC & Inland Empire are partnering with the Brew Hee Haw team and will receive a portion of the proceeds.

For the first time, the highly anticipated 6th Annual Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup will be held at The Hangar, the heart of the OC Fairgrounds. The Hangar provides room for more breweries than ever before and…