Sol Agave is now serving Sunday brunch at its Kaleidoscope location in Mission Viejo. Known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, the buffet-style brunch is available from 10am to 2pm every Sunday. Brunch includes a wide selection of seafood, including shrimp, salmon, fresh seasonal fish, grilled vegetables, fresh fruit, salads, pozole, chili verde, pollo a la chipotle, and assorted tacos with grilled meat and fresh house-made corn tortillas.

The brunch is only $25 for adults, $12 for kids to age 12, and children 4 and under can eat free. During brunch, guests can also enjoy $3 mimosas and $5 micheladas and bloody agave cocktails.

Restaurateur Jesus Galvez and his partner Chef Manny Velasco, who was honored as the Golden Foodies 2017 Rising Star Chef of the Year, were at the forefront of the food truck trend when they started Sol Agave as…

Wienerschnitzel is expanding its delicious Chili Cheese Fries with three all-new Loaded Chili Cheese Fries varieties showcasing regional tastes from across the country. Wienerschnitzel’s iconic Chili Cheese Fries have become one of the World’s Largest Dog Chain’s most-requested menu items. The three flavor extensions available starting Feb. 25 at 325 participating Wienerschnitzel restaurants participating in a limited-time “Chili Cheese Fries From Around the USA” promotion.

Each new offering features regional ingredients topped with Wienerschnitzel’s world-famous chili and cheese. Italian Chili Cheese Fries, inspired by New York City’s Little Italy, features basil pesto aioli, diced onions and diced tomatoes; the Tex-Mex Chili Cheese Fries, in honor of San Antonio, includes green chili aioli, diced onions, diced tomatoes and jalapeno slices;…

Bad to the Bone BBQ will be pouring pints, serving signature smoked meats and getting into the Irish spirit this St. Patrick’s Day weekend with featured offerings. St. Patrick’s Day selections include: Irish egg rolls filled with shredded corned beef, braised cabbage, Swiss cheese and stout mustard, priced at $8.99; corned beef Reuben with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing layered on freshly baked rye bread with hand-cut fries, for $12.99; bangers and mash, beer-braised bangers with garlic-bashed potatoes, red onion gravy and crispy onion straws, priced at $14.99; and corned beef and cabbage served with red potatoes, braised cabbage and whole grain mustard, for $15.99. Irish beef stew and potato cheddar beer soup will also be available, priced at $4.99 for a small serving, and $8.99 for large.

Dessert options include Irish…

The Pizza Press has opened a new location on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. The Pizza Press is known for its fresh, high quality ingredients, assortment of local craft beer on tap, and a fun 1920s Americana newspaper theme. Customers at The Pizza Press are invited to create or “publish” their own pizza by choosing from an extensive selection of fresh, high quality toppings, cheese and sauces. In addition to customizing a pizza which is “hot off the press” in under four minutes, guests can choose signature pizzas named after major American newspapers including The Times (extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella, chicken, grape tomato, red onion, smoked gouda, and finished with fresh cilantro and Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce), The Tribune (red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, red onion, mushroom, roasted red bell peppers, sweet Italian link sausage,…

Orange County Restaurant Week, the area's most celebrated foodie event of more than a decade, returns Sunday, March 3^th through Saturday, March 9^th. This year, nearly 150 restaurants will participant in OC Restaurant Week, offering diners a wide variety of options, from casual and family friendly establishments, to upscale and fine dining. A complete list of the restaurants participating in the 2019 OC Restaurant Week can be found online at http://www.ocrestaurantweek.com/participating-restaurants.html.



During the weeklong event, participating restaurants in Orange County will offer special three-course menus, many with a cocktail or signature item at no additional charge. Each restaurant will have the freedom and…

San Luis Obispo County local, Lynette Sonne, founded FARMstead ED to connect visitors and farmers; something that educates people on the importance of sustainable practices, local land, and craft. Sonne has organized opportunities for both tourists and townies to learn about everything from meat to mixology. Now, Sonne’s agri-cultural roots are growing again; this time, into the SLO County Farm Trail.

The SLO Co Farm Trail will connect agri-enthusiasts with ranches, farms, and purveyors of San Luis Obispo County using a trail map (both digital and tangible). With the popularity of agritourism on the rise and Sonne’s dedicated fan base from FARMstead ED, it’s no surprise that folks are already welcoming the addition.

Steve Baker, a devout FARMstead goer, expressed his excitement for the Trail based on farmsteading crafts he’s already…

Chef Nick Oberlin is reinventing his breakfast favorites with an innovative and fun brunch menu available Al Fresco at  Pour Company in Fullerton. Guests are invited to enjoy the new Brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday on Pour Company’s covered private patio with its own outdoor bar,  offering morning Eye Openers, including Bottomless Mimosas, Sangria and Micheladas.

“Our Weekend Brunch menu is approachable and inviting so that everyone can take full advantage of our bright and energetic back patio!” explains Chef Nick Oberlin, who admits that brunch is one of his most favorite meals. “Since opening nearly a year ago, our patio is considered one of the area’s hidden gems – and we’re ready for it to come out of hiding and share it with Orange County!”…

The Queen Mary presents an unforgettable evening of romance and old-world glamour at My Vintage Valentine. Two evening seating times will offer a signature four-course dinner and special show featuring vintage burlesque performances, a steamy tango duet, and captivating contortionists celebrating love, playfulness, and beauty.

Set in one of the Queen Mary’s historic salons, My Vintage Valentine features a four-course love story performed by Cirque Berzerk and Love in the Fire. Guests will be greeted by cupid in the Windsor Salon upon arrival and ushered into the Grand Salon for their dinner seating. Once seated for dinner, the evening’s host will introduce the performers and accompanying love story, which will be interwoven throughout the dinner courses. The charming costumes and stunning ambiance of the Grand Salon will create the perfect…

SideDoor’s popular monthly Cheese Takeovers continues in 2019. Starting Wednesday, February 20th., the third Wednesday of each month will showcase a select portfolio of artisanal cheeses from various boutique creameries in California and across the country. SideDoor’s own certified cheesemonger, Tracy Nelsen, will be on hand at each takeover to educate guests on the various cheeses presented. The featured cheeses will also find their way into select SideDoor menu items for that evening only. A different creamery or style of cheese will be showcased monthly, culminating with an ultimate cheese party highlighting all creameries featured in the series. 5-piece cheese board - $28

Cheese Takeover Schedule: Wednesday, February 20 – English Cheeses, Wednesday, March 20 – Hook’s Cheese (Mineral Pt., WI), Wednesday, April 17 – Pennyroyal…

The Valentine's Mood Maker

• 1 ½ oz Vodka
• 2 oz Pomegranate Juice
•  ½ Lime
• 1 tsp Grand Marnier
• 2 Fresh muddled strawberries
• Sugar to rim the glass
• Fresh Strawberry for garnish

How to Make It:

-- Chill your glass in the freezer

-- Muddle fresh strawberries, squeeze in lime

-- Add Vodka, strawberries, lime, Grand Marnier and Pomegranate Juice in a shaker with ice.

--Shake and strain into chilled glass with sugared rim, garnish with fresh strawberry