Happy Friday!
Here’s a quick recap video of our event Tastemakers of Orange County!!
Highlights from Tastemakers of Orange County:
– We had 561 guests in attendance!
– And we are pleased to announced that we raised about $50k that will support our programs and help serve low-income and undeserved families in Orange County!
Thank you to everyone that attended, to our INCREDIBLE Chefs & Restaurants, and our wonderful Sponsors!!
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Say what you will about the culinary landscape in Orange County: It may be home to strip malls packed with chain restaurants, but it’s also where the artisanal food hall scene is taking off like nowhere else in California.
Angelenos may not think twice about driving from East Pasadena to Venice Beach for a pastry. A trip down the 5 Freeway to Orange County for lunch? Not likely. But a new wave of food halls that have opened in the O.C. over the last five years should have people planning trips to the area, in search of many things from an excellent beef dip sandwich to Fanny Bay oysters to tacos.
Read the full article here!
The Los Angeles Eater gives high praise to two of our spots!
Orange County’s dining scene continues to improve, with year-over-year growth at both the high-end and in those often overlooked strip mall finds. From fine dining steakhouses with award-winning wine lists to casual import ramen shops and New York City street food franchies, here’s the best of what to eat in Orange County, right now.
Right the full article Right Here!
The smart toilets in the Pirch home showroom automatically lift their lids as shoppers approach. A touch of a pad can heat a cold seat, turn on a built-in bidet or even stream music – through a toilet’s speakers.
The gee-whiz stuff at nearby Cisco Home is old, but re-purposed. A grain sifter has become a giant light shade. A conveyer belt and a brake rotor were turned into tables.
High-tech and artisanal may be at opposite ends of the home design spectrum, but both are trendy for 2016.
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Join WE Olive on the second Thursday of each month as they team up with a brewing company for a night of beer and cheese.
The next Beer and Cheese Tasting event at We Olive is on Tuesday, October 8th from 6:00pm-9:30pm. Four beers featured from Valiant Brewing Company will be paired perfectly with four cheeses from The Cheese Shop at the Mix. Cost is $20.00. RSVP by calling (949) 284-0609 or drop to WE Olive in for a unique and interesting tasting experience.
Join Greenleaf Chopshop at SOCO Collection every other Thursday this Summer for Thirsty Thursday from 6pm-8pm! Tickets are $20 at the door and $15 if you preregister by emailing ocevents@greenleafchopshop.com.
The tickets include 5 varietal wine tastings and paired, gourmet appetizers!!!
Join Greenleaf Chopshop at SOCO Collection every other Thursday this Summer for Thirsty Thursday from 6pm-8pm! Tickets are $20 at the door and $15 if you preregister
by emailing ocevents@greenleafchopshop.com.The tickets include 5 varietal wine tastings and paired, gourmet appetizers!!!
Your taste buds won’t want to miss out on our 5-5-5 Tasting held on the first Tuesday of the month on August 4th from 7 pm to 8:30pm. You will be guided by our expert Olive Oil owner Phil Brooks, sommelier Wesley Kollar and Brian from the Cheese Shop. Get a taste of 5 wines, cheeses and olive oils for just $40.
Set in a fun, informative atmosphere, you will learn about each wine, it’s regions and varietal, different olive oils, all the health benefits and food pairings plus all you need to know about cheese. When each olive oil, cheese and wine are tasted together, it will tantalize your taste buds! A great tasting for your wine and foodie friends. Reservations are required and space is limited to 20 people. Call We Olive Wine Bar at 949-284-0609 to make your reservation. Payment is taken with reservation. Check We Olive’s Facebook page for additional event updates.
