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Top 5 Orange County Brunches to Cure Your Weekend Hangover

Top 5 Orange County Brunches to Cure Your Weekend Hangover

We've found some amazing Orange County brunches that might help make that pounding headache and empty stomach just a little bit better. After a fun-filled weekend of adventures and maybe one too many drinks, these restaurants are the perfect solution to your annoying...

Trending: BEST English Afternoon Tea in San Diego

Trending: BEST English Afternoon Tea in San Diego

We've recently discovered the best English afternoon tea in San Diego at the Westgate Hotel. For the past several months we have noticed a new trend on the rise, English Afternoon Tea. Ladies are skipping brunch and opting for dainty tea sandwiches, scones, sweets,...

Our Drool-Worthy List of The Best Burgers in Orange County

Our Drool-Worthy List of The Best Burgers in Orange County

We are bringing you our drool-worthy list of the best burgers in Orange County in celebration of OC Burger Week. We basically spent 2 weeks stuffing our faces with ooey gooey meaty burgers to bring you our personal faves. Updated April 2022 Table Of ContentsshowWhat...

SOCIAL Costa Mesa Introduces an Incredible New Menu

SOCIAL Costa Mesa Introduces an Incredible New Menu

My final visit for OC Restaurant Week was to SOCIAL Costa Mesa. They just revamped their already awesome menu with tasty selections like lamb lollipops, an amazing beef tartare, and creative cocktails. Their new menu is incredible and making its debut right in time...

Cava Grill Brings a New Elevated Experience to Fast Casual Dining

Cava Grill Brings a New Elevated Experience to Fast Casual Dining

Cava Grill recently opened in Irvine and delivers an elevated fast casual Mediterranean dining experience. Imagine the convenience of Chipotle with the selection and ingredients of an expensive restaurant. If you are looking for a meal that is healthy, insanely...

The Iconic B.CANDY is coming to Huntington Beach

The Iconic B.CANDY is coming to Huntington Beach

If you love candy, toys, unique gifts, and delicious desserts then you are going to go crazy for B.CANDY. B.CANDY has become an icon in Corona del Mar with fun and colorful pictures of unicorn murals and sprinkle rainbow cakes posted all over Instagram. I have always...

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