Have you been to the Buena Park Mall lately?
If you are like me, you probably haven’t been there ever since it became a ‘tween infested hangout spot, haha.  But if you drive by there, I am sure you have seen the new John’s Incredible Pizza that just opened a few months ago.  It’s a little hard to avoid the bright colors and lights that come off the restaurant’s entrance. You can read a bunch of reviews about it on Yelp.com . I haven’t been there myself so I cant give you …

Earlier, Audrey Leoncio from Newport Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau posted this awesome list of 10 great arts & entertainment things to do in South Orange County for under $10!  Within the list is a brand new event, hoping to become an awesome tradition for locals: the Corona Del Mar Fashion Walk!
This event will happen the 2nd Thursday of every month until September 10th, kicking off this local tradition tomorrow night, Thursday, July 9th, 2009 from 6pm – 9pm!  This event will bring together the Village’s premier fashion boutiques and restaurants …

Tranquil Tea Lounge is going to open in Downtown Fullerton this Friday! The vitaminOC team and I have been super excited and we can’t wait for it to open.
Tranquil Tea Lounge is owned by brother and sister, Jon Munsayac and Michellee Phelps. The lounge will be a cool place to try their selection of over 85 different varieties of loose leaf teas as well as a place to dine, buy tea accessories, attend special events, or hold your own there as well.
I was able to meet them a few times …

On May 14th at the Anaheim Garden Walk, over 50+ restaurants from all over Anaheim and Orange County including the Rain Forest Cafe, Alcatraz Brewing Company, Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, and McCormick & Schmick’s will have samples for you to try and taste. You can think of it as a 50 course meal if you’d like.
Entertainment during the night includes Eli James Mattson, from the third season of America’s Got Talent, the “Oreo Divas,” and LIGHTS, a Journey tribute band. I’m most excited to hear LIGHTS since I like listening …

April has flown by so fast that we forgot to tell you….it’s HAPPY HOUR WEEK!  All day, all night…all week long, from April 12 – 18, 2009 and it couldn’t come at a more appropriate time…time to unwind after taxes, midterms, projects, and etc. are due!
65 of the best bars and restaurants in Orange County will offer their best drinks and appetizers at Happy Hour prices!  Happy Hour Week, put on by the Orange County Restaurant Association hopes to spotlight OC’s diverse food and beverage offerings.  Pamela Waitt, President of …

“What’s the catch?” Ha! That was exactly my thought as I made my way out to Fullerton to check this place out. If you’re a student at Cal State Fullerton, or if you’ve driven down Nutwood or the 57 freeway recently, there’s no doubt you’ve seen the big white balloon claiming to have Free Tacos on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Yes, the Cantina Lounge seemed to be offering to students and commuters something that was too good to be true — free food … every week! Not possible. …

If you’re the typical college student, then you are probably out partying late and eating at Denny’s at 2 a.m. But if you are looking for a little more variety rather than the normal Sampler or Grand Slam Breakfast, you may want to check out this 24-hour restaurant at the corner of Main St. and PCH in Seal Beach.
Shore House Cafe — the sign says “outstanding food and spirits.” I can’t vouch for their spirits since I’ve never been there to drink, but their food menu is pretty extensive. There …

Cheap cheap cheap is the sound of my tune when it comes to dining out these days.  Whether the economy or collegial status is your excuse, it’s hard to resist a great meal at a low cost!  Justin already shared a way for you to explore finer dining at affordable prices with OC Restaurant Week!  Here are a few ways for you to enjoy yummy, simpler food for little to no money over the next couple of days!  I always find great meal-deals to be fun adventures to go on …

No one can deny the amount of great food Orange County has to offer. And though I can usually be found enjoying the popular greasy carne asada fries or sharing a massive traditional calzone — all which can be found in the OC — I also like to make the occasional venture into some of the “fine dining” restaurants, which are plentiful in Orange County, as well.
Throughout the week of February 22nd through the 28th, a number of restaurants will be participating in this year’s Orange County Restaurant Week. A …