Events

FOODSCAPE: An Art Exhibition With Food As the Primary Subject Matter

January 23, 2012 // 11:48 pm

An exploration of food. That’s the theme of our very own art show we’ll be hosting March 3rd, 2012 and through the rest of the month. Paintings, illustrations, photography and sculptures are but a few of the mediums that will be present, but it’s the food that will…

Today is National Bologna Day

October 24, 2011 // 12:00 am

Hoooorayy?

It’s a touchy subject. Most people out there either love it or hate it. For me, it’s a part of my childhood lunch that I remember very well. The Oscar Myer song still loops in my head, but I hope I never have to re-eat that meal ever…

Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell Attempts to Eat 24 Eggs for Charity

October 12, 2011 // 4:22 pm

It all started with a bet.

Jon Hendren, a 27 year-old writer for somethingawful.com issued a challenge to Smash Mouth’s lead singer Steve Harwell.

In an attempt to garner more exposure for the band, Hendren bet Harwell $20 that he could not eat two dozen eggs in one sitting.…

Ocean Spray Hits the Magic Kingdom

September 30, 2011 // 2:07 pm

Walt Disney World Resort’s Epcot Center is getting a special treat from the folks over at Ocean Spray. The cranberry purveyors are showcasing a sight that most people rarely get to encounter — a cranberry bog.

Ocean Spray will be featuring Disney cast members…

O.C. Wine and Beer Week Starts this Weekend

September 23, 2011 // 10:00 am

About 100 O.C. restaurants will be participating in a two-week event that starts with O.C. Wine Week (September 25 – October 1) followed by O.C. Beer Week (October 2 – October 8). To celebrate, many local restaurants will be offering great discounts on selected wine,…

Port of Los Angeles Lobsterfest Recap

September 20, 2011 // 3:40 pm

Over the weekend we attended the 13th Annual Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, and boy were there A LOT of lobster heads walking around. This was a nice event to bring the whole family. There were carnival rides and pirate shows for the kids and lots of…

The World’s Largest Lobster Festival Comes to LA (Sept 16-18)

September 15, 2011 // 9:00 am

If you’re on the “see food” diet, you’ll love this event. The 12th Annual Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival will be here in LA this weekend, September 16-18.  It’s famous for holding the Guinness World Record for the Most Seafood Served at any outdoor event. Last year…

OC Brewfest Comes To Irvine This Saturday 9/10

September 8, 2011 // 12:21 pm

With Summer winding down, and the promise of Fall just on the horizon a few things come to mind: Shorter days, falling leaves, and of course, beer. This weekend (9/10) Orange County’s annual Brew Ha Ha is gracing the city of Irvine, CA with its annual beer festival featuring…