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The Boiling Crab: Backyard Crab Fest

August 27, 2013 by

A Southern-style backyard crab fest comes to Santa Ana thanks to The Boiling Crab. Unlike your standard seafood restaurant, The Boiling Crab offers a super fun environment along with its fresh and flavorful seafood fare. This is a place for friends and family to have fun together while also feeding their faces with all this good grub. So much Cajun flavor runs through The Boiling Crab you may think you’re having a meal somewhere in the deep south. Seafood is seasoned in a bag to ensure a total coating of flavors and brought to your table that way to preserve all the tasty goodness. The Boiling Crab serves just about every type of seafood imaginable, including lobster, crawfish, shrimp, clams, mussels, and of course, crab. There many spice levels to choose from, as well as flavorings, which include raging Cajun, lemon pepper, garlic, or a mix of all three.

The Boiling Crab
1500 West Macarthur Boulevard
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 979-2722
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-boiling-crab-santa-ana

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Tutto Fresco: Casual, Quality Italian Cuisine

August 20, 2013 by

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Tutto Fresco in Orange seeks to change people’s conceptions about fast food by offering fresh, quality Italian meals in a fast food setting. Customers can choose between dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru service, making Tutto Fresco a popular choice for customers looking for a good meal even when time is short. Open for over 20 years, the restaurant is known for fast, friendly service and fresh-tasting dishes. The restaurant offers a surprisingly large menu, boasting everything from pizza and pastas to salads and sandwiches. A popular take-out feature is the selection of “Family Dinners” that includes entrees, pastas, and side options, pre-selected and packaged into an affordable family meal. Regular patrons suggest menu highlights such as the margarita pizza, linguini with clams, and roasted chicken. With almost all choices available for $10 or less, Tutto Fresco’s affordability further adds to its appeal, making it a popular spot for big groups seeking a casual meal.

Tutto Fresco
1333 N. Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 771-1555

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Garlicscapes Truck: Fragrant & Delicious

August 14, 2013 by

On the go? You crave choices beyond typical fast food fare. That’s what makes the Garlicscapes Truck so amazing. Here you can find top notch food options right outside your door. Garlic lovers unite here, although at a safe distance, thanks to Garlicscapes mighty selection of garlic infused fare. Garlic feta fries are often raved about lunch item. The mix of parmesan and garlic fit perfectly with these savory fries, just be sure to bring some gum, because these babies are wonderfully pungent. As are all of Garlicscapes menu items, from the garlic grilled cheese, which includes cloves of garlic mixed in with different kinds of melted cheese, and even a garlic infused ranch sauce for dipping just about everything. For a healthier option try the lemon garlic chicken or veggie wrap, or live a little and sample the sumptuous deep fried artichoke hearts for a unique item. Of course everything is very reasonably priced and always tasty. See Garlicscapes website for a schedule and learn what so many other diners have been raving about.

Garlicscapes Truck
Santa Ana, CA 92704
http://www.yelp.com/biz/garlicscapes-santa-ana-2

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Orange County Center for Contemporary Art: Life is Art

August 7, 2013 by

Creative types will likely love the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, a place where imaginations are free to run wild. Known for the nice, big space and many awesome exhibits, the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art is worth visiting again and again. Supporting local artists is very important, and the Orange County Center is dedicated to fostering the local art community and garnering interest of art in general, perhaps even for those who would normally not be interested in such lofty pursuits. Current, recent, and upcoming exhibitions include a celebration of found items rendered art by creative minds, a look into graphic noir, and art that engages your subconscious through mysticism and humor. No matter what you end up seeing something is sure to thrill you at this space, an ode to contemporary art and the limitless power of the imagination. Come for one of the many great events, or simply to peruse the collection.

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art
117 N. Sycamore Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 667-1517
http://www.occca.org/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/orange-county-center-for-contemporary-art-santa-ana

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