Today we want to take time to wish all the Dads out there a very happy day! We hope all the Fathers near and far have a great day relaxing with loved ones!
The Auld Dubliner: Guinness, Sports, and Snacks in Tustin
June 12, 2014 by
With a name like “The Auld Dubliner,” how would you image this Irish pub to look? Dark wood? Check. Big mirrors? Check. Guinness and a bunch of other draughts? Check. Sports, events, and that ineffable Irish spirit? Check, check, check.
Tustin’s Auld Dubliner is the quintessential Irish pub, renowned for good beer, strong whiskey, and warm service direct from the Emerald Isle. The menu makes plenty of nods to California—don’t miss the burgers or Taco Tuesday—and there’s always a game on one of the many TVs. Many events are held here, too, from trivia and DJs to theme nights, and of course, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration you ever saw.
The Auld Dubliner
2497 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 259-1562
www.tustin.thedubpubs.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/the-auld-dubliner-tustin
Shop Back Issue Comics at Comics Toons & Toys
June 5, 2014 by
Go on, check out Tustin’s Comics Toon & Toys. It’s full of stuff you don’t know you want. New issues, back issues, graphic novels, game cards, a Homer Simpson decal to stick on your dashboard. Regulars call it Orange County’s best comic book store and it’s bigger than it looks on the outside.
Whether you want to dive into nostalgia with Archie, check out the latest from Marvel, or start replacing the Star Wars stuff that Mom threw out, Comics Toons & Toys probably has it on the shelf. If not they can order it and you’ll likely leave with an armload of cool stuff anyway. It’s that kind of place. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Check the Facebook page for hours, specials, and live events, including music.
Comics Toons & Toys
13542 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-2117
www.facebook.com/ComicsTNT
www.yelp.com/biz/comics-toons-and-toys-tustin
Happy Memorial Day!
May 26, 2014 by
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday as we remember all those heroes who have served our nation.
Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ: Come for the Ribs, Stay for the Apple Butter Biscuits
May 22, 2014 by
The story goes that Lucille learned to cook at her Granny’s lunch shack in Greenville, South Carolina. After following her husband to California during World War II, she longed for the tastes of home, so she started whipping up the best barbecue this side of Dixie.
Okay, so Lucille is a fictional character, but founder Craig Hofman likes to think he’d make Lucille happy. The product of years spent in barbecue joints “from the Carolinas to Kansas, Texas, to Tennessee,” Hofman serves slow-cooked treats and Southern hospitality.
Californians love it, but more importantly so do exiled Southerners. Visitors from Memphis, Kansas City, and all points rave over Lucille's pulled pork, brisket, chicken, ribs, mac ‘n’ cheese, and apple butter biscuits Note: Resist the temptation to fill up on apple butter biscuits. It’s difficult.
Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
The District at Tustin Legacy
2550 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 259-1227
www.lucillesbbq.com
www.yelp.com/biz/lucilles-smokehouse-bbq-tustin-4
2 Fascinating “This Day in History” Websites
May 14, 2014 by
Was history always your favorite subject in school? Do you love to share fun historical facts in conversations with friends? If you’re an avid history buff with a love for learning, these fascinating websites that feature the most important events from that particular day are sure to brighten your mornings.
Computer History
If you’re interested in technology, this site will surely get your gears turning. The Computer History Museum website posts daily facts about that day in history, describing famous inventions, births and deaths of computer scientists, and even product launches that changed the world of computers. If you missed a day, the handy calendar icon even allows you to choose a particular date and read facts that were already posted.
Today in Literature
Bookworms of all ages will love the facts posted on Today in Literature. The site uses short blurbs to describe famous books that were released on each individual day, and it also allows you to backtrack to days you might have missed. If you’re interested in a particular author or book, the site also offers links to check out the full story as well.
Public Domain/Public Domain
Don Presley Auction: Collectible Treasures
May 8, 2014 by
Don Presley Auction offers the most beautiful antiques and collectibles from around the world. These are one of kind pieces you’d be hard pressed to come by at typical antiques shops. There is a constant influx of quality merchandise from Don Presley Auction. The show room is replete with beautiful treasures from far off places.
Everything from furniture, music boxes, tapestries, vases, carved decorative ivory pieces, china and silverware, even fine silks and lines have been available at one time or another. One of the best things about the showroom is Don Presley himself. On top of being a consummate professional in is profession, Don is well-regarded by regular visitors for being quite friendly!
Don Presley Auction
1319 W. Katella Avenue
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 633-2437
http://www.donpresley.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/don-presley-auction-orange
Order the Scallop Dynamite Roll at RA Sushi
May 1, 2014 by
Shopping? Hungry after the movie? RA Sushi brings you traditional and modern sushi and Japanese fusion cuisine at The District at Tustin Legacy. Your favorites are here, but the focus is on remixed, reinvented sushi, with bright colors, new textures, and surprising combinations. The Scallop Dynamite Roll, for example, is a mouthful: crab and cream cheese rolled in rice and seaweed, lightly battered and topped with red beet, spinach tempura bits, and sweet eel sauce.
Locals are generally pleased with the food, service, and atmosphere, especially given how busy it gets. Be prepared to wait, especially on weekends. Beer, sake, and wine lists are a mile long, and cocktails are reportedly stiff. Check RA Sushi’s website for hours, menus, and generous happy hour deals.
RA Sushi
The District at Tustin Legacy
2401 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 566-1700
www.rasushi.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ra-sushi-bar-restaurant-tustin
Perk Up Your Taste Buds at Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grill
April 24, 2014 by
Get out of your burger and fries routine and take a culinary trip to Greece at Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grill. It’s a cozy, friendly spot with a wide assortment of authentic Greek dishes that'll perk up your taste buds.
Settle in with a beer or glass of wine and a flavorful appetizer like spanikopita, stuffed grape leaves, fried cauliflower, hummus, grilled halloumi cheese, or grilled pita bread. Some yummy soups and salads are also on the menu. Pita wraps are a great choice, stuffed with a variety of fillings, including falafel, chicken shawarma, and beef and lamb. Entree choices include beef, shrimp, or chicken kabobs, chicken souvlaki, chicken or steak shawarma, and salmon tahini filet. Conclude your meal with a sweet taste of baklava or the banana banoffi, a pie of whipped cream, caramelized milk, and bananas.
Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grill is open every day.
Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grill
17582 E. 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1900
www.grapeleafgrill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/grape-leaf-mediterranean-grill-tustin
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