Where to Eat

If you're looking for ideas where to take the family for lunch or dinner, here are some family-friendly places I have tried.

Dining

New Paris Baguette Location Now Open in Aliso Viejo!

Specializing in French-inspired goods, PARIS BAGUETTE opened their 55th U.S. store last month in Aliso Viejo, and we got checked it out during their Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with local city officials. They are located in the Aliso Viejo Town Center and it is also their first store in South Orange County. It has modern decor with outdoor seating. It is one of the nicest one I have been to. This is how you order – grab tongs and fill up a tray with pastries, then head over to the counter to order signature coffee, drinks, cakes, sandwiches, or salads. Everything I tried was delicious. There are 10 macarons variety at Paris Baguette Aliso Viejo. Perfect for any occasion, they have pretty gift set boxes for 4 or 8. They also carry options that are vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. Today, there are more than 2,700 locations worldwide and they began franchising last year. For more information, please visit their website at www.ParisBaguette.com.

New TRADE Food Hall in Irvine near SNA and UCI

TRADE FOOD HALL is a new casual dining center which is conveniently located near the John Wayne Airport (SNA) and University of California Irvine. The food hall features a vertical garden and courtyard seating. Offering unique dishes to satisfy every tastebud, it’s not your typical food court. You’ll find vegan, vegetarian, fried chicken, a bar, Latin-Asian and Latin-Mexican dishes, mediterranean, poke bowls, seafood, pork sandwiches with candied bacon, burgers with fried eggs, waffle-pops, and more! Descriptions of the restaurants are below.

Disney Pixar’s Cars 3 Tour Stops at Downtown Disney June 12-13, 2017 + Recipes!

The Walt Disney Company and Dole Food Company have collaborated to encourage families to make healthier choices with Disney-branded fruits and vegetables. This summer Disney and Dole will debut healthy programs with Disney·Pixar’s CARS 3 theme and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi later this year. They’re taking it on the road with a CARS 3 Road to Races nationwide tour with stops in 27 cities across the county. This week they are in San Diego, then they’re going to be at Downtown Disney in Anaheim next week before they go to Los Angeles! See the tour schedule below!

Anaheim, California Tour Stop is June 12-13 (10am-5pm) in Downtown Disney!

 

Celebrate World Oceans Day with Free Tote Bag Giveaway from Rubio’s June 8th

WORLD OCEANS DAY is Thursday, June 8th! Be a friend to the ocean by using reusable totes which reduces the amount of plastic that end up in the ocean. RUBIO’S is celebrating its 8th annual WORLD OCEANS DAY by giving away free bags (while supplies last)! PLUS for the first time, Rubio’s will also be holding a World Oceans Day social media contest where guests can share a picture of their World Oceans Day tote bag using hashtag #rubiosrollsdeep for a chance to win $250 in Rubio’s gift cards.

Mother’s Day 3-Course Menu at Mimi’s Cafe

Mother’s Day in America is tomorrow – Sunday, May 14th, and most Moms want to celebrate with their loved ones, but they don’t want to slave in the kitchen all day. Give Moms the day off. If you’re looking for a family-friendly option, MIMI’S CAFE offers French-inspired American comfort food. They not only want to celebrate like they do in France with a 3-Course Menu and Complimentary Raspberry Brown Butter Seasonal bread, but they want to celebrate Moms twice, because after dining on Mother’s Day, guests are invited back for Fête des Meres (Mother’s Day in France, May 28th) for a free entree. They’re also giving Moms a special gift from MIMI’S, a wildflower seed card that is ready for planting. After the flowers bloom, Mom will remember the time she spent with family and friends at MIMI’S. They open at 7 AM and will serve brunch until 1 PM, and their 3-Course Mother’s Day menu starts at 11 AM. Here is a sneak peek of their 3 Course Menu. (They are also accepting reservations).

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