Tag Archives: Orange County

Just a month away!

Graduation is just 33 days away! Are you prepared?

Have you:

  1. Purchased your cap and gown? If you haven’t, go to https://www.cbgrad.com/ and order them!! The deadline to do this if MAY 6!
  2. Made sure you qualify to walk?! Go to https://www.chapman.edu/commencement/academicCriteria.asp to double check your standing!
  3. Checked with your family about their arrangements?! Go to https://www.chapman.edu/commencement/visitors/default.asp to find lots of information regarding their visit!

Bruxie Creators at Chapman

Wed, March 30 at 7 pm
Lecture: Kelly G. Mullarney and Dean Simon
Bruxie: From Idea to Sensation

Bruxie, one of the newest additions to the many delicious eateries in Old Towne Orange, has set itself apart with its innovative take on the Belgian waffle. “The Bold Fold” as they refer to it on their website, is a waffle-turned-sandwich. The scrumptious savory and sweet fillings with creative and gourmet flavor combinations have made Bruxie irresistible, a fact made evident by the long lines that form during peak mealtimes (which always include many Chapman students, faculty and staff members!). It seems that Bruxie’s creators have found the secret to success with their innovative concept.   Kelly G. Mullarney and Dean Simon, hosted by the Chapman University Food Science Program, will share with how they turned their concept into a delicious business. They will discuss the process by which the restaurant was conceived (starting with the creation of the waffle mix), the steps required to turn their concept into a successful business, how they develop and test new ideas, their plans for expansion, and any challenges or constraints they have faced.  Admission is free.  Location: Hashinger Science Center 205.

Attention all Food Lovers! It’s Restaurant Week in Orange County!

Yesterday was the first day of Orange County’s Restaurant Week! This is the OC’s most anticipated culinary event, as the TOP 100 Restaurants get ready to dish up amazing food at fantastic prices! These menus showcase some of the region’s most talented chefs who have personalized each menu to reflect their culinary style. The prix fixe menus are priced at $10, $15, and $20 per person for lunch, and $20, $30, and $40 per person for dinner.

This is an absolute DREAM for any food lover! Check out http://www.orangecountyrestaurantweek.com for the list of restaurants  and more information. Bon Appetit!

Love OC coastline? Here’s how to live it up!

So we all know that Orange County has amazing beaches. And we wouldn’t be Chapman students if we’ve never taken a trip over to the shore with a bunch of our friends. But most Chapman students haven’t seen everything that Orange County beaches have to offer. So, which beaches are the best and for what purpose? The Best4Last team researched the best beaches in Orange County and one travel blog had this to say:

  • Best Orange County Beaches: Amusements: Balboa: A nice pier with a restaurant on the end and the nearby Balboa Fun Zone give plenty to do here.
  • Best Orange County Beaches: Beach Volleyball: Huntington State: Lots of clean, soft sand and plenty of nets here.
  • Best Orange County Beaches: Birdwatching: Bolsa Chica: Located just across the street from a major stop on the Pacific Flyway, this place is really “for the birds.”
  • Best Orange County Beaches: Bonfires: Huntington State: A night bonfire on the beach is one of the best things to do in Orange County, and they’ve got plenty of places here to build your blaze.
  • Best Orange County Beaches: People-Watching: Main Beach, Laguna Beach: This small beach in the middle of downtown Laguna attracts a variety of people, and on the weekends, you’ll find artists and musicians there, too.
  • Best Orange County Beaches: Romantic: Main Beach: This small beach just off downtown Laguna Beach is popular with lovers for evening strolls.
  • Best Orange County Beaches: Surfing: Huntington Pier: Huntington Beach is so proud of its surfing heritage that they’ve trademarked the name “Surf City, USA.” Serious local surfers do their stuff near the pier. They don’t tolerate interlopers well, and beginners are better off to head to Bolsa Chica Beach, where many local surf schools give lessons.
  • Best Orange County Beaches: Relaxation : Newport Beach: When all you’re looking for is a chill time in the sun, reading a book, listening to music, or hanging out with some friends, there’s no place more relaxing than Newport Beach.
  • Orange County Beaches to Bare it All: There are no nude beaches in Orange County County. Your nearest option is San Diego County’s San Onofre.

So there you have it! Follow the links to get more information about each beach!

Best way to prepare for finals? With an OC Festival, of course!

We all know that there is much more to beer than Coors, Budweiser, Blue Moon, Heineken, Corona and all those other mass-produced, substandard beers. Well here’s your chance to expand your horizons! Both LA and Orange County are having huge Beer Festivals that will feature the city’s top breweries, as well as 60 domestic and international brands. I don’t know about you, but this is definitely an event that the Best4Last team is going to check out before we graduate!

The Orange County Beer Festival will be the Sunday before finals, so if you can’t manage the partying-studying combination, the Los Angeles Beer Festival will be on April 9. $40 gets you unlimited beer! Sounds like a plan to me!


References for this article are as follows:
http://www.drinkeatplay.com/orangecountybeerfest/
http://www.drinkeatplay.com/losangelesbeerfest/