Retail Openings and Closures
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Same owner(s). The owner has had a hell of a time getting the restaurant going.. they have tried multiple menu changes and even tried a lunch buffet. All have failed. Now, they are going to a Chipotle style menu/presentation - you pick the bread, protein, and toppings and watch them build it Since they brought back their spicy garlic sauce, this place is back on the rotation for me.
Yep - Buca is closing and Taps will be opening there in February. Rumor is August 16th for the closing date of Buca.
There is a ton of work to be done on the building, including raising the ceiling 5 feet and adding a huge patio on the South side of the building. They'll have a huge bar and 25 beer taps - 6 will be Taps beers and 19 guests, likely none of which will be Blue Moon or Shocktop.
"Not worth waiting in line for" if you don't like world class beers and award winning seafood lol.
Probably not the best place for children though - thankfully. ;D
Bondi is the new building next door to Bonefish on Jamboree. They just opened one in Huntington Beach that already has a ton of Yelp reviews, if you care to read some. Sounds like a bigger, better, badder Outback, if you're into that...
Regarding Miguels Jr - this place is popular in the IE. The food is more like Rubios and Baja Fresh used to be before they became corporate owned and prepackaged. I prefer Chronic Tacos, but Miguels is a close 2nd.
That's some good intel-- are you the owner?
In Irvine being kid friendly is a must.
Nope - Anacapa resident that drives to Taps Brea every month and plans vacations around craft beer spots. ;D
I dunno man, The Yardhouse does "OK".
Taps will be packed.
OS - they frequently have Bruery beers on tap. With 19 guest taps, they should always have something on from them. Can't wait.
irvinehomeowner
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I'm thinking they are putting that Whole Foods in the area across from BK and 7-11.
usctrojancpa
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Needed to go to Albertsons to pick up some groceries and dropped by Ritas. Got a Gelati (custard with shaved ice). It was very good and refreshing....I'll definitely be going back.USCTrojanCPA said:
usctrojancpa
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May it'll go across the street between the current shopping center and the 405 freeway.irvinehomeowner said:
Kangen.Irvine
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You just created a huge positive uproar in my family over the gluten-free Stax Cookie Shop. We can't wait til September....it'll do well just like the similar shop in Westwood. 
irvinehomeowner
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Need a small family Italian place... the big ones just don't seem very good.
Suprised Macaroni Grill has made it this long.
Suprised Macaroni Grill has made it this long.
Got a "Coming Soon" Tustin Marketplace flyer that mentioned these restaurants.
Bondi Grill House
California Gogi Korean Grill
Miguel's Jr.
TAPS Fish House & Brewery.
Not sure why they're putting in another quick mex place in TMP when OTB, El Pollo, Baja Fresh and Rubios seem to already have the area covered.
Has anyone been to Bondi or TAPS?
Bondi's web intro page video is disturbing in a vague/suggestive way. #neverseenagirleatafrenchfrylikethat
http://www.bondigrillhouse.com/home
Bondi Grill House
California Gogi Korean Grill
Miguel's Jr.
TAPS Fish House & Brewery.
Not sure why they're putting in another quick mex place in TMP when OTB, El Pollo, Baja Fresh and Rubios seem to already have the area covered.
Has anyone been to Bondi or TAPS?
Bondi's web intro page video is disturbing in a vague/suggestive way. #neverseenagirleatafrenchfrylikethat
http://www.bondigrillhouse.com/home
woodburyowner
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irvinehomeowner said:
Same owner(s). The owner has had a hell of a time getting the restaurant going.. they have tried multiple menu changes and even tried a lunch buffet. All have failed. Now, they are going to a Chipotle style menu/presentation - you pick the bread, protein, and toppings and watch them build it Since they brought back their spicy garlic sauce, this place is back on the rotation for me.
ps9 said:
Yep - Buca is closing and Taps will be opening there in February. Rumor is August 16th for the closing date of Buca.
There is a ton of work to be done on the building, including raising the ceiling 5 feet and adding a huge patio on the South side of the building. They'll have a huge bar and 25 beer taps - 6 will be Taps beers and 19 guests, likely none of which will be Blue Moon or Shocktop.
"Not worth waiting in line for" if you don't like world class beers and award winning seafood lol.
Probably not the best place for children though - thankfully. ;D
ob1 said:
Bondi is the new building next door to Bonefish on Jamboree. They just opened one in Huntington Beach that already has a ton of Yelp reviews, if you care to read some. Sounds like a bigger, better, badder Outback, if you're into that...
Regarding Miguels Jr - this place is popular in the IE. The food is more like Rubios and Baja Fresh used to be before they became corporate owned and prepackaged. I prefer Chronic Tacos, but Miguels is a close 2nd.
Dom said:ps9 said:
Yep - Buca is closing and Taps will be opening there in February. Rumor is August 16th for the closing date of Buca.
There is a ton of work to be done on the building, including raising the ceiling 5 feet and adding a huge patio on the South side of the building. They'll have a huge bar and 25 beer taps - 6 will be Taps beers and 19 guests, likely none of which will be Blue Moon or Shocktop.
"Not worth waiting in line for" if you don't like world class beers and award winning seafood lol.
Probably not the best place for children though - thankfully. ;D
That's some good intel-- are you the owner?
In Irvine being kid friendly is a must.
Nope - Anacapa resident that drives to Taps Brea every month and plans vacations around craft beer spots. ;D
I dunno man, The Yardhouse does "OK".
Taps will be packed.OS - they frequently have Bruery beers on tap. With 19 guest taps, they should always have something on from them. Can't wait.
