Hey there Rehab and Revive readers, Ashlee here. For those of you who don't know me, I'm the office manager here at R+. I don't often come out of my bat cave of an office, but when I heard food was the topic of conversation this week, I decided it was time to emerge.
I don't know about the rest of you, but the one thing I have been dying to do for the last week or so is to go to a restaurant. Almost every day on my drive home from work I think how much I would love to not cook dinner. I hate deciding what to make. And I hate doing dishes even more.
Now I know this is totally a first world problem and to complain about this is rather ridiculous, but I can't help being salty about it. There's just something so wonderful about sitting down at a restaurant and ordering whatever my heart desires.
Luckily, take-out is still a thing. It has been my lifeblood during this time. Although I still have to "do the dishes" by throwing away my containers and painstakingly choose somewhere that has relatively quick delivery, I am so thankful that my favorite places are up and running.
This being said, we here at R+ wanted to share with you some of our favorite diners, drive-ins and dives as well as some amazing companies that are going the extra mile. You'll see our favorites, honorable mentions, and places that are just doing awesome things to help the community.
Even if these places aren't for you, we urge you to shop small and support your favorite local eats!
So take a gander below and see if anything sparks your interest! We may have even thrown in an offer or two for you all! ;)
Twenty Eight Restaurant & Bar
Dr. Lin's Pick
Location: 19530 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA
Menu: Take-Out Menu
Available For: Take-Out or Delivery
Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00AM-7:00PM
Website: https://www.twentyeightoc.com/
Instagram: @twentyeightoc
*Offering 15% off their take-out menu and 50% off select wines!
**Donating meals to hospitals and first responders
Elbows Mac n Cheese
Ashlee's Pick
Locations:
Cerritos
11405 South St. Cerritos, CA
Brea
215 West Birch St. Brea, CA
Menu: Take-Out Menu
Available For: Take-Out or Delivery
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.elbowsmacncheese.com/
Instagram: @elbowsmacncheese
*Donating meals to children who were reliant on school for their meals
SoCal Milk Drop
In need of your fridge essentials? Try out SoCal Milk Drop!
It provides 100% contact-free deliveries featuring over 50 dairy, plant-based, and artisanal items. Supporting local dairies and farmers; helping families get the nutrition they need while staying safe at home. Order by Monday 5:00 PM, delivers Wednesday-Friday.
Get FREE Eggs with your first order! Use code: GOTEGGS
(1 dozen eggs must be added to cart. Exp 5/4/20)
Head to their website to see if you live in one of their delivery zones!
Website: www.socalmilkdrop.com
Instagram: @socalmilkdrop
Facebook: www.facebook.com/socalmilkdrop
BLKdot Coffee
Locations:
Irvine Spectrum
924 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday 8:00AM - 5:00 PM
The Market Place
13786 Jamboree Rd #B, Irvine, CA
Daily 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Google Center
19510 Jamboree Rd. #150, Irvine, CA
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday Closed
Laguna Beach
656 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA
Daily 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Available For: Take-Out
Website: www.blkdotcoffee.com
Instagram: @blkdotcoffee
Panini Kabob Grill
Locations:
Irvine Los Olivos Village
8505 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA
Irvine Park Place
3041 Michelson Dr., Irvine, CA
Mission Viejo
27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 212, Mission Viejo, CA
Daily 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM Corona Del Mar
2333 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA Santa Ana (Main Place Mall)
2810 Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Menu: Take-Out Menu
Available For: Take-Out or Delivery
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Instagram: @paninikabobgrill
*Supporting front line employees by delivering complimentary meals to area hospitals
The Melt
Location: 665 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA
Menu: Take-Out Menu
Available For: Take-Out or Delivery
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.themelt.com/
Instagram: @themelt
*Free to-go meals to all hospital and medical staff up to $15
Crystal Cove Shake Shack
Ashlee's Pick
Location: 7703 E Coast Hwy, Newport Coast, CA
Menu: Take-Out Menu
Available For: Take-Out and Delivery
Hours: Daily: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Cali Tacos
Griffin's Pick
Location: 1639 W Chapman Ave., Orange, CA
Menu: Take-Out Menu
Available For: Take-Out or Delivery
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Website: https://calitacos.com/
Instagram: @cali_tacos
Súp Noodle Bar
Griffin's Pick
Location: 5141 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
Menu: Take-Out Menu
Available For: Take-Out or Delivery
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.supnoodlebar.com/
Instagram: @supnoodlebar
Sushi Boom
Tatiana's Pick
Location: 2815 E Chapman Ave., Orange, CA
Menu: Take-Out Menu
Available For: Take-Out or Delivery
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Instagram: @sushiboom_orange
Tender Greens
Dr. Lin's Pick
Locations:
Irvine Spectrum
530 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA
UC Irvine
4237 Campus Dr. Suite B165, Irvine, CA
Menus:
Available For: Take-Out or Delivery
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.tendergreens.com/
Instagram: @tendergreens
Holdaak
Tatiana's Pick
Locations:
Orange
1948 N. Tustin St. Orange, CA
Fullerton
1201 S Euclid St. Suite B, Fullerton, CA
Available For: Take-Out or Delivery
Hours:
Orange
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday : 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fullerton
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://holdaak.com/
Instagram: @holdaak.oc
Sushi Wave
Location:
2075 Newport Blvd #108, Costa Mesa, CA
Available For: Take-Out Only
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.sushiwavecm.com/
Instagram: @sushiwavecostamesa