These are four anticipatory stars, mind you. My nose would be pressed up against the glass if any…read moreof these places had windows yet, but check out this list of deliciousness soon to be in my very own nabe. Very VERY excited. I was terrified that they were going to put in a Claim Jumper or CPK but they have wisely chosen, in my opinion. Somewhat melancholy, our little SC is growing up...sniff. Maybe some high-end sushi will take the pain away.
RESTAURANTS/FOOD
First Class Pizza 821 Via Suerte, Unit 104
First Class Pizza is a regional chain with eight locations throughout Orange County. Devotees of First Class give the restaurant high marks for using the freshest ingredients and loading the pizza with toppings. First Class will offer dine-in, carry-out and delivery options.
Juice It Up 821 Via Suerte, Unit 103 http://www.juiceitup.com
JUICE IT UP!, Orange County's most popular juice and smoothie bar, with over 60 Southern California locations, is a healthy alternative to fast food, offering smoothies blended with delicious fruits including acai, the Brazilian fruit taking California's health conscious by storm. JUICE IT UP! also serves up fresh squeezed juices, organic coffee, hot teas and such delicious snacks as soups, stuffed breadsticks and pretzels.
Maggie Moo's 821 Via Suerte, Unit 102 http://www.maggiemoos.com
MaggieMoo's award-winning ice cream starts with the finest ingredients to make super premium ice cream fresh in the Treatery every day. Menu features freshly made super-premium ice creams, mix-ins, smoothies, sorbets, the country's first ice cream cupcakes and custom ice cream cakes.
Panera Bread 802 Avenida Talega Unit 101 http://www.panerabread.com
The specialty bread/bakery-cafe wide menu of offerings including sandwiches, soups served in bread bowls, and salads. A full array of cafe, signature and hot panini sandwiches are available at lunch, dinner and throughout the day, made to order on Panera's signature loaves and priced from $5.40 to $6.25. The bakery-cafe also offers ten varieties of bagels, pastries and sweets, plus specialty coffees and espresso drinks.
Peet's Coffee & Tea 801 Avenida Talega, Unit 101 http://www.peets.com
Founded in Berkeley, California in 1966, PEET'S COFFEE & TEA, INC. is a specialty coffee roaster and marketer of fresh, deep-roasted whole bean coffee for home and office enjoyment.
Sea Smoke 831 Via Suerte, Unit 101 http://www.bluefinbyabe.com
Sea Smoke is a new sushi restaurant from one of Orange County's top chefs, Master Takashi Abe and partner Ted Lee, who also operates Bluefin in Newport Coast's Crystal Cove shopping center. Sea Smoke will offer some of the classic and creative sushi and specialty rolls diners have come to love at Bluefin and will introduce them to some new offerings only available at Sea Smoke.
Sundried Tomato Caf 821 Via Suerte, Unit 101 http://www.thesundriedtomatocafe.com
The first of the three new restaurants is Sundried Tomato. A local favorite since 1993, Sundried will be opening its third Orange County location at Talega Village Center. Chef/Owner Mark Jacobi and partner Rob Quest have made a name for Sundried by serving up creative California cuisine like their pork tenderloin enchilada with goat cheese and a sweet enchilada sauce and their lamb burger with gorgonzola cheese offered in a contemporary and casual atmosphere.