June 29 , 30: San Juan Capistrano

Rolling Up to The Ranch: Culinary Trucks Bring Gourmet Delights to Grand Opening

Rancho Mission Viejo is getting ready to welcome the public to the Village of Sendero for the first time. As many are well aware, the official Grand Opening will take place the weekend of June 29^th and 30^th, and the team at Rancho Mission Viejo is eager to finally show you the Guest House (our Welcome Center), the clubhouses, The Outpost outdoor recreational area, 11 new Neighborhoods, and why The Ranch is so unique.

Life on The Ranch is always full of flavor and unique experiences, which is why the entire Grand Opening weekend is packed with model tours, live music and interesting gardening displays. The Ranch also recruited the best culinary trucks around to serve up delicious dishes while you get acquainted with the Village of Sendero.

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Exit the I-5 at Crown Valley Parkway to avoid the Caltrans construction on the Ortega/I-5 on and off ramps. Go east. At Antonio Parkway turn right and head south. Before Ortega, turn left at the signed entry. Parking will be at the future site of our retail center on the northeast corner of Ortega and Antonio. From there, you’ll hop on one of our shuttles and arrive at the village. Parking is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Here is our lineup of gourmet culinary trucks!

A Taste of The Ranch: Meet The Trucks

Rancho A Go Go (Available Saturday & Sunday)

In Rancho A Go Go’s world, there are a few staples that combine into heavenly creations that will have you right back in line for another order. This BBQ truck doesn’t follow the rules, which is why they serve dish upon dish of their famous “Rhino” - Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Stuffed with Mac & Cheese.

For BBQ traditionalists, the pulled pork and beef brisket sliders are sublimely savory with a barbeque sauce that sends your taste buds zinging. Cooled down with crisp, creamy coleslaw, every dish on this menu will have you feeling right at home on The Ranch.

Where to Find ‘Em: Like Rancho A Go Go on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.



Calbi Fusion (Available Saturday & Sunday)

For the adventurous diner who loves some spice, unique spins and expertly crafted tacos, Calbi Fusion is the truck to visit. Blending traditional Mexican taco flavors with an unexpected, but always authentic, Korean BBQ persuasion, Calbi Fusion produces exactly what their name says: Fusion tacos, burritos and quesadillas.

Choose your taco soul mate with short rib beef, spicy pork, chicken, tofu and shrimp options. Then, be deliciously surprised when it’s served out the window with fresh cabbage and romaine tossed in a sesame vinaigrette dressing, a mild citrus ginger sauce and the perfect blend of cheeses.

Where to Find ‘Em: Like Calbi Fusion on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.


Seabirds (Available on Sunday only)
These vegan gals have made resounding names for themselves on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Food Network, both of which have applauded this truck’s out-of-the-box (and tasty!) creations using fresh, organic produce straight from the farmer’s market.

Some of their inventive dishes include Roasted Garlic + Potato Taquitos, Beer Battered Avocado Tacos and Yellow Cashew Curry Bowl. However, choosing to source whatever is freshest that week, owner Stephanie often dreams up new creations on the spot.

For a true farm-to-table experience, stop by the Seabirds truck on Sunday, but be sure to check their Twitter feed first to see what these girls have cooked up for you!

Where to Find ‘Em: Like Seabirds on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.


Crepes Bonaparte (Available on Saturday only)
From breakfast to lunch to dinner, this truck’s menu of sweet, savory and traditional crepes is seamless. These guys know how to liven and accentuate a perfectly executed crepe. Some of their preferred toppings? Try a crepe for breakfast with crisp bacon, creamy avocado, a juicy slice of tomato and a freshly cracked egg. For lunch, treat yourself to a crepe with thinly sliced turkey, sweet apple slices and buttery brie cheese. Or try Le Classique for dessert - a silky crepe with sliced bananas and nutella, topped with whipped cream and finished with a drizzle of chocolate. This is a truck for every time of day.

Where to Find ‘Em: Like Crepes Bonaparte on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.


Morsels Bakery Truck (Available at The Outpost Saturday & Sunday)
For a dessert you won’t forget, check out Morsels Bakery Truck. From cupcakes, creampuffs, carrot cake to chocolate chip cookies, these delicious sweets are sure to satisfy your craving. With many different flavors to choose from, these treats are the perfect choice for dessert!

Pick from the perfect combination of cupcake flavors like Chocolate Raspberry, Vanilla Birthday, Lemon Coconut, Red Velvet and many more.

Where to Find ‘Em: Like Morsels Bakery on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.


Along with these extraordinary culinary trucks, the Grand Opening will also be hosting live music from the Kelly Rae Band and organic gardening exhibits from Farmer D and The Tree of Life Nursery. We invite you to come celebrate with us as we officially introduce the Village of Sendero to you!

July 6: Newport Dunes

July 6th, 2013

Get ready to come and celebrate at the Newport Dunes, July 6th! You have the beach to enjoy and so much more!

Schedule of Events

Activities / Attractions: The Carnival comes to town complete with

ferris wheel, zip line, hydro climbing wall, giant slide and larger than life

attractions - like the Orbitron and Roco Plane. Other activities include

Moe B’s Watersports and Aquatic Park. Kids Corral for smaller kids:

Bouncehouse & inflatables, ship ride, Rat Race attractions.

Food Truck Wars: 12:00 - 4:30pm.

Food Truck Wars will see Chomp Chomp Nation, Wahoo’s, Bare Flag,

Garlic Mike’s, Barcelona, Lime Truck and others duke it out. The public

will cast their votes for their favorite and a $1,000 prize will be awarded

for 1st prize truck. Judging will begin at 1:00 pm and close at 3:00 pm.

Winners will be announced at 4:30pm.

Entertainment:

4:00 - 5:00 pm DJ Richard Blade

5:00 - 6:00 pm Fusion Beat

6:00 - 6:30 pm DJ Richard Blade

6:30 - 8:00 pm Cougrzz Rock

8:00 - 8:30 pm DJ Richard Blade

8:30 - 10:00 pm DSB (Don’t Stop Believin')

Through this eventbrite link, you can save money and buy a four pack of tickets that includes parking! A $50 value. Day of the show tickets will be $10 per person and $10 for parking and you may buy the individual tickets at the gate of the Newport Dunes.

For more info or questions contact us below.

www.Newportdunes.com |  (949) 729-3863
Check out the live entertainment!

June 29: Los Angeles, Food truck Haven

Komodo Block Party Happening Tonight: Food Trucks, Music, More

By Lesley Balla

 

If this weekend's LA Food Fest is a bit too expansive for you - more than 100 vendors, bands, booze and ice cream at the Rose Bowl - tonight's Komodo Block Party is like a scaled-down version at the corner of Pico and Robertson.

 

Started by the crew at Komodo Cafe a couple of years ago, it happens on the last Friday of every month throughout summer, and the whole neighborhood gets in on it, even brick-and-mortars like Sweet E’s Bake Shop and Mexikosher.

 

This week you'll find the Grilled Cheese Truck, Ludo Truck, Schmuck Trucks, Waffles de Liege, and retail trucks like the Style Truck, Fashion Coach and Lee Lee Jewels, plus DJs and lots of people milling about from 6-10 PM.

 

Komodo Block Party // is an Annual 5-part Summer Block Party taking place at the lively intersection of Pico & Robertson. Happening on the last Fridays of every Summer month, from May-September- the Block Party is one of West LA's most celebrated events; bringing together foodies, music lovers & fashionistas, young and old alike.
http://komodoblockparty.com/

July 5-27: Old Pasadena Film Festival 2013

This is not a food truck event, but many food trucks frequent the Pasadena area.  Pick up food from a GFT, and make your way to the free film festival!

 

The Old Pasadena Film Festival, a four-week, free movie series, returns July 5 - 27. This mostly outdoor film festival celebrates motion picture in all ofits forms, showcasing a variety of audience-pleasing movie titles and genres.  With twenty screenings, the Old Pasadena Film Festival is the largest open-air film festival in California.  The Old Pasadena Film Festival gives attendees the unique experience of enjoying four weeks of award-winning cinema in unique outdoor spaces. 

All Old Pasadena Film Festival screenings are free and open to the public. Arrive early for best seating at One Colorado Courtyard and Distant Lands, where chairs are provided. Bring your own chairs and blanket to Central Park screenings.

Take advantage of the warm summer evenings and come out and join the community enjoying a film together. Old Pasadena features more than 100 restaurants all concentrated within 22 historic blocks, so grab a bite before, after, or even during your movie.

Scroll down for a map of all screening locations. Click here to download the program.

Old Pasadena Film Festival 2013 Program

Friday, July 5
The Endless Summer (1966) - Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave. 8:00pm
One of the most famous documentaries ever created, The Endless Summer tracks the ultimate surfing adventure. Two California surfers travel the globe searching for the perfect wave. Director Bruce Brown’s Endless Summer is so powerful it has become a timeless masterpiece that continues to capture the imagination of new generations.

Annie Hall (1977) - One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley 8:30pm
Winner of four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actress (Diane Keaton), and Best Director, as well as another 24 film awards worldwide, Annie Hall is considered one of Woody Allen’s finest films.  The movie tracks the romantic adventures of quirky New York comedian Alvy Singer and his neurotic girlfriend Annie Hall.  It ranks #2 on AFI’s list of Top 10 Romantic Comedies, #4 on their list of Top 100 Comedies, and #31 on their list of Top 100 Movies of All Time.


The Ring (2002) Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave. 8:30pm
In one of the creepiest films of its generation, The Ring stars Naomi Watts as Rachel Keller a journalist investigating a videotape that may have killed her niece and three other teenagers. Locals tell of a legend that if one views the tape, they will die seven days after watching it. If the legend is correct, Rachel will have to save her son's life and her own by running against time.

Saturday, July 6
The Great Gatsby (1977) - One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley 8:30pm
Based upon the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby tells the story of Nick Carraway, a young man from the Midwest now living on Long Island who finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and affluent lifestyle of his neighbor, the wealthy Jay Gatsby (Robert Redford). Soon he is a part of Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy. Also starring Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern, and Karen Black, The Great Gatsby won 2 Oscars, a Golden Globe, and 3 BAFTAs.

Sunday, July 7 

Chicago (2002) - Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave. 8:30pm
Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is a sexy vaudeville star who murders her husband and sister after finding them in bed together. Roxie (Renee Zellweger) is the wannabe star who murders her lover after finding out he was never going to make her famous. Enter Billy Flynn (played by Richard Gere), the greasy lawyer whose goal is not only to have his clients acquitted, but to make them legal legends. With Matron Mama Morton’s (Queen Latifah) help, both women compete for the spot as Chicago’s most famous murderess. Chicago is a triumph in movie making and has won six Academy Awards.  


Thursday, July 11
The Haunting (1963) - Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave. 8:30pm
This timeless horror classic stars Julie Harris, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Picture. Dr. Markway, doing research to prove the existence of ghosts, investigates an eerie mansion with a history of death and insanity. Joining the diverse group who decide to stay in the house with Dr. Markway, is the fragile Eleanor who feels strangely connected to whatever spirits live at Hill House. Soon the ghostly presence in the mansion manifests itself in scary and deadly ways.

Friday, July 12

Midnight in Paris (2011) - Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave. 8:00pm
While on a trip to Paris with his fiancé's family, Gil, (Owen Wilson), a nostalgic Hollywood screenwriter, finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every evening at midnight. In the process, he meets all the great writers, artists, and musicians of the time including Cole Porter, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Josephine Baker, Ernest Hemingway, and Gertrude Stein.  Midnight in Paris is an Academy Award-winning film directed and written by Woody Allen.

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) - One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley 8:30pm
Fantastic Mr. Fox is a stop-motion animated fantasy-comedy featuring the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, and Jason Schwartzman.  The film is based upon a popular children’s book written by Roald Dahl, which tells the story of a wily fox who uses his cunning nature to outsmart three feeble-minded farmers in order to steal their chickens. Fantastic Mr. Fox marks the first foray of acclaimed director Wes Anderson into animation.


Saturday, July 13
Mars Attacks! (1996) - One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley 8:30pm
The President of the United States announces Martians have been spotted circling Earth. Soon the aliens land and a meeting is arranged, but not everything runs smoothly, as the Martians seem to have sadistic plans for Earth.  Will somebody find a way to stop them or will all of humanity perish? Directed by Tim Burton, and featuring an all-star cast including Jack Nicholson, Glen Close, Annette Bening, Danny DeVito, Sarah Jessica Parker, Natalie Portman, and Michael J. Fox.

Mildred Pierce (1945) - Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave. 8:30pm
This classic American film noir tells the story of a long suffering mother and her ungrateful daughter.  Soon cheating, murder, and chaos ensue in the battle between devotion and betrayal.  Mildred Pierce is one of the great cult films of all time, and was nominated for 6 Academy Awards, including a career-catapulting Best Actress win for Joan Crawford as Mildred Pierce.


Friday, July 19
White Silk Road (2012) / The Bus (2012) - Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave. 8:00pm
White Silk Road follows three Australian snowboarders who traveled to Afghanistan to snowboard across new frontiers.  In one of the most war-torn countries in the world, they discovered new communities of hospitable people, beautiful landscapes, and some of the best slopes they have ever enjoyed.

In The Bus, filmmaker Damon Ristau explores why and how the VW bus became a worldwide cultural icon.  The Bus covers the history of the VW, beginning with its birthplace (post-WWII Germany).  We also see the presence of the iconic VW bus at Woodstock and at the heart of the counterculture movement.

True Grit (1969) - One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley 8:30pm
A western classic, True Grit follows a drunken, stubborn US. Marshall and a Texas Ranger who try to help a young woman track down her father’s murderer. The film won Best Actor for John Wayne (his only Oscar nod) at both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes, and his role as Rooster Cogburn is one of AFI’s Top 100 Movie Heroes. This film also features Glen Campbell and Kim Darby.   


Saturday, July 20
The Third Man (1949) - Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave. 8:30pm
One of the most beloved film noir classics, Academy Award-winning film The Third Man tells the story of an unemployed fiction novelist, Holly Martins, who arrives in post-war Vienna. He travels there to meet his old friend Harry Lime, who has offered him a job. Soon Martins discovers that Lime has recently died in a peculiar traffic accident. Driven to investigate Lime's death, Martins soon uncovers dark secrets about Lime's life and death.  Starring Orson Welles and Joseph Cotton, The Third Man was nominated for 3 Oscars, including Best Director. It is #5 on AFI’s list of Top 10 Mysteries, and is also on their lists of Top 100 Movies of All Time, and Top 100 Thrillers.

Ocean’s Eleven (1960) - One Colorado, 41 Hugus Alley 8:30pm
Danny Ocean gathers a group of eleven of his World War II friends to try and pull off the ultimate Las Vegas heist. Together the friends plan to rob five of Las Vegas’s most notorious casinos in one night.  This Academy Award nominated film features Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Angie Dickenson. 


Sunday, July 21

Men in Black (1997) - Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave. 8:30pm
In present-day America, Agent Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) is a member of a covert organization that tracks extraterrestrial activity. When Kay finds himself in need of a new partner, he gets a brash NYPD detective, Agent Jay (Will Smith). Armed with cutting edge space-age technology and their razor-sharp wits, Jay and Kay investigate the alien threat. Men in Black was nominated for 3 Academy Awards.


Thursday, July 25

Young Frankenstein (1974) - Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave. 8:30pm
Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, and Madeline Kahn, Young Frankenstein is one of the “scariest” comedies of all time. It tells the story of a young neurosurgeon who inherits a castle from his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. Working in the castle alongside a hunchback Igor, a beautiful lab assistant Inga, and the old housekeeper Frau Blucher, Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather is useless, until he discovers his grandfather’s book describing human re-animation, which quickly changes his mind. Young Frankenstein was nominated for 2 Academy Awards and 2 Golden Globes, and is #13 on AFI’s list of Top 100 Comedies.


Friday, July 26
180 Degrees South (2010) - Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave. 8:00pm
This documentary follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. During the journey he gets shipwrecked off Easter Island, surfs the longest wave of his life, and prepares himself for an ascent of Cerro Corcovado. Jeff's life changes when he meets up in a rainy hut with Tompkins and Chouinard who, once driven only by a love of surfing and climbing, now value nature above all and have come to Patagonia to help protect it. 

Sleeper (1973) - One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley 8:30pm
In this comedic, sci-fi adventure featuring Woody Allen and Diane Keaton, a clarinet player who also runs a health food store, is frozen and brought back to life in the future by anti-government radicals who want him to assist them in overthrowing an oppressive government. Written and directed by Woody Allen, Sleeper is one of AFI’s Top 100 Comedies.


Saturday, July 27

Groundhog Day (1993) - One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley 8:30pm
Arrogant and egotistical TV weatherman/broadcaster, Phil Connors, is annoyed when he's assigned the job of covering the annual groundhog festivities in a small town named Punxsutawney; making this his fourth in a row. When he awakens the next day he discovers that it's Groundhog Day again, and again, and again. First he uses this to his advantage, but he soon realizes that he is doomed to spend the rest of his life here, seeing the same people do the same thing every day!  Starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell.  Groundhog Day is one of AFI’s Top 10 Fantasy Films, and Top 100 Comedies.

The Night of the Hunter (1955) - Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave. 8:30pm
Directed by Charles Laughton and featuring an all-star cast, including Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, and Lillian Gish, The Night of the Hunter is a classic thriller film based on the 1953 novel of the same name.  The film tracks Harry Powell, a horrible man who uses his charm to marry an unsuspecting widow.  His intensions are solely to steal her fortune hidden by the woman’s deceased husband.  The film is based upon the true story of Harry Powers, found guilty in 1932 for the murders of two widows and three children in West Virginia. The Night of the Hunter is one of AFI’s Top 100 Thrillers, and Mitchum’s character, Reverend Powell, is one of their Top 100 Villains of All Time.

Map of Film Screening Locations


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July 4-7: Los Angeles, Anime Expo

Food Trucks will be parked near North America's largest Anime/Manga Convention! Join us for AX 2013 in Los Angeles July 4th-7th. Check our website for more info! #AnimeExpo #AX13

June 29: Harbor City, Narbonne HS

June 29: Pasadena, The 4th annual Summer Tasting Event

June 29 -30: Dana Point, Doheny State Beach

Newport Dunes, Movie at the Beach (various days) thru Aug 31

2013 Movies on the Beach Series

(Not sure if there's any food trucks)

Please see below for the full summer schedule.  

June Featured Movies
1st	Diary of a Wimpy Kid	21st	Madagascar 3
7th	The Emperor’s New Groove	22nd	Night at the Museum 2
8th	The Goonies	28th	Rise of the Guardians
14th	Brave	29th	Alvin and the Chipmunks
15th	The Endless Summer

July Featured Movies
5th	Wreck-It Ralph	19	Surf’s Up
6th	Sandlot	20	Soul Surfer
12th	Arthur Christmas	26	Toy Story
13th	Home Alone	27	The Indian in the Cupboard

August Featured Movies
2	The Jungle Book	17	E.T.
3	Big Fat Liar	23	Rango
9	Elf	24	Star Wars Episode 4
10	Home Alone 2	30	Ice Age 4
16	Aladdin	31	TBD

Movies Begin at Sundown

Bring your Blankets, Lawn Chairs. Jackets are advised. It can get chilly.

Concessions Available for Purchase

Admission is Free. Parking fee applies.

Movie titles are subject to change

Movies on the Beach even better this year with a new, bigger screen.
For Reservations Call (800) 765-7661

June 28 and 29: OC Great Park, Movies on the Lawn

IRVINE - Classic Fridays or Family Blockbuster Saturdays? The return of the Orange County Great Park’s annual Movie on the Lawn Series poses this question as this year’s incarnation of the popular and free outdoor movie series features themed movie screenings. Classic Fridays will take visitors through the eras with timeless movie screenings and Family Blockbuster Saturdays will showcase blockbusters and family favorites.

Admission and parking are free. Visitors are encouraged to bring low back beach chairs and blankets for this family-friendly outdoor movie experience under the stars. Movies will begin at approximately 8 p.m., pending sunset. Warm clothing is recommended.  Food and light refreshments will be available for purchase.  Events are weather permitting.

2013 Movie on the Lawn Schedule
Classic Fridays:

• June 28: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982)

Family Blockbuster Saturdays:

• June 29: Rise of the Guardians (2012)

The Orange County Great Park is located at Sand Canyon and Marine Way, and can easily be reached by the 5 or 405 freeways. For more information, visit, please visit http://www.ocgp.org/ or call 866-829-3829.

Check out the food trucks every Sunday at the OC Great Park Farmer's Market