Dear Food Lovers,
The restaurant industry across the entire nation – and world – is suffering due to the never-before-experienced “virus”. In addition to the formation of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, this nationally focused local initiative is planned to support restaurants in each of our local communities around the USA >
Restaurant Industry Calls on Americans to Join #TheGreatAmericanTakeout
Order Delivery or Pick-up on March 24 to Help Support Restaurant Workers
A coalition of restaurants including Panera Bread, Noodles & Company, Veggie Grill, El Torito, Jason’s Deli, The Habit Burger Grill, Lemonade, Modern Market, and Chevys Fresh Mex is asking Americans to participate in The Great American Takeout on Tuesday, March 24.
Other participating restaurants that I know of:
Please reach out to restaurants in your community that are serving customers via take-out / delivery. This is a national event to support local restaurants, chefs, and employees.
ORANGE COUNTY:
Cafe Jardin, Corona del Mar
Tannin’s, San Juan Capistrano
Sundried Tomato
Bad to the Bone BBQ, San Juan Capistrano
Additional Restaurant Offerings – Pick-Up and Delivery Options in Orange County
Provenance – NEWPORT BEACH
Offering “Provenance Pantry Concierge” with family meals, including whole lasagnas, pasta kits, and, Grandma Bottari’s famous Sunday Sauce. Meals are offered for curbside pick-up DAILY from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Menu changes weekly. Guests may call (949) 718-0477 to place orders.
WINE: Provenance will now offer its famous Wine Wednesday… Every Day! Select Wines by the Bottle will be offered at 50% or more off rack price. The restaurant will be rotating its wine inventory weekly to feature new options!
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar – TUSTIN (Newport location temporarily closed)
Executive Chef Yvon Goetz is offering a menu of his California contemporary regional cuisine for curbside pick-up (priced 15% off regular pricing) at his Tustin location. Chef Yvon Goetz is also offering guests select cuts of meats to grill at home, based on availability. Allow The Winery family to cook for yours — orders can be placed by calling Tustin at (714) 258-7600. Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm and Sunday 11am-7pm.
WINE SALE: The Winery Tustin is offering select bottles of wine for 30% OFF daily for carry-out only.
GIFT CARD PROMOTION: Purchase $300 in Gift Cards and receive a complimentary $50 Gift Card; Purchase $500 in Gift Cards and receive a complimentary $100 Gift Card. Valid through April 30, 2020.
Portola Coffee Roasters — ORANGE, COSTA MESA, HUNTINGTON BEACH, TUSTIN (Santa Ana & Long Beach locations temporarily closed)
You can rely on Portola to get your caffeine fix! They offer delivery from 8am – 2pm to those within 3 miles of their Tustin location! Order online for delivery – portolacoffee.com. In addition, they are offering 20% off all online orders through Wednesday, March 25th, using the code ENJOYATHOME20. Jeff & Christa Duggan are also selling Straus Milk (half gallon) and milk alternatives to the public while available.
GIFT CARD PROMOTION: Portola Coffee Roasters is giving 20% of the proceeds from all gift cards sold to their staff. More information, online ordering for shipping, and gift cards available at https://portolacoffee.com/.
Driftwood Kitchen – LAGUNA BEACH
Sister restaurants Driftwood Kitchen and The Deck on Laguna Beach are offering a combined menu now available for curbside pick-up. View the menu online at https://www.driftwoodkitchen.com/menus and place orders by calling 949-715-7700. Chef Rainer Schwarz, who is co-owner and executive chef of both restaurants, will be updating the menu with specials periodically. Free Delivery within Laguna Beach with a $50 minimum order.
GIFT CARD PROMOTION: Guests are encouraged to support their local businesses and Buy Now, Spend Later, by purchasing a $100 Gift Card for $85 ~or~ purchasing a $200 Gift Card for $165.
COCKTAILS & WINE: Driftwood Kitchen now offers COCKTAILS TO GO! Enjoy your favorite Driftwood Kitchen & The Deck cocktails at home — each serves at least four drinks and are priced at $30 (premium alcohol for $40). Bottles of wine are offered at a 20% discount and come with a roll of toilet paper on top! See our current cocktails available for pick-up online driftwoodkitchen.com (can be delivered within Laguna Beach with $50 minimum from Driftwood Kitchen and The Deck on Laguna).
BELLO by Sandro Nardone — NEWPORT BEACH
Chef Sandro Nardone presents traditional authentic Italian food and modern dishes. Offering some popular offerings on BELLO’s menu, including its signature made-to-order, wood-fired pizzas, for curbside pick-up and delivery through Grubhub and Ubereats. Guests may order online for curbside pick-up here: https://www.toasttab.com/bello-by-sandro-nardone-1200-bison-ave-ste-c2/v2/online-order#!/.
FAMILY MEALS: Chef Sandro is offering a limited number of family meals.Meals will change nightly and feature dishes such as Baked Rigatoni Bolognese and Lasagna. Guests may check current offering and place orders by calling the restaurant at 949-520-7191 or emailing roberto@bellobysandronardone.com.
COCKTAILS & WINE: Bello is offering Cocktails to go (single servings or a “4-pack”), as well as wines by the glass and their bottle list is being offered at 25% off.
TACO MESA —COSTA MESA, MISSION VIEJO, LADERA RANCH, ORANGE
Taco Mesa is known for its healthy and authentic Mexican cuisine. Menu includes Party Platters, capable of feeding a family for a few days, can be found online at https://www.tacomesa.com/our-menu#menu=party-platters. Menu offerings are currently available for curbside pick-up at all Orange County locations. All Taco Mesa locations are currently offering FREE DELIVERY to those within a 2-miles radius of the restaurant. Orders for pick-up or delivery may be placed by calling: Taco Mesa Costa Mesa: (949) 642-0629; Taco Mesa Mission Viejo: (949) 472-3144; Taco Mesa Ladera Ranch: (949) 364-1957; Taco Mesa—Tortillería Orgánica & Café in Orange: (714) 633-3922.
MARGARITAS, SANGRIA, WINE & BEER: All Taco Mesa locations now offer $3 Margaritas made with hand-squeezed citruses, Sangrias made with fresh juices, and Beers for carry-out or delivery (if you order from within 2 miles of a restaurant location). Offered daily at all locations, while quantities last per day.
ARC Butcher & Baker – NEWPORT BEACH
ARC Butcher & Baker prides itself on delivering a home-style and healthy meal, without the work. Located in the historic Cannery Village in Newport Beach, they offer fresh baked morning goodies & coffee, streetwiches and salads and healthy, family-style dinners on the go. Explore their menu and order online for pick-up at https://www.toasttab.com/arc-butcher-baker/v3#!/. Local delivery is available, depending on distance. GROCERY DELIVERY: ARC Butcher & Baker offers select grocery items, such as eggs, milk, sliced meats and dry goods, that can be delivered to locals in the Lido area.
Haven Craft Kitchen+Bar – ORANGE
Located in historic Old Towne Orange, they offer a limited menu for curbside pick-up. Guests may also place orders online for a selection of Grocery Items from cage-free eggs and par-baked bread, to sustainable jumbo shrimp and Snake River Farms wagyu eye round roast. Convenient online ordering here > https://www.toasttab.com/haven-craft-kitchen-bar-190-s-glassell-st/v2/online-order#!/. Delivery available through Grubhub.
BEER, WINE & COCKTAILS: Haven now offers bottles and cans of beer, growler fills, wine, and spirits; as well as pre-packaged cocktails.
ADYA – IRVINE (Anaheim location temporarily closed)
Indian dishes laden with bold spices and flavorful ingredients with Family Meals at ADYA Irvine.
The following options are available for pick-up at ADYA Irvine:
— Chicken Tikka Masala or Paneer Masala meal with rice, naan, dal and salad (Serves 4 / $48)
— Vegetarian Curry of the Day or Chana Masala meal with rice, naan, dal and salad (Serves 4 / $45) (Vegan meal can be requested with Chana Masala)
View menus and order for curbside pick-up online at https://adya-irvine.square.site. ADYA’s Irvine location is offering delivery through Postmates, DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEats.
ARTISAN POP-UP: Great news for ADYA Anaheim fans who’ve been missing them — Chef Shachi is offering three delicious dishes packed to take home this coming week, Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 from 8am—3pm at OC Baking Company in Orange. Guests can get a few of their favorite Indian dishes — this week’s menu:
— Chicken Tikka Masala – the ultimate comfort food
— South Indian Style Vegetable Curry with turmeric, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli & coconut milk
— Immunity Boosting Veggie Stir Fry with carrots, ginger, turmeric, green peas in cilantro
While they’re there, guests can pick up delicious fresh-baked breads from OC Baking Company, wholesome stews from Break of Dawn, croissants and pastries from Crema Artisan Bakery, and olive oil from Terrace Hill Olive Oil Company.
WHAT: Local artisan pop-up (Cash only)
WHERE: OC Baking Company, 1960 N. Glassell St., Orange, CA 92865
WHEN: Monday—Friday, 8am—3pm
Hendrix Restaurant & Bar – LAGUNA NIGUEL
Menu of New American cuisine with fish, steaks and chops, complemented by a rotisserie, which delivers dishes for take-away. Hendrix’s Rotisserie offers whole Chicken, Porchetta, Drip Potatoes, and more. Menu can be viewed online at https://www.hendrixoc.com/our-menus and guests may place orders by calling (949) 248-1912. Hendrix also offers delivery through DoorDash.
COCKTAILS & WINE: Hendrix now offers COCKTAILS TO GO! Enjoy your favorite Hendrix cocktails at home — each serves at least four drinks and are priced at $30 (premium alcohol for $40). Bottles of wine are offered at a 20% discount and come with a roll of toilet paper on top! See our current cocktails available for pick-up online hendrixoc.com.
Sushi Roku – NEWPORT BEACH
Sushi Roku is now offering White-Glove Curbside Pick-Up at Sushi Roku Newport Beach, and guests may call (949) 706-3622 to place orders. Orders of $50 or more for curbside pick-up and receive a $20 dine-in bonus card to use when dining rooms re-open. Sushi Roku is also offering FREE DELIVERY through Postmates, DoorDash and UberEats. Modified hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Menus online at http://www.sushiroku.com/.
WINE & SAKE: Guests who opt for pick-up can also purchase wine and sake to go for 50% off its regular price.
Sessions West Coast Deli – HUNTINGTON BEACH, IRVINE, NEWPORT BEACH (Peninsula open; Fashion Island Temp Closed)
Sessions West Coast Deli is offering its fresh, scratch-made sandwiches, salads and sides for curbside pick-up or delivery (through Postmates, Grubhub, DoorDash and UberEats). View menus and order online for pick-up at https://www.sessionswcd.com/.
HARD KOMBUCHA: Sessions now offers June Shine Hard Kombucha in a can for carry-out at all locations. Varieties include Hopical Citrus, Açaí Berry, Rose, Midnight Painkiller and Blood Orange.
Provisions Deli Shop – ORANGE
Provisions Deli & Bottle Shop’s bottle shop and specialty market is open and with an extensive selection of bottled craft beers and wines available for curbside pick-up. View menus online at https://www.provisionsdeli.shop and place orders by calling 714-997-2337.
BEER & WINE: Provisions now offers bottles and cans of beer, wine, and growler fills of their tap list.
Chapman Crafted Beer
Order your favorite Chapman Crafted Beer in cans, crowlers and kegs, as well as bagged coffee, gift cards, and Long Beach Jerky Co. beef jerky (while it lasts). Online ordering is available for both curbside pick-up and local home delivery. For delivery orders, they are currently starting with two planned routes per day, leaving at roughly 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Generally, orders placed within 30 minutes of those times will go out on that route. They are starting with a $25 minimum delivery order and serving most of Orange County. A valid ID (21+) must be presented at time of delivery, and they are not able to deliver to intoxicated individuals. Online Ordering can be found online at https://www.chapmancrafted.beer.
Georgia’s Restaurant — LONG BEACH (Anaheim location temporarily closed)
Comfort food at Georgia’s! Soul Food with family recipes available for curbside pick-up and delivery from Long Beach Exchange through Grubhub. In addition, Georgia’s Long Beach is currently offering the following two special FAMILY MEALS for pick-up: FRIED CHICKEN DINNER with an 8-piece bucket of their famous Fried Chicken and 2 large Soulful Sides for $20; and SOULFUL DINNER with a choice of any 2 of the following Plate-Ups or Specialty Dishes: Fried Chicken, Grilled Tilapia, Fried Catfish, Smothered Pork Chop, Blackened Chicken Pasta, or Jambalaya, with 2 Georgia House Salads and Cornbread for $30. Specials available from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (temporarily modified hours). Guests may order online at https://us.orderspoon.com/georgia-s-restaurant.
WINE: Georgia’s Long Beach is offering bottles of wine for carry-out. Guests may view selection and place orders online at https://us.orderspoon.com/georgia-s-restaurant.
Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store — NEWPORT BEACH
Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store is offering Curbside Pick-Up from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily! Their popular heart-shaped pizza spreads a little extra love at this time. Guests may also order Pizza Kits to bake their own pies in the comfort of their own home (video tutorial available on YouTube for novice pizzaiolos). Orders can be placed online at https://direct.chownow.com/order/2197/locations/2873; Pizza Kits must be ordered by calling 949-852-9500. Delivery offered through Grubhub.
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA:
C Street Mexican Grill, Wilmington
Vito’s Pizza, Wrightsville Beach
Vito’s Midtown Pizza, Wilmington
During The Great American Takeout, people are encouraged to order at least one delivery or pick-up meal to show support for the struggling restaurant community.
The coronavirus poses an existential threat to a sector of the economy that employs more than 15 million Americans. Because dine-in meals are no longer being served at most restaurants, delivery and pick-up are the only ways to support these struggling businesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, there is little evidence that COVID-19 can be transmitted through food or packaging.
“This is no longer about the survival of individual restaurants,” said Russ Bendel, CEO of The Habit Burger Grill. “It’s about the future of our industry. And time has run out. Together, we must act to support each other and our communities in unprecedented ways.”
To participate in The Great American Takeout, Americans are being asked to:
1. Post on social media in advance of the event, encouraging friends and followers to take part in #thegreatamericantakeout.
2. Engage friends, family and colleagues to support their local restaurants by ordering takeout meals.
3. Order delivery or pick-up for at least one meal on 3/24, sharing photos on social media tagged with #thegreatamericantakeout.
After The Great American Takeout, Americans are encouraged to continue supporting local restaurants and industry employees by ordering takeout regularly throughout the weeks and months ahead.
