ITALIAN EATS Since opening in 2018 , Oliver ’ s Osteria has been serving up delightfully traditional Italian eats in Laguna Canyon , courtesy of chef-owner Erik De Marchi . Born and raised in Italy , De Marchi combines family recipes with techniques he learned at culinary school before venturing to America . And now , he is expanding with the addition of OLIVER ’ S TRATTORIA , a more casual concept expected to open at Irvine ’ s Quail Hill Shopping Center this fall . “ Irvine is where I live and where I am raising my family ,” De Marchi explains . “ I feel it ’ s diverse , close to everything and has a great business community that I am excited to be a part of .” The new space will be larger than its Laguna counterpart , with a lighter , brighter interior as well as an outdoor patio and private event space . The menu will focus on De Marchi ’ s housemade pizzas as well as pasta dishes . While many of the offerings will be unique to the trattoria , there will be some overlap , including dishes such as the rigatoni cacio e pepe and the tagliatelle alla Bolognese . The new location will also offer lunch and catering services as well . ( 949-715-0261 ; oliverstrattoria . com ) — Ashley Ryan

OVER THE MOON Java lovers will be over the moon to learn that MoonGoat Coffee Roasters ’ PACIFIC GOAT HIGHWAY coffee stand opened in May . Offering drive-thru , walk-up and mobile ordering , visitors can try a number of coffee drinks such as lattes , cappuccinos and espresso as well as more unique options like the hot Churro beverage , Budget Bru cold brew , the adaptogenic mushroom-based Chagaccino , the Fizzy Americano and more ; a seasonal peach syrup is also currently available . An icecold , house-made slush is on the menu ,

too , though the flavor will be rotating . Other noncoffee drinks that will cool you down this summer include chai and matcha varieties , kombucha , iced teas and juices . For those requiring a snack , a selection of baked goods , like a chocolate chip cookie , banana bread and a blueberry-lemon loaf , can also be found here . Additionally , patio furniture will be coming soon so guests can stay for a while and visit with friends as they sip . MoonGoat also runs locations in Costa Mesa and Garden Grove and has a roastery in Santa Ana . ( 949-612-2875 ; pch . coffee ) — A . R .

THE HAPPIEST HOUR Two Laguna hot spots launched new happy hour menus in June , offering deals on wine , appetizers and more . At WINE CRAFT , a studio that offers tastes or glasses of vino in addition to DIY arts and crafts , guests can enjoy discounts

The Cold Bru at Pacific Goat Highway

Try wines during happy hour at Wine Craft .

on wine by the glass from 3-6 p . m . daily . The Inflation Proof Happy Hour includes options for $ 4.75 , $ 6.75 and $ 8.75 , poured from a rotating selection of bottles hailing from California , France , Australia , Italy , South Africa and beyond ; complimentary snacks are also included . Additionally , diners at ROUX CREOLE CUISINE can order off of the Happy Hour to the Nines menu in the front room and at the chef ’ s counter . Enjoy any glass of wine on the menu for $ 9 or sample appetizers such as spicy shrimp , pork belly , fried oysters , sweet corn hush puppies and more with $ 5 off . The new menu is available Wednesday through Friday and Sunday from 5-6 p . m . ( Wine Craft : 949-376-0007 ; winecraftoc . com ) ( Roux Creole Cuisine : 949-715-3707 ; rouxlaguna . com ) — A . R .

TOAST OF THE TOWN Two local restaurants , SELANNE STEAK TAVERN and SPLASHES at Surf & Sand Resort , have received recognition from Wine Spectator magazine for their excellent wine programs . Both were honored with the Best of Award of Excellence — the magazine ’ s second highest ranking — with Selanne earning the award for the seventh consecutive year and Splashes for the sixth year in a row . Selanne offers a curated inventory of 3,000 bottles representing 400 diverse wines from around the globe and focuses on standout California and French wine selections . Down the road , Splashes features more than 360 offerings from California and other countries : The restaurant has the unique opportunity to purchase some of the best vintages and cellar them at the resort until they reach optimal maturity ,

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT : COURTESY OF OLIVER ’ S TRATTORIA ; COURTESY OF WINE CRAFT ; COURTESY OF MOONGOAT COFFEE

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