Taste of the Town / Dining News
The Lost Bean Coastal Cafe , which roasts its own coffee , has opened a cafe in north Laguna with coffee drinks and Mediterranean-inspired fare .
HAPPY EATS A new happy hour has launched at FINNEY ’ S CRAFTHOUSE from 3 to 5 p . m . weekdays featuring a scrumptious selection of appetizers and entrees to go along with wine , beer and cocktail deals . During that time , visitors can sample more than two dozen craft pours for $ 5 a beer . Select glasses of wine and cocktails cost $ 7 to $ 9 as do food items like a Bavarian pretzel , chicken and waffle bites , mini ahi poke tacos , carnitas nachos and a barbecue chicken pizza . Or , for $ 16 , order the combo , which has a choice of Peggy ’ s Crispy Chicken or Finney Burger , plus fries and a choice of beer or soda . Now that makes us happy . ( 949-484-8140 ; finneyscrafthouse . com ) — Clara Beard
A NEW BREW Organic coffee is the focus at THE LOST BEAN COASTAL CAFE , which
The carnitas nachos are among items on the Finney ’ s Crafthouse happy hour menu .
opened in May in the space formerly occupied by Zeytoon Cafe at 412 N . Coast Highway . This is the seventh Orange County location for the regional chain , which started in Tustin in 2005 . The brand roasts its coffee locally to ensure the freshest and richest flavors possible . In addition to organic espresso and decaf espresso beans , the company also offers its Brewing Change with Community Blend Coffee ; $ 2 from the sale of each bag of this blend is donated to a local nonprofit . In addition to selling its coffee to brew at home , Lost Bean cafes serve up coffee drinks from the daily brew to lattes , cappuccinos , espressos and a few special creations like the Monkey Mocha , Zebra Mocha , the Eye Opener and Better Than Bulletproof , plus several organic , loose-leaf teas from around the world . The Laguna location also offers a great spot to gather on the rooftop patio with stunning ocean views — plus a Mediterranean-inspired menu filled with dishes ranging from a Mezze Greek Breakfast to ricotta toast and Turkish eggs . ( 949-549-4353 ; thelostbean . com ) — Sharon Stello
BOTTOM : COURTESY OF FINNEY ’ S CRAFTHOUSE
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