LYFE Kitchen Opens at Irvine Spectrum

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • October 20, 2014
LYFE Kitchen opened at the Irvine Spectrum this weekend. This is the fast-casual concept by a team that includes two former McDonald's execs, featuring a menu designed by Food Network's Jeremy Bringardner, Tal Ronnen, and Art Smith, Oprah's former...
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