Solita Tacos Opening in Valencia; Micah Wexler Named Among 2014 Most Influential

VALENCIA— Solita Tacos & Margaritas is a new casual taco concept from Huntington Beach that's opening in Valencia's Westfield Town Hall some time in March 2015. The kitchens are helmed by chef Deborah Schneider, who's been cooking up coastal Mexican cuisine in San Diego since the mid-aughts. Nominated for a James Beard in 2009, the concept will be the third such location in SoCal.

DOWNTOWN— Micah Wexler was named one of 2014's Most Influential Jews by Jewish Daily Forward for his efforts at remaking the Jewish deli at Grand Central Market's Wexler's Deli.

DOWNTOWN— Olio inside Grand Central Market is offering a great pizza and beer deal all week, with two regular pizzas and two beers or sodas for $20 - tax included. [Unemployed eater]