September 2021

Posted: Thursday, October 7, 2021

 

Zesty Olives Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant concept and a life-style brand serving delicious Mediterranean meals to the Lake Forest community and surrounding areas. Among their diverse menu, options include gourmet grilled juicy proteins, fresh salads, grilled vegetables, rice, hand-cut french fries, halloumi fries, zesty olives paired with our special humus and tzatziki, and spicy sauces completed by baklava, chocolate chips or almond-flour (keto) cookies. Customers may order dine-in, to-go, and catering for events or large groups.

Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets out there and satisfies a variety of diet plans including vegetarian, vegan, keto, paleo & gluten free. The menu is inspired by authentic Greek recipes with a modern twist. “Everything we serve is made from scratch daily and never frozen. Zesty Olives uses local premium and ingredients are always fresh.”

World-Class Service and Guest Experience are a priority as Zesty Olives’ staff strive to Exceed Expectations with every order. “We care about our Community and our Employees as we strive to offer Real Care for Real People. We are partnering with local organizations to feed the hungry, help bring unemployed back to the work force and support the First Responders.”

The founders Boris Mitrev & Dessi Sarabosing, a brother and sister, are experienced restaurant veterans with passion for Real Food and Authentic Hospitality with a vision to bring healthy, cravable and fresh ingredients to the Lake Forest community and surrounding areas and make a real positive difference in the lives of many.

Zesty Olives opened its first restaurant at 22722 Lambert Street, Suite 1702, Lake Forest, CA 92630 last month. To celebrate this milestone, Lake Forest residents and patrons are invited to come try the delicious food and experience the difference! For every order over $20, Zesty Olives will offer a 15% discount for dine-in and to-go orders during the month of September. Catering for any group over 10 people will enjoy 15% discount as well. TASTE THE DIFFERENCE!

For more information or to submit an online order, you may visit www.zestyolives.com. You may also follow Zesty Olives on Instagram under username @zestyolivesgrill. 

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2025 Community Services Commission

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The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Community Services Commission. Two seats are available on the Community Services Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 6 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025.

The Community Services Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public parks and recreational facilities. The Commission also advises the City Council on matters relating to recreational programs and provides advice to the Community Services Department.

This Commission meets the Wednesday after the first City Council meeting of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Commission members pledge upon appointment to represent the overall public good and not that of an exclusive group or interest and will sign an Ethics Policy upon appointment to the Commission. The City assigns a staff liaison to work with the Commission and facilitate communication between the Commission and the City Council.

In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities. Commissioners receive a salary of $59 per meeting, not to exceed $118 per month.

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I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Community Services Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled on the Wednesday following the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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2025 Planning Commission Application

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The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Planning Commission. Two seats are available on the Planning Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 6 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025.

The City's Planning Commission is a decision-making body tasked with reviewing matters related to planning and development in the City. The Planning Commission consists of five members which are appointed by the City- Council with Commissioners serving four-year terms. Typical projects reviewed by the Planning Commission include applications for new development, proposed changes in zoning or the text of the Municipal Code, as well as review proposed subdivisions of land. The Planning Commission is also responsible for making recommendations to the City Council as to whether a project or action would be consistent with the General Plan.

The Commission meets on the same week in which the City Council holds their first meeting of the month on Thursdays and meetings commence at 6:30 p.m. In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities.

Commissioners receive a salary of $118 per meeting, not to exceed $236 per month.

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2025 Traffic and Parking Commission

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The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Traffic and Parking Commission. Three seats are available. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 6 p.m. on Monday, January  2025. 

The Traffic and Parking Commission advises the City Council on issues relating to parking and the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other modes of transportation upon the circulation network of the City. The Commission will provide recommendations related to traffic and parking including, but not limited to traffic and parking related field studies, requests for traffic control devices, requests for permit parking and street sweeping parking restrictions, and other related matters.

This Commission meets the Monday prior to the first City Council meeting of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Commission members pledge upon appointment to represent the overall public good and not that of an exclusive group or interest and will sign an Ethics Policy upon appointment to the Commission. The City assigns a staff liaison to work with the Commission and facilitate communication between the Commission and the City Council. In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities.

Commissioners receive a salary of $118 per meeting, not to exceed $236 per month.

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Expand the Forest

Expand the Forest Beautification Program

Public Works Department | 100 Civic Center Dr. | Lake Forest, Ca 92630 | (949) 461 - 3493

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Note: Due to the health and wellbeing of the selected trees, plantings will occur only from October 1st though December 1st and March 1st through June 1st. Staff will contact you during this time frame. Dedication plaques are not allowed. 

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The cost of the Expand the Forest Program is $93.00/15 gallon tree. 

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