Offbeat citrus offers lots of kitchen appeal
Strip away the wrapping – the fragrant prize inside is worth the work. Citrus fruits are vibrant gems, their juice-packed segments tidily arranged like spokes of a wheel. Bound in sunlit peels, the...
View ArticleLongtime Newport Beach restaurant The Stag leaps into 2016
By his own estimate, Mario Marovic has sunk over $1 million into refurbishing The Stag Bar + Kitchen in Newport Beach. But it hasn’t been to convert a funky old watering hole and disreputable rooming...
View ArticleHammer time: Top Chef contestants face old-school rapper and throwback cooking
Seven chefs left, and the only one who has not won a “Top Chef” elimination challenge is Orange County’s Amar Santana. Like everyone, he’s had his ups and downs. And, after narrowly escaping...
View ArticleLombardi Family Concepts to open Taverna Laguna Beach
Lombardi Family Concepts will open Taverna Laguna Beach the first week of March in the restored Laguna Federal Savings and Loan Building. “We are thrilled to open Taverna in Laguna Beach,” Alberto...
View ArticleO.C. restaurant closures
Permits can be suspended for major violations. Suspensions are lifted when violations are corrected. Popeyes, 9906 W. Katella Ave., Garden Grove; rodent infestation; permit suspended Feb. 17,...
View ArticleFrench chef at Bistro Papillote in Costa Mesa is also the interior designer
We all know what a French bistro is supposed to look like. And it’s clear that South Coast Collection’s Bistro Papillote, owned and operated by French-born Laurent Brazier in the mall’s OC Mix...
View ArticleSavory yogurt? Go Greek shop opens in Corona Del Mar
Go Greek Yogurt, a yogurt shop with a twist, opened earlier this month in Corona del Mar. The shop sells frozen yogurt with savory ingredients such as feta cheese, and dishes based around yogurt such...
View ArticleDunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins drive-through coming to Foothill Ranch this fall
LAKE FOREST – A new drive-through Dunkin’ Donuts that also sells Baskin-Robbins ice cream is expected to open in Foothill Ranch this fall. The store, set to come to the Foothill Ranch Towne Centre...
View ArticlePoke party: poke bowl concepts gain traction in Orange County
Poke bowl concepts are blanketing Orange County and the trend doesn’t show signs of stopping. The Hawaiian staple is like a deconstructed sushi roll served in a bowl. Depending on the store, poke...
View ArticleNational Margarita Day: Some Orange County places to celebrate, or make your own
Today is National Margarita Day (yes, it's a thing), and we just couldn't let the day go by without a few mouth-watering, colorful photos. Check with your favorite bar for special pricing, but we...
View ArticleAldi's O.C. stores not among initial rollout
The wait is almost over for bargain-hunting Southern California shoppers. Extreme discounter Aldi – which is expected to shake up the local supermarket scene – said it would open its first eight...
View ArticleBreakfast bowls, Greek yogurt join McDonald's lineup
Looking to put a healthy halo on its fast-food offerings, McDonald’s restaurants in Southern California are adding to its menu a kale-packed breakfast bowl and Chobani Greek yogurt. The menu items...
View Article10 years later, original Yogurtland in Fullerton gets new look
The original Yogurtland in Fullerton (501 N. State College Blvd.), founded 10 years ago, is expected to reopen Thursday after a remodel. The new look features natural wood and rustic tones to give the...
View ArticleFOOD EVENTS
Today Solita celebrates its 2nd anniversary: The party starts with an all day happy hour and the debut of Tequila Thursdays featuring Solita’s Single Barrel Reposado Tequila. Featured tequila:...
View ArticleAt the Packing House in Anaheim, cooking school is in session
Chef Ryan Wagner’s vision was to establish a professional cooking school that included local chef-inspired curriculum infused with contemporary techniques and a farm-to-table mentality. CulinaryLab,...
View ArticleBest thing I ate this week: Dandan noodles in Irvine
Chinese dandan noodles come in a gazillion styles, some of which bear absolutely no resemblance to the others. The noodles get their name not from their ingredients but because they were originally...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Meat is, of course, king at 'Top Chef' Amar Santana's Vaca...
In Spain, the cow is important because that’s where cheese comes from, and it’s always nice to have some cheese when you’re eating ham. But in the hierarchy of the Spanish barnyard, the pig is king....
View ArticleDripp coffee bar brings life to Fullerton's historic Fox Theatre
FULLERTON – There’s been a long-awaited infusion to the courtyard of one Fullerton’s most historic buildings at one of the city’s busiest intersections. Dripp, a boutique coffee bar, opened this week,...
View ArticleIrvine residents welcome new Dunkin' Donuts
IRVINE – Dunkin’ Donuts fans waited outside patiently early Wednesday in anticipation of the opening of the East Coast giant’s first Irvine location. The shop, at 15415 Jeffrey Road, opened at 5 a.m....
View ArticleWhich Wich to open in Lake Forest
Sandwich chain Which Wich will open a Lake Forest location March 6. The sandwich shop is operated by the father-son team of Chuck and Jeff Christensen, who also have Which Wich locations in Orange and...
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