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2012 Stories by MICHELLE WOO

• And Now We Have the Birthday Cake Oreo

  published Feb 13, 2012

  March 6 marks the 100th birthday of Oreo, the cookie that made it socially acceptable to play with our food. To celebrate a century of being delicious, the brand is introducing a limited-edition ... More >>

• Q&A With Jiro Dreams of Sushi Director David Gelb

  published Feb 10, 2012

  The other night, I had the chance to attend a Los Angeles screening of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, the documentary about 85-year-old Jiro Ono, who is considered by many to be the greatest sushi chef in the ... More >>

• Man Climbs Tower, Strips Naked and Won't Come Down Until He Gets McDonald's Hamburgers

  published Feb 10, 2012

  McDonald's gets a bad rap. There's so much talk about how it's killing us with its scalding coffee, (former) pink slime and general repulsiveness, but nobody ever mentions how it can save lives.  ... More >>

• Kristen Bell's Sloth Meltdown Gets Auto-tuned

  published Feb 09, 2012

  Pageviews, smageviews. These days, the true indicator of viral success is when a story gets auto-tuned. Last week on Ellen, Kristen Bell told the story of the time she found out she'd be meeting ... More >>

• VIDEO: What Instant Ramen Looks Like In Your Stomach

  published Feb 09, 2012

  Some things are probably better left unknown. Buuuut since we happen to be in the knowledge-sharing business, here is what instant ramen looks like in your stomach.Am I just hungry or does that look k... More >>

• [UPDATE: Starbucks Responds] Starbucks Barista Draws Chink Eyes On Customers' Cups

  published Feb 09, 2012

  UPDATE, FEB. 9, 9:13 A.M.: Starbucks sent us this response regarding the incident: "Starbucks does not tolerate discrimination of any kind and has a lengthy history of leading on and supporting p... More >>

• ConRev Offers Titillating Toys

  published February 9, 2012

  Oh, Valentine's Day. Sure, men, you have to buy flowers and dinner, but you might be able to leverage that into getting her to later do the... More >>

• Album-Inspired Nail Art Is The New Band Tee

  published Feb 07, 2012

  You've got all the band merch--the tees, the shoelaces, even the beer cozy. But we say you haven't shown true dedication until you've, well, nailed it. MTV Style has put together a rad roundup of nail... More >>

• Is Yelp Making Us Unadventurous Dinersr

  published Feb 02, 2012

  It's practically a reflex. The moment a friend suggests that we check out a new restaurant, at least one person in the group has already pulled out her smartphone and logged onto Yelp, searching what'... More >>

• Craftcation Time!

  published February 2, 2012

  I've always wanted to be a crafter. I've tried to make things—snow globes, pillows, wedding favors—but nearly every attempt has... More >>

• VIDEO: How To Eat a Chicken Wing With One Hand

  published Feb 01, 2012

  How buffalo wings became a Super Bowl staple, I'm not sure. I mean, they're messy and you're sitting on other people's couches and there's spontaneous high-fiving! You people probably run with scissor... More >>

• David Choi Steps Out of YouTube Into the Real World

  published February 2, 2012

  Over the past five years, singer/songwriter David Choi has wooed millions with his lulling voice and charming lyrics. And he's mostly done so... More >>

• Use Small Dishes, Add Red Food Coloring And Other Ways To Trick Yourself into Eating Less

  published Jan 31, 2012

  As you've probably figured out, this ol' blog of ours isn't intended to help you look like this guy  (case in point). Still, we appreciate good eating tips, and this NPR piece is packed with... More >>

• VIBE Dance Competition at UC Irvine Last Night

  published Jan 30, 2012

  CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR VIBE 17 SLIDESHOW BY MARY PASTRANA VIBE 17 Dance Competition Bren Events Center, UC IrvineJan. 29, 2012There are two major consequences of attending the annual VIBE Dan... More >>

• Chanel Owns a Winery--And Karl Lagerfeld is Designing the Label of a Special-Edition Bottle

  published Jan 30, 2012

  Hey, fashion-savvy friends. Your new must-have label for spring is . . . a wine label. According to Glamour, Chanel owns a winery, the centuries-old Chateau Rauzan-Segla in the Bordeaux region of... More >>

• Crocs Lawsuit: Westminster Parents Sue Shoemaker After Kid Loses Toe in Escalator Accident

  published Jan 27, 2012

  Crocs--they're surely a fashion crime, but are they dangerousr A couple in Westminster says so. Allon and Josephine Motzney are suing the maker of the infamous rubber clogs after their 4-year-old daug... More >>

• Starbucks Supports Gay Marriage

  published Jan 27, 2012

  Even if their coffee's not really your thing, this might warm you up to the StarCorp. The company has come out in support of Washington State legislation that recognizes marriage equality for same-sex... More >>

• [UPDATED with Coroner's Injury Description Changed:] Andy Chau, 18, Found Dead Next to UCI Parking Structure

  published Jan 25, 2012

  rUPDATED, JAN. 25, 3:55 P.M.: The Orange County coroner changed its press release today to state that Chau "was found next to a parking structure." In its original injury description, the coroner stat... More >>

• Lookmatic Is Spec-tacular

  published January 26, 2012

  Geek glasses are still cool. Blame the hipsters, or if you are a hipster, blame Buddy Holly (the original hipster).... More >>

• This Saturday: Noble Ale Works First Anniversary/NOBILITY Release Party

  published Jan 24, 2012

  In its one year of existence, Anaheim's Noble Ale Works has made quite a name for itself in Orange County's craft beer scene, snagging the title of Best Brewery by OC Weekly last year. Celebrate ... More >>

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  Orange County: The Most Hipster Place in Americar

  published Jan 23, 2012

  Pop open that can of PBR. Orange County has been ranked as the No. 1 hipster place in America, surpassing San Francisco, Portland, New York and Austin.     (Go ahead and lift your jaw o... More >>

• LA Weekly's Gold Standard is Back on March 4

  published Jan 20, 2012

  Gold Standard is an annual event put on by our sister paper LA Weekly featuring restaurants handpicked by food critic extraordinaire Jonathan Gold. It's a chance to sample some of the most exciting di... More >>

• Taco Bell Introduces the "First Meal," AKA Breakfast

  published Jan 19, 2012

  Years back, Taco Bell started offering a Fourth Meal, but in reality, it was only the Third Meal, because it had yet to introduce a First Meal. . . . Wait, who's on secondr     Anyway, ... More >>

• Paula Deen Releases a Healthy Cookbook (LOL)

  published Jan 19, 2012

  So Paula Deen is a spokeswoman for the fight against diabetes and the world is like OMFG. But look! The butter-slathering celebrity chef is making some big diet changes--check out this preview for her... More >>

• SlapFish Truck Announces Its First Restaurant Location--With Others In The Works

  published Jan 19, 2012

  Last month, we reported that OC fave SlapFish Truck would be going brick-and-mortar (yep, this is a thing these days), and now we've got an address to share.As announced on its Facebook page, the rest... More >>