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April 23, 2012
The Iron Press in Costa Mesa: Toothsome Waffleliciousness!
First reported by Michelle, we ended up at South Coast Collection's The Iron Press last week for a friends and family unofficial opening. Beer taps and waffle irons abounding, we took a seat at their counter to check things out.In a building directly across from OC Mart Mix, the windowed, corn ... More >>
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April 17, 2012
SLAPFISH: Brick and Mortar Preview
"We want to change the way people think about and choose their seafood" says SLAPFISH co-owners Andrew Gruel and Jethro Naude. "The idea is to get people to eat more seafood, but the right types of seafood, because sustainable tastes better."When we interviewed Andrew for On the Line last summer, we ... More >>
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April 9, 2012
Introducing The Women Behind Fullerton's Green Bliss
In Downtown Fullerton's Villa del Sol complex, a new concept is growing. Green Bliss will open its doors tomorrow, featuing locally roasted coffee from Portola Coffee Lab, organic vegetarian food, and a place where diners can sit down and read up on how they can live a healthier, greener lifestyle. ... More >>
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April 6, 2012
Ten Great Indian and South Asian Restaurants in Orange County
What a shame the county line lies where it does; the best Indian restaurants in SoCal lie just five minutes from Buena Park, La Palma and Cypress, yet they're in Artesia, squarely in Squid Ink territory. Damn. Still, we have some good contenders, from Afghan to Southern Indian; it's just a tragedy t ... More >>
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March 23, 2012
Ten Great Italian Restaurants In Orange County
When we initially began compiling our list, it appeared relatively easy. But when we got to talking to others about their love of all things pizza, pasta and marinara, there were so many more places to consider. We're certain your place for that perfect slice is missing from our ranks, so make it ... More >>
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March 20, 2012
Second Eat Chow Eatery Showing Signs of Progress
Don't get confused by Eat Chow's next location. Their current one is off Newport in Costa Mesa. The sequel is going to be off Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach. So when you tell someone "I'll see you at Newport.", be sure to clarify which.As you can see, the PCH outpost is looking spiffy and ... More >>
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March 2, 2012
10 Great Late Nite Eats In Orange County
If our team of Forkers aren't out eating, we're probably burning the midnight oil writing about it. When all that talk makes us hungry again, what's still open? This week's list will answer that inquiry. From 24-hour spots to meat eater destinations, boiling tofu stews and a hookah lounge, we've ... More >>
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March 2, 2012
Sushi at Venetian Gentlemen's Club
When a friend requested assistance with a project, I offered to meet close to their Anaheim home. As luck would have it, someone suggested a sushi place near by that I would find interesting. Last seen rolling on the radar in downtown Fullerton, "Sushi Dave" resurfaced about a year ago inside the ... More >>
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February 20, 2012
Five Fabulous Courses At Ryan Carson's Pri-ve Pop Up
Anne Marie PanoringanAll things oysterModernist cuisine isn't just about foams and liquid nitrogen slathered on a plate. Creativity and humor are often conveyed, making a dish more conversation piece than "elf food". We spent Valentine's avoiding the 405, excited to sit down at Taco Asylum for so ... More >>
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February 20, 2012
Three New Eateries Planned for Irvine Spectrum: Pieology, TavernaBlu, & Luna Grill
Anne Marie PanoringanThe Fullerton Chipotle-esque pizza purveyor Pieology is planning its second store at Irvine Spectrum. Details are sketchy on where exactly in the sprawling complex it will be located. But it will be joined soon by two other new eateries. Luna Grill is a San Diego-based " ... More >>
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February 17, 2012
10 Great Breakfast Spots In Orange County
In this list of morning meals, you'll find not just the egg, bacon and pancake joints (although there are certainly a lot of those in there), but also a certain Swedish furniture super store that practically gives away its food, a Cambodian/Vietnamese noodle shop and a place to dip Chinese fried ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
Class 302, Taiwanese Shaved Snow Restaurant, Now Open in Irvine
Anne Marie PanoringanThat's me on the right, after drinking from that monstrous cup.Something made us turn the other way at the 405 Culver offramp and head towards UCI yesterday. Call it female intuition, but we found ourselves at University Park Center, watching the door to Class 302 swing open. ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
Dining at Disney's Club 33: The Good, The Bad and The Shopping
There is a special population obsessed enamored with all things Disney, and a completely unrelated group that wants to be a part of all things exclusive. Rarely do these two collide, except when discussing a certain door adjacent to the Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square, its only marker being thei ... More >>
Food
December 29, 2011
South County's Foodie Emergence, Steamed Hams and More!
What the Stick a Fork In It bloggers learned about food in Orange County in 2011
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December 14, 2011
A Look Inside CUCINA Enoteca, The Latest High-End Eatery to Hit the Irvine Spectrum
A test run at lunch was the final exam for waitstaff at CUCINA enoteca before they opened for business Tuesday evening. The morning was spent in classic Extreme Home Makeover fashion, as crews raced to stage dual patios. We roamed the front of their 8,800 square foot house, snapping photos of the ... More >>
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December 13, 2011
P.F. Chang's (2.0) Reopens Tonight
'Tis the season to reinvent yourself, at least, if you're a restaurant. With more changes in the last two months than we can keep up with, dining at Irvine Spectrum sees yet another update as P.F. Chang's relaunches in the nick of time for holiday crowds and business lunches.A designated testing ... More >>
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December 7, 2011
Testing The Waters At 2 (Two) Fishermen Grill & Rolls
While my SAFII co-horts were entertaining Evan Kleiman at our most recent Happy Hour event, I manned the bar, making friends with raffle winners and even my bartender's significant other. It was he (the boyfriend, not the bartender) who suggested a seafood joint just a hop, skip, and jump from h ... More >>
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November 28, 2011
Hockey Chefs = Charity, A Dux In Tux Recap
We had the opportunity to attend the 12th annual Dux In Tux, a fund-raiser benefiting the Anaheim Ducks Foundation, which funds wellness seminars, hockey tutorials and in-school visits to OC's kiddies and beyond. Chefs are paired with a member of the team to assist in executing a custom menu for ... More >>
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November 16, 2011
FREE Breakfast Sandwich At (Most) Carl's Jr's. TODAY
Anne Marie PanoringanWatching TV sometimes pays off....Some of us can spend hours doing nothing. I choose to pass the time catching up on my DVR. Who knew last week's dramedy would be a source of free brekkie news this week? Behold, the free sausage biscuit.Definitely not the first time Carl's Jr ... More >>
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November 12, 2011
10 Great Breweries in Orange County
San Diego? Oh, please. La naranja is where it's at these days for beer. We've got the space, we've got quasi-libertarian city governments who would love nothing more than to bring in business, and we've got three million thirsty people and easy access to Los Angeles. Here are ten of the best.
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November 11, 2011
A Sneak Peek At Paul Martin's
Photo courtesy of Lee Healy Marketing CommunicationsFresh salmon, Meyer lemon vinaigrette, chilled quinoa & bulgar wheat saladWe had the opportunity to explore Paul Martin's (American Grill) Orange County debut at the Irvine Spectrum yesterday. All hands were on deck for final preparations: s ... More >>
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November 7, 2011
Tamarind of London to Open at Crystal Cove Nov. 14
Anne Marie PanoringanWhile strolling through Cougar Country Crystal Cove Promenade the other day, we spotted ongoing construction at the future Tamarind of London. When Edwin announced its coastal arrival back in February, our friends at the Irvine Co. had not released a time line, leaving us han ... More >>
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October 21, 2011
East Coast Meets West: Tasti D-Lite Opening In Tustin
Tasti d-Lite Facebook pageOf all cities in Orange County (even California!), an East Coast-dominating dessert chain is days away from launching on a sleepy corner at Main Street and Newport Avenue. Featured on episodes of The Apprentice and Sex and the City, Tasti D-Lite touts their frozen treat ... More >>
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September 29, 2011
Letters From OC Weekly Readers
Tasti d-Lite Facebook pageOf all cities in Orange County (even California!), an East Coast-dominating dessert chain is days away from launching on a sleepy corner at Main Street and Newport Avenue. Featured on episodes of The Apprentice and Sex and the City, Tasti D-Lite touts their frozen treat ... More >>
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August 12, 2011
Eat Here, Not There: Soft Serve
Anne Marie PanoringanLet's face it, soft serve is generally found at three places: McDonalds, buffets (Vegas, Soup Plantation or otherwise), and the occasional Korean establishment. Sweet, cheap, and appealing to the masses, nothing says "Let's finish our reasonably priced meal" like a dish or co ... More >>
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August 8, 2011
Pizzeria Mozza's Newport Beach Branch to Open Next Week?
Mozza Facebook On Saturday afternoon, Joe Bastianich (business partner to Mario Batali and many, many restaurants) made an appearance at Hi-Time Wine Cellars to promote the soon-to-open Pizzeria Mozza. In addition, the shop held a special tasting featuring the family wineries of La Mozza and Bas ... More >>
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July 28, 2011
Dueling Dishes: Battle Sweet Potato Fries!
Anne Marie PanoringanWhen we were tots, we munched on taters. Then there's the standard McDonald's variety. Criss-cut ones were a luxury, but curly could be found at Jack In The Box. The notion of a french fry was always more combo rather than cuisine...until sweet potato fries entered the pictur ... More >>
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July 15, 2011
No. 65: The Sputnik At Rick's Atomic Cafe
Anne Marie PanoringanWelcome to the Weekly's list of our 100 Favorite Dishes for 2011! Tune in every day until we get to número uno! Now, on to the latest entry.Favorites come in all forms, and this one doesn't contain any beef, chicken, or other animal meat. Yet it is one of the tastiest lunche ... More >>
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July 15, 2011
Slater's 50/50 - Burgers By Design, Huntington Beach Preview
Anne Marie PanoringanA cross section of awesomeness.The wait is finally over. Our favorite Slater (not A.C. or Kelly) has launched their bacontastic menu for public consumption in Huntington Beach. If last night's preview was any indicator, then Adams Avenue will never be the same.Those crazy Yel ... More >>
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July 13, 2011
No. 67: Bacon Fried Rice At The Loft Hawaiian
Anne Marie PanoringanWelcome to the Weekly's list of our 100 Favorite Dishes for 2011! Tune in every day until we get to número uno! Now, on to the latest entry.Before folks began to praise the Lard, bacon was a staple for breakfast. Chewy or crisp, Canadian or candied, more versatile than its s ... More >>
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July 12, 2011
No. 68: Charcuterie and Cheese at SideDoor
Anne Marie PanoringanWelcome to the Weekly's list of our 100 Favorite Dishes for 2011! Tune in every day until we get to número uno! Now, on to the latest entry.When Five Crowns decided to 'convert' their bar into a bonafide gastropub, it was a strategic move that paid off. Ye olde kitchen that ... More >>
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July 11, 2011
No. 69: Burger (With Duck Confit) at Watermarc
Anne Marie PanoringanWelcome to the Weekly's list of our 100 Favorite Dishes for 2011! Tune in every day until we get to número uno! Now, on to the latest entry.Trying to agree on a great burger is debatable; everyone has their favorite. That combination of doneness of the patty, preferred condi ... More >>
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June 24, 2011
Dueling Dishes: Battle Dutch Baby
by Anne Marie PanoringanPlumsThere's something about a Dutch baby. The grandiose brekkie that draws stares from diners as it makes its way to your table. The poofy circumference height similar to a successful souffle, combined with the sunken base of a lackluster one. Then there are the toppings: ... More >>
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April 8, 2011
Eat Here, Not There: Quick-Order Falafel
Anne Marie PanoringanFor years, the only connection I had with falafel was from She's All That when Laney asks Zack, "Would you like to super-size those falafel balls?" Falafels have gained prominence since then, especially in OC, home of Little Arabia and more than a few Greek restaurants. Still ... More >>
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March 9, 2011
Merely Sweets, New Cupcakery, Coming to Downtown Brea
Anne Marie PanoringanSpotted off Birch Street, signage for a new cupcakery (and possibly more?) near Cold Stone Creamery and Color Me Mine. There is no website, and property management had no further information other than it expects the shop to be open in the next 60 days.
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February 28, 2011
Restaurant Roll Call for February 2011
Photo by Anne Marie PanoringanBy now, you should have noticed that we do these "Restaurant Roll Call" posts at every month's end. This month, though short, is no exception. We noticed more openings than closings this time. And those that closed, such as Tapioca Express and Bari Bari BBQ, are al ... More >>
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February 11, 2011
Dueling Dishes: Battle Irvine Mexi-Chains Outposts!
Though Irvine has risen in the past decade as one of the county's best dining cities, chains still rule the land of Agran--and they propagate like Tribbles. Proof in point: two Mexican chains opened their doors in the past month: Chipotle in Westpark and Chronic Taco in Woodbridge. Both offer m ... More >>
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February 11, 2011
Freebirds World Burrito Landing in Orange
Anne Marie Panoringan If you 1.) are a UC Santa Barbara grad, or 2.) spent any time living in Texas, chances are this will be something to cheer about: Freebirds, the fast-casual burrito chain founded in Isla Vista in 1987, is coming to Orange County.
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February 9, 2011
Food Profiling: Hidden Gelato at Irvine Lanes!
Anne Marie Panoringan At my last job, I occasionally coordinated events. One year, we needed a venue for our Office Safety Team appreciation dinner. Irvine Lanes had conference facilities, so a budget was determined and planning began. Dinner was a "South of the Border" buffet. For dessert, ... More >>
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February 8, 2011
Dylan's Candy Bar Sold At Macy*s Home Store
Anne Marie Panoringan NYC reminds me of SF, but with actual seasons. It's also one of my favorite places to visit. During our first trip, we did the tourist thing and lined up at Serendipity 3 for their Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. With a two-and-a-half hour wait ahead of us, we passed the time st ... More >>
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February 4, 2011
Using Coupons Smartly for Super Bowl Sunday
Anne Marie Panoringan >I used to consider just shopping at Costco and Target saving money. I was wrong. So very wrong. Thanks to The Krazy Coupon Lady for showing me the light.Anyway, if you're trying not to dash to the grocery store at the last minute, here's a deal for you. Pull the Sund ... More >>
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February 2, 2011
Food Profiling: Noah's Honey
Anne Marie Panoringan(Food Profiling is a new feature on SAFII where we get to know locals who run a business making their own food outside restaurants. If you know a person or product of OC origin that you'd like to see featured, let us know!)A friend asked Fullerton resident Richard Haffk ... More >>
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January 31, 2011
Pat' a Chou, Vietnam-Based Bakery Chain, to Make U.S. Debut In Santa Ana Mid-February
Anne Marie Panoringan My internal GPS works best in Orange County. Tell me what mall an establishment is next to, and chances are I'll find it. I also prefer surface streets over freeways (if the distance is short enough) because there's always opportunity for a discovery. Located along Mac ... More >>
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January 28, 2011
This Week In Food: New Forker, Taco Bell Fake-Beef Allegations and Hungry Monkeys Go Wild!
Flickr user Phillie CasablancaThe big story in the OC food world was the $5 million class-action lawsuit against Taco Bell alleging the chain sells fake beef, but other, better things happened this week. After the jump!
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January 26, 2011
Stick a Fork In It Welcomes Its Newest Blogger!
Flickr User EnoksonThose who are familiar with SAFII might know that I and this blog have been the lucky recipient of tips from Brekkie Fan. She has pointed us to discoveries too many to count. Before she became one of our most prolific tipsters, I enjoyed reading her passionate, honest, articul ... More >>

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