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June 21, 2007Brookhurst Do's and Don'ts
Three days. Three meals. Stand and shoot: H. Salt Fish & Chips 18856 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley Don't: Stop by for lunch. It'll take a small lifetime. And the seating area's tight. Do: Step in if you like your seafood caked in batter. And if you don't mind that everything tastes the same. Sto ... More >>
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July 3, 2007Snap Judgment: Handsome Academy
Now, who can guess what sort of place this Fountain Valley establishment is? Free Polls - Take Our Poll Answer: Very good, kids. It was indeed a tutorial center...oddly enough.
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November 27, 2007Piss and Fluoride; one, two knockout combo for dental health
Orange County scored an article in the New York Times today on the planned November 30 unveiling of its glorious world’s largest plant devoted to "purifying sewer water to increase drinking water supplies." For decades, water agencies all over the country have purified sewer water and dumped it b ... More >>
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February 11, 2008What you missed over the weekend: Part IX
The Gothla Festival hit Fullerton from Friday to Sunday, and we were there in full force. Christopher Victorio took some beautiful pictures of the ladies gyrating in all sorts of intricate outfits at Saturday night's Gothic Gala. (Check those out here.) Luke Thompson and Derek Olson were also in att ... More >>
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June 27, 2008This Week in The OC Weekly
Daffodil J. Altan takes a look at Orange County launderer, Prudential Overall Supply, in "Taken to the Cleaners." Is the Irvine-based industrial-laundry company cheating workers out of a living wage? Three cities say yes. In "The D Files" Gustavo Arellano takes a look at the declassified FBI files ... More >>
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July 20, 2008Famima!! opens in Fountain Valley
If 7-Eleven and Mitsuwa sired an offspring, that child would be Famima!! And contrary to what may seem like an overenthusiastic beginning to this post, the exclamation points -- both of them -- are part of the brand name concocted by FamilyMart, the Japanese company with over fourteen thousand such ... More >>
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July 27, 2008Fountain Valley's Peruvian Kitchen Moves to Irvine
So here's what happened since we last checked in: Lima City (a Peruvian food stall in an Irvine food court I previously reviewed) is gone, replaced by Peruvian Kitchen, who moved out from its Fountain Valley digs, which is now occupied by another Peruvian restaurant called Casa Inka. I won't att ... More >>
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August 8, 2008This Week in the OC Weekly
So here's what happened since we last checked in: Lima City (a Peruvian food stall in an Irvine food court I previously reviewed) is gone, replaced by Peruvian Kitchen, who moved out from its Fountain Valley digs, which is now occupied by another Peruvian restaurant called Casa Inka. I won't att ... More >>
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September 5, 2008This Week in the OC Weekly
So here's what happened since we last checked in: Lima City (a Peruvian food stall in an Irvine food court I previously reviewed) is gone, replaced by Peruvian Kitchen, who moved out from its Fountain Valley digs, which is now occupied by another Peruvian restaurant called Casa Inka. I won't att ... More >>
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November 13, 2008Update: Peruvian Kitchen in Irvine Closed?
For as long as I can remember, there has always been a Peruvian food stall at the Main Street Food Court in Irvine. It was called Lima City for years, though it changed hands at least twice during its tenure. Then Peruvian Kitchen took it over sometime this past summer, moving out of its spacious Fo ... More >>
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December 29, 2008Gustavo's Top Five Hole-in-the-Walls of 2008
I tend to stay away from lists 'cause they're so easy to spit out, but guess what? With crazy deadlines this week, a cover story to turn in ASAP, and the fact that most of ustedes are probably too drunk to get up and read, you get lists for the next three days from me! Here's the first one: my top f ... More >>
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December 31, 2008Edwin's Top Ten Dishes of 2008
After seeing Gustavo's two wonderful lists, I've decided that I want to play, too!Here are ten of my favorite dishes of 2008, in no particular order: - Tuna danish at 85°C Bakery Café in Irvine. - Rice and beans at Baja Fish Tacos in Santa Ana. - Tau hu ky at Com Tam Tran Quy Cap in Fountain ... More >>
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February 3, 2009Howard Ahmanson Jr. Only the Second Biggest Hater
Gustavo's pal Howard F. Ahmanson Jr. just missed the top spot on the Dishonor Roll published online by Californians Against Hate. The Knights of Columbus of New Haven, Conn., gave $1.425 million to the campaign for the same-sex-marriage-barring Prop. 8, while Howie only ponied up $1.395 million.Hey, ... More >>
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February 20, 2009$3 Ramen This Weekend at Hakata Ramen Shin-Sen-Gumi
Attention all noodle-nerds, soup-slurpers, and rameniacs! This weekend (Feb. 21 and 22) Hakata Ramen Shin-Sen-Gumi in Fountain Valley is offering bowls of their ramen for $3 to the first 550 customers (or thereabouts). I'm not sure what the occasion is, but it's happening. And I don't need ... More >>
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March 11, 2009TOMORROW: Two Chances to Rock Out for a Good Cause
Here's fair warning on some cool events going on tomorrow for some good causes, and even better: they're across the street from each other!
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April 14, 2009It's a Quick Read 32
Orange County Register: Eighth sign of the Apocalypse: Ambulances spontaneously combusting in Fountain Valley. . . . It won't be galloping from four white horses South County residents hear Wednesday and Thursday, but F-18s bombing Camp Pendleton. Don't worry, the Marine base planned it. . . . ... More >>
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January 15, 2009[Hole in the Wall] Bread Winner: Kawaii Bakery
Orange County Register: Eighth sign of the Apocalypse: Ambulances spontaneously combusting in Fountain Valley. . . . It won't be galloping from four white horses South County residents hear Wednesday and Thursday, but F-18s bombing Camp Pendleton. Don't worry, the Marine base planned it. . . . ... More >>
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August 7, 2008[This Hole-In-the-Wall Life] Attack of the Cheap Kebabs! At Naz Kabob
Orange County Register: Eighth sign of the Apocalypse: Ambulances spontaneously combusting in Fountain Valley. . . . It won't be galloping from four white horses South County residents hear Wednesday and Thursday, but F-18s bombing Camp Pendleton. Don't worry, the Marine base planned it. . . . ... More >>
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April 24, 2008Ohio Screamin'
Orange County Register: Eighth sign of the Apocalypse: Ambulances spontaneously combusting in Fountain Valley. . . . It won't be galloping from four white horses South County residents hear Wednesday and Thursday, but F-18s bombing Camp Pendleton. Don't worry, the Marine base planned it. . . . ... More >>
Features
September 20, 2007Mmm . . . Vittles
Hardtack, biscuits & gravy, salt pork, beef jerky, burritos, falafel, & banh mi—you know, cowboy food
Features
October 20, 2005Fountain Valley
Hardtack, biscuits & gravy, salt pork, beef jerky, burritos, falafel, & banh mi—you know, cowboy food
Food
July 12, 2007This Hole-In-The-Wall Life
Hardtack, biscuits & gravy, salt pork, beef jerky, burritos, falafel, & banh mi—you know, cowboy food
Food
April 26, 2007Fountain Valley Flash
Hardtack, biscuits & gravy, salt pork, beef jerky, burritos, falafel, & banh mi—you know, cowboy food
Columns
March 22, 2007Hey You!
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
News
January 12, 2006This Week in Real Rasslin'
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
Columns
October 13, 2005!Ask a Mexican!
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
Food
April 21, 2005Moonlight Pizza and Chicken
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
Music
February 24, 2005Not a Product of His Environment
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
Features
October 30, 2003Skie Do
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
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October 30, 2003Best Politics, Art, and Outdoor Sports
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
Music
December 26, 2002Slit Throats, Private Hells
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
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October 24, 2002F
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June 13, 2002Resistance Is Futile
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
Culture
April 18, 2002Legally Blonde
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
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September 27, 2001Fountain Valley
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
Features
May 31, 200135 Great Things About Summer in Orange County
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
News
May 18, 2000Is My Faberge Egg in the Trunk, Too?
Collateral Damage, Irish Style
Blogs
April 20, 2009In Honor of BritWeek: My Top 10 British Things
BritWeek sounds smashing. It naturally makes one think about all the local reminders of Great Britain. Never having been to England (something that's scheduled to change very soon), these evoke memories of that jolly old land.1. Westminster. There's a city by that name sandwiched between Huntington ... More >>
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April 29, 2009ALSO TONIGHT: Final Day of Comic Universe!
We've talked before here about the struggles of Comic Universe in Fountain Valley, but now it's official: the store is closing its doors as of tonight.But at least it's going out the right way: music from Okashii, the Flying Saucers and DJ Oldboy, along with (as you can see from the flier), "music, ... More >>
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May 7, 2009[Hole in the Wall] A Little Little Italy at Joey's Luparello's Pizza
We've talked before here about the struggles of Comic Universe in Fountain Valley, but now it's official: the store is closing its doors as of tonight.But at least it's going out the right way: music from Okashii, the Flying Saucers and DJ Oldboy, along with (as you can see from the flier), "music, ... More >>
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May 18, 2009Another Froyo Fix: Yogurt Passion Opens in Irvine
It's the third OC location for the self-serve, Irvine Company-owned venture (the others are in Fountain Valley and Westminster). It's on the site of the Tropical Smoothie Café that shuttered last year.So, what sets Yogurt Passion apart from its competitors? Not a lot, as far as we can tell, althoug ... More >>
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June 1, 2009To Do Tonight - 6/1
Engage/NEA Writers Event, 2 p.m.You think you have what it takes to be a writer? Too bad you're so old. Luckily age is just a number to the folks at Engage, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in the field of creativity and aging. They're hosting a National Endowment for the Arts today where w ... More >>
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September 1, 2009Goodbye, Uncle Teddy: Politicos Strip Out of Power Suits
At a brief press conference today, Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang, Fountain Valley Mayor Guy Corrozzo and other community leaders will talk about stripping out of their suits. No, this is not to honor randy Ted Kennedy. It's the official launch of the second annual Men's Wearhouse National ... More >>
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September 4, 2009Flier of the Week: Guitar Doctor Benefit at Fountain Valley
Sort of a weak field for fliers this week--probably because of the long weekend and all that. People's minds are on cookouts and celebrating the fruits of our labor, not on designing fliers. But this one has a nice, simple layout (as opposed to the crammed fliers with pictures of every act lifted ... More >>
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November 25, 2009Life on the Veg: Au Lac Vegetarian Restaurant in Fountain Valley
Humanese, if you please. It's unfortunate, but after a few years spent living up in Berkeley I can safely say that, here in SoCal, most restaurateurs treat veganism as more of a novelty than a lifestyle. From the premium pricing of upscale establishments such as Costa Mesa's 118 Degrees to being ... More >>
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November 25, 2009Doctors, Viewers Defend Mom Feeding Autistic Son Pot Brownies
A Fountain Valley mother told Good Morning America this week that marijuana saved her 10-year-old autistic son's life. "At first I did some research, and I found a doctor who actually had a protocol for medical marijuana in children diagnosed with autism," says Mieko Hester-Perez. She turned to f ... More >>
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December 21, 2009Local Video of the Week: Stereofix at Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa
Seeing Stereofix, featured in this week's Local's Only section, is like watching an instructional video on how to be a rock star. During their current residency at Detroit Bar, this Fountain Valley four-piece have managed to put some arena-rock flair into this local haunt with a fabulous dose of fo ... More >>
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February 16, 2010Cynthia F. Bruckner and Scot A. Christensen of Fountain Valley Busted in Nebraska With 66 lbs. of Marijuana
If a family that plays together stays together (or is it "prays together"? Whatever), what are we to make of a family that's caught holding 66 pounds of marijuana?That can be asked of Cynthia F. Bruckner, 62, and her son Scot A. Christensen, 42, who were arrested Wednesday near Lincoln, Nebraska, ... More >>
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February 19, 2010TKO Records' Top 10 Selling Records From Past Week
TKO Records in Fountain Valley is mainly known as the record label that has launched punk bands such as Cock Sparrer, Nazi Dogs, and the Crumbs. However, in October 2007 they decided to open their own shop that specializes in rare and collectable punk-rock vinyl. The store doesn't only stock their s ... More >>
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March 18, 2010Deep-Fried Fellowship at Lenten Fish Fries
TKO Records in Fountain Valley is mainly known as the record label that has launched punk bands such as Cock Sparrer, Nazi Dogs, and the Crumbs. However, in October 2007 they decided to open their own shop that specializes in rare and collectable punk-rock vinyl. The store doesn't only stock their s ... More >>
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Another Gabacho Bloque-Head [¡Ask a Mexican!] On labor unions, bumper stickers, ATM cards and the Mexican N-word
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When Is It Not a Crime for an Adult to Hook Up With a Seventh-Grader? [Moxley Confidential] Are there too many holes in the case against John Stuart Moses?
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It's Bring Your Invisible Friend to Work Day! [Hey, You!] The case of the Christ-bot boss
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One PI with a questionable past has a captive audience: the OC jail inmates whose cases he handles
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Milo Shiff loves his job, but hated that Halloween display enough to file a discrimination complaint
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What started as a gag gift by the Offspring singer is becoming a serious business
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A Niño Named Sue? (8)
[¡Ask a Mexican!] Also, bullying is not just a Mexican thing
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Sweaty Mexicans Everywhere! (7)
[¡Ask a Mexican!] How much money does Mexican sudor save American diners-and why don't Mexicans shower it off until later?
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Milo the Witch Finds Toil and Trouble at Ralphs Milo Shiff loves his job, but hated that Halloween display enough to file a discrimination complaint
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How Far Can Dexter Holland's Gringo Bandito Go? What started as a gag gift by the Offspring singer is becoming a serious business
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At Sophy's Thai and Cambodian, Choose the Latter Sure, you could order the pad Thai, but why would you?
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Queso Confundido [¡Ask a Mexican!] Cheddars in Denver, brazers in Chicago: A wab by any other name . . .
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The Bad Detective One PI with a questionable past has a captive audience: the OC jail inmates whose cases he handles
