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Iliana Chiarini

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    More OC Sandwich News: Cafe Chiarini Reopening Soon, Sage Café in Danger of Closing

    They say things happen in threes. Last Tuesday, Niyaz broke the news about Cafe Chiarini's closure. Then, Edwin learned of the prime Angus ribeye withdrawls folks were experiencing at Harry's Deli. Our sixth sense got the best of us, and we motored over to Kevin Nagano's Sage Cafe for sanctuary. . . ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    Cafe Chiarini in Santa Ana Closes After Less Than a Year :-(

    For those still mourning the loss of Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach (and their boozy lapu lapu drink), here's another unfortunate closure to add to the list. Cafe Chiarini, the popular downtown Santa Ana lunch spot known for its spacious patio, inch-thick planks of sourdough bread and obscenely-gooe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    On the Line: Iliana Chiarini of Cafe Chiarini, Part Two

    Photo by Meranda CarterPretty in purple - Iliana as Part Two's spokesperson​Ladies' month at On the Line continues with Iliana Chiarini. If you frequent Cafe Chiarini, she has probably greeted you by name. I was thrown for a loop by her humor the first time, her warm greeting (as though I were fam ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    On the Line: Judy Fleenor of Cafe Chiarini, Part One

    ​There is a dynamic duo adjacent to Santa Ana's courthouse. (It's a trio if you count pastry chef Vicki Schrimmer.) Superfriends Judy Fleenor and Iliana Chiarini win patrons over with charm and a cure for everyday lunches. Part one with the soup Nazi Judy clues us in on their greatness, as well as ... More >>

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