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February 10, 2012
Ten Great Romantic Restaurants In Orange County
Courtesy of AnQiIf beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then romance is up to the couple. I am enamored by a room with a view, yet also appreciate when he brings me my favorite doughnut. We already anticipate the "Who cares?", and you know what? We welcome it. Get all that (sexual) frustration o ... More >>
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November 4, 2011
10 Great Luxe Loncheras in Orange County
Photo by Christopher VictorioI was thinking of making a list that included ALL loncheras, luxe and not, but it'd be a wash: loncheras in a landslide. That said, I've warmed up a bit to the idea of non-Mexis muscling into the food-truck business with gourmet, usually overpriced meals. The one wond ... More >>
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November 2, 2011
Seabirds Truck to Appear on Ellen Thursday
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaSet your DVRs. OC's own Stephanie Morgan and her vegan truck Seabirds will be on Ellen tomorrow, and she will presumably feed host DeGeneres her signature tacos stuffed with fried avocado or the jackfruit one that actually kinda tastes like pork.
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May 9, 2011
[UPDATED: Final Reminder, Plus More Dos Chinos Love!] Announcing OC Weekly's First-Ever (Mini) Lonchera Clustertruck!
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaMariela Rebollo and the Barcelona on the Go gang: ready to serve your tapas needs, che!UPDATE #2: Dos Chinos gets a shout-out for me in this week's dead-tree edition of the paper. Better yet, they recently created Vietnamese-style menudo--AWESOME! But whither my challe ... More >>
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December 15, 2010
Edwin's Top Five Restaurants for 2010
Kimberly ValenzuelaAs that fictional cartoon critic in Ratatouille so succinctly put it, "In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment." The hardest part of the job (and even this isn't ... More >>
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September 2, 2010
Greg Howe of Raya at The Ritz-Carlton, Part Three
Kimberly ValenzuelaToday, as is the custom of this On The Line series, our subject, Chef Greg Howe, shares a recipe. If you missed the first and second part of his Q&A, click here and here. Otherwise read on for recipe to replicate a Ritz-Carlton dish in your very own kitchen.
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September 1, 2010
Greg Howe of Raya at The Ritz-Carlton, Part Two
Kimberly ValenzuelaToday we continue our Q&A with Greg Howe, Chef de Cuisine of Raya at The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel. If you missed the first part, click here. Stay tuned tomorrow for our final installment: a recipe. What show would you pitch to the Food Network Something where real food wa ... More >>
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August 31, 2010
Greg Howe of Raya at The Ritz-Carlton, Part One
Kimberly ValenzuelaRaya, the new restaurant at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, is Richard Sandoval's restaurant. Including this one, the celebrity chef (that you may not have heard of but will soon enough) has opened three eateries in Southern California since spring (The other two are in Santa M ... More >>
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August 19, 2010
Stephanie Morgan of Seabirds, Part Three
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaToday we conclude our profile of Stephanie Morgan, the proprietor of the Seabirds gourmet vegan food truck, with a recipe she wants to share. If you missed the first or second part of the profile, click here and here. Otherwise, read on.
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August 18, 2010
Stephanie Morgan of Seabirds, Part Two
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaToday we continue our Q&A with Stephanie Morgan of Seabirds, the one and only vegan gourmet food truck in Orange County. If you missed the first part, click here. Stay tuned tomorrow for our final installment: a recipe. What would you'd like to see more of i ... More >>
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August 17, 2010
Stephanie Morgan of Seabirds, Part One
Photo by Kimberly Valenzuela There's a lot of interesting stories behind our local food truck scene. Stephanie Morgan's is one of them. To start the Seabirds--OC's one and only vegan gourmet food truck--this entrepreneur gave up a plum job at a New York City investment firm. Today we ask our s ... More >>
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June 30, 2010
Laura De Martin of TusCA, Part Two
Kimberly ValenzuelaThis week we go On The Line with Chef Laura De Martin of TusCA--a new Italian restaurant inside the Hyatt Regency in Garden Grove.If you missed Part One, you can find it here. Check back tomorrow for a recipe from the chef herself!
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June 29, 2010
Laura De Martin of TusCA, Part One
Kimberly ValenzuelaThe recent renovation of the Hyatt Regency in Garden Grove ushered in a new upscale eatery--TusCA. The menu features rustic Italian cuisine with a touch of California, with the help of Italian native Chef Laura De Martin.Chef Laura took the time to go On The Line and answer Par ... More >>
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June 22, 2010
Jose Piaggio of Piaggio On Wheels, Part One
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaJose Piaggio is literally the driving force behind Piaggio on Wheels, one of the most sought after and one of the first in the gourmet breed of food trucks in O.C.--one that our own Gustavo Arellano gave a rare, but enthusiastic thumb ups. But before he took to the ro ... More >>
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June 18, 2010
Read This: The Prop 8 Trial Closing Arguments
Kimberly ValenzuelaThe closing arguments in the lawsuit challenging California's ban on same-sex marriage were delivered on Wednesday. Cameras weren't allowed into the courtroom, but there were plenty of observers blogging the proceedings. But you don't need to get the arguments filtered. Be ... More >>
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June 17, 2010
Ugo Allesina of Prego, Part Three
Kimberly ValenzuelaThe interview is done, the questions over; it's time to get cooking with Executive Chef and Partner Ugo Allesina of Prego Ristorante. (If you're looking for said interview, you can find it here and here.) This week, your chef-approved dish is abbacchio al senape, suckling lamb ... More >>
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June 15, 2010
Ugo Allesina of Prego, Part One
Kimberly ValenzuelaOf all the Los Angeles-area airports, John Wayne has the best food within easy striking distance. The traffic at LAX prevents people from eating nearby; Burbank's airport is in an absolute desert of food, and Ontario is even worse. Long Beach has some good options, but if you'r ... More >>
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June 10, 2010
Harry Kho of Harry's Deli, Part Three
Kimberly Valenzuela As promised, Harry Kho of Harry's Deli in Irvine shares a recipe for this final part of our three part interview. If you missed it, click to read the first and second part. Read on for his recipe.
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June 9, 2010
Harry Kho of Harry's Deli, Part Two
Kimberly ValenzuelaToday we continue with part two of our interview with Harry Kho, owner and "Executive Sandwich Creationist" of Harry's Deli in Irvine. Missed the first part of our interview? Click here. Otherwise, read on.
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June 8, 2010
Harry Kho of Harry's Deli, Part One
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaAsk a local foodie who the sandwich maker/deli owner/chef of the moment is and they'll tell you it's Harrison Kho, or Harry for short. His Harry's Deli, an Irvine office-park lunch stop, like I said in my recent review, is the busiest and buzziest sandwich shop ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
Gino Buonanoce & Salvatore Ferrara of Antonello Ristorante, Part Three
Kimberly ValenzuelaAs promised, the co-executive chefs from Antonello Ristorante at South Coast Plaza share with us recipes from their restaurant. Read 'em: two recipes! If you missed it, check out the first part, or the second part of our questionnaire with the twosome. Otherwise...
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May 26, 2010
Gino Buonanoce & Salvatore Ferrara of Antonello Ristorante, Part Two
Kimberly ValenzuelaToday we continue on with our profile of the two co-executive chefs at Antonello Ristorante at South Coast Plaza. Missed the first part? Click here. Otherwise...
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May 20, 2010
Zov Karamardian of Zov's Bistro, Part 3
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaAs promised, in today's edition, the last post on our three part profile, Chef Karamardian shares a recipe. But before you see what it is, did you miss Part 1 and Part 2? Click 'em and read 'em.
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May 19, 2010
Zov Karamardian of Zov's Bistro, Part 2
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaToday we continue on to the second part of our Zov Karamardian interview. Tomorrow, a recipe! Didya miss the first part? Click here to catch up. Favorite music to cook by: Classical, of course any of Mozart's collection.
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May 18, 2010
Zov Karamardian of Zov's Bistro, Part 1
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaZov Karamardian is a restauranteur's restauranteur. Her Zov's Bistro in Tustin has won more awards than most have customers and in recent years she's expanded her empire to Newport Beach and Irvine. She still has time to host charity events as well as write a best-se ... More >>
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May 14, 2010
Would You Attend An OC Street Food Fest?
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaOne of the largest flash mobs in recent LA history appeared on South Beaudry Street in February for the much-hyped LA Street Food Fest. Long Beach is looking to capitalize on the fad (yeah, yeah, it's not a movement, get over it) in July, as Vickie reported yesterday.
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May 13, 2010
Gabriel Caliendo of The Lazy Dog Cafe, Part Three
Kimberly ValenzuelaIn the final installment of this week's On The Line, Executive Chef Gabriel Caliendo of The Lazy Dog Cafe shares with us a recipe for Cast Iron Idaho Trout with roasted summer vegetables, sea salt roasted marble potatoes and citrus-walnut brown butter.In case you missed it, you ... More >>
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May 12, 2010
Gabriel Caliendo of The Lazy Dog Cafe, Part Two
Kimberly ValenzuelaOn The Line this week features Executive Chef Gabriel Caliendo of The Lazy Dog Cafe. In case you missed part one of the interview, you can find it here. Check back tomorrow for Chef Caliendo's recipe for Cast Iron Idaho Trout.
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May 11, 2010
Gabriel Caliendo of The Lazy Dog Cafe, Part One
Kimberly ValenzuelaWith the recent opening of Lazy Dog Cafe in the Irvine Marketplace--the chain's third OC location--word is spreading about the little chain of restaurants with rustic decor and an eclectic menu. The man behind the food at all Lazy Dog Cafes is Executive Chef Gabriel Caliendo. P ... More >>
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May 6, 2010
Jonathan Munsayac of Tranquil Tea Lounge, Part 3
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaToday Jonathan Munsayac of Tranquil Tea Lounge shares a recipe with y'all. And I bet you can't guess what it is a recipe for. Here's a hint: not coffee. Learn what it is after the jump! But not before you read Part 1 and Part 2 of our interview.
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May 5, 2010
Jonathan Munsayac of Tranquil Tea Lounge, Part 2
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaToday we continue with Part 2 of our interview with Jonathan Munsayac of Fullerton's Tranquil Tea Lounge. Missed the first part? Click here. Otherwise, read on!
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May 4, 2010
Jonathan Munsayac of Tranquil Tea Lounge, Part 1
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaJonathan Munsayac and Michellee Phelps are the siblings behind Tranquil Tea Lounge, a loose-leaf tea bar which has become a sort of refuge in Downtown Fullerton for those who aren't feeling up to getting drunk at its many rock & roll bars or boozy cantinas. At t ... More >>
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April 29, 2010
Mariela Rebollo of Barcelona On the Go, Part 3
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaWe've been teasing you with the promise of a recipe from Chef Mariela Rebollo of Barcelona on the Go, but the day is here: if you head out to Santa Monica Seafood (the chef's recommendation for your octopus needs), you can make pulpo a la Gallega, or Galician-style oct ... More >>
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April 27, 2010
Mariela Rebollo of Barcelona On the Go, Part 1
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaWe've interviewed the chefs of fancy places, we've interviewed the chefs of hidden holes in the wall, but we've never interviewed the chef of a food truck until now. Mariela Rebollo is the force in the mobile kitchen of Barcelona on the Go, a Spanish food truck that's ... More >>
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April 22, 2010
Greg Daniels of Haven Gastropub, Part 3
Greg Daniels, executive chef and partner at Haven Gastropub, having answered a raft of questions (which you can read here and here), closed out this week's On the Line segment with a recipe. You may have noticed the dish in all the photos taken by our A-list photographer, Kimberly. Seafood, beer, cr ... More >>
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April 21, 2010
Greg Daniels of Haven Gastropub, Part 2
If you missed the first part of our interview with Greg Daniels, executive chef and partner at Haven Gastropub, you can find it here. If you've missed the fantastic "spaghetti", the burger par excellence and the great beer, you can find that just south of the Orange Circle. Meanwhile, back to the qu ... More >>
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April 8, 2010
¡Ask a Comida Critic!--Why Not More Photos of Actual Food in OC Weekly Reviews?
The way our website is set up, I get an email every time someone leaves a comment on a blog post. On a dead tree story? Never. I have to remind myself to keep checking back for comments to my This Hole-in-the-Wall Life review, but they rarely get any :-(.So my apologies to Diamond Dog, for just r ... More >>
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April 8, 2010
Delia Snyder of Don the Beachcomber, Part 3
Chef-owner Delia Snyder of Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach graciously provided us with her recipe for crab cakes. Crab cakes and a tall, cold, fruity rum drink: aloha in restaurant form! If you missed the interview portion of the program, you can find it here and here. Photo by ... More >>
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April 7, 2010
Delia Snyder of Don the Beachcomber, Part 2
Our interview with Delia Snyder, chef-owner of Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach, started yesterday--click here if you missed the first part, particularly if you're a fan of old-school Cantonese-American food. Photo by Kimberly Valenzuela
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April 6, 2010
Delia Snyder of Don the Beachcomber, Part 1
Just hearing the name "Don the Beachcomber" conjures up mental images of a ramshackle tiki bar serving rum-laden drinks with entire fruit salads on sticks emerging from the rim of the cup, pupu platters full of egg rolls and potstickers, and a menu chock full of what 1950s America thought Chinese pe ... More >>
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March 25, 2010
Sam Gupta of Traditions, Part 2
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaYesterday we heard from Sam Gupta, proprietor of Traditions in Tustin. Today, he shares a recipe. Not just any recipe: their recipe for chicken tikka masala, which according to food lore is purportedly more English than Indian. It's still delicious no matter ... More >>
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March 24, 2010
Free Food and Music at Memphis in Santa Ana Tonight
Kimberly ValenzuelaDave Mau himself!Two Wednesday ago, we checked out "Dinner with Dave"--Memphis Santa Ana's every-other-week offering of food and music. A quick review for you:
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March 23, 2010
Sam Gupta of Traditions, Part 1
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaSam Gupta is the proprietor of Traditions in Tustin, the newest but already one of the best Indian restaurants in a town full of Indian restaurants. On the newsy side, his place was recently granted a beer and wine license after a long drawn out struggle with la ... More >>
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March 18, 2010
Dee Nguyen of Break of Dawn, Part 3
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaStick a Fork In It asked Chef Dee Nguyen of Laguna Hills' Break of Dawn if he would be willing to share a recipe; he responded with this amazing-sounding recipe for an egg casserole: tomato- and Thai basil-braised eggs with spring vegetables and mozzarella cheese and g ... More >>
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March 16, 2010
Dee Nguyen of Break of Dawn, Part 1
Photo by Kimberly ValenzuelaFood critics don't always agree on things, but ask any of your Stick a Fork In It bloggers where the best breakfast in OC is, and you'll get the same answer from all of us: Break of Dawn, a stunning hidden gem in a freeway-adjacent plaza next to the Laguna Hills Mall.C ... More >>
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March 11, 2010
PHOTOS: Dinner With Dave at Memphis Santora
Kimberly ValenzuelaDave Mau himself!Dinner With Dave took place last night at the Memphis at the Santora. Generous, generous man Dave Mau whips up a free meal for anyone who wants to partake on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Mau is chef at the Re{treat} (along with Cody Requejo) at ... More >>
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March 11, 2010
PHOTOS: Dinner With Dave at Memphis Santora
Kimberly ValenzuelaDave Mau himself!Dinner With Dave took place last night at the Memphis at the Santora. Generous, generous man Dave Mau whips up a free meal for anyone who wants to partake on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Mau is chef at the Re{treat} (along with Cody Requejo) at ... More >>
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March 11, 2010
PHOTOS: Dinner With Dave at Memphis Santora
Kimberly ValenzuelaDave Mau himself! Dinner With Dave took place last night at the Memphis at the Santora, where generous, generous man Dave Mau whips up a free meal for anyone who wants to partake on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Mau is chef at the Re{treat} (along with Cody Requ ... More >>
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March 8, 2010
What You Missed: OC Music Awards, Millenia Dance Studio Grand Opening, Ray J at Sutra
Chris VictorioDusty Rhodes and the River Band accept their award for Best Live Band. Hell yeah!What'd you do this weekend? We started out by attending the OC Music Awards on Saturday night. After months of nominations, showcases and finals, it's over--for now! The Orange County music scene conver ... More >>
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