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April 19, 2012
International Food Festival
Strata Tustin Center
Blogs
March 14, 2012
Eat This Now: Cake Donut at Cream Pan
If I need a baguette and I'm in the area, chances are I'm headed to Cream Pan. Fellow Forker Dave Lieberman recently honored the Tustin bakery with the top spot on his "Ten Great Bakeries in Orange County" list for having the best strawberry croissants, baguettes and epi in all the land.I'm not g ... More >>
Blogs
February 15, 2012
Nieuport 17 "Aviation" Pop-Up Dinners Taking Flight
The unofficial definition of a pop-up restaurant is one where a singular chef rules the back of the house of an establishment typically open during daylight hours only. Think Joseph Mahon's Wednesday-through-Saturday stints at downtown Fullerton's Rialto Cafe (until he announced his very own Burg ... More >>
Blogs
December 1, 2011
Five Great Local Places to Go When Hung Over
Hangovers aren't pretty, and they're almost never subtle. They aren't things we really plan for--it's not like our calendars will reflect being hung over; your phone will never go off with a reminder that you're supposed to be hung over at any given moment. They aren't planned events; they're eve ... More >>
Blogs
November 16, 2011
[UPDATED with 2nd Victim, Charges:] David Elifar Verduzco Accused of Molesting 9-Year-Old Girl
UPDATE, NOV. 16, 3:01 P.M.: An Orange County District Attorney's office (OCDA) statement on the sexual assault charges against David Elifar Verduzco reveal that the 32-year-old now has an alleged 12-year-old female victim to go along with the 9-year-old girl he is accused of molesting, and that ... More >>
Blogs
July 7, 2011
[UPDATED with Trial Order:] Akeem Jelani Johnson Accused of Raping Drunk Australian Outside Bar
UPDATE, JULY 7, 5:01 P.M.: Orange County Superior Court Judge Thomas Goethals ruled Wednesday that Akeem Jelani Johnson must stand trial for allegedly raping a drunken Australian tourist outside Godfather's Bar in Tustin that day after Thanksgiving 2010.However, Goethals dismissed charges against ... More >>
Blogs
June 8, 2011
iPhone App Helps You Navigate Asian Markets
We've sung many praises for our trusty Asian grocery stores--locally, we've got 99 Ranch, Freshia in Tustin, Mitsuwa in Costa Mesa, Thai & Laos Market in Anaheim, all treasure troves of wildly flavorful ingredients at affordable prices. But for the amateurs, or even experienced shoppers, navi ... More >>
Blogs
May 12, 2011
[UPDATED with Bigamy Charge:] Antonio Potenciano Gana, OC Homicide No. 15: Allegedly Shot By Wife Accused of Also Shooting Son on Mother's Day
UPDATE, MAY 12, 1:20 P.M.: A Filipino newspaper reports Antonio Potenciano Gana, the 72-year-old Mother's Day murder victim, is the former general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority, which oversees the airport in the country's capital. The Philippine Star also claims the slai ... More >>
Blogs
March 3, 2011
Bundt Cake Bakery Chain Opens First OC Store Today
Nothing Bundt Cake has one of those clever monikers that wraps a pun inside a title that's slightly more creative than Absolutely Phobolous and What the Pho. The franchise comes out of Sin City. The first of three Orange County branches opens today in Costa Mesa at 270 E. 17th Street, #4.
Blogs
February 25, 2011
Bari Bari BBQ Closes in Tustin After Four Months; Now To Be A Gyu-Kaku
Edwin GoeiBari Bari BBQI should've seen it coming. There were hints. Though the food was great, the restaurant was often deserted. Bari Bari BBQ, the mom-and-pop yakiniku that opened barely four months ago in Tustin after a long delay, has gone up in smoke. It is now replaced by one of the gia ... More >>
Blogs
January 18, 2011
New $10 Million Dinner Theater to Debut Feb. 1 in Anaheim
Last year, we saw Tustin's Curtain Call Dinner Theater take its final bow. This year, starting on Feb. 1, Anaheim will up the net gain of dinner theaters by one. Battle of the Dance is Medieval Times meets Dancing With the Stars--a dinner theater show that aims to cover Bollywood, Michael Flatley a ... More >>
Food
December 30, 2010
Grab Bag o' Goodies
Nine great posts from our Stick a Fork In It blog you might've missed
Food
October 14, 2010
No Sushi, No Problem at Izakaya Meijiya
Another (delectable) attempt to make a small-plates Japanese eating-and-drinking concept work in OC
Blogs
August 18, 2010
Another Eatery Shuts Down At The District in Tustin
Edwin Goei Can you tell me what's missing from this picture I took at The District in Tustin? If you guessed Valentino Chocolatier Café, you'd be right. The independent confectionary (at 2829 Park Avenue), which featured Belgian chocolates, crepes and cupcakes, has folded and has done so qui ... More >>
Blogs
June 14, 2010
Thank God It's Monday: This Week's Shows
Today we're recommending something slightly different: bowling. That truly American pastime- just ask Homer Simpson-remains straightforward at its core, but the trappings have changed with the years; some will still remember the legendary and now sadly long gone Kona Lanes in Costa Mesa and its s ... More >>
Blogs
February 2, 2010
Second Dosa Place Opens in Tustin
Photo Courtesy of dosaplace.comDosa Place's second location had their grand opening recently, just across town in the same city that the original resides: Tustin. According to the India Journal, the mayor was on hand to cut the ribbon to with owners Vijaya and Randy Vedulla. Their newest site - ... More >>
Blogs
October 1, 2009
Restaurant Closures During September--More Than In Previous Months
Following a period in which the number of closures was down, they've now increased again. September saw five OC places shut up shop for good. They were:Wienerschnitzel, Mission ViejoJaponaise Bakery, Tustin (for Edwin's full report, CLICK HERE)Contodo Mexican Grill, OrangeVessia Ristorante, Irvin ... More >>
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August 14, 2009
This Week in Food
Over the last seven days, we:Brought you tales of exploding trash cans outside a Taco Bell in Tracy, California.Broke news about openings: Belacan Grill (a Malaysian coming soon to Tustin), the Counter (another outpost of the gourmet burger joint coming soon to Newport Beach) and Daily Express (a ... More >>
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August 13, 2009
Monday Night = Zov's Kebobs
For $13.95 you get three kebobs (angus beef, chicken and harissa tuna), rice and two sides...We went last Monday to Zov's Bistro, Bakery & Café in Tustin to check it out. It's a generous fill--not tons, but certainly enough (we took a box of leftovers home, only to wolf them down the minute ... More >>
Food
July 23, 2009
Traditions Offers Cheap, Hot, Delicious North Indian Cuisine
For $13.95 you get three kebobs (angus beef, chicken and harissa tuna), rice and two sides...We went last Monday to Zov's Bistro, Bakery & Café in Tustin to check it out. It's a generous fill--not tons, but certainly enough (we took a box of leftovers home, only to wolf them down the minute ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2009
Just Another Orange County Weekend
Business was brisk Friday night at the Swinging Door Saloon in Tustin, but whooping it up in one corner more than anyone else in the watering hole known for its calendar girl bartenders was a small group of women and maybe one or two dudes. The leaders of the pack seemed to be a couple thin bl ... More >>
Blogs
June 12, 2009
Dueling Dishes: Green Beans. Capital Seafood vs. Jamillah Garden
The title for this new feature in Stick a Fork In It should be self explanatory. Each week, we'll try a dish, either deliberately or randomly, which may or may not be a signature item of the place from where we choose to try them, and then compare them against each other, concluding with what we thi ... More >>
Food
June 11, 2009
The New Kéan Coffee in Tustin Has a Familiar Feel, Smell and Taste
The title for this new feature in Stick a Fork In It should be self explanatory. Each week, we'll try a dish, either deliberately or randomly, which may or may not be a signature item of the place from where we choose to try them, and then compare them against each other, concluding with what we thi ... More >>
Blogs
June 5, 2009
Muslims and Christians Talk Jesus at Interfaith Event
Hot on the heels of President Obama's speech in Cairo, where he quoted from the Bible, the Koran and the Talmud, the Islamic Institute of Orange County hosts an interfaith discussion Sunday about the role and status of Jesus Christ in the Muslim and Christian faiths. "The Path of the Shepherd: Jesus ... More >>
Blogs
May 5, 2009
One of O.C.'s Best Rice Dishes: Puliyogre at Dosa Place
Dosa Place in Tustin remains the best Indian buffet in Orange County, not just because it's a rarity 'round these parts (a South Indian dive instead of a focus on tandoori everything, although that's available as well) and all-you-can-eat but because the food is excellent on all levels. Although the ... More >>
Blogs
May 1, 2009
Seen a Frozen Yogurt Shop Lately? **UPDATED**
(May 1, 2009) MOVED UP (POSSIBLY FOR THE LAST TIME...unless there are still more out there). This week, I got a few more submissions via comments and direct e-mail (THANK YOU ALL!). We've built up an impressive list of sightings of yogurt shops in O.C. This has been a fun project. See t ... More >>
Blogs
March 31, 2009
Zov's Bakeries, Bars And Bargains
Fans of Zov's might be miffed to hear that the bakery sections at the Irvine and Newport locations have been removed to give the bars more space. However, core items will still feature on the dessert menu (and others can be ordered in advance), and the full range is still available at the original Z ... More >>
Blogs
March 27, 2009
This Week in Food
Our favorite SAFII posts of the week:Gustavo unearthed another Taco Bell Crime of the Week. The "restaurant" overcharged a Washington family by $135, not including overdraft fees (which TB subsequently paid on his behalf).Edwin ate in the dark one night--no, not because he didn't pay his electricity ... More >>
Blogs
December 31, 2008
This Week in the OC Weekly
Find out what our greatest blogs of the year were in our year end blogapoloza! We've lifted the best blurbage from Navel Gazing, Heard Mentality and Stick a Fork In It, each of which you need to peruse daily. Plus... • The Weekly's standing columns, ¡Ask a Mexican!, Hey You! and Savage ... More >>
Blogs
December 1, 2008
Bistro West to Open Mid-Month, Marmalade Cafe in Spring
It's full steam ahead at The District in Tustin, despite the failing economy. Bistro West and Marmalade Cafe are close to being done. For Bistro West, this will be the second location. The original is a few miles south, in Carlsbad. For Marmalade Cafe, this will be the ten ... More >>
Blogs
November 19, 2008
Curly Tops
Name: Curly Tops Origin: Philippines Found at: Pinoy Mart, Tustin Cost: $1.59 Ingredients: Refined Cane Sugar, Milk Powder, Hydrogenated Palm And Palm Kernel Oil, Whey, Cocoa Powder, Soy Lecithin, Vanillin and Cinnamon Powder, Iodized Salt. Why I Bought It: Apart from the name, which is, ... More >>
Blogs
October 16, 2008
Every Burger
Name: Every Burger Origin: Japan Found at: Freshia Market, Tustin Cost: $1.99 Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Cacao Mass, Milk Powder, Palm Oil, Shortening, Margarine, Lactose, Cocoa Butter, Sesame Seed, Butter, Condensed Milk Powder, Egg, Corn Starch, Poppy Seed, Maltose, Wheat Meal, Gluco ... More >>
Calendar
October 16, 2008
The Verdict is In
Michael Connelly
News
September 11, 2008
Huell Howser Talks Orange Groves, Blimp Hangars, Trestles, the Evil TCA
Michael Connelly
Blogs
May 17, 2008
Found: Salteñas in the City of Tustin
Why is it that when you hear eye-witness accounts on Bigfoot and Nessie, it's always the chance encounter by the drunkard who just sauntered out of his local pub? It's never the guy who actually goes out looking for them -- like that determined scientist with grant money and expensive equipment? S ... More >>
Blogs
March 24, 2008
What You Missed Over The Weekend Part XV
On Friday night, Dave Segal watched London duo, Black Ghosts, put on one of the better hipster-dance live shows he's seen in a while. Saying, "It was kind of like a combination of Daft Punk and Chemical Brothers, full of aggressive beats, filthy synth textures and sing-along tunes." Saturday found ... More >>
Food
October 18, 2007
This Hole-in-the-Wall Life
Yum Buns
Blogs
October 8, 2007
To Do Tonight - 10/08
“BOO” PLAQUE, 5:30pm If you’re artsy and into scrapbooking, this may be for you. Larwin Square, 502 E. 1st St., Ste. C, Tustin, (714) 838-1200. www.theredbee.com BILINGUAL STORYTIME FUN!, 7pm With stories in Spanish and English, this is definitely one for the little ones. El Modena Branch, 3 ... More >>
Blogs
August 21, 2007
Man meat extravaganza at Newport Beach
If you're up at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, grab your binoculars and head to Newport Pier, where around a hundred lifeguards will be racing in honor of local legend Buddy Belshe. The 73-year-old was a lifeguard for 57 years - He retired earlier in the year, and now helps kids out at the Blue Buoy Swim Sch ... More >>
Food
July 19, 2007
This Hole-in-the-Wall Life
Carbon Cabrones: Tacos al carbon at Taco Factory
Food
June 28, 2007
This Hole-in-the-Wall Life
Pricey (Get Over It) Sandwiches at Zon Baguettes
Blogs
October 5, 2006
Caring for Creation is So Hot Right Now
The Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment presents its 9th annual Caring for Creation Interfaith Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Tustin. The event, which is open to all, explores "the moral imperative of all people of faith ... More >>
Food
April 27, 2006
This Hole-in-the-Wall Life
Noodling Around On Noodle Avenue!
Features
October 20, 2005
Tustin
Noodling Around On Noodle Avenue!
Food
August 25, 2005
Plum Pickings
Two grand ways to eat at Kappo Suzumaru
Columns
July 15, 2004
Eight Days
Two grand ways to eat at Kappo Suzumaru
Features
October 24, 2002
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Two grand ways to eat at Kappo Suzumaru
News
September 12, 2002
Can We Sleep in Your Great Park?
Agran downsizes plan to turn military units into affordable housing
Features
September 27, 2001
Tustin
Not full of hot air
Food
March 16, 2000
Eat Cheap
Part Two
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