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  • Blogs

    May 9, 2012

    Guess Where I Ate; Win A Prize

    Believe it or not, the charred-nearly-to-cinders dish you see in the foreground is Brussels sprouts. Question is where is it from? And yes: despite all evidence to the contrary, it was edible and actually delicious. One guess per comment per person. No Weeklings allowed. Use a valid e-mail address ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2012

    Orly Taitz U.S. Senate Campaign Posts Video with Nary a Word from the Candidate

    Orly Taitz's U.S. Senate campaign has released a 4-minute video that is said by orlytaitzesq.com to have "improved sound."One wonders if that improvement is there being no sound of the dentist/lawyer/real-estate saleslady/Obama denier/Zsa Zsa Gabor impersonator's voice.Apparently, Marge at the Aliso ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2012

    'Replace Band Names With Rape' Most WTF Twitter Trending Topic Ever?

    We admit we spend a little too much time on Twitter, but this morning we saw a trending topic that made us want to quit the internet like this guy is doing. Scrolling through Twitter, we clicked on "Trending" to get a sense of what the kids like today. The second most popular topic trending in th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Unidentified Male, OC Homicide No. 10: Shot Outside Apartments

    Anaheim Police received numerous calls of shots fired before arriving around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday to an apartment complex in the 300 block of East Clifton Avenue, where a man on the front walkway had been shot.He was rushed to emergency, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. His name and a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    Neil Patrick Harris Launches A Twitter Account Dedicated To Food Porn

    To Neil Patrick Harris, good food can be legen--wait for it--dary! That's why he launched a Twitter account dedicated to documenting what's on his plate."I love tweeting food pics, but some don't enjoy," the actor tweeted. "So I now bring you: @NPHFoodPorn (thanks @arnoldcam). Follow if yo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    The Playground To Host Omakase-Style Seafood Dinner on April 17

    Octopus and Doritos? Albacore and pixie tangerines? Yellowtail and cuties? These are the types of seafood concoctions that will pop up at "Bites: A Raw Bar," a special dinner event happening at The Playground in downtown Santa Ana on April 17.  Playground sous chef Frank DeLoach is the mas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    A "Pink Slime"-Using Beef Producer Files For Bankruptcy

    The Wall Street Journal reports that AFA Foods, which contributes to about 2% of total U.S. beef production has filed for bankruptcy protection.  The company's products are sold by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Burger King Holdings Inc., Jack in the Box Inc., Carl Karcher Enterprises Inc., Wendy' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    [UPDATED: It's Real!] Spotted: Girl Scout Cookie Candy

    ​UPDATE, FEB. 29, 11:45: Because I dare not leave you with broken dreams, I have an update. The cookie candy is real! The Girl Scouts mothership told Huffington Post that the photo is of a retail sales sample and fans should "look forward to some very exciting news in June." Yesssss.ORIGINAL POST, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2012

    Kathleen Madigan on the Presidential Candidates, Going Overseas, and Getting Good Parking.

    ​Kathleen Madigan has been in the business for over 20 years and if there is one thing that she knows, it's how to make a crowd laugh. Honestly, real talk, and top notch delivery is what she's bringing and when Kathleen blows through town on February 24 for one night only at The City National Grov ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2012

    Waiting for No Doubt

    ​Every once in a while we check in on No Doubt to figure out when that new album is coming out.

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    How to Mess With a Plagiarist: A Lesson for Troy Holm from Doug Stanhope

    ​ I am pretty sure a lesson that was drilled into our heads as kids is that it's bad to steal. Whether you are stealing a car, some money, or heaven forbid someone's school work, it's just wrong. Actually, stealing has been frowned upon since biblical times as it is even listed as one of the Ten C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2011

    New York Cracking Down On Kimchi

    ​Health Department rules have long been the bane of charcuterie makers and Chinese restaurants who hang their ducks by the window. Now New York health officials are getting tough on the kimchi makers. Several online sources have reported that there's been an inherent crack down on the quintessenti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2011

    Guess Where Professor Salt Ate, Win a Prize!

    ​Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break! We're back to our weekly guessing game with this dish.What is it, and which restaurant makes it?

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2011

    Guess Where Professor Salt Ate, Win a Prize!

    ​ Last week's Guess Where was waaay too easy. This week's may be a little more difficult. If you can ID this dish, you can probably guess which restaurant makes it, as it's not a common one!

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2011

    Guess Where Professor Salt Ate, Win a Prize!

    ProfessorSalt.comMore flavors than Baskin-Robbins!​This week's photo was taken at a place that makes these delicious frozen confections daily, not just your average market that sells them. What are these things called in their native language, and where is the shop that made them?

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Guess Where I Ate, Win a Prize!

    ​Just in time for brisk weather, this lentil soup warms the heart and stomach. The seasonal supper will bring back comforting memories with every loving spoonful. So from where did we slurp on this? Guesses are always welcome, but Weeklings cannot participate. One guess per comment, please! Follo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2011

    10 Great Luxe Loncheras in Orange County

    Photo by Christopher Victorio​I 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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2011

    On the Line: The Men of the Burnt Truck, Part Three

    Photo by Meranda Carter​When asked to provide a recipe, the Burnt guys all agree the way to a hungry heart is through fried chicken. A virtual Hungry Man dinner that fits in the palm of your hand, layers of flavor from hearty gravy and garlicky mashed potatoes make for comfort cooking. Get to know ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2011

    8 Hilarious Tweets About The #McRib

    McDonald's has brought back the elusive McRib for a limited time only, and because we're disgusting, it's the biggest news story of the day. Here's what people have been saying on Twitter. 

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    Recipe of the Week: Bacon Tacos

    ​I first experienced the wonders of the bacon taco thanks to the fine folks at the BACON MANia truck. They offer a fine array of bacon-infused Mexican dishes, but the bacon taco is their best dish. I recently paid homage to the taco, and whipped up a modified version of my own. Check out how to br ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Occupy Orange County Rallies Support; Plans for Large Protest in Irvine

    ​At least 39 people, many fed up with the death of the American dream, made their voices heard last night thanks to the magic of telephonic conferencing. People with degrees ranging from business management to graphic design, some struggling to find decent paying jobs in a dire economy, called in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2011

    Will the Real Mark Davidson Please Stand Up (via the Supposed Social Media Guru's Twitter Account)?

    ​Hat tip to the Liberal OC's Dan Chmielewski for passing along what is either an embarrassing pickle for a self-proclaimed Orange County "Internet sales & marketing professional" and "social marketing & communications strategist," or a complete hoax.

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2011

    The Lime Truck Gives Out Free Food Tomorrow

    Photo by Christopher Victorio​Another two cities before the final showdown of The Great Food Truck Race and OC boys Daniel Shemtob, Jason Quinn, and Jesse Brockman of The Lime Truck are still very much the contenders we knew them to be. Last episode they came out victorious, wowing a Memphis veget ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2011

    Guess Where Professor Salt Ate: Win a Prize!

    ProfessorSalt.com​You'd be hard-pressed to find this sandwich in our fair county. That's your hint. There's not that many places that make it, so someone ought to guess the answer pretty quickly. What is this dish, and where did I eat it?

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2011

    Weekend Guide: Orange Int'l Street Fair, Oktoberfest and Hot Dog Mania

    Derby Deli​Here's your guide for this long Labor Day weekend!  TODAYDinner and a Movie at Taco Asylum What: Gourmet tacos and a rockumentary--not a bad way to spend a Thursday night. For this happy hour event, the hipster joint will be screening loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies, gi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    Onicks and a Dark Side of Pop Music: 'My Fans Can Expect a Massive Show with a Sinister Feel to it'

    ​What happens when you mix the unique characteristics of a stone like onyx with pop music? You get Onicks, an up-and-coming artist originally from San Fernando Valley who is making his way into Orange County. The edgy, glamorous artist talks to OC Weekly about his road to the world of fame and mus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    Guess Where Professor Salt Ate?

    ProfessorSalt.com​Seeing how this dish is a very specific thing served at only a handful of restaurants in the Weekly's coverage area, this ought be solved fast.What is this, and where did I eat it? Your hint: the lighting.

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2011

    C'mon, No Doubt. We Can't Even Have a New Album Teaser? (Plus, a Collab with Major Lazer!)

    ​Ahh, No Doubt's new album. While we have a bunch of song titles from various Twitter posts  and Rolling Stone/Entertainment Weekly articles, we haven't heard anything from the new album. We did hear that daggering proponents Major Lazer (made up of Diplo/Switch) were collaborating with the g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    OC Gets Its First Filipino Food Truck

    thepogiboytruck.com​Since this whole food-truck thing happened, there have been a few Filipino food trucks to debut, including Tapa Boy, Manila Machine and White Rabbit. All are LA-based. But The Pogi Boy Truck, if I'm not mistaken, is OC's first Filipino food truck.

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    "Whole Foods Parking Lot" Video: Miracle of Filmmaking!

    Everyone's posting this, so we should as well--along with our own Whole Foods Nazi experience!

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    No. 90: Kaya Stuffed French Toast at Chomp Chomp

    Edwin Goei​Welcome 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. . . .Of all the food trucks to come into the scene, Chomp Chomp was the first to play into the flavors I grew up with. My favorite dish, however, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2011

    The Most Epic Beer Commercial Ever

     You had us at the Knight Rider theme song.   The TV spot for Australia's Hahn Beer was directed by Tom Kuntz, known for his award-winning campaigns for Old Spice and Skittles.Now, take us to this superbrewery!Follow Stick a Fork In It on Twitter @ocweeklyfood or on&nbs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2011

    Did OC's Luxe Loncheras Make It To The Great Food Truck Race Finale? (SPOILERS!)

    Photo by Christopher VictorioDaniel Shemtob and Jason Quinn of The Lime Truck​This weekend, contestants on the second season of The Great Food Truck Race finished up its last stop before the finale. The show won't air until August, but as we've been reporting, fans, local news and bloggers have be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2011

    Oscar Mayer Unveils Wienermobile Food Truck

    Oscar Meyer​Here's a luxe-lonchera we can wholeheartedly endorse: to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its iconic Wienermobile, the country's first gourmet food truck (Gustavo note: not really, but let's play along, shall we?), the hot dog giant has trotted out a mini-version from which its frank ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Texas Schools Taking Pictures of Kids' Lunches to Study Their Eating Habits

    DC Central Kitchen​Say cheese, grilled-cheese sandwich. A school district in San Antonio has installed a system of cameras that takes a picture of what kids are eating and not eating for lunch.

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2011

    A Friendly Reminder For Your Friday

    imgfave (via Tumblr)​ Follow Stick a Fork In It on Twitter @ocweeklyfood or on Facebook! 

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    'Dinner and a Movie' Debuts Thursday at Taco Asylum

    ​In an effort to further differentiate themselves from those other happy hours, the crazies behind taco asylum are premiering weekly "music-only" movies beginning tonight.Paired with Happy Hour specials of discounted taco-ish fare, $2 off canned craft brews and $3 draft options, the flat-screen wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    Tom Haverfoods Will Make You LOL

    ​Last week while we were eating lunch, a six-year-old told me "Mustard is the opposite of ketchup". After I laughed and laughed, I realized how cogent a statement it really was. This kid should have a Twitter feed, I thought.It seems it's an idea that some fans of Parks and Recreation took and ran ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    Lobsta Truck Coming To OC

    Lobsta Truck​Many luxe loncheras originate in LA and then slowly make their way down the map to OC (hurry--we're hungry!), but here's one that's truly worth the wait.  Lobsta Truck announced on Twitter that it's launching an OC truck later this month. Yay!

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    Tweets From The Extreme Couponing Premiere!

    TLC​Extreme Couponing, TLC's new show on those manically obsessed with--you guessed it--coupons, premiered last night to so much buzz, it was a worldwide trending topic on Twitter, with viewers calling the "couponers" either inspiring or insane. (One woman's nearly $2,000 grocery bill was reduced ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    How the Video Game Community Is Responding to Japan's Quake Disasters

    Masahiro Sakurai's TwitterA photo by Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai shows empty Tokyo streets after the earthquake​With the death toll rising above 10,000 people, 88,000 people reported missing and the threat of numerous nuclear meltdowns, Japan is facing its worst national catastrophe since World ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    [UPDATED Fingerprints, Origami Vinyl and The El Rey Venues Are Confirmed Ticket Outlets] Arcade Fire Set to Announce Secret SoCal Show

    Andrew Youssef/OC Weekly​UPDATE, FEB. 3, 2011, 9:00 A.M: Editor's note-- Fingerprints, Origami Vinyl and the El Rey are confirmed ticket outlet locations for the Arcade Fire show. Find out more details after the jump.UPDATE, FEB. 2, 2011, 11:20 P.M.: Editor's note--Three locations will be sel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    5 LA-Based Food Trucks That Should Come To OC More Often in 2011

    Come on, LA food trucks. We know traffic on the 5 and 405 sucks, but if you make Orange County a regular stop on your weekly routes, you'd surely have lines waiting. Bonus: OC has more parking. Here are five of my favorites: 1. LudoTruck LudoTruck​I had a chance to try the very-hype ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Top Five OC Artists to Follow on Twitter

    These days, you can't go online without reading about Kanye West letting fans know about his latest drama, or 50 Cent on either how lonely he is or his hilarous racist rants--all on Twitter. And while no local artist is as candid as Kanye or Fitty, here are some of the best OC acts to follow on Twit ... More >>

  • Music

    July 15, 2010

    Twitter Says Lilith Was Lame

    [Mental Notes] Plus, grubbin' with Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, making the band with Chris Shiflett & the Dead Peasants

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2010

    Another New Food Truck Debuts in OC This Week (UPDATE!)

    TheLimeTruck.com​For those who think this food truck trend has reached saturation, here's another one that debuted in OC last week. Called The Lime Truck, this roach coach markets itself as serving "California beach cuisine." At the helm is Jason Quinn, a young chef who once worked at Charli ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2010

    Kobe Bryant Visits Disneyland, Wears Himself

    Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland​So there might not be a Kobe Bryant or Lakers victory parade this year at Disneyland, but Newport Coast resident Bryant did bring his family and friends to visit the resort yesterday. Which, actually, is a pretty snoozy story in itself. The best part, however, is that the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2010

    Lil Wayne's Last Words to Fans Before Heading to Prison?

    twitter.com/account/profileLil Wayne says goodbye via Twitter​It appears Lil Wayne will actually be turning himself in today to begin a one-year prison sentence. The rappers appears to be bidding fans farewell via a Twitter post from "about two hours ago.""They can't lock up my heart because y'all ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2009

    Taco Dawg Truck Roves Costa Mesa & Newport

    ​With any food craze (think frozen yogurt and cupcakes), I counted the minutes before O.C. entrepreneurs would jump on the, um, truck bandwagon that Kogi started a year ago. L.A. is already full of them. Grilled cheese trucks. Sushi trucks. You name the food, there's probably a truck selling ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2009

    Dishney: Disney-Related Twitter Accounts Worth Following!

    Flickr user Joe PennistonZazu disapproves of this tweeting nonsense.​ Believe it or not, Twitter can actually be used for more than finding out what your friends are eating for lunch or what color socks they're wearing today: There are entire accounts dedicated to just making life easier for you, ... More >>

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