![Baja Tacos and So Much Más at Poquito Más [Hole in the Wall]](https://www.ocweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HITW_PM_Shrimp_Burrito_San_Felipe-348x180.jpg)
Inspired by his trips to San Felipe, Mexico, a coastal shrimping and fishing town in Baja California, Kevin McCarney opened his first Poquito Más in Studio City in 1984. His dedication to small-batch, scratch-made ingredients such as corn and flour tortillas (using Fresh Mex organic masa), as well as sourcing wild-caught shrimp and sustainable fish, […]
Eat This Now: Jidori Chicken Wings at Angel Stadium
With the 2018 MLB season well under way, the Angels have stepped up to the plate with some powerful hitters. Shohei Ohtani, the 23-year-old Japanese star who can both pitch and hit, started strong with three home runs in his first three games as a hitter and victories in his first two as a starter. […]
OC-Based Company Smuggle Your Booze Helps Coachella Get Buzzed on a Budget
We can all agree that Coachella has become increasingly more expensive than when it first began in 1999. That said, the unbeatable lineups, art installations, chef driven food and late night dolab parties keep us coming back every year – but after three days of forking over some serious cash it’s easy to go brokechella. […]
Drink of the Week: El Guapo at Tempo Urban Kitchen
With a happy hour offered Monday through Friday, Tempo Urban Kitchen has one thing on its mind: puro pinche pari. Its chingon bartenders are crafting house cocktails that are robust, precisely made and easy to enjoy on a scale between refreshing and spirituous. Plus, they specialize in the agaves, so snag a seat at the […]
Eat This Now: Trio Thursday at Brunos Italian Kitchen
You come to Brunos Italian Kitchen for two things: well-executed Italian fare (all the pasta is made in-house) and the lounge. The downtown Brea eatery offers daily specials and hosts happy hour every night—ideal for getting your evening started or a post-theater bite. But what you want to head here for is Trio Thursday. The […]
Your Coachella Food Guide
Coachella continues to up its game each year. So it’s no surprise that 2018’s food lineup is just as good as the musical one. Here’s our list of must-eat bites for this (and next) weekend’s fest. PIZZANISTA The thin-crust, New York-style pies have earned Pizzanista a ’za seal of approval from just about everyone. Since […]
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Bento Box Combo at Panda Kitchen [Hole in the Wall]
Aside from its less-than-subtle logo and name mimicking a familiar American-style Chinese chain, Panda Kitchen is your standard local takeout joint, equipped with friendly service, comfort and styrofoam boxes packed to their limits with food. Expect to see a steam table of Chinese fast-food staples: orange chicken, beef with broccoli, chow mein and fried rice. […]
Rose Paloma at 100 North Kitchen and Lounge: Our Drink of the Week!
Fullertonians recently got a gastrolounge serving up New American cuisine—think chicken marsala, roasted prime rib sliders and vegetarian lasagna. Located in the building that used to house Tuscany Club—the gateway to downtown Fullerton’s plethora of bars and nightclubs—100 North Kitchen and Lounge is putting out approachable craft cocktails and a menu featuring produce sourced from […]
Eat This Now: Bibimbap Burrito at J’s Korean Cuisine
J’s Korean Cuisine is so well-hidden down a downtown Fullerton alley that you’d almost miss it—that is, if it weren’t for the scent of KFC (Korean fried chicken) wafting through the air and K-pop blasting over the speakers. They serve your typical Korean bar food such as fried chicken wings (crispy soy garlic, sweet chile […]
![Ice Cream Treats and Espresso Drinks at Azules Coffee [Hole in the Wall]](https://www.ocweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/HITW_Azules_Coffee_Affogato-2-348x180.jpg)
Ice Cream Treats and Espresso Drinks at Azules Coffee [Hole in the Wall]
Coffee and ice are great on their own, but combined, they make the perfect pick-me-up. Mexi-style parlor Elado Ice Cream, which we’ve praised in the past, has rebranded as Azules Coffee and now offers organic, fair-trade Mexican coffee in addition to its tasty helados. The shop’s name is inspired by Azules finca in Veracruz, the […]
Five of Our Favorite Beer Snacks
From pickled eggs to Korean fried chicken, here are our favorite savory, sweet and salty bar snacks that are fantastic with cold beers. Cheers! Beef jerky from Long Beach Jerky Co. Founded in 2013 by Alex Naticchioni and Richie Beckman, the Long Beach Jerky Co. delivers small-batch brisket meats using an heirloom recipe passed down […]
Eat This Now: The Pinoy Burger at Ground House
Formerly Pig Pen Delicacy, the hotspot for all things pork, Ground House recently redesigned its stall at the Irvine food hall TRADE into a burger-driven concept built around its mantra of taking American comfort food to the next level. All of Ground House’s burger creations are pretty spectacular, but we recommend starting with the Pinoy […]
Restauration to Host Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner
On March 21, Restauration and chef Phil Pretty will host a Friends of James Beard dinner, a one-night only event benefiting the James Beard Foundation, a New York-based organization that provides chef advocacy training, scholarships for culinary students and educational initiatives. Chef Pretty and his culinary team will welcome guests for a five-course meal featuring […]
![Pakistani Delights at Spicewood Grill and Curry [Hole in the Wall]](https://www.ocweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Spicewood_Chicken_Masala_Fries_HITW_Cynthia_Rebolledo-2-348x180.jpg)
Pakistani Delights at Spicewood Grill and Curry [Hole in the Wall]
Nestled in a tiny shopping center off Orange’s long stretch of Glassell, just past Riverdale, stands Spicewood Grill and Curry, which serves up Pakistani bistro-like renditions of homestyle dishes. Here you’ll find Indian fusion plates, richly seasoned yet approachable curries, platters of grilled meat and wraps, all of which can be made to order in […]
Eat This Now: Seasonal Fruit at Lido Bottle Works
Lido Bottle Works just got a new executive chef in Amy Lebrun, who’s bringing in locally sourced seasonal cuisine. Lebrun has been with the restaurant as executive sous chef since it opened—and now she’s leading the kitchen with a focus on ingredients and techniques that result in a stunning array of flavors, textures and […]
Where to Eat, Drink and Repeat During OC Restaurant Week
Celebrating ten years, OC Restaurant week continues in 2018 with over 150 of the best restaurants in Orange County. Enjoy a selection of specially priced lunch, dinner and luxe-fixe menus from select eateries – eat, drink and repeat runs through March 10, for more information and for a list of participating restaurants, visit www.ocrestaurantweek.com. Here […]
Rhubarb’s Drag Race at the Blinking Owl, Our Drink of the Week!
I’m not sure what I like more: reading the names that chingona mixologist Emily Delicce comes up with for Blinking Owl’s cocktail menu, or drinking them. Whether you like your drink stirred and boozy or citrusy and refreshing, the distillery has an impressive lineup that ranges from classics to house inventions but nails everything. We […]
![Tacos and Memes at Tacos Way [Hole in the Wall]](https://www.ocweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/HITW_Tacos_Way_Torta_CR_Straight-2-2-348x180.jpg)
Tacos and Memes at Tacos Way [Hole in the Wall]
There’s a bit of a Mitu-inspired whimsy at this taco joint—Spanglish-influenced meme wall art, a staff that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and an illuminated outdoor sign stating, “No esta bueno pero quita el hambre” (“It’s not good, but it takes away the hunger”). It’s easy to miss Tacos Way, nestled in a tiny industrial […]
Eat This Now: Brussels Sprouts and Pig Ears at Restauration
In the past 10 years, we’ve seen countless nose-to-tail trends and various interpretations of Brussels sprouts and pig ears on menus, but chef Phil Pretty of Restauration delivers a delicious reminder of why we came to embrace this porky-rich offal—as well as why you should order them. The crispy pig ears are served in strips […]
Drink of the Week: Cucumber Concoction at Restauration Long Beach
Be ready to add Restauration to your happy-hour rotation, as executive chef Phil Pretty serves up a menu of shareable plates that match his dinner offerings of sustainable modern fare. His burger alone is reason to trek to Long Beach, but with affordable happy-hour prices on delightful cocktails, craft beer and wine, there’s no […]
Eat This Now: French Burrito at Pandor Artisan Boulangerie & Café
Pandor Artisan Boulangerie & Café combines the elegance of a French bistro with the casual comfort of a neighborhood eatery to dish out everything from fresh breads to Viennoiseries, from sandwiches to crepes, and from salads to savory breakfast bites. Unlike most brunch stops in Old Towne Orange, finding a seat at Pandor is easy. […]
