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. […]
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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 […]
Eat This Now: Character Cones at Eiswelt Gelato
“AWWWW! HOW CUTE!” Servers working behind the counter at Eiswelt Gelato in Westminster probably hear as many gushy greetings as baby animals at a petting zoo. That’s because the desserts they hand over are artfully crafted to resemble the most adorable critters in the pen. And if the routine has gotten old since the shop […]
Eat This Now: Firepig Tacos at Taco Asylum
I’ve been eating Taco Asylum’s Firepig tacos for years, since before they were even called by that name. When the Costa Mesa eatery opened at the Camp, its ghost chile tacos were somewhat larger and a tad spicier than today’s version and were served with crispy pork cracklins and chile threads as fine as hairs. […]
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 […]
Eat This Now: Döner Fries at Ikram Bakery & Grill
We could never spill enough ink singing the praises of the Turkish restaurants that flourish in Fountain Valley—more than anywhere else in the county. One definite stop on your tummy’s tour of the city’s de facto “Little Istanbul” is Ikram Bakery & Grill. Known best for its breads—from the yielding pide to the salted twirls […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eat This Now: Mac N’ Cheetos at the Attic
Nestled among hipster houses and dive bars in Long Beach is the Attic, which offers one of the greatest comfort-food monstrosities of all time: the Mac N’ Cheetos. Yes, you read that correctly. The pasta comes enveloped in Cheddar, mozzarella and jack cheeses, then topped with Flaming Hot Cheetos and green onions. The result is […]
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 […]
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. […]
Eat This Now: 55 Chevy Burger at the American Dream
Despite all the Instagramable food trends out there, we still yearn for traditional comfort dishes, and thankfully, the American Dream in Huntington Beach offers a classic cheeseburger with just the right amount of nostalgia while flawlessly keeping it straightforward and delicious. Rightfully bragging about its ode to simplicity is the 55 Chevy burger. The generous […]
