The “Summer of Tiki” is shaping up to be a fall and winter of tiki here in Orange County as Disney Parks announced Wednesday their plans to revamp the Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel. The South Seas themed fast-casual restaurant has served as an afterthought next door to Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar–the Disneyland Resort’s […]
Food News
A Trip to Flavor-town at the California Hot Sauce Expo
Somewhere in Flavortown, Guy Fieri was sobbing because he missed out on the 4th annual California Hot Sauce Expo at the Grove of Anaheim last Saturday. I can only imagine that his spice senses were tingling from his frosted tips to his flame shirt as he tumbled across the floor of his home yearning to […]
Alta Baja Market to Host Rancho Gordo Three Course Heirloom Bean Supper this Sunday!
Eighteen years ago, bean purveyor Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo harvested his first heirloom bean – Rio Zape. “They were pretty and easy to grow but I had no idea what to expect when I cooked them, says Sando. “They were similar to the pintos I liked but there was so much more going on. […]
So, You Missed the OC Night Market…
Hey Orange County. We know you probably missed out on the first OC Night Market of 2018 at the end of May. And if you missed the second OC Night Market last weekend, you gotta get your act together. We also know that seeing the nearly 30k Instagram pics with the #ocnightmarket made you jealous […]
OC Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Dinged in $4.5 Million Wage Theft Case
What’s a more staggering number for the Cheesecake Factory than the calorie bomb counts of its namesake desserts? $4.57 million! That’s how much the state of California announced yesterday that it’s holding the company and its subcontractor liable following a three-year wage theft investigation that targeted a number of restaurants in Orange County. The Cheesecake […]
RIP, Anthony Bourdain
Thankfully, I’m beyond the hero worship phase of my life—at least of nonfictional ones and for sure I generally don’t idolize people I don’t know personally. I dig it: Gandalf and Colonel Kilgore are rad, but outside a few other ethereal examples, I rarely put anyone on a pedestal. The literal handful I do […]
Chef Carlos Salgado’s Taco Maria Named The Times’ 2018 Restaurant of the Year!
The ever-extraordinary Taco Maria does it again: Jonathan Gold has named our very own Chef Carlos Salgado Los Angeles Times 2018 Restaurant of the Year. The announcement was made at the kickoff event for this year’s Food Bowl, a month-long celebration of everything culinary – with this quote from Gold summing up Taco Maria perfectly. […]
OC Grub Guide 4/26-5/2: Not Your Mother’s Holiday
That title wasn’t a jab at anybody. In fact, it’s a heads up. Next week’s Grub Guide is all about Mom. This week’s focuses on some holidays outside of the motherly one. These celebrations are celebrated fast and furious with get-togethers galore. Hendrix Anniversary Specials – Laguna Niguel It began Tuesday, but you’ve got through […]
Lara Hanneman’s Cauldron in Buena Park Is a Cozy Tavern of Bewitching Allure
Revelers no longer have to wait for Halloween Haunt to have a frightfully good time in Buena Park. The Cauldron, a new witch-themed bar, is a charming experience. Two large, wooden doors transport all who enter into the realm of a 17th-century tavern. Transforming the nondescript longtime location of Crystal Factory Italian Galleria across 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 […]
Now Open: Two New AYCE Shabu Shabus and MORE!
Hoshi Shabu Shabu, an all-you-can-eat shabu shabu restaurant has opened in Brea in the Walmart-anchored plaza on Imperial and Kraemer. 2445 E Imperial Hwy., Brea, CA 92821 Miss Shabu Restaurant & Sake Bar, also an all-you-can-eat shabu shabu restaurant, has opened at the Zion-anchored plaza on Beach. 5450 Beach Blvd. Ste 102, Buena Park, CA […]
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 […]
Road Trip! Border Psycho Cantina in Tijuana: What the Ale!
The craft-beer craze isn’t exclusive to the U.S., as proven at last year’s Ensenada Beer Fest, which hosted more than 120 breweries from throughout Mexico. If you’re planning to attend next month’s fest, get your tickets NOW! Most of these breweries are very small and unable to produce anything for distribution north of the border. […]
Celebrating 3 Years of Electric City Butcher!
This month marks Electric City Butcher’s third anniversary. Over the past three years, the butchershop has been part of a larger conversation between chefs, farmers and restaurants to create a more humane and sustainable model for meat production. Supplying local eateries (Lola Gaspar, Haven Gastropub, Outpost Kitchen, Alta Baja, Vacation, Chapter One, Model Meals and […]
Grub Guide 2/1-2/7: Incoming Deliciousness
We savor every opportunity to tell you about the tasty delights happening in this sunny county. This week is no exception. Restaurants coming soon, all things Knott’s and chilled dessert are featured this week. Check them all out, or make time for one. Remember, we’re just the messenger. We See You, Da Hawaiian Kitchen! – […]
Five Places to Try for Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0
For the third-annual Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0, taking place Feb. 25-March 3, the city’s talented chefs and restaurateurs will offer fixed-price brunch, lunch and dinner menus for every type of culinary experience. We’ve put together a guide to help you find some of the best restaurants and dishes. Enjoy! MICHAEL’S ON NAPLES […]
Bill Esparza Will No Longer Be Part of LA Weekly’s Tacolandia
LA Weekly may own the rights to Tacolandia but the greatest taco festival on earth will no longer be taking place: at least not with Bill Esparza involved. Yesterday, Esparza, who is responsible for curating Tacolandia for LA Weekly, announced on Twitter that he is pulling the plug on LA’s beloved mega-taco festival. Tacolandia brought […]
Alice Waters Brings “A Delicious Revolution” to UCI’s 15th Women’s Wellness Day
“Real nutrition starts in the ground, in healthy soil, with bugs and all,” said executive chef and slow-food trailblazer Alice Waters in her keynote speech at the 15th annual Women’s Wellness Day organized by UCI’s Integrative Medicine. “Food is central to making our lives better.” A Delicious Revolution is how she boils down her message after four decades of […]