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Food & Drink
Portola Breakfast Stout at Tustin Brewery: Our Beer of the Week!
Beer collaborations keeo popping up throughout Orange County and it’s a beautiful thing. Two brewers coming together to create a craft beer that represents both styles of brewing – and we’re the lucky stiffs that get to enjoy the union. Other partnerships include coffee and beer collaborations, that are resulting in some inventive and unique […]
Now Open: Anaheim’s Luigi’s D’Italia Resurfaces in Fullerton, and MORE!
Luigi’s D’ Italia, the Anaheim restaurant featured on Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares in 2011, has closed and reopened in Fullerton. Unlike the old menu at the original restaurant, the new menu makes no mention of their 15-minutes of fame (and ridicule) on the show. 1032 E Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton, CA 92835 A new crepe-centered restaurant called […]
Lido Bottle Works Offers Curated Craft Brews and Waterfront Views: What the Ale!
It doesn’t get any better than this! Located in the Lido Marina Village, recently renovated by the developers that built Pacific City in Huntington Beach and rebuilt the Bella Terra Mall, Lido Bottle Works offers a gorgeous harbor view, plus a wide variety of craft beer and wine. There are 15 beers on tap, and […]
Oaxacan Margarita at Lola’s Mexican Cuisine: Our Drink of the Week!
Although I’ll never say no to a neat shot of unadulterated single-source mezcal, I’m increasingly drawn to the array of mezcal-infused margaritas available nowadays. I’ve sampled an assortment of such cocktails, including blood orange and mezcal mules, but my favorite local application of the smoky drink is the Oaxacan Margarita at Lola’s Mexican Cuisine. Artisanal […]
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 […]
Grub Guide 3/15-3/21: Boysenberry, Beef & Brick-and-Mortar
We realize that sometimes our Grub Guides are full of boozy festivals and not much else. This week is different. Plant sales, a grand opening and even a “green” recipe are on deck this week. Sure, there’s still booze; it just isn’t the main focus. Sandwich for a Cause – all OC Mendocino Farms […]
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 […]
Former Marine and CIA Grad Derrick Foster Makes Great ’Cue at Santa Ana’s Ember BBQ
The barbecue chain Lucille’s takes great pains to transport its customers to the South of fables, of rocking chairs on the front porch, of twangy blues music. It’s all artifice, of course, designed to convince you that the smoked meat you’re eating came from the recipe books of one Lucille Buchanan, a fictional character raised […]
I’m Peach Double IPA by Stone Brewing: Our Beer of the Week!
Hop on the next northbound Amtrak to Los Angeles’ Union Station, then catch the Metro Gold Line to Pasadena, with the Del Mar Station being your final destination. From there, go directly to the Stone Company Store in Pasadena, where you can enjoy Stone’s latest offerings, including the politically charged I’m Peach Double IPA. 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 […]
The Seaside Brews of Belmont Brewing Co.: What the Ale!
One of the oldest operating brewpubs in Los Angeles County (established in 1990), Belmont Brewing Co. offers beautiful ocean views and the freshest suds in town. College friends David Hansen and David Lott are responsible for spearheading Long Beach’s craft-beer scene with the help of David Blackwell, who’s been brewing for Belmont Brewing since 1999. […]
OC Grub Guide: Brunch 101: Fresh Toast Style!
We’ve been to previous Fresh Toast events, and can tell you a thing or two about its piggy, eggy, toasty goodness. But what we’re best at doing on this blog is dropping facts, so you’re informed heading in. If you’ve got tickets already, great. And if not, well, we’re setting you up with all the […]
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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 […]
Blue Bird Cafe Brings More Than Just Vegan Sushi Back to Alamitos Beach
Happy Elephant was Long Beach’s only sushi restaurant that didn’t bother stocking any fish. It was also the only vegan place around that served a full menu of reimagined and deconstructed Vietnamese and Thai dishes, a la Au Lac. The restaurant’s location next to Spicy Sugar in the middle of the Thai Town Gayborhood […]
Legendary Vietnamese Restaurant Brodard Moves to Fountain Valley
In the ebb and flow of Little Saigon, Brodard was the Rock of Gibraltar. Since Diane Dang and her daughters opened this restaurant in 1996 at the Mall of Fortune—behind a 99-Cent-Only store in an alleyway past the dumpsters—it has arguably become one of the most influential landmarks for Vietnamese cuisine in the county, if […]
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 […]
Charitable Culinary Collaborations: Local Chefs And Non-Profits Working Together For The Greater Good
There was a time when the word charity only meant dipping into your wallet or cutting a check for a good cause. These days it can still mean that. More often than not, there’s a cause-and-effect that goes beyond money. Chefs and other industry professionals have grown more active in the non-profit circuit, donating […]
Now Open: Another North Shore Poke Co. and MORE!
North Shore Poke Company, one of the first poke stores to open in Orange County, has added a restaurant in Mission Viejo–its third in OC and seventh overall. 23052 Alicia Pkwy. Ste B1, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Black Market Meal Prep, a meal delivery service business, has opened in the spot that was once Xa […]
Zevia Brings Its All-Natural, Calorie-Free, Sugarless Wizardry to Cocktail Mixers
My memory is I first discovered Zevia through a neighborhood Sprout’s promotion that allowed you to get a free six pack with another you purchased. Always on the lookout for a good mixer with daddy’s whiskey, I grabbed two sixers of ginger ale and never looked back. That’s because the ginger ale was promoted […]
