Welp, it’s a little bit of everything, and a whole lotta something on our Grub Guide. If dessert is your drug of choice, there’s crepes and baked goods. If you prefer saying cheers to the freaking weekend, whiskey and beer are down below. And then there’s the big reveal this week. . . Greg […]
Downtown Santa Ana
Northgate Market to Transform Downtown Santa Ana Store Into Fancy Apartments
On a busy afternoon, a man loads boxes of strawberries and other produce into his truck after wheeling a shopping cart from Northgate Market in downtown Santa Ana. The small parking lot is mostly full and daytime shoppers roam the aisles inside. But that daily bustle may become a thing of the past. Within a […]
The Sounds of OC Pride Will Show You Where the Love Is
The return of summer has a way of bringing new life to OC–as well as plenty of color of the rainbow variety. As Pride Month sweeps through downtown streets across the US, it’s more than just symbolic greatness to see the colors of the LGBTQ community represented in the heart of in Santa Ana where […]
OC Grub Guide: Father’s Day 2018 Edition
Have you bought a gift for Dad yet? How about a card? Well, you’re in luck. We’ve assembled a list of food-related awesomeness sure to make him smile. And to make things easier, we grouped them based on his preferences. Happy shopping! For the Wine Enthusiast: Hi-Time Wine Cellars Cabernet Promotion – Costa Mesa/Irvine/Newport […]
OC Movers & Shakers: Summer 2018 Edition
There’s been a whole lotta shakin’ going on in Orange County this past month. Fortunately, we’re here to give you a proper rundown of what’s new. Don’t be surprised if you recognize a few names. Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana – Irvine/Dana Point Chef Jonah Amodt, formerly linked to Andrea at the Resort at Pelican Hill, […]
Five New Burger Options in Orange County
Last week, we were all about the fries. This time around, it’s a burger society. Build all the poke joints you want; burgers are gonna stand the test of time. Braizen Sexy Sandwiches – Santa Ana These days, sandwich shops are getting on the bandwagon and adding meat-and-bun creations to their menus. Served […]
Five Great French Fries in Orange County
Fries before guys! That’s our motto. At least, it is when we’re hangry. Get your starchy fix at these tasty places. Burgers not required (that’s next week!). The Kroft Tikka Masala Poutine – Tustin and Anaheim All the flavors you love, blanketing a mass of crisp potatoes. Check out them cheese curds! It’s hard […]
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 […]
Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition Fight Red Tape to Paint Downtown Mural
“We conducted surveys, asking people what they wanted to see on the wall, and the most popular answer was ‘cultura y gente,’” says Moises Camacho, art director and co-founder of the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition. “So we have the railway, and el paletero, an icon here in Santa Ana.” He’s talking about the Coalition’s newest mural, on an […]
Calacas, Iconic Chicano Store in Santa Ana, Set to Close Before the End of April
Over the weekend, Calacas, downtown SanTana's clothing and culture store on the corner of Fourth and Birch streets, officially dished its ultimate chisme. In a blog post entitled, “The Evolution of Calacas,” owners Rudy and Jackie Córdova started off with the story of how they started their small, local business originally located on Bristol Street but […]
El Centro Cultural de Mexico Set to Re-open in Downtown Santa Ana
El Centro After spending the past few months continuing its classes and programs wherever it could while searching for a new space, El Centro Cultural de Mexico is now ready to re-open its doors to the community this weekend in downtown Santa Ana. The award-winning nonprofit, as Weekly readers will recall, was controversially forced […]
Coming Soon: Café Calacas!
Rudy and Jackie Cordova were busy setting up paintings by local artists for a Valentine's Amor Eterno exhibit when I visited Calacas in Santa Ana early Saturday morning. The married couple behind the “culture, clothing and curios” store on Fourth and Birch Street took time from their busy work to give me a sneak peak […]
