Four Orange County Restaurants are Making Room to Grow
Four independent operators are experiencing a thoughtful growth spurt – expanding their footprints and refining their concepts.
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Which Fried Chicken Reigns Supreme in OC? A Crispy Quest Breaks Down Four Local Favorites
Fried chicken doesn’t need fancy toppings or hype to shine. Anne Marie Panoringan sampled four popular O.C. destinations to determine which dish offered the juiciest meat, crispest skin and most satisfying bite.
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Cooking with Class; or, Sur La Table Goes Downton (Abbey)
At South Coast Plaza’s Sur La Table, themed cooking classes turn dinner into an experience – and a thoughtful gift for the season.
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Four Standout Spots Opened Their Doors in Orange County This Summer
In recent months, iced coffee, sushi, tacos and the return of a carnivore-lover’s storefront have been added to Orange County’s expanding dining scene.
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Can Music Shape the Taste of Spirits? Stone Groove Thinks So
At this stillhouse in Anaheim’s Packing District, your cocktail might’ve been aged to country or blues.
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The Five Details Orange County Restaurants Fail to Notice, and Five They Do Well
Culinary contributor Anne Marie Panoringan shares what surprises her about a restaurant’s attention to detail – or lack thereof.
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One More For Old Times’ Sake: Top Drink Experiences from 2024
One final 2024 “best of” list – our food columnist Anne Marie Panoringan raises a glass to her favorite drink experiences last year. Plus, news from Chef Henry Pineda.
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The Hobbit: What It’s Like to Dine at This Classic Orange County Destination
Our food columnist (finally) experiences one of OC’s long-standing establishments.
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Who Are the Orange County Eateries Going Into John Wayne Airport?
Our culinary columnist provides commentary on a handful of SNA’s upcoming O.C.-centric restaurant offerings.
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The 2024 Spring Chef Shuffle
Our culinary columnist catches up with a few chefs who have moved on to new restaurants.
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Dining Near Angel Stadium, Honda Center and Knott’s Berry Farm
Our culinary columnist ‘pairs’ food and beverage options with a trio of popular destinations. Baseball season, concerts and all things Snoopy are reasons why you’d find visitors driving around Anaheim…
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Mangia! Pizza, Pasta and Other Italian Updates
Our culinary columnist carries on about Italian eats throughout the county. Whether it’s a bowl of pasta or slice of pizza, Italian dining is comforting and hearty; lately throughout Orange…