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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Khan Saab and Mint Adjust Their Menus to Celebrate Iftar During Ramadan
Our culinary columnist is pleased as (zero-proof) punch about Ramadan offerings at local restaurants.
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Andy Harris of SoCal Restaurant Show is on the Line
Anne Marie Panoringan has been Andy Harris’ frequent guest for years on his weekly radio show. She turns the table and interviews him in this week’s column.
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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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You Can Work with Orange County Chefs to Help L.A. Residents and First Responders During the Fires
UPDATED (Jan. 17, 2025 @ 12:15 p.m.): A new offer from Galpão Gaucho added. | Local chefs and restaurants are mobilizing with fundraisers and volunteer opportunities.
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Anne Marie’s Favorite Restaurant Experiences in 2024
Our food columnist looks back on her year of dining out.
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Lessons Learned While Dining on a Cruise Ship
For those on the fence about taking a cruise, our food columnist shares the best ways to make the most of cruise dining.