Dry and Damp January Recommendations in OC for the Rest of the Month
If you are working on curbing your drinking habits this month or beyond, we have options for you.
Ivy Dai
Contributing Writer
Born and raised in Southern California, Ivy Dai worked at ABC 7 News in LA and the Los Angeles Daily News. She has also freelanced for Time Out Beijing and Nice Matin in France. She holds a culinary degree from the Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy and spent extensive time in France as a private chef and cafe owner. She has also appeared on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” and “Halloween Wars.”
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Food & DrinksNewcomers and a Veteran of the Orange County Food World Sit Down with Ivy DaiAugust 28, 2026
If you are working on curbing your drinking habits this month or beyond, we have options for you.
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