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Anne Marie Panoringan

Writer

Food Columnist

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About

Anne Marie Panoringan reports on the hospitality industry, including current events, food and beverage, plus travel. She served as a James Beard Foundation judge in 2022 and 2023. Currently, Anne Marie has also contributed to Eater LA and LAist. In 2020, Panoringan began a dedicated food column for the Arts & Culture team at Voice of OC. She is a recurring guest on AM 830’s SoCal Restaurant Show. Her travel and food writing has been recognized by the Orange County Press Club. Panoringan previously worked at OC Weekly for eight years where, in addition to covering culinary news, she interviewed over 330 industry professionals for her “On the Line” column. She has contributed to numerous publications including Westways and South Coast Plaza’s TASTE. Anne Marie can be found via her Instagram account @brekkiefan.

Overview

Beat

Food & Drinks

Posts

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. Whether you’re a...

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. Over a decade ago (April 26, 2012 to be exact), I...

To Sit or Not Sit at the Bar, That is the Question

Our culinary columnist explains why sitting at the bar is better. Picture this: You just arrived at a restaurant without a reservation to...

Despite the Noise, the Chef's Counter Inside Maizano is Worth It

Our culinary columnist checks out the new chef's counter at Mercado González’s upscale restaurant. Over the long holiday weekend, I spent...

Downtown Disney's Chef Carlos Gaytán is Having a Moment

Our culinary columnist shares the story behind Chef Carlos Gaytán, responsible for three new Downtown Disney dining outlets. Downtown...

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. When things happen that are...

The 2024 Spring Chef Shuffle

Our culinary columnist catches up with a few chefs who have moved on to new restaurants. For every handshake or hug with an industry...

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...

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...

Healthy (Vegan/Vegetarian) Dining Options for Orange County Diners

Our culinary columnist gives meatless dining an overdue deep dive. How’s that New Year’s resolution to lose weight going? If you are...

Meet the Strong Water Founders: Orange County's Sole 2024 James Beard Semifinalist

Our culinary columnist interviews Strong Water’s owners, Ying Chang and Robert Adamson. It was November 2019 when I initially visited...

Why Does Kei Concepts Keep Changing Concepts?

Our culinary columnist questions recent alterations in the Kei Concepts family of restaurants. I’ve followed Kei (pronounced “Key”)...

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