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Anne Valdespino
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Anne Valdespino is an award-winning journalist who has written about food, entertainment and culture for The Orange County Register, the Los Angeles Times, Orange Coast magazine and other publications. The San Antonio native holds graduate degrees in musicology and journalism from the University of Michigan. She has served as a judge for the James Beard Foundation Awards and other national competitions.
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Oct 18, 2024
Explore the World of Mexican Wines
Chaak Mexican Wine + Food Festival on Saturday will bring together 29 wines from seven states in Mexico and admission includes small...
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Oct 9, 2024
First Look at the Newly Renovated Lido Theater
The Newport Beach landmark gets a respectful renovation with a few new features, including a stage for live acts and a powerful sound...
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Oct 7, 2024
Two Newbies Bring Popular Eats to Irvine and Yorba Linda
A couple of beloved local restaurants bring a breath of fresh air to their neighborhoods. Two of O.C.’s most popular restaurants were...
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Oct 4, 2024
Looking for Comfort Food? Yotam Ottolenghi Says Make It At Home
The best-selling author has a new book to chat about at his upcoming appearance at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on Oct. 13. You live alone...
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Sep 18, 2024
First Look: Kei Coffee House in Westminster
Kei Concepts, the restaurant group that brought us such hip places as Vox Kitchen, Ini Ristorante and Nếp Cafe, has set its sights on...
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Sep 13, 2024
10 Orange County Restaurants That Have Shaped Our Image of Mexican Cuisine
These industry leaders are tasty pioneers, helping diners appreciate one of Orange County’s favorite ethnic foods. A crispy taco, a saucy...
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Aug 14, 2024
Luciana's Celebrates 40 Years of Winning Wines and 'Convivo'
The family restaurant in Dana Point has a new chef and another Wine Spectator award, but its enduring secret sauce is its hospitality....
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Apr 17, 2024
Trial by Fire: The Making of Ali Mookhi and Khan Saab
Halal chef-owner’s success came with burns, hunger and tough love. Now Imran Ali Mookhi has two restaurants and two more in the works....
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Mar 13, 2024
Where to Find the Restaurants of Orange County's Culinary Stars
You’ve seen them on reality shows, now check out their restaurants. We’re a foodie nation and we just can’t keep our eyes off cooking...
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Feb 14, 2024
Five Reasons Chocolate Rarely Pairs with Wine, and Five Tips for Those Determined to Do It
On Feb. 14, everyone wants to drink wine with chocolate. Experts help us understand why it’s not such a great idea. It’s Valentine’s Day,...
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Feb 5, 2024
Francis Lam Holds Foodies Rapt as He Leads a Conversation About Orange County's Food Scene
South Coast Repertory hosts a live taping of American Public Media’s ‘The Splendid Table’ with LAist. Remember this scene in “When Harry...
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Jan 24, 2024
Why the Ecology Center Wants to Change the Way You Think About Everything You Eat
From a one-acre dirt patch in San Juan Capistrano to a 28-acre organic farm with a restaurant and a dinner series, founder Evan Marks has...
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