Orange County’s Caro Lifts Flamenco Guitar to New Heights
Nicknamed ‘La Flamenkita,’ Caroline Espinoza thrives in a genre that is typically dominated by men.
October 16, 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 system.
October 9, 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.
October 4, 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 coffee culture with an Asian and Southeast...
September 18, 2024
Eric Eberwein Nurtures Orange County’s Community of Playwrights
This local playwright loves OC theater; does it love him back?
September 9, 2024
Students Learn the Ins and Outs of High-End Dining at OCC’s Captain’s Table
Since 1975, Captain’s Table has served as a training ground for students to gain skills, hands-on front and back-of-house experience that translates onto the plate and in the industry.
September 2, 2024
Paula Tomei Talks About Her Long, Satisfying Run at SCR
SCR’s Paula Tomei shares some memories about her 44-Year SCR career in a candid TV interview.
August 19, 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.
August 14, 2024
Chapman University’s Incoming Dean of Arts is Eager to Bring Her Philosophy to a New Campus
Anne F. Hogan is passionate about interdisciplinary approaches to the arts and their benefits for students.
August 9, 2024
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.
July 17, 2024
Laguna Beach Artist Turned Chef Opens a Cantonese Street Food Concept in Costa Mesa
Artist Jo Situ Allen, with the help of partners Sumter Pendergrast of Sidecar Doughnuts and Stuart Dooley, hopes to make rice rolls the next big thing. Growing up in Kaiping,...
July 10, 2024
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.
July 3, 2024
