Green is Good and we’re the lucky ones here in Orange County because Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop owner Jonathan Rollo and Executive Chef Kristi Ritchey recognized the potential for success of their healthy, eco-friendly, organic concept restaurant and decided to go BIG in the OC with a broader vision that includes indoor and outdoor patio seating, […]
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Pitfire Pizza Delivers
With five locations in Los Angeles, Pitfire Artisan Pizza decided it was time to stake their pizzeria claim in the unchartered territory of Orange County…and are we ever glad they did. Owner Paul Hibler wisely chose to make his free-spirited presence known among the independent eateries and hipster bars along the strip known as 17th Street […]
Eat Fresh & Healthy All Year at Fresh Griller
For the lucky people who live or work in the Hutton Centre area of Santa Ana, you are within walking distance of Fresh Griller — a fast-casual eatery that offers a genuinely quick, fresh, healthy alternative for lunch or still-at-the-office dinners in MacArthur Plaza. For the rest of us, we must jump into our four-wheelers […]
Best Sushi In Orange County: Sushi Noguchi
During this period of holiday excess, I had to share a tip that you will thank me for once you commit to eating ligher and healthier in the New Year. This may come as a total surprise, but IMHO some of the best sushi you’ll find in Orange County is in Yorba Linda, you read […]
Fabulous Fall Menu at Seasons 52
Since their opening in Orange County in 2010, Seasons 52 has proven to be a perfect match for health conscious diners in Orange County with a desire to keep the calories in check without sacrificing taste. Seasons 52’s seasonally inspired menu strives to provide the freshest ingredients prepared using rustic cooking techniques: think wood-fired grill, […]
118 Degrees Vegan Raw Cacao Truffles
With my love of cheese, it would be very difficult for me to go vegan, but I am utterly fascinated by gourmet living cuisine, a prettier name for vegan raw foods, and what goes into making a beautiful, innovative, and delicious dish without applying any heat. In August I attended the Grand Opening/Meet and Greet […]
TAPS Fish House and Brewery Fall Happenings
If you fancy yourself a craft beer connoisseur or, like me, just like to treat your palate to great tastes, there are more options than ever to be a part of the burgeoning craft beer scene and no better way to appreciate, be introduced to, and learn about the trendsetters in brewing than at tasting […]
Five Crowns Participates in Green Feast
The Octopus Carpaccio with citrus, frisée and yuzu vinaigrette, pictured above, was a stunning example of the magical fare emerging from the kitchen of Executive Chef Greg Harrison, the culinary talent behind Orange County’s acclaimed Five Crowns, and its sister restaurant, SideDoor (both members of the Lawry’s family of restaurants). In August, Executive Chef Ryan O’Melveny Wilson […]
Champagnes Bistro and Deli
I have a soft spot for “Mom & Pop” operations that stand the test of time and Newport Beach’s popular Champagnes Bistro & Deli is celebrating 23 years by responding to requests from their loyal customers with an expanded dinner menu featuring traditional bistro specialties. Patrons still clamor for Champagne’s brick oven pizzas, “remarkable” burgers, fresh salads, […]
Breakfast at the Beach
The Nike US Open of Surfing® kicks-off next weekend in Huntington Beach and runs from July 28th to August 5th. For the past week, the golden sand north and south of the pier has been covered with stacks of steel that rise like a phoenix transformed into a gleaming modern spectator area emblazoned with the signature […]