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St. Patty's Day at JT Schmid's at JT Schmid's Tustin & Anahiem
March 17, 2010 from 11am to 11pm
Celebrate at JT Schmid's with Corned Beef & Cabbage and Ice Cold Green Beer All Day and All Night Long
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Tikka Masala with a Side of Aqualung If you are a fan of rock music and you hear the name Ian Anderson, there is an fairly decent chance your mental database registers that he is the virtuoso flautist and leader of the Grammy-winning progressive ro…
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OC BBQ Festival at Orange County Fairgrounds
June 12, 2010 all day
California's Premier BBQ Event. KCBS State Championship BBQ Competition, People's Choice Cook-off, Classic Car Show, your favorite local BBQ Restaurants, Awesome Kid Zone, Entertainment and more. Come taste some of the best BBQ west of the Mississi…
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Inviting You To Change Your Perceptions at SOL Cocina in Newport Beach overlooking the Balboa Marina
March 24, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
SOL Cocina and OCHO Tequila are partnering for two dinners to be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25. The dinners, part of SOL Cocina’s monthly tequila-pairing series, invites guests to change their perceptions of tequila by…
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Maki Madness Sushi Eating Contest at Ra Sushi Huntington Beach
March 21, 2010 from 4pm to 6:30pm
On Sunday, March 21, RA Sushi is partnering with CASA of Orange County and OC Weekly to host its inaugural Maki Madness Sushi Eating Contest to coincide with the NCAA March Madness. Whether you’re a professional food eater or just like a little comp…
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March 16, 2010 from 6pm to 7:30pm
Join us as The Glenlivet Ambassador leads you through a proper tasting with four of The Glenlivet's critically acclaimed single malts. The whiskies will be paired with selections from Morton's classic hors d'oeuvres menu. Whether you're new to sing…
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This Easter Sunday, Lucca will feature a lavish brunch buffet and offer a special deal for children under 12 by allowing them to pay according to their age! The popular Easter brunch buffet, offered on Sunday, April 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., wi…
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Whitney K.'s Review of La Petite Baguette - Huntington Beach (5/5) on Yelp

they have the best sandwiches! i love their bread and the girls that work there are awesome. i've eaten there a few times and they have also delivered to my house as well. im pretty sure that i've…

samantha g.'s Review of Lyman Photography - Fountain Valley (5/5) on Yelp

I have known Joe for a few years. He started doing my sisters childrens photos than my family photos and recently did solo shots of me. He has a talent for bringing beauty out in each photo with his…

grace c.'s Review of Somunnan - Cerritos (3/5) on Yelp

Naeng Myun combo with dumplings for $8.99 - way too sweet, no meat, and the 5 dumplings they gave were tinky. i could've gone next door to woori market and bought a whole bag of dumplings for $10 and…

Anna Y.'s Review of Rusty Pelican - Newport Beach (3/5) on Yelp

My boyfriend and I went during the middle of the week for the extended OC Restaurant Week. Apparently, the website was wrong because they weren't having the prix menu for dinner but the menu wasn't…

diana c.'s Review of Lyman Photography - Fountain Valley (5/5) on Yelp

Joe was the first photographer to make me feel comfortable in front of the camera. He is fun to be around, has the best stories, and will keep you laughing- so your smiles will be real! I shot with…
 

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EASTER BRUNCH AT LUCCA

This Easter Sunday, Lucca will feature a lavish brunch buffet and offer a special deal for children under 12 by allowing them to pay according to their age! The popular Easter brunch buffet, offered on Sunday, April 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., will feature a full buffet with a wide variety of options, including items from an egg and omelet station, featuring local, cage-free eggs; and a deluxe carving station with certified Angus beef tri-tip and Diestel fContinue

Posted by OCfoodies on March 8, 2010 at 8:00pm

Gina Mims

Restaurant Week Launch Party at the Winery

The Launch Party at the Winery last night was a hit. The Restaurant Week-Tini was delicious. If you would like to create one for yourself, you can find the recipe here. Also ask participating restaurants to make one for you. http://www.orangecountyrestaurantweek.com/Official_Cocktails.html

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Posted by Gina Mims on February 28, 2010 at 10:30am

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TASTE OF LADERA ROCKS THE PARK WITH MAJOR LINE UP AND LIT

Producers for the Taste of Ladera have announced some major entertainment coming to Founders Park. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature local food vendors and entertainment, all for a good cause. Visit the


Taste of Ladera at www.tasteofladera.com to sign up for booth space or purchase tickets.




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Posted by OCfoodies on February 25, 2010 at 11:54am

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WINESTYLES SUPPORTS NATIONAL ‘OPEN THAT BOTTLE NIGHT’ ON FEBRUARY 27, 2010

WineStyles at Orchard Hills Village Center in Irvine is participating in the 11th annual “Open That Bottle Night” (OTBN) this Saturday, February 27. OTBN, the brainchild of The Wall Street Journal’s wine columnists Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, was created to giv

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Posted by OCfoodies on February 25, 2010 at 11:30am

Gina Mims

Restaurant Week Adds Some Fun Ethnic Flair

Restaurant Week begins this Sunday Feb. 28th.
There are over 25 new restaurants this time around, most noticably some fun ethnic flavors.
Here is a list of some new flavors and classic favorites.



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Posted by Gina Mims on February 23, 2010 at 9:00pm

Ambrosia Restaurant

Top 50 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US

So OpenTable.com compiled its data from more than 2 million restaurant reviews over the last year and identified the top 50 most romantic restaurants in the United States. Three of the restaurants are in Orange County and Ambrosia was named as one of them. In fact, you may remember that Ambrosia won in 7 categories in 2009, including Most Romantic in Orange County.



All that said, we know many of you travel for business or pleasure. Here is a list of all 50 of the most romantic

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Posted by Ambrosia Restaurant on February 20, 2010 at 5:15pm

Andrew Davey

Pizzeria Ortica: My New Fave Pizza in OC

Finally, FINALLY, Orange County can claim its own great pizzeria! David Myers has really blessed OC with Pizzeria Ortica. I tried it tonight with my dad. He's hard to impress (he just isn't a foodie), but even he admitted that dinner here was worth it.

His Milanesa Pizza was simply stunning. The fried egg on top complemented the asparagus, the fontina, and the parmigiano quite well. Oh, and my Pizza alla Nonna was also quite delicious. The cherry tomatoes and eggplant fit in perfectly with the… Continue

Posted by Andrew Davey on February 21, 2010 at 8:31pm

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Great Pan Dulce & Tamales at Panaderia El Buen Gusto!

What else can I say? My dad knows his OC Mexican joints best... And apparently, the Guatemalan and Salvadoran ones as well!

This is not just a fantastic Mexican panaderia (bakery), but also a great place for authentic Guatemalan treats. My cheese and chile tamales were much better than expected, with delicate cheese flavor and a spicy kick from the chiles. And even better, the "Guatemalan cheesecake" was just totally addictive! It was amor at first bite!

So next time you're zooming up McFadden… Continue

Posted by Andrew Davey on February 21, 2010 at 8:57pm

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Haven Gastropub to Partner with Charlie Palmer and a Host of Orange County’s Finest Restaurants

Haven Gastropub is pleased to partner with Charlie Palmer restaurant in Costa Mesa, in participation with a group restaurant effort to raise money for Haiti earthquake relief. The fundraiser, organized and hosted by Charlie Palmer’s Eryck Chairez will be held at Charlie Palmer in Costa Mesa from 7pm-10pm Monday, February 22nd. The unprecedented event is a coming together of some of Orange County’s finest restaurants. In addition to Haven Gastropub, other popular restaurants includContinue

Posted by OCfoodies on February 18, 2010 at 4:30pm

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PREGO RISTORANTE PRESENTS A FOOD & WINE TOUR THROUGH ITALY


Prego Ristorante will be leading a tour through Italy with a five-course wine dinner at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 19 at its Irvine restaurant (18420 Von Karman Avenue). Priced at $54.95 per guest (exc

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Posted by OCfoodies on February 16, 2010 at 9:30am

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Cha Cha’s Brings New Life to Old Mexico

By Rich Manning

When you hear the phrase “Mexican restaurant,” what initially comes to mind? Chances are, your bean is instantly populated with thoughts of buildings laid heavy with faux crumbling adobe, archways, and other amenities designed to mimic something from days of yore (or in Orange County’s case, days of Yorba).…

Don the Beachcomber by Rich Manning

The Polynesian motif has managed to cultivate a somewhat maligned reputation over the years in the food and drink scene. Once a proud beacon of trendy coolness, the setting designed to bring the wonders of the Pacific to the mainland have garnered a perception of forgettable food ma…

Haven Gastropub by Rich Manning

Last week, a friend and I were having a discussion about experiencing great food while we happily consumed fish tacos. After sharing a tale with me about how this particular chocolatier in New York City has permanently cast other chocolates in a lesser light, he confessed that his love for this cocoa-infused art led him to realize that he would gladly experience the best type of food the world has to offer, then spend the rest of his days in anger over the fact that the globe cannot offer anythi…

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Executive Chef Greg Daniels

Haven Gastropub
190 S. Glassell St., Suite C&D
Orange, CA 92866
Phone: 714-221-0680
Hours: 11am-2am (food served until 1am)

Question: Who or what inspired you to become a chef?
Answer: My wife is my muse. I had a very l…

No Bull: Matador Cantina is Terrific

No Bull: Matador Cantina is Terrific
By Rich Manning

There is one constant ingredient in all Mexican food: love. Yes, I know that such a line sounds a bit hackneyed and cliched – okay it sounds a lot hackneyed and chiched – but it has always rung true in my experience. I grew up i…

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