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Food Network in search of 'Next Food Network Star' contestants
The Food Network is already searching for outstanding chefs and home cooks to compete for the opportunity to win his or her own series for the sixth season of "The Next Food Network S...
Food Network in search of 'Next Food Network Star' contestants
The Food Network is already searching for outstanding chefs and home cooks to compete for the opportunity to win his or her own series for the sixth season of "The Next Food Network S...
Great to know I'm a big fan of Hush and taking friends there this Sunday.
Correction: Wine Tasting at Bayside is 5:30-7:30PM on Thursdays.
Hush in Laguna B is running a 3-crs, nice menu at $30/head. Might be an excuse for me to try.
Had a terrific lunch recently at Bayside in N.B. (probably old news to foodies who like good, quality deals and great service/ambience.) Salad or Soup, ...
Hawaiian Plate Lunch @ Whole Foods Market in Tustin! at Whole Foods Market - Tustin
July 3, 2009 from 12pm to 4:30pm
Hawaiian Luau Cookout
Friday, July 3rd 2009
12:00noon - 4:30 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Only $7.99!
Dust off your grass skirt, grab a ukulele and make it over to our store. We’ll be in the front patio serving up a traditional Hawaiian plate lun...
Kimera Restaurant's Monthly Girls' Night Out at Kimera Restaurant
June 30, 2009 at 5:30pm to December 29, 2009 at 8:30pm
• Kimera Restaurant to host a monthly Girls’ Night Out event sponsored by Bacardi Rum and Spa Gregorie’s.
• Come enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month.
• Bacardi Mojitos are availa...
Without question, the preparation of barbecue is the prime mover behind some of the most fiercely passionate debates to have in the culinary world. Many a knock-down, drag-out argument has been started over a person declaring their loyalty for, ...
Without question, the preparation of barbecue is the prime mover behind some of the most fiercely passionate debates to have in the culinary world. Many a knock-down, drag-out argument has been started over a person declaring their loyalty for, ...
I love the mojitos at the Rooftop. I highly recommend the Mango or Berry one.
They are also decent sized using Bacardi rum. What I love most is if you are cold on the rooftop, they give you this soft fuzzy Bacardi blanket. That is brilliant market...
This commercial just cracks me up!
Summer Alfresco Dining at Lucca at Lucca Café - Quail Hill Village Center
July 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009
Summer Alfresco Dining (Lucca's version of Happy Hour) – on the patio every Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – features three different wine flights, American Microbrew beers or European imports at a 20% savings if you bundle a cheese...
Forgot a HH deal in Laguna. For you/us (sometimes it's 5PM somewhere. . ) The Rooftop, on the "top" on the Hotel La Casa del Camino has hopping HH from 3-5. 1/2 price hand-made mojitos (well-above average.) 1/2 price beers, and I believe--wines. L...
Summer Alfresco Dining at Lucca at Lucca Café - Quail Hill Village Center
July 1, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm
Summer Alfresco Dining (Lucca's version of Happy Hour) – on the patio every Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – features three different wine flights, American Microbrew beers or European imports at a 20% savings if you bundle a cheese...
230 Forest in Laguna suspended their M-TH HH. Maybe just for summer. Perhaps it'll come back after Labor Day. It wasn't high on my HH list, regardless--Just an FYI. Their cuisine is top-notch at their price-point, as always.
Quality HH's in Lagun...
Take a quick tour of the OC Pavilion, Ambrosia Restaurant and Vault VIP Lounge. Hosted by Ambrosia Restaurant General Manager, Philippe Antoine, get a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment venue that has all of Orange County talking.
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SteerCrazy Now open!!!
This commercial is seriously awesome, for all of us that know and love the Buy my Bikes Guy you will love this commercial. You MUST try this AMAZING restaurant, GO STEERCRAZY!!
What's for Dinner? Dinner recipes from Cooking Light Magazine
Chipotle Barbecue Burgers with Slaw
The cool sour cream dressing in the slaw balances the spiciness of chiles in the burger. Toast the buns while the patties cook. Serve with baked sweet potato chips.See Recipe
Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Creole Spice Rub
The kicky spice rub for the steaks is easy to make, and the results are dynamite. The steaks need to stand for a few minutes after cooking to allow their juices to reabsorb. Total time: 38 minutes.See Recipe
Bow Ties with Tomatoes, Feta, and Balsamic Dressing
This recipe features a surprise ingredient–green grapes–that add the just-right amount of sweetness to the simple, two-step pasta dinner. Serve with pan-grilled asparagus.See Recipe
Our American Hero
Celebrate America with a family-size hoagie that's sure to satisfy a crowd.See Recipe
Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
This recipe yields slow-cooked barbecue flavor in less than an hour. The sandwiches need to be broiled at the last minute, but the rest of the menu can be made ahead of time.See Recipe
Sesame Shrimp Salad
More adventurous greens, such as napa cabbage and watercress, add crunch. Shrimp boosts levels of lean, low–saturated-fat protein and omega-3s, while sesame seeds offer the minerals iron, magnesium, and zinc.See Recipe
Yelp's latest restaurant reviews for Orange County Restaurants...
Will M.'s Review of Irvine Farmers' Market - Irvine (4/5) on Yelp
I have been going here almost every weekend for about 15 years.. the parking can be a challenge after 8 AM except when it rains. It's great that this mini mall near UCI has been rejunivatred in part…Lily A.'s Review of Red, Yelp & Blue Bash CMYE at Zimzala - Huntington Beach (5/5) on Yelp
"and I'm proud to be an American, Where at least I know I'm free" if you don't know the song here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZZf619DIpo But here's my rendition of the chorus (ahem...:…Harry F.'s Review of Peppino's Italian Family Restaurants - Lake Forest (5/5) on Yelp
As a former New Yawker I know great italian food when I taste it! The cooking is top notch and the service is great. If you want to taste real NY pizza this is the only place to go in south county.Jay B.'s Review of Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ - Brea (4/5) on Yelp
What better than review a BBQ smokehouse on the 4th. The wait is long and reservations smartly required. But come with friends, loved ones or family (didn't mean to separate loved ones and family =P…Valerie W.'s Review of Sawdust Festival - Laguna Beach (2/5) on Yelp
After reading all the positive reviews, I was so excited to go...i needed to decorate my walls plus i wanted to attend an "orange county" event....never mind that I typically powerwalk through the…Welcome to OCfoodies.com Orange County's Online Food Scene Community...
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Summer Alfresco Dining at Lucca
July 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009 – Lucca Café - Quail Hill Village Center
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Hawaiian Plate Lunch @ Whole Foods Market in Tustin!
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Summer Lovin' at Lucca Café
Summer has arrived at Lucca Café and the Irvine eatery has a few new offerings to share. Following are available through August 31, 2009:
Summer Dinner Menu – available seven nights a week – features herb-crusted New Zealand free-range baby lamb chops with clove-… Continue
Summer Dinner Menu – available seven nights a week – features herb-crusted New Zealand free-range baby lamb chops with clove-… Continue
Posted by OCfoodies on July 3, 2009 at 5:14pm
Become the Next Food Network Star
Food Network in search of 'Next Food Network Star' contestants
The Food Network is already searching for outstanding chefs and home cooks to compete for the opportunity to win his or her own series for the sixth season of "The Next Food Network Star."
The network will conduct a nationwide talent search and encourages both professional and amateur chefs to apply. Open-call auditions will be held around the country throughout July and August. Contestant hopefuls should bring an applicatio… Continue
The Food Network is already searching for outstanding chefs and home cooks to compete for the opportunity to win his or her own series for the sixth season of "The Next Food Network Star."
The network will conduct a nationwide talent search and encourages both professional and amateur chefs to apply. Open-call auditions will be held around the country throughout July and August. Contestant hopefuls should bring an applicatio… Continue
Posted by Gina Mims on July 3, 2009 at 8:34am
Steercrazy BBQ: Seriously Good
Without question, the preparation of barbecue is the prime mover behind some of the most fiercely passionate debates to have in the culinary world. Many a knock-down, drag-out argument has been started over a person declaring their loyalty for, say, pork over beef or Carolina in… Continue
Posted by Will Work for Food on July 2, 2009 at 4:00pm
A Favorite New breakfast spot in OC...
Javier’s at Crystal Cove Promenade has introduced a weekend Desayunos, or breakfast, served on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 to 11 a.m. The popular Mexican restaurant now has a breakfast menu offering a wide variety of egg dishes served with refritos (beans) and papas (potatoes), fresh fruit and Mexican pancakes.… Continue
Posted by OCfoodies on July 1, 2009 at 5:56pm
Steer Crazy Now Open - BUY MY FOOD!
Posted by OCfoodies on June 29, 2009 at 7:22pm — 2 Comments
We LOVE Jack!
Nine-Year-Old “Chef” Jack Witherspoon Teams with Beckstrand Cancer Foundation in Support of Pediatric Cancer Patients
In the United States, 33 children are diagnosed with cancer each day, a statistic that hits home for nine-year-old Jack Witherspoon. As a tw… Continue
In the United States, 33 children are diagnosed with cancer each day, a statistic that hits home for nine-year-old Jack Witherspoon. As a tw… Continue
Posted by OCfoodies on June 29, 2009 at 6:30pm
Americans Rally Around Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale to End Childhood Hunger
As summer kicks into high gear and people across the country plan Independence Day celebrations, Share Our Strength(R), the leading national organization working to end childhood hunger in the United States, reports that thousands of Americans are giving back to their communities by participating in Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale(R), presented by Domino(R) Sugar and C&H(R) Sugar. Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale is a national effort that encourages individuals to… Continue
Posted by OCfoodies on June 27, 2009 at 1:30am
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Begins Switch to Cage-Free Eggs
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today announced it has begun phasing-in purchasing preferences toward ensuring that all of the eggs served in Red Robin's company-owned restaurants come from suppliers that do not use battery cages.
As part of Red Robin's corporate responsibility initiatives, which include the Company's policy to support the humane treatmen… Continue
As part of Red Robin's corporate responsibility initiatives, which include the Company's policy to support the humane treatmen… Continue
Posted by OCfoodies on June 27, 2009 at 1:48am
Tips on Wine Service by Expert Fires Up the Popular Culture
Food & Beverage II, EntertainingOn a warm weather day, at the historic 1880s Firelands Winery, http://www.firelandswinery.com, in Sandusky, Claudio Salvador, partner and winemaker, entertains guests and visitors with the latest tips on wine service.
“My grandparents owned 70 acres… Continue
Posted by OCfoodies on June 23, 2009 at 10:30am
Mimis Cafe Beverage Menu Gets Refreshed
Mimis Cafe, the all day fresh cafe, announced today its new Beginnings and Endings™ beverage menu. Just in time for summer, the new line-up includes a wide, refreshing selection of Mixed Drinks, Marys and Margaritas, Wine, Beer and other beverages to fit guests' many tastes.
“We understand the importance beverages play with a meal and that many guests like to meet at Mimis for drinks before a meal,” said Mimi Somerman, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Mimis Cafe. “We worked closely with a beve… Continue
“We understand the importance beverages play with a meal and that many guests like to meet at Mimis for drinks before a meal,” said Mimi Somerman, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Mimis Cafe. “We worked closely with a beve… Continue
Posted by OCfoodies on June 16, 2009 at 1:34pm
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Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie
Turkey: Ramadan
It¿s the holy month of Ramadan, so we gather for the Iftar feast with a family who leads us through their culinary journey.Tasmania: Alistair Wise
World-famous pastry chef Alistair Wise has returned home to Tasmania, where he is finding new and creative ways to use preserves from his mother¿s kitchen.Tasmania: Wagyu Beef
With its rich volcanic soils, clean air, and pristine waters, the island of Tasmania, off the southeast coast of Australia, is quickly becoming a culinary utopia. Visit Tasmania's first Wagyu beef ranch, where cattle roam lush seaside pastures to produce some of the world's highest-quality beef.Orange County Restaurant Week Returning this September
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Blackmarket Bakery
17941 Sky Park Circle Suite E
Irvine, CA 92614
949.852.4609
BlackmarketBakery.com
Get to know your favorite Chef's in Orange County!
Blackmarket Bakery
17941 Sky Park Circle Suite E
Irvine, CA 92614
949.852.4609
BlackmarketBakery.com
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OC Restaurant Reviews
Steercrazy BBQ: Seriously Good
Without question, the preparation of barbecue is the prime mover behind some of the most fiercely passionate debates to have in the culinary world. Many a knock-down, drag-out argument has been started over a person declaring their loyalty for, say, pork over beef or Carolina in…
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Irvine....
Back when I was a kid, one of the first lessons I learned about dining out was that a steakhouse had a special aura that other restaurants simply did not possess. Even though the steakhouse of my youth was nothing more than the slap-dash faux ranch paradise known as the local Bl…
O'Neill's Bar and Grill
By Rich Manning
Let’s face it: A restaurant in south Orange County is a hard sell to anyone who lives north of the El Toro Y. Not that it’s a bad region or anything, mind you – on the contrary, I have long been envious of…
Jason's Downtown Restaurant
Jason's Downtown Restaurantby Rich Manning
Santa Ana is a difficult place to market a restaurant. So difficult, in fact, that some of the best strategies designed to get people to come to the city completely avoid naming the actual city itself. Case in point: South Coast Metro. Everyone knows that…
Savannah at the Beach
Chaparosa Grill
A British chef who honed his skills in the kitchens of Italy and France comes to Orange County to make California cuisine infused with a Caribbean twist.
On the surface, such an unorthodox scenario seems the basis for a new reality show on The Food Network. However, it…
South Coast Winery Restaurant
Temecula is a lovely little town whose reputation for wine production seems to grow exponentially with each passing year. The only caveat to the city is that it is inconveniently located on the backside of the Santa Ana Mountains, which can make fo…
The Crow Bar in Corona Del Mar
We Americans are still getting used to the concept of the gastropub. To the uninitiated, the concept of enjoying artisan cuisine in a casual tavern setting may seem a little intimidating, if not unnatural, simply because we have been taught for so long that culinary creativity and…
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