Comment by ChristianZ on August 17, 2008 at 11:08pm

Hey, Judy. Have you heard of a place called 50 Forks? Definitely a hidden gem. Pam said she has been there and I am planning on going tomorrow.

Comment by Gina Mims on August 18, 2008 at 9:02am

The Shebeen upstairs at Mozambique and the Rooftop at Casa Del Camino in Laguna are my all time favorite Hidden Gems. Fun cocktails, small plates and the perfect place to go off season. They are getting a bit more popular so may be harder to get into this year. After the Sawdust festival - make sure to go and sip a martini and watch the sunset.

Comment by OCfoodies on August 18, 2008 at 10:50pm

Rutabegorz sounds like a great place for foodie therapy.
Its great to have a place to gorge every once in a while.

Comment by Nick on August 23, 2008 at 1:45am

I did the culinary program, and I'm currently in the restaurant management program at the art institute, so i worked at 50 forks. I suggest finding out when a new quarter starts, and going a few weeks after so the students have time to learn the menu. As for new hidden gems, a good friend of mine took me to a Japanese place called Tsuruhashi in Fountain Vally. and now I'm pretty much addicted. It's Korean BBq style, where you cook your own meats on a little grill in the middle of the table, and its pretty cheap for how delicious everything is.

Comment by OCfoodies on August 25, 2008 at 1:00pm

That's sounds great! I will try it out for sure. Thanks for the tip its how you find the best little places.

Comment by Mindela on October 2, 2008 at 1:58am

Join my Good Eats & Wine group! I guarantee you will love it!!!
http://wine.meetup.com/657/

Comment by Angela on October 23, 2008 at 3:44pm

There is this great Euro style restaurant in San Clemente by the tracks called Cafe Mozart, I ate this delicious Cajun alligator dish that was surprisingly not too expensive, their front courtyard dining area is gorgeous with accenting fountains and is completely enveloped by beautiful architecture.


I actually work at 50 forks right now as I am in the culinary program at the Art Institute. I would definitely recommend stopping by and checking it out!

Comment by Mindela on October 23, 2008 at 4:16pm

Where is 50 FORKS?

Comment by Felicia on October 24, 2008 at 10:52am

It's at the Art Institute of California. The address is 3601 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704-9888. I believe the phone number is 714.429.0918. Make sure you call and make a reservation because there are days when the restaurant is packed.

Like Nick, I attend the school as well but I have yet to take the class that runs 50 Forks (hopefully at the beginning of next year I'll be in it). It has really good food at a decent price. All waiters/waitresses and cooks are students that go there.

Comment by Chris White on October 30, 2008 at 1:16am

50 Forks Yum!!!! Well from what I heard its good, have not taken the Class yet, looking forward to taking it. If anything please come out and support all of the future Chefs, because one day you will be eating at one of our places

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