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Category: Food
Panoringan: Old Towne Orange Is New Again with Almost a Dozen Dining Options
The street fair may be over, but there are another 11 reasons to head into Orange’s downtown. The culinary renaissance began over a year ago and plans to continue into 2022.
After Going Virtual Last Year, Orange’s International Street Fair Returns
Locals from the City of Orange chime in on its background while discussing hints on navigating the weekend-long celebration.
Panoringan: How Shipping and Swine Are Driving Up Costs in the Restaurant Industry
Nobody wants to pay more for food, but due to factors beyond a restaurant’s control, operators no longer have a choice. Indoor dining restrictions and being short-staffed were 2020 concerns; long-term effects on restaurants involve transport and recently passed legislation.
Panoringan: Avoid Long Waits, Restaurants Near Disneyland to the Rescue
Restaurants in and around Anaheim are a good alternative to the long wait times in side the Disneyland Parks.
Panoringan: Chef’s Counters Place Responsibility On the Shoulders of One
Two local restaurants, Bello by Sandro Nardone and OmG: Omakase by Gino, offer an intimate dining experience featuring experimental dishes at their chef’s counters.
Panoringan: San Juan Capistrano’s Bustling Dining Scene; Plus, Scott Brandon’s Next Project
San Juan Capistrano is making its mark as a culinary destination in Orange County; plus, Sal’s Famous Pizzeria is opening soon in Laguna Beach.
Panoringan: Does a Change in Chef Matter? Plus, the Ongoing Labor Shortage
Restaurant chefs come and go, but when a popular one leaves the establishment that he or she opened, how much do we as diners care? That is a thought I’ve often wondered.
Panoringan: Spilling the Tea on Iced, Afternoon, Milk and Drive-Thru Tea; Plus, a Preview of Good Vibes in HB
If you like your tea iced, with milk, in the afternoon, with milk, or delivered via drive-thru, columnist Anne Marie Panoringan shares her favorite spots.
Visiting M&M Donuts on the Other Side of the Infamous Late Night Long Line
The Mas, and their signature blueberry doughnut, have reached unexpected success with their morning and late night crowds after decades in the kitchen.



