Orange County’s Top Chef competitor Amar Santana prepares and discusses three dishes from his current season while elaborating on his reality competition experiences.
Author Archives: Anne Marie Panoringan
Panoringan: Where Locals Dine with Cindy Avila
Our food columnist continues her occasional series featuring locals sharing their favorite dining spots.
Panoringan: Spring Awakening – A Curated, Seasonal To-Do List
Our food columnist offers a brief round up of brunch, beach city dining, boysenberry news and blossoming tea service.
Panoringan: How Restaurant Ambiance Influences Dining
Our food columnist articulates the impact your surroundings can make when dining out.
Panoringan: Pulling Back the Veil on Disneyland’s 21 Royal Experience
Anne Marie talks about her unique dining experiences at the happiest place on Earth.
Panoringan: Santa Ana’s Culinary Scene Is Trending
Our food columnist visits a handful of Santa Ana’s newest tenants.
Panoringan: Places to Love in OC (The Anti-Valentine’s Edition)
Our food columnist is refraining from posting Valentine’s specials and focusing on less romantic (yet still delicious) options for next week.
Panoringan: Where Locals Dine, with OC Baking Company’s Dean Kim
Our food columnist enlists the help of an industry local to recommend where he goes for a quality bite in this new series.
What’s Coming Up in Arts & Culture for 2023?
Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out notable events for the spring season in theater, dance, visual arts, classical music, culture and food.
Panoringan: Reflecting on Lunar New Year Traditions and Dining
Wanting to learn more about Lunar New Year, our food columnist asked industry professionals about their experiences.



