Two like-minded chefs expand upon the idea of Earth Day, running their respective operations with sustainability at the forefront.
Author Archives: Anne Marie Panoringan
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Panoringan: The Less-Corporate Side of Irvine Dining Near John Wayne Airport
Irvine’s stereotype of being a land of restaurant chains may be true, but our food columnist defies the unsavory typecast in favor of ghost kitchens and (office) complex dining options.
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Panoringan: Fullerton Grows Beyond Its College Bar Status (or Does It?)
The college bar crowd is what Fullerton, specifically its downtown area (also referred to as D.T.F.), has a reputation for. One walk through the neighborhood on a Friday or Saturday […]
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Panoringan: Looking at the Pandemic’s Effect On Two Restaurants Two Years Later
Our food columnist articulates how COVID has affected both existing and brand new establishments.
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Panoringan: How Birria’s Becoming More Mainstream for the Masses
As a meat option in Mexican cooking, birria is not new to Orange County. What is new are the birria-focused businesses that have been increasing in number and popularity locally in the last couple of years.
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Panoringan: With Valentine’s Day Coming Up, Restaurant Couples Share Their Date Night Favorites
Industry spouses chime in on preferred date night dining, activities and how their respective places are honoring St. Valentine.
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Panoringan: Finding New Foods by Living the Buy Nothing Lifestyle
Our columnist demystifies what it means to be part of a Buy Nothing community and how food factors in.
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Panoringan: Anne Marie’s Five Favorite New Restaurants of 2021
Reinvention is the theme these five O.C. eateries happen to share.
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Looking Ahead at Arts and Culture in 2022
Voice of OC’s Arts & Culture writers reveal events they are looking forward to attending in the new year.
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Panoringan: Orange County Restaurants That are New to Me
Brand new does not always mean “the best.” Our food columnist shares her latest discoveries which highlight a mix of established and under the radar new eateries which reflect her current cravings.
