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.
Author Archives: Anne Marie Panoringan
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Panoringan: Summertime Sips and Japanese Concepts for AAPI Month
New drinks emerge in O.C. for the beginning of summer and a look at Japanese restaurants as AAPI month comes to a close. Plus O Sea opens; dinner service at Break of Dawn; and harassment in the craft beer industry.
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Panoringan: Chef Gardens, Poppy & Seed First Look, Café Jardin Closes, What’s Next for Sherman Gardens
A look at chef’s gardens; opening night at Poppy & Seed; chef Pascal Olhats on what he’s up to next (and what will happen to Cafe Jardin); and Delilah Snell’s “Beginner’s Guide to Preserving.”
