Are you looking for ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day and Cinco de Mayo? Lots of options are available as restaurants expand their service. Plus, a peek at the newly opened Comedor in Laguna Beach.
Author Archives: Anne Marie Panoringan
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Panoringan: New Concerns As Restaurants Reopen, Filipino Food Month, and First Looks
Chefs Paul Cao of Burnt Crumbs and Tin Vuong of Little Sister provide industry insight into what it’s like to reopen during a pandemic.
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Panoringan: My Favorite New Restaurants of 2020
Anne Marie Panoringan looks back over the past year and highlights her favorite new restaurants which opened after COVID protocols were put in place.
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Panoringan: Springtime Sips – Wine and Spirits Spots to Celebrate the Season
Bosscat, Paséa, Blinking Owl, Semi Tropic and Rancho Capistrano Winery are featured in a look at what’s new in wine and spirits.
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Panoringan: Where to Find Your Vegetarian and Vegan Options During Lent
Lent marks the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday as Catholics prepare for Easter with prayers and fasting on select days throughout the season.
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Panoringan: Hip to Be Square – Chewing the Corner of Detroit-, Roman- and Sicilian-Style Pizza
Detroit-style square pizza, which has been growing in popularity, can be found in eateries across Orange County.
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Panoringan: Valentine Treats, Plus, A Ramen Revolution
For Valentine’s Day, local companies are offering donuts, wine, snacks and sandwiches (as well as a few dine-in options). Plus, recommendations for your ramen fix during the pandemic.
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O.C. Restaurant Industry Responds to California’s Reduced Restrictions
Once bitten, twice shy: restaurant professionals share their feelings of reticence and relief with the latest announcement that outdoor dining is once again officially allowed in Orange County.
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Panoringan: Winter Openings and Mistaken Food Identities
While the struggle to remain open continues for most independently-owned restaurants, a select number of kitchens have quietly debuted in recent months.
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Panoringan: Baking 101 from Local Pros; Plus, Burritos, the Underrated Breakfast of Champions
A duo of local bakers share their tips on making bread. Plus, get to know four favorite breakfast burritos.
