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.
Category: Food
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Panoringan: Where to Find Free Food for the Holidays in Orange County
Enduring the holiday season is stressful for individuals with little to no income. Options to alleviate hunger in Orange County come in many forms.
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Panoringan: UC South Coast Educates, Collaborates with 200 Acres of Farmland
Hidden in plain sight, the farm at UC South Coast wasn’t accessible to the general public until a few years ago. Research projects, chefs and the local community benefit from this outdoor research laboratory in OC.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Orange County Once Again Readies to Celebrate the Holidays with Music and More
Need a few ideas for getting out to celebrate the holidays? The Arts & Culture team has put together a list of their favorites for the upcoming season.
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Panoringan: Spicing Up National Pepper Month with Hot Sauces Made in Orange County
Did you know that November is National Pepper Month? It comes just in time to consider what hot sauce you want to pick up for stocking stuffers, affordable white elephant gifts or just a treat for yourself.
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Panoringan: Celebrating Chefs With Military Service
Taking a look at two veterans who have served their country and are making a mark on the restaurant scene focusing on turf and surf, respectively.
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Panoringan: Where Have All the Fancy Food Trucks Gone?
The wave of food trucks in the past decade should’ve survived 2020’s stringent restaurant requirements. Instead, they’re now a dying breed.
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Chefs Sourcing Local Seafood May See Long-Term Impacts from Oil Spill
In light of the oil leak off Huntington Beach, two local businesses specializing in sustainable seafood weigh in.
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Panoringan: Laguna Beach is Undergoing a Restaurant Renaissance
With eight new eateries, menu overhauls, a relocation and three additional concepts in the works, this coastal city best known for local artists is experiencing a restaurant revival.
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Panoringan: COVID-19 Sends OC Restaurant Workers Packing for Other Industries
The service industry suffers as workers opt-out for careers that enrich their well-being instead of becoming a detriment to them. Three hospitality veterans elaborate on their reasons for leaving and where change has taken them.
