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Category: Food
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What’s Coming in Local Arts & Culture in 2021
Arts and culture organizations are moving forward with cautious optimism as events get planned for the new year. Here’s what Voice of OC writers are looking forward to.
Panoringan: The Food Industry in 2020 Saw Closures, Openings, Pivots, Perseverance
Food columnist Anne Marie Panoringan reflects on selfless donations, industry pivots, and the resilience of small businesses during Coronavirus.
Panoringan: Lockdown Part Two – How Restaurants Are Reacting Nine Months Later
Restaurant owners and chefs are feeling the fatigue and frustration of shut downs. Many have complied with adaptations for social distancing, and yet, they are not allowed to remain open, risking the success of their businesses.



