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: 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.
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Panoringan: Chef Cao of Burnt Crumbs Competes on ‘Chopped’; plus, O.C. Restaurant Week Recs
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, look out for the airing of Food Network’s cutthroat culinary competition “Chopped” with the theme “Soup and Sandwich Savvy.”
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Panoringan: OC’s New Brunch Scene Is What Locals Are Craving
As restaurant dining moves to outdoor patios, brunch is finding its place on Orange County menus.
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Panoringan: The Brave New World of Restaurant Dining. How Was the First Week of Service?
As restaurant restrictions loosened over Memorial Day weekend, columnist Anne Marie Panoringan ventures out to experience how the dining scene has changed.
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Panoringan: How Are OC Restaurants Adapting To Their New COVID-19 Reality?
Just over a month ago most jobs shifted to work from home, but jobs in the restaurant industry are considered an essential service.
