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Culinary Dropout Opens in Old Towne Orange

By Greer Wylder

November 03, 2025

Culinary Dropout, the modern eatery known for its scratch-made dishes, inventive cocktails, and relaxed, playful energy, just opened in Old Towne Orange. The new restaurant marks the concept’s 16th location nationwide and its second in California, following its Southern California debut in Del Mar earlier this year.Created by Arizona-based Fox Restaurant Concepts and restaurateur Sam Fox, Culinary Dropout is built around a passion for classic comfort food and a focus on fresh ingredients made in-house daily.Guests can expect signature dishes that showcase that philosophy, including:• Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue – Warm, freshly baked pretzels served over an open flame…

Prime Pizza Opens First Orange County Location in Mission Viejo

By Greer Wylder

November 02, 2025

Prime Pizza is bringing its California take on classic New York-style pizza to Orange County with the opening of its first location in Mission Viejo on Monday, Nov. 3. The shop is currently open with limited hours as the team prepares for its grand opening celebration.To celebrate, Prime Pizza will give away merch and serve free slices from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (limit one per person) on Nov. 3 at its newest shop at 24420 Alicia Parkway.Founded in Los Angeles in 2014, Prime Pizza is known for its authentic New York–style pies made with premium ingredients. Each pizza starts…

North Italia Debuts Seasonal Fall + Winter Menu in Irvine and Beyond

By Greer Wylder

November 02, 2025

North Italia has launched its new Fall and Winter menu at all locations nationwide, including its Orange County restaurant in Irvine where we dined this week. The seasonal update brings back fan favorites, introduces new chef-driven dishes, and adds fall twists across brunch, lunch and dinner.New seasonal highlights include the Italian Short Rib Lumache with grana padano crema and horseradish gremolata, the Sunday Night Lasagna with braised short rib and Italian sausage, and the Prime New York Steak Tagliata served with wild arugula and shaved grana padano. Brunch brings a refreshed Morning Market Board featuring a caramelized onion frittata, burrata,…

Día de los Muertos Rooftop Brunch at Top of the V

By Greer Wylder

October 28, 2025

Top of the V at The Viv Hotel in Anaheim will celebrate Día de los Muertos with a special rooftop brunch on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Perched above the city with panoramic views, the restaurant will offer a buffet inspired by the flavors and traditions of the holiday, with live mariachi and festive cocktails.The menu features Mexican classics and house specialties, including:• Chilaquiles with pickled onion, red epazote salsa, and carnitas• Huevos rancheros with sunny-side-up eggs, ranchero salsa, cilantro, and queso fresco• Torta de huevo on baguette with salsa quemada, lime crema, queso fresco, and…

Sip & Shuck Returns to Laguna Beach Nov. 2 to Benefit CASA

By Greer Wylder

October 27, 2025

The Deck on Laguna Beach and Driftwood Kitchen, together with The Bungalows at Pacific Edge Hotel, will bring back Sip & Shuck on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. (VIP entry at 1 p.m.). The eleventh annual beachside event benefits CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Orange County and offers guests the chance to enjoy hand-shucked oysters, champagne, sparkling wines, spirits and more from around the world with panoramic ocean views. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz and his culinary team will prepare tastings from The Deck and Driftwood Kitchen.This year’s event partners include Corralejo Tequila, Ron Zacapa Rum, Captain Morgan…