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A Refresher at Ritz Prime Seafood

By Greer Wylder

November 10, 2016

The Ritz Prime Seafood opened last year in a stunning waterfront location next to Billy’s at the Beach in the former Chart House location. No doubt it had big shoes to fill, so many locals associated the name with the former Ritz that can’t be repeated since the era is gone. The new Ritz Prime Seafood is chic and modern—a completely different vibe for today’s dining scene—and its views of the harbor and sunset are picture perfect. Just recently the Ritz Prime Seafood acquired a new executive chef, a new menu, lower prices and a new management team. The…

Where Steak Meet Scotch

By Greer Wylder

November 07, 2016

Who knew that one of the best steakhouses in Orange County is just around the corner from the Art Institute of Orange County on Harbor Boulevard in Santa Ana? The Scotchery, formerly known as 8 Steers, has been transformed thanks to its dedicated owner and self-described Scotch and great food enthusiast, Connie Ho who perfectly created her vision of a classic steakhouse. Even the most seasoned Scotch enthusiast will be impressed with The Scotchery’s dedicated Scotch bar offering a wide array of smokey sips before and after your delicious meal. The menu is outstanding thanks to executive chef Matthew Solomon…

Where to Find Delicious Slow Smoked BBQ

By Greer Wylder

November 07, 2016

Craving some delicious, slow-smoked barbecue, but aren’t sure where to go? Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a Dallas-based family run barbecue franchise founded in 1941, offers nine locations in Orange County: Brea, Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest and Tustin. It offers amazing deals and delicious Texas-style barbecue. All meats are slow smoked on-site in hickory wood burning pits. They offer a selection of signature meats: beef brisket, pulled pork, jalapeno cheddar kielbasa, chicken and pork ribs; home style sides: jalapeno beans, fried onion tanglers, baked potato casserole, and asiago creamed spinach; tangy barbecue sauce and…

Water Grill Makes Waves in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

October 26, 2016

Water Grill, noted as one of the best seafood restaurants in Southern California, just opened in the former Scott's Restaurant & Bar near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Water Grill also has locations in Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica and San Diego. King’s Seafood’s, the company’s private seafood distribution operation based in Santa Ana provides all the seafood for Water Grill’s menu. Menus are crafted daily to account for freshly caught fish and seasonal culinary changes for Water Grill guests to enjoy. Water Grill prides itself in offering a wide variety of fin fish, oysters, crustaceans and shellfish. The Orange…

The TGUNZ burrito though!

By Greer Wylder

September 09, 2016

By Asma Mohammed Everyone has trouble picking just one thing off of a menu. Fortunately, Lupe's Taco Shop in Huntington Beach has thought of the perfect solution. Introducing the Tgunz Burrito: a massive California burrito stuffed with some of the best carne asada you will ever taste, as well as guacamole, and a taquito! And if that isn't enough, the whole thing is wrapped in a quesadilla. The whole burrito is the size of your forearm and is perfect for anyone who loves Mexican food and is indecisive. They also have a few other options for those who want to…