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Let’s GO! Red O

By Greer Wylder

December 17, 2013

Orange County already boasts its fair share of sophisticated Mexican cuisine from the likes of non-TV celeb chefs such as Chef Carlos Salgado at Taco Maria at SoCo; Chef Deborah Schneider at Sol Cocina in Newport Beach and Solita Tacos and Margaritas opening Dec. 26 at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach; and Chef Gabbi Patrick's at Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen in Old Towne Orange. Not to mention the machine at Javier’s that’s hands down the best people watching scene in Orange County. And now, celeb Chef Rick Bayless, most known for PBS’ “Mexico One Plate at a Time” and Bravo’s “Top Chef…

Crispa Crepes Expands Menu

By Greer Wylder

December 02, 2013

Craving made-to-order sweet or savory crepes? At Crispa Crepes in Northpark Plaza in Irvine you can choose from more than a dozen delicious sweet and savory crepes, or try new items that include “The Kick”, a savory crepe with carnitas, chili sauce, tomato, black beans and cilantro; and Raspberry Bomb, a sweet crepe with fresh raspberries, marshmallows and homemade chocolate hazelnut spread. Crispa Crepes also added tofu as a meat substitute in the savory crepes. Each Savory Crepe comes with a complementary side salad of organic mixed greens with homemade vinaigrette and sweet crepes are sprinkled with powder sugar and…

Selanne’s Sophisticated Steakhouse

By Greer Wylder

November 19, 2013

When Selanne Steak Tavern opens Friday in Laguna Beach, Orange County will be in for a treat. Selanne Steak Tavern is a new sophisticated upscale steakhouse unlike anything else we’ve seen. Owners Anaheim Ducks' forward Teemu Selanne and partner Kevin Pratt went all out to transform a historic 1934 home on the Pacific Coast Highway, formerly French 75, into a light and airy two-level restaurant with a warm tavern-style bar and a beautiful outdoor patio with ornately pierced lanterns. Selanne Steak Tavern features New American cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Joshua Severson, formerly at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort. The…

Ladera Ranch Opens New Burger Concept

By Greer Wylder

November 06, 2013

Kobe beef burgers are the rage at the newest burger concept to arrive in Orange County, BLK Burgrz (pronounced Black Burgers), will be celebrating its opening Friday in Ladera Ranch. Its contemporary American menu specializes in Kobe beef burgers served sizzling tableside, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list. There’s a humidor for cigars to be enjoyed on the patio, and a dozen TVs inside and out so you can’t miss a sporting event. The menu features burgers and sliders made with Kobe beef, and Kobe beef blends with mild or spicy sausage, lamb, topped with a peppercorn crust, or…

Inspired Ways & Means of Eating

By Greer Wylder

October 30, 2013

Orange County, meet Ways & Means, the newest inspired eatery to open in Old Towne Orange, this time it's seafood-centric and helmed by United Culinary Artists founder Parnell Delcham who opened acclaimed concepts such as 25 Degrees, Public Kitchen & Bar, and Asia De Cuba along with Michelin-starred Chef Conrad Gallagher whose impressive culinary background includes working in top kitchens in London, Ireland, South Africa, and New York. Ways & Means made its debut last week in the former A-frame Coco’s Bakery on E. Chapman Avenue, now it's dramatically transformed into an East Coast-style seafood shack with a West Coast…