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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…

Brio Tuscan Grille’s new, “Moderno” menu

By Greer Wylder

September 08, 2016

Tuscan dining in Orange County just got even better with Brio Tuscan Grille’s new, “Moderno” menu featuring 13 new entrées; delicious small plates ideal for sharing, a renewed drink selection, and a chic menu design. The menu highlights a new take on Tuscan dining. “Moderno” menu items include Espresso Rubbed Ribeye, Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, Balsamic Braised Short Ribs and Roasted Tomato Basil Fettuccine. Longtime fans of Brio's time-honored favorites can still choose from signature plates such as Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, grilled to order steaks, made-to-order pastas, Caesar salad, Bruschettas and Flatbreads, Tuscan Grilled Porkchops and plenty of low-calorie…

Working for Poke

By Greer Wylder

September 06, 2016

Poke concepts are popping up all over Orange County, and if you are a fan of the food trend—you’ll appreciate the newest New York-based Pokéworks that opened its first SoCal location at Culver Plaza in Irvine. Pokéworks specializes in customizable poké bowls, poké burritos and poke salads. You can choose from protein options such as ahi tuna, salmon, seared albacore, shrimp, scallops, chicken and organic tofu. And then, you can add cucumber, edamame, blanched kale, shiso leaves and diced mango. Lastly, the toppings range from avocado and sesame seeds to roasted macadamia nuts and wonton crisps. Pokéworks is at 15333…

Modern Mexican Cuisine at Anepalco

By Greer Wylder

July 10, 2016

Chef Danny Godinez at Anepalco is on a major roll—he’s elevating Mexican cuisine in Orange County and beyond. He grew up in Acapulco and cooked alongside his mom at her restaurant since he was a young child. She instilled in him that cooking from scratch was the only way to go and her influence stuck. He’s worked at some of the best kitchens in Orange County and already has two thriving restaurants in Orange under his belt: Anepalco Café on Main Street, and Anepalco at the ALO, an Ayres Hotel on W. Chapman Avenue. And, he’ll be opening El Mercado…