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2016’s BEST NEW OC restaurants

December 26, 2016 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

It is the last week of 2016 and it is time to round up some top contenders of the year. While it hasn’t been THAT great a year for stand-outs, there are definitely some which have already started moving their way to the top tier of Orange County dining. Here are my top three in no particular order.

Mix Mix — The former Leatherby’s executive chef has been on my list of favorites for years. Now, Chef Ross Pangilinan’s new venture brings an even better menu where he is free to create as he pleases!

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The Recess Room — this Fountain Valley restaurant was one of the biggest surprises of the year. The food is solid, and the mocktails creative and tasty. Can’t wait to see what happens once they secure their liquor license.

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Vaca — Top Chef alum Amar Santana’s Costa Mesa eatery offers a Spanish-inspired menu with a bar program from preeminent mixologist Gabrielle Dion.

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This blog is a journal of mostly my eating adventures, but also, other things I'm passionate about, including travel, the arts, and also, necessities to complete my life. Centered predominantly in and around Orange County, CA, some will extend to Los Angeles, San Diego and beyond. I am constantly searching for delicious food to eat and fun things to do, nothing is out of bounds. Sometimes it doesn't end well, but I can definitely say, it will always be an interesting journey.

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