Earlier this year, my industry colleagues and I were lamenting on the stagnant dining scene in Orange County and all of a sudden, in the last six months, a host of new, exceptional restaurants have emerged After 27 years in this business, it is difficult for me to be excited about a menu that is […]
Angelina’s is better than ever before with new chef at the helm
It’s been a while since I last visited Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana (there’s one in Irvine, and another in Dana Point. I am surprised to see Chef Jonah Amodt helming the kitchen — Chef Jonah was previously with Andrea at Pelican Hill Resort — but thoroughly enjoyed our in-depth conversations around our favorite topic. Since my […]
Salt Creek Grille welcomes new chef
The name David Fune is synonymous with some of the great food that is in OC, including Splashes and the Balboa Bay Resort. Chef Fune is currently at Dana Point’s Salt Creek Grille, and we sneaked a peek at what he’s been up to since joining. Salt Creek Grille has been around for quite some […]
Parallel Pizza is worth making the drive to Dana Point for
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Midas Touch before. That’s how I feel about Chef Ryan Adams in that everything he touches turns to gold! We’re staunch fans of his 370 Common, and he’s taking that crazy good fried chicken to another level when he opens Buttermilk in a few weeks. For now, his Parallel Pizza […]
ceviche festival at The Ritz Carlton
Saying I love raw fish is a bit of an understatement. Sashimi, poke, tiradito, ceviche, regardless what you call it, by adding a mixture of salty, sweet and tart, the fish is transformed into something quite mouthpuckeringly (I just made up a word) good. So for all you raw fish aficionados out there, September is […]
