It’s been quite some time since I last visited Cucina Enoteca, but when out of town guests are wanting Italian somewhere near Irvine Spectrum, it’s a no-brainer that we end up here. We are here over Thanksgiving weekend and it is surprisingly quiet, which is an absolute delight, given how much I dread going to […]
Paper Lantern is a quick fix for when XLB hankering hits
Paper Lantern took over the Guppy House location at Diamond Jamboree about six weeks ago, and since its opening, I’ve been here a handful of times, to experience the latest in the Xiao Long Bao craze. The restaurant is a fast casual concept and attracts a good amount of customers during the lunch rush. Parking […]
Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Even though Angelina’s is in Irvine, it has taken me a long time to stop by. On a recent visit, I am immediately enamored by the restaurant’s open layout, even though some of the tables are set rather close together. The menu is straightforward, featuring an extensive selection of pizzas, and a handful of pastas. […]
TRADE Food Hall — Irvine
The latest in modern food hall concepts — TRADE — will celebrate its grand opening tomorrow (Saturday, May 13, 2017). The open air hall houses nine businesses, with representation across a variety of cuisines, all under one roof. Butterleaf – a vegetarian concept by Chef Andrew Gruel of Slapfish fame promises to bring excitement to […]
newcomer Meizhou Dongpo elevates Chinese dining in Irvine
Meizhou Dongpo, a 150-large restaurant conglomerate in China made its way onto the LA dining scene several years ago. Now, it has opened its first location in Orange County, taking over the old Marie Callender space in Irvine’s Culver Plaza. Its name is derived from 10th century poet Su Dongpo, and the city he is […]
