Southern California is home to a host of cultures and cuisines, and nothing reflects this more than the new Centro Collective, a collaboration between CUCINA enoteca alums Chefs Chad Urata and Brent Omeste. What is unique about Centro is that the restaurant is separated into two, on the left, you have hearty, tasty tacos, and […]
Pieology’s new southwestern pies + giveaway
There are so many build-it-yourself pizza places cropping up these days, but one of my favorites remains to be Pieology. Recently, I tried two new signature pizzas inspired by the Southwest, and are available through July 30th. The Chicken Chile Verde and the Spicy Southwest pizza feature flavorful new ingredients like enchilada sauce, diced mild green […]
a new California Pizza Kitchen unveiled
I don’t usually write about chain restaurants here, however, since I’ve scrapped the newsletter this year, I’ve decided to include some chain restaurant concepts, from time to time, which deserve a mention. Otherwise, please check out the “Odds & Ends” section of the blog for news on chain, fast casual and fast food concepts. It’s […]
5 solid Orange County pizza picks
Everyone has an opinion when it comes to pizza. For me the crust is the key to a perfect pizza, followed by the toppings. There is a huge debate when it comes to Italian-style pizzas versus American-style pizzas, and often, is a source of conflict when it comes to deciding where to go. When my son […]
Settebello has found its place at Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove is home to many restaurants, and Settebello is one of the newer ones there. I’ve tried coming here several times ever since it opened almost a year ago. The first time I arrived at 11am with a friend, to find they do not open until noon. Another time, we get here and my friend isn’t in […]
