It’s been quite some time since I last visited Chapter One. In fact, I’ve been meaning to stop by ever since Chef Jason Montelibano returned to helm the kitchen. Being the huge chicken wings fan that I am, how can I not order Kimchi Wings ($10) a la Chef Chicken Wang? These chicken wings and […]
DELISH DISH: bento box lunch at Mix Mix
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar in Downtown Santa Ana is one of my favorite restaurants right now — read my review here. Chef-owner Ross Pangilinan is one of the most creative chefs around, and this week, he has launched a new pop-up lunch concept — Mix Box Kitchen — featuring a 3-course lunch for $15. A modern […]
a Mix Mix of delights to whet your appetite
I’ve been waiting for Chef Ross Pangilinan to open his own place. Having been an avid fan and follower of his while at Leatherby’s Café Rouge at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, I knew his talent and creativity would one day take him on to bigger and better things. So having said that, I didn’t […]
El Mercado Modern Cuisine opens in Santa Ana
Over the weekend, Chef Daniel Godinez’s long awaited El Mercado opened in downtown Santa Ana two doors down from Yost Theater. There is a little social media buzz, but mostly, a quiet opening. Friends in the know convene to check out the trendy spot serving Mexican regional cuisine focusing on tapas-style shared plates. The bar program is […]
surprisingly good fare at Spoons Grill & Bar
I’ve always thought that Spoons Grill & Bar is a chain, but it turns out, Spoons has been independently owned for a decade now. There is only one Spoons Grill & Bar left, and the menu is completely different from what it used to be. It is essentially a sports bar, but also has that pseudo diner feel […]
