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Ham Orange County

The North Left Ham & Biscuits [CLOSED]

In resurgent Santa Ana, chef Aron Habiger joined forces with chef-owner Ryan Adams (Three Seventy Common) on The North Left. Their even more ambitious restaurant now occupies The Crosby’s former location. I’m not quite...
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Pancakes Orange County

Taco Maria Blood Orange Buttermilk Pancakes [CLOSED]

Since 2013, chef Carlos Salgado and sister Silvia, who runs the front of house, have transitioned from food truck glory to one of California’s most ambitious Mexican restaurants, Taco Maria. They set up at...
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Breweries Orange County

10 Great Orange County Beer Destinations

Attempting to shoehorn only 10 stops into a must-see Orange County craft beer itinerary is next to impossible. Especially considering past Los Angeles County lists where everything was broken down into manageable neighborhoods like...
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Ramen Orange County

Kitakata Green Chile Ramen

Ramen has never been more popular in California. While L.A. gets most of the press, Orange County has some unique bowls. For instance, Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai is named for a small town in...
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Craft Beer Orange County

Santa Ana + Costa Mesa Beer Scene

One third of the building is ready, and this time next year, you just might find the whole building in use with R&D brewery, distillery and a taproom. This is happening in Santa Ana...
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Soda Orange County

Provenance Earl Grey Manhattan Cream Soda [CLOSED]

Provenance is a Napa-style, farm-to-table restaurant in Newport Beach‘s Eastbluff Village Center, uphill from Balboa Bay glitz. Chef Cathy Pavlos has a 1,300-square foot garden at her disposal. Her back patio features raised beds...
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