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OC Fair’s Junior Livestock Auction, July 20
OC Fair’s Junior Livestock Auction Saturday, July 20, 2019 8 a.m. – Admission gate opens (Yellow Gate) 9 a.m. – Buyer check-in and add-on tables open 10 a.m. – Opening...
LCA Wine - temporarily closed
A year ago I visited LCA Wine in Costa Mesa for a lively tasting and wine education session by my friend Winemaker Carol Shelton. Considering it for a return visit this summer, I was surprised to r...
Dongbei Cuisine @ Hai Master Kitchen in Laguna Hills
Last year an IG post from "chandavkl" David Chan for Dongbei specialties at Hai Master Kitchen caught my attention. My friends in this part of Orange County are always interested in any good Chines...
Michelin Star Predictions for LA?
#IamcrazyobessedaboutMichelin So what are your predictions on what will get stars ? and what will not.
Where to find Burmese tofu in Orange County CA?
I have to gluten digestive intolerance and have to avoid soy and sesame due to allergies. I recently stumbled across Burmese tofu while googling; apparently it is made with chickpeas and yellow pea...
Flipped Doughnuts in Dana Point
In January, we stopped here after a visit to the Saturday morning farmers market. Flipped Doughnuts has an interesting product mix . . . donuts, espresso drinks, boba tea and Korean fried chicken. ...
XLB @ Lee's Bao Zi in Lake Forest
Recommended by Chowhound alum, Professor Salt, I tried the xiao long bao (XLB) at Lee's BaoZi on my January road trip to Orange County. I believe there's been a change of ownership in the past year...
Laguna Beach/Aliso Viejo Recs
Fellow hounds. You’ve never let me down. My niece is getting married at the local country club in November, and I’m In charge of a family dinner November 7. Pretty upscale, around 18 people, and we...
Escargot in OC?
Where? And simple French in general?
Recommended steakhouse in OC?
Hi Everyone, I need your help in finding a steakhouse to celebrate my wife's birthday. Looking for thick traditional ribeye with a nice crust. Bonus is great cream of corn. Was thinking Maestro...
"Chicago-style"pizza in SoCal
Been a long time since I wrote on this topic (and boy, has Chowhound changed!). Wrote this up last night for another forum and thought I'd share here. All inputs, additions, critiques welcome. T...
The Crack Shack | Costa Mesa - Orange County
In April I had a chance to join some friends to check out the newish Crack Shack in Costa Mesa.
Full Meals in LA or OC?
Are there any restaurants in LA or the OC that serve full meals including beverage and dessert like the East coast diners or many restaurants in South Florida?
Non-sushi Japanese restaurants in OC?
My parents decided they want to try Japanese food, but something other than sushi. Any good Japanese restaurants in OC that don’t focus on sushi?
Goya Menu @ Habuya Okinawan Dining in Tustin
In April, a friend and I had a terrific evening at Habuya Okinawan Dining in Tustin. He loves bitter melon (goya) and that's the specialty here.
Half Pig Head @ Social in Costa Mesa
For my visit to Laguna Beach last month, my host had planned a barbecue at home with some friends on Sunday. But the Aliso Fire that broke out Saturday afternoon cancelled that plan. Instead, one o...
Crystal Cove Shake Shack | Newport Coast
When I was in Southern California earlier this month, I learned for the first time that date shakes were available at the Crystal Cove Shake Shack. Date shakes had become a must on my visits to Pal...
Break of Dawn | Laguna Hills
Ever since I saw a photo of Break of Dawn's tempura eggs published by Professor Salt, I've been kind of obsessed with trying this place. Last week I departed Oceanside and drove up to Laguna HIlls ...
Izakaya in Los Angles/OC
Would like to get some recommendations for best izakaya in Southern California.
Gui Fei Ji @ Sam Woo Barbecue Express | Irvine
On Thursday I stopped by Ranch 99 in Irvine to pick up ingredients to cook for a friend. I was happy to see Sam Woo next door. Mind you, I'd never had anything from the Sam Woo restaurants or BBQ c...