April 2020
Features
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O.C.’s Drag Show Scene
In honor of Pride Month, we look back on our April 2020 feature capturing O.C.’s drag show scene prior to the pandemic.
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O.C. Style
Brea-Based Skincare Line Honey Belle Is Sold Nationwide
Owner Iris Cherng started Honey Belle in her kitchen in 2013.
O.C. Dining
Adya Executive Chef-Owner Shachi Mehra Cracks Code for Shrimp Curry With Coconut
Shachi Mehra, chef-owner of Adya in Anaheim and Irvine, uses a fresh, young coconut in a delicious shrimp curry, both as an ingredient source and a container.
Best New Restaurants 2020: Knife Pleat Arrives With Glow of Michelin Starlight
At lunch, expect a daily three-course prix fixe for the serene patio.
Best New Restaurants 2020: Tavern House Pairs Fun Favorites With Fresh Creations
Menus read like Wilhelm’s greatest hits from his many prior ventures, supplemented by dishes born yesterday.
Best New Restaurants 2020: Yellow Chilli Serves Faithful Indian Fare in a Nifty Setting
Modern and stylish with lots of Bollywood sparkle, it’s a Tustin franchise licensed by celeb chef Sanjeev Kapoor, India’s answer to Wolfgang.
Best New Restaurants 2020: Old Brea Chop House Sizzles With Steakhouse Classics
The menu recalls Morton’s or Mastro’s polished to a 2020 sheen.
Essays
The Language of Life: Spanish Sessions Over Tea Teach Far More Than Vocabulary [An Essay]
“We called ourselves ‘Las Damas,’ six women in a Spanish class struggling to master verbs and expressions in a new language.”
