April 2023
Features
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South Coast Plaza Offers Versatile, International Cuisines
In addition to this year’s Best New Restaurants, here are some more diverse food options that can be found at South Coast Plaza.
Best New Restaurants 2023: Tableau Buzzes With An All-Day Menu
Experience brunch, afternoon tea, dinner and drinks at this fan-favorite restaurant.
Best New Restaurants 2023: Bloom Thrives in Historic San Juan Capistrano
Just steps away from Mission San Juan Capistrano, the restaurant specializes in wine country cuisine.
Dish of the Year 2023: Spaghetti Squash & Braised Green Enchiladas from Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
Vegetable whisperer and executive chef Rich Mead at Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens debuted this nourishing dish in 2021; now it’s one of his menu’s top-selling entrees.
Best New Restaurants 2023: Xacalli Kitchen Draws Guests to Silverado Canyon
Xacalli’s seasonal menu is unmatched with its careful selection of canyon-grown produce.
Buzzy Brunch Spots in Orange County
Here are the top dishes at just-born daytime cafes that have sprung up all over the county.
Best New Restaurants 2023: Hanuman Thai Eatery Elevates Typical Thai Cuisine
Hanuman promises modernized Thai comfort food, while paying respect to authentic flavors.
Best New Restaurants 2023: Kai Blossoms in Huntington Beach
Enjoy premium Asian fusion dishes and cocktails in one of Kai’s many rooms, from a sunset-view patio to an omakase “speakeasy”.
5 New Neighborhood Spots to Check Out
In addition to this year’s Best New Restaurants, be on the lookout for these promising new places.
Best New Restaurants 2023: PUBlic Legacy Dishes Out Eclectic American Fare
The indie newcomer in Stadium Promenade proudly serves inventive dishes with a comfort food edge.
7 New Next-Generation Watering Holes You Need to Visit
Be they funky speakeasies, bougie lounges, or dapper whiskey rooms, it’s clear we’re making up for lost social time with this crush of new places to drink.
Best New Restaurants 2023: INI Ristorante Dazzles With Japanese-Italian Flavors
INI stands out in a sprawling Fountain Valley plaza with worthy appetizers, strong signature drinks, and more.
Best New Restaurants 2023: Baran Satisfies With Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine
Baran Mediterranean Restaurant in Anaheim is a keeper—serving ravishing kebabs and more outstanding dishes.
100 Things to Know About Henry Segerstrom
This month marks what would have been the 100th birthday of one of Orange County’s most influential native-born sons: Henry T. Segerstrom. In this centennial year, we’re spotlighting facts about the man and his Segerstrom family legacy.
Toast Kitchen + Bakery Opens a Second Location
The brunch favorite has a second location.
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Essays
My O.C.: Ready-to-Wear Opportunity
Accepting a glam invite in sneakers and sweats leads to a revelation.
