Features 

Top Doctors
Here’s our annual roster of the 669 O.C. physicians judged by the Orange County Medical Association as among the most accomplished and caring. Plus, we share five inspiring stories about O.C. residents, including the founder of Wound Walk OC, which helps heal the wounds of homelessness.

“I’ve had patients come back as adults and bring their children to see me. To me, it’s not only that they trust me, it’s that there are two generations that I’ve had the opportunity to take care of. Occasionally, I have had a grandkid in there.”

—Nancy Daisy Dodd, pediatric physician at Kaiser Permanente

Stay tuned to read more about Dodd and her work as a pediatric physician!

Like Making a Bike
Gary Turner returns to his BMX bikes, which are back and bigger than ever.

People & Places

Opener | A double rainbow in Irvine
’Hoods | Little-known spots in Huntington Beach
Perfect Getaway | Outdoors and nightlife merge in Salt Lake City.
Culturephile | UC Irvine alums and hosts of “This Filipino American Life” podcast
O.C. Events | Drive-thru Winter Fest, virtual happenings, and more

Style & Home

Opener | Newport Beach-based Elia Parfum
Hot Shop | The Extreme Collection at Fashion Island
Finds | Fringe, this season’s top trend, adds flair to any outfit.
On The Market | A San Clemente property has a gym with ocean views.
Sourced | Shop ceramics, drawings, and paintings at Rex Design’s Costa Mesa storefront.

Food & Drink

Opener and Main Course | Family-owned Centro Storico in Old Town Tustin
Food Collector | Local kombucha brewers offer tangy and tasty probiotic-rich drinks.
Food Trends | Hot spots specializing in spicy chicken sandwiches

Departments

My O.C. | After months of quarantine, the small moments of connection matter most.

Dining Guide

Many of our 200-plus restaurant reviews and a spotlight on Chato’s Bar and Grill in Santa Ana

Back Page

Person of Interest | Chapman alum and opera singer Ashley Faatoalia