Aug 2, 2022
ITALIAN TRADITION MEETS CALIFORNIA EXPRESSION
When Cucina Enoteca opened in Irvine Spectrum Center in 2012, it was transformative, delivering a different flavor and experience – from its cuisine to its decor to its in-house wine shop.
Dining
Aug 2, 2022
FROM FOOD NETWORK STAR TO IRVINE RESTAURATEUR
You may have seen Chef Paul Cao (and his famous Spaghetti Grilled Cheese) on TV. Cao, the owner of Burnt Crumbs at Los Olivos Marketplace, has appeared on Food Network’s “Chopped,” Cooking Channel’s “Eat St.” and “Junk Food Flip,” and Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food.”
Aug 2, 2022
A WORLD OF SWEET SPOTS
Culinary traditions around the globe have a love of sweets. Here are some of our favorites.
Aug 2, 2022
CHEF ZOV REIGNS AS OC’S FIRST CELEBRITY CHEF
Chef Zov Karamardian launched her first Zov’s Bistro in Tustin, in 1987. She has been named California’s Chef of the Year and Restaurateur of the Year.
Aug 2, 2022
CHEF BORLAZA MAKES YOU FEEL AT HOME AT HABANA
The executive chef at Habana is cool under pressure. “I crave the rush,” says chef Jordan Borlaza. He comes from a family of professional chefs…
Aug 2, 2022
MAAST BRINGS NEW FLAIR TO INDIAN FLAVORS
Maast Indian Creative Kitchen opened two years ago as a 150-square-foot “cloud kitchen,” set up for delivery meals only.
Aug 1, 2022
Irvine’s 2022 Dining Guide
Jul 5, 2022
Sweet Sensation
Jul 4, 2022
Summer grilling tips from Newfound Market’s butcher
Bristol Farms Newfound Market, at Irvine Spectrum Center, is gaining a reputation for its world-class meat department. We spoke with meat-counter manager Tim Piepho to get tips to master your backyard cookouts this summer.
Jul 4, 2022
Come for the atmosphere, stay for the Peking-style roast duck
Known for its bold and fiery cuisine, Sichuan eatery Meizhou Dongpo has over 100 locations in China and five in the United States.