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Citra Bar & Kitchen

Where the Zest of Life Meets the Art of Cooking Citra’s Instagram page is vibrant, to say the very least. Mouthwatering, exotic, tempting. All would suffice both online and more importantly, in person, when describing the culinary journey upon which esteemed chef Michele Bailey takes her guests. With over 25

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Tavern at the Mission

Home to the incredible swallow migration, San Juan Capistrano boasts a uniquely rich cultural history, old town charm and one of the region’s most popular eateries: Tavern at the Mission. Situated in the heart of the city’s glittering mission district directly across from the Mission itself, Tavern at the Mission’s

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Easy, Breezy, Beautiful: Spring has Sprung at Lazy Dog

The first days of spring are the most beautiful of the year, in my opinion. Soft light, warm air, daffodils poking through damp soil. Living in sunny southern California means we lean into microseasons – minute shifts in nature’s timekeeping to let us know when longer days are on the

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Benny and Mary’s Whimsical World

Divine Irvine eatery where dining becomes an adventure Ordinary meals are transformed into extraordinary experiences at Benny and Mary’s, one of Irvine’s newest and arguably most imaginative of eateries. Culinary delights, inventive craft cocktails and an immersive atmosphere were the hallmarks of a recent enchanting evening out when my husband,

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PuestoLos Olivos Irvine

Award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen + Bar My husband and I live for a good party. We love hubbub. Give us a guest list and free reign to plan a night out, and we’ll strive to toss together the exact mix of elements to create a memorable experience for all. Like

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Puesto Anaheim

Award-winning cuisine defined by a creative fusion of flavors Local cuisine reflects the people, art and culture of a city. Seeking to create truly memorable dining experiences, chefs around the world cull inspiration for everything from innovative flavors and the freshest of locally sourced ingredients to treasured family traditions handed

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Sushi Roku

It’s estimated that the average person makes roughly 35,000 decisions per day, only about 120 of which are informed – which assumes a higher level of thinking went into them, perhaps assuming that executive functions are put aside. Unsurprising that some of those decisions are about food: what am I

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Sessions West Coast Deli

Modern, authentic house-made sandwiches, salads, soups and breakfast fare My son and his friends recently decided they’d like to try surfing. There happened to be a decent wave at Doheny, so I dropped them for a half day. Afterwards, several starving teenagers climbed back into the minivan and rather than

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Marila’s Mexican

Family recipes passed down through generations offer the comforts of Mexican home cooking in the heart of Huntington Beach Created for community as a place that welcomes families through the comforts of Mexican home cooking, Marila’s Mexican is inspired by the Huntington Beach values and commitment to integrity on which

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Tavern at the Mission

Uniquely Rich History, Old Town Charm and Unrivaled Culinary Creations In the business world, turnover can be challenging. In the restaurant industry, attrition happens more often than you might expect. But what happens when an iconic location becomes available for the first time in a quarter century? Magic. The new

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