While some Orange County restaurants are making plans to reduce recession-buster discounts, many local eateries believe food deals are still critical to stay afloat. "I don't think we're out of the discounting yet; the economy is still fragile," said...
Bartender John E. Daub still remembers when Michael Jordan came through the door of the White House bar-restaurant in Laguna Beach. "Michael Jordan came down and hung out for the whole afternoon," he said. "Him and his buddies went down to Main Beach...
Stephen Lazarus, an emergency physician for 39 years, lives a second life. He creates exotic woodturnings, or colorful sculptural pieces made of wood from all over the world South America, Central America, Africa and Missouri. Lazarus has been to...
You dont expect to find a swinging party with a live band, free tacos and flirting urban hipsters in a Costa Mesa industrial park. And you certainly dont expect to find a winery there. But thats what we stumbled upon last Saturday when we...
The California Horse Racing Board approved a San Clemente bar's application to open as a minisatellite for off-track horse betting this week. Now OC Tavern has one more logistical hurdle to jump before it can take the title of first bar in the state...
A new barbecue joint will bring ribs and chicken to Mission Viejo, but not of the smoked-and-sauced-up variety. EJs House of Chicken and Ribs, tentatively scheduled to open July 22, will celebrate the food San Juan Capistrano resident Erwin...
After waiting out a couple of delays the past several weeks, Duke's San Clemente has received its requested permit to host 14 late-night entertainment events in the next year, owner Mark Stropko said. Duke's had been trying to get the permit since...
FULLERTON Soccer fans can venture out early in the morning in Fullerton to watch the World Cup games on Saturday and Sunday. The Cantina Lounge Mexican Grill, 2736 Nutwood Ave. in Fullerton, contacted us to say it will be open for the Korea vs....
FULLERTON If the American Heart Association had a wanted poster hanging in headquarters, Joe Gomez's face would probably be on it. But the man dishes up some good grub. Joe's restaurant opened up on Commonwealth Avenue in Fullerton in April. It...
Every Thursday night for the past several weeks, Original Mike's Restaurant--the Santa Ana comfort food spot owned by mega-downtown developer Mike Harrah--has hosted a "Bike Night" gatheri...
Fish Camp, a new seafood restaurant by the creators of Kings Fish House, opens today in Huntington Beach promising fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Located on at 16600 Pacific Coast Highway, Fish Camp offers a large variety of seafood for...
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - 06/14/10) - Located in the heart of Surf City USA, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa has developed an unparalleled list of activities that are guaranteed to create an unforgettable summertime family getaway. The luxurious and fun seaside resort is the perfect destination to showcase Southern California coastal living, and experience all that Orange ...
[image2] From fireworks shows and barbecues to concerts and festivals, the possibilities for Fourth of July festivities are broad and varied. Check out our list of activities to help you decide how to celebrate Independence Day. And make sure...
Help raise money for the Irvine Animal Care Center by eating lunch or dinner Wednesday at Elephant Bar in Irvine. The restaurant, which specializes in Asian-European fusion dishes, will donate 20 percent of your check to help the animals at IACC....
LADERA RANCH The popular Rancho Santa Margarita bakery and café Cinnamon Productions opened its newest location in Ladera Ranch on Monday morning. Cinnamon Productions took over a 4,375-square-foot space in the Mercantile West shopping center...
For a local and--sorry, kids--non-Disneyland enthusiasts, once you exit the 5 Freeway in Anaheim and drive along the major thoroughfares it's a bit of a bleak landscape. Chain restaurants sit like islands inside large parking lots, while the broad and high edifices of multiple international hotel chains gobble up the terrain. Recently, having been invited to make this ...
