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Sol Cocina

After a few uncertain steps, the Newport Beach Baja cantina is walking tall

Brasserie Pascal

Chef Pascal Olhats brings Gallic charm and authentic cuisine to Brasserie Pascal

Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails

Irvine’s Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails gives a warm impression, but the inconsistencies can leave you cold

Studio

Craig Strong’s elite cuisine exceeds the mark, but hospitality falls short

Watermarc

Restaurant critic Gretchen Kurz says Marc Cohen’s vibrant food, accommodating staff, and sane prices create an open and welcoming vibe at Laguna Beach’s Watermarc.

Zimzala

Vincent Muraco’s beguiling Mediterranean fare deserves a long ride in Surf City

Lola Gaspar

Edgy Santa Ana tavern lures a coterie of characters with its lusty bar food

Bistro West

Despite its difficult location, there’s a lot to like about Tustin’s Bistro West

Pizzeria Ortica

Can blissful food overcome the unwelcoming site and uneven service at this Costa Mesa osteria?

Andrea

The fine-dining pinnacle at the Resort at Pelican Hill

Canaletto

The catch of the day is on glorious display at Fashion Island’s Veneto-themed Canaletto.

Hamamori

Despite challenges, James Hamamori offers sushi lovers something extra at his South Coast Plaza restaurant.

Izakaya Wasa

Izakaya Wasa, with its modern digs and authentic dishes, is a happy surprise in the unlikely setting of Irvine Spectrum.

Sea Smoke

Takashi Abe’s Sea Smoke brings serious food and a family-friendly vibe to San Clemente.

Beach Pit BBQ meets Tustin Garage

Everyone wants to know which is O.C.’s best barbecue joint, but heaven help the poor soul who dares suggest a winner.

Charlie Palmer

We’re in for something special at the new Charlie Palmer restaurant at Bloomingdale’s, South Coast Plaza.

Marché Moderne

French boy meets Italian-American girl and Orange County’s restaurant scene is forever changed.

Mesa: Fry Me to the Moon

A boxy building rises from a bare parking lot, its concrete block construction resembling something classic.

Slowfish Sparkles in H.B. Strip Mall

An easy to miss strip mall catch in Huntington Beach offering fine sushi, distinctly modern Korean dishes, and a hip eating space.

Yucatan Cuisine From a Napa-trained Chef

I can’t imagine a spot that would make diners feel more at home than Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen in Orange.

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