Fifi Chao is a chef, lecturer, author, educator, radio personality and publisher of Chao's Dinesty, a private subscription restaurant, wine and travel newsletter. She has been reviewing local restaurants for the Business Journal since 1990.
Recent Stories
Beloved Restaurants Will Be Gone But Not Forgotten
Tradition, The Ritz to Join Others Recently Shuttered
A number of legendary local restaurants have closed or soon will.
Diners Globe-Trot at Golden Truffle Each Wednesday
3-Course, Sojourn Features Different Cuisine Weekly
Wednesday nights at the Golden Truffle offer diners the chance to travel the globe with international cuisines, in Executive Dining
Holiday Gift Ideas: Hotel Certificates, Kitchen Gadgets
Wine, Vodka Still Work Well As Fall-Back Ideas
Fifi Chao reviews recently launched Capital Seafood, talks holiday gift ideas
Riviera Gone, Maybe Not for Long; Amelia’s Hits 50
Change at Hilton Anaheim; Mayur Cuisine is a ‘Gem’
Fifi Chao: Mayur Cuisine a “gem,” Riviera gone—but maybe not for long, in Executive Dining
Bon Appétit at Bon A Pita; Bruno Up For CNN Hero
Wood Ranch at Spectrum; Balboa Bay’s Oktoberfest
Fifi Chao profiles Lebanese restaurant Bon A Pita, makes push for Chef Bruno
Pizzeria Mozza, Freshii Arrive; Fleming’s Wine Deal
Asada in Laguna, Broadway Coming; Il Fornaio’s Charm
Fifi Chao profiles Pizzeria Mozza, Freshii, more
Katsuya Opens; Theater, Dinner at La Vie en Rose
Food Adventure at Anqi; A Night at L’Opera
Fifi Chao visits Studio Garden, newly opened Katsuya and more
Worldly Dining
From Afghan to Vietnamese, Restaurants Bring Global Flavor
Fifi Chao picks her favorite local ethnic eateries.
Restaurateur of the Year: Joe Manzella
Man Behind Taps, Catch is Indie Success Story
Joe Manzella has been named the Business Journal’s Restaurateur of the Year
De Palma to French 75; Secret Plan for Deli at Mark’s
Starfish to Laguna; Changes at Taléo; Katsuya Coming
Starfish is set to open in Laguna Beach this month, in Executive Dining
