Newport Wine Festival to Offer Tastings, Seminars
Balboa Bay Club Venue Poses Dining Opportunity
Newport Beach Wine Festival to offer tastings, seminars, in Executive Dining
A Passel of Premier Purveyors for OC’s Dining Scene
List of Ingredients runs from Dry Dock to Ranch
Passel of premier purveyors for OC’s dining scene, in Executive Dining
Restaurateur of the Year
Chef Pascal Olhats: An Abiding Culinary Force
Chef/Restaurateur of the Year Pascal Olhats is a unique culinary force
Legends of the Dining Landscape
Iconic Establishments Freshen Menus to Stay Au Courant
FIFI's BEST - Legends of the dining landscape
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
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
Worldly Dining
From Afghan to Vietnamese, Restaurants Bring Global Flavor
Fifi Chao picks her favorite local ethnic eateries.
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
Nicholas, Son Make 35º Hot Ticket for Home Chefs, BBQs
Website Offers Quality Cuts Found at Best Restaurants
The Newport Beach Wine Festival is set for the end of May, in Executive Dining
Tasty Economic Indicators in Round of Restaurant Openings
Fashion Island, Spectrum Center See New Eateries
Fifi Chao sniffs out Irvine’s best-kept secret, in Executive Dining
Casual Consideration
Burgers and Pizza That Go Beyond the Ordinary Are Just the Beginning of Our Culinary Bargain
Fifi Chao profiles restaurants with more casual fare, in Fifi’s Best
Chef of the Year
Eddie Meza Started as Dishwasher—the Rest Is Anaheim White House History
Fifi Chao names Eddie Meza of the White House in Anaheim as Orange County’s Chef of The Year
Fifi Plays Cupid With Valentine’s Dining Suggestions
15 Fifi Chao gives top picks for Valentine’s Day
Charlie Palmer Holds the Hoopla on Back-Room Burger
New Twist for Ruth’s Chris; Z’Tejas Entices; St. Regis Stars; Jazz Events Coming Up
Charlie Palmer opened a gourmet burger joint, in Executive Dining
No Shortage of Local Restaurants Good for Gift Cards
Newport’s Revitalizing Sage; Just Alessá in Laguna; True Food at Fashion Island; Yoshi’s Zen
Chef Alessandro Pirozzi has opened his third OC restaurant, Alessá in Laguna Beach, in the Executive Dining column
Holiday Gift Idea: Pelican Hill’s Culinary Classes
South Coast Plaza Dining Avenue Adds a Pair; Benefit Buffet; Dinner Deal at The Catch
South Coast Plaza has seen a number of restaurant openings this year, including Seasons 52 and Capital Grille, in the Executive Dining column
Montage Stirs Park City; Holecheks Are at it Again
Gastropub’s Gusto; Time for Tandoori Thanksgiving Orders; Update Down at The Cellar
Summer House in Corona del Mar recently opened, taking the former space of El Ranchito, in the Executive Dining column
Ambrosia, Five Feet and Hush Restaurants Close Down
Tour de France Tasting Menu at La Vie en Rose; Oktoberfest Fare at Five Crowns, Balboa Bay
Some of OC’s most recognizable restaurants have closed their doors, in the Executive Dining column
Big Week: True Food Kitchen Opens; Summer Dinner Series
Raya, Stonehill Tavern on Must-Taste List; Sapphire Chef Expands School Lunch Program
True Food Kitchen opens this week at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, in the Executive Dining column
Just Because
FIFI's BEST
Fifi’s Best—includes reviews of restaurants with international cuisine and budget-friendly fine dining
Restaurant of the Year
Cucina Alessa Brings Naples Recipes, Fresh Pastas to Newport, Huntington
Cucina Alessa takes the top spot as the Business Journal’s Restaurant of the Year
Laguna Beach Set To Get New Restaurants, Retailer
Il Barone Brings Italian Flavors to Newport Beach; Balboa Bay Club Takes Top Drink Prize
The old Jolly Roger building in Laguna Beach is set to house a Tommy Bahama restaurant and store, in the Executive Dining column
Small Plates Dominate at Laguna’s Sapphire, Sorrento
Restaurants Opening in Newport, Huntington Beach; Cha Cha’s Reinvents Latin Food in Brea
The latest on OC’s dining scene, in the Executive Dining column
Local Chef Shuffle Leads to New Concepts, Restaurants
Marché Moderne Celebrates 3rd Birthday with Spanish Event; Preview of Newport’s Festival
The latest on OC’s dining scene, in the Executive Dining column by Fifi Chao
FIFI's BEST
Fifi Chao summarizes her annual feature, with Chef of the Year and other interesting round-ups of dining possibilities.
Chef of the Year
K’Ya’s Chef Connole Churns Out Cheap Plates, with Global Flavors
Fifi Chao’s pick for Chef of the Year
Loving the Lounge
Local Restaurants Offer Deals, Stylish Digs for Diners in the Bar, Lounge
Vignettes on upscale lounges, bars and happy hours with inexpensive menus.
Orange County’s Seen Restaurants Close, Few Open
Charlie Palmer Drops into South Coast Location; Antonello Manager Thoret Named Partner
The latest on OC’s dining scene, in the Executive Dining column by Fifi Chao
Five Crowns Adapts Banquet Room into English Pub
Hilton Waterfront’s Shades Adds Weekend Prix-Fixe; Trip to Long Beach’s Michaels on Naples
The latest on OC’s dining scene, in the Executive Dining column by Fifi Chao
End of Year Reflections on Favorite Restaurants, Decor
Gift Giving Ideas for the True Foodies; Tiger Woods Delights with Guest Chef, Sheryl Crow
The latest on OC’s dining scene, in the Executive Dining column by Fifi Chao
Holiday Time Brings Special Events, Meals to Eateries
French Restaurants Having Fun with Their Menus; Anaheim Hilton Delights with Decor, Menu
The latest in OC’s dining scene, in the Executive Dining column
Restaurants See More Closures, Management Swaps
Balboa Bay Club Makes Oktoberfest a Cultural Joy; Hilton, Hush Show Off Renovations
The latest on OC’s dining scene, in the Executive Dining column by Fifi Chao
Mesa Offers Unique Tapas Fare, Wine in Lounge Setting
Island Hotel Host Pool Party, Barbecue Through September; Antonello Featuring Wine Mixer
The latest on OC’s dining scene, in the Executive Dining column
Mesa Offers Unique Tapas Fare, Wine in Lounge Setting
The latest on OC's dining scene, in the Executive Dining column
Rash of Closures, Changes Give Way for Reinvention
The latest on OC's dining scene, in the Executive Dining column
Family-Owned Break of Dawn Creates Friends Out of Regulars
ifi's choice for the restaurant of the year - Break of Dawn
Roy's Loses Chef; Ritz Partner Opts Out, Jacobi Steps In
The latest in OC's dining scene, in the Executive Dining column
Palazzo Winemaker Showcases Red Wines at Tasting
The latest on OC's dining scene, in the Executive Dining column
Cucina Alessa Brings Tastes of Napoli to Newport Beach
The latest in OC's dining scene, in the Executive Dining column
FIFI's BEST
Hometown Favorites, Chef's Signature Restaurants Bumping Up Offerings for Diners
Chef of the Year
Chef at Mr. Stox restaurant in Anaheim.
Restaurants Carve Out Niches to Open in Tough Times
The latest in OC's dining scene, in the Executive Dining column
Foodie Alert: Newport Beach Readies Restaurant Week
What to look forward to during Newport Beach Restaurant Week, in the Executive Dining column
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