Orange County Business Journal

Five Crowns: English Retro With 16th Century Menu

There's plenty of restaurant happenings coming up, in the Executive Dining column

Old Vine Cafe Serving Up Three Inventive Meals a Day

Get three creative meals a day at Old Vine Cafe, in the Executive Dining column

Italian Wines, Food Meet in October at Vessia, Antonello

A couple of local restaurants are hosting some Italian food and wine dinners, in the Executive Dining column

Food, Wine, Music for a Cause at Rick's Partners Bistro

Habitat for Humanity is hosting its charitable event at one of Laguna's legendary restaurants, in the Executive Dining column

Z'Tejas Heats Things Up With Charity Menu, Bachelors

Z'Tejas is hosting a charity event featuring fire fighters and a Chile Fest menu, in the Executive Dining column

Red Claw Serves Up Unpretentious Cajun-Style Shellfish

The Red Claw in Fountain Valley offers savory meals quite reminiscent of Louisiana in the Executive Dining column

Mozambique: Fine Steak, Smooth Wine, Unique Flavors

Mozambique serves up fine Southern African fare, in the Executive Dining column

Inviting, Unpretentious Veggie Grill Does Meatless Right

The Veggie Grill in Irvine does meatless right, in the Executive Dining column

Lucca's Latest Take on Fine Dining: Take-Out Service

Lucca in Irvine's Quail Hill Village Center makes the cut as a lovely cosmopolitan cafe, in the Executive Dining column

Fine Dining at a Bargain at South Coast Plaza Event

Mark your calendar to save big at these South Coast Plaza restaurants, in the Executive Dining column

Hilton Kicks Off Season of Jazz With Local Musicians

Hilton's kicking off its Season of Jazz, in the Executive Dining column

Hyatt's Summer Cocktail Promotion Quite Refreshing

Hyatt Hotels stir it up this summer, in the Executive Dining column

Break of Dawn: Delightful Cooking in Casual Setting

Dining reaches new horizons at Break of Dawn, in the Executive Dining column

Five Crowns Sees Menu Tweaks, No More Wench Ware

Five Crowns in Corona del Mar has undergone nearly $1 million in renovations, in the Executive Dining column

Bidding Au Revoir to Beloved La Brasserie in Orange

Au revoir to La Brasserie in Orange, in the Executive Dining column

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Napa Rose Run By World Class People, Boasts Famed Cuisine. Napa Rose at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel is Fifi's Restaurant of the Year

Lucille's Adds Chapter to Storied Dining

Exploring the stories behind two of OC's restaurants, in the Executive Dining column

St. Regis' Executive Chef Calls on Bloomies; Spa Fashion Show

There are several interesting things going on at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, in the Executive Dining column

Salmon Swims in Pinot Noir for Event at Bluewater Grill

Salmon Swims in Pinot Noir for Event at Bluewater Grill. South Coast Plaza's Yearly Food, Wine Festival; Morton's Serving Up Stogies With Wine, Dinner

Fondue, Wine, Then Some at San Clemente Melting Pot

The Melting Pot holds an Italian dinner for those fond of fondue, in the Executive Dining column

March & #233; Moderne Offers Slice of France at Bistro Prices

March yourself over to the new March & #233; Moderne, in the Executive Dining column

Bistango Clan's Kimera Serves Up Polished, Stylish Fare

Kimera in Irvine is a new take on decor and food, in the Executive Dining column

New Foodie To-Do List; Festival Time at Balboa Bay Club

A plethora of new dining tempts your palate, in the Executive Dining column

Unique Sapphire Laguna Fits Perfectly With Artsy City

You won't feel blue at Sapphire Laguna, in the Executive Dining column

Salt Creek Grille Expanding With El Segundo Location

Salt Creek Grille will debut at Plaza El Segundo on Tuesday, plus the 20th anniversary of Zov's Bistro, in the Executive Dining column

Caf & #233; 207: Intimate Setting; American, Global Cuisine

San Clemente's Caf & #233; 207 may be small, but it gets the local stamp of approval, in the Executive Dining column

Golden Truffle Offers 'Not Your Average Cooking Class'

Truffle's Alan Greeley is cooking up another not so average cooking class, in the Executive Dining column

Cosmo's Gives Diners Family Style Food at Great Prices

Cosmo's brings us back down to earth with family style dining, in the Executive Dining column

St. Regis Hosting Elite Far Niente Winemaker Dinner

St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach and Taps in Brea are hosting some memorable dinners, in the Executive Dining column

Benihana Wows With New Makeover, 'Eatertainment'

Benihana in Anaheim goes modern with its new look, in the Executive Dining column

Back From Desert With a Recommendation for Tucson

Fifi's latest travel adventure took her to Tucson, in the Executive Dining column

Remarkable Ron

Industry Legend Ron Salisbury Named Restaurateur of the Year

Dining Deals

DINING DEALS - More Bang for Your Buck: Fifi Takes a Look at Some Dining Steals Local Restaurants Offer

Bye-Bye Bangkok, Hello Hamamori at South Coast Plaza

Bangkok Four in South Coast Plaza has been replaced with Hamamori, in the Executive Dining column

Cheesecake Factory: New Salads, Entrees, Cheesecake

Two Cheesecake Factory restaurants have some new menu items, in the Executive Dining column

Kabuki: Sushi, Sashimi Mixed With Modern Creations

Kabuki restaurants travel through traditional Japanese dishes and specialty creations, in the Executive Dining column

Enchant & #233;: French Charm, Then Some at Caf & #233; Beau Soleil

Caf & #233; Beau Soleil is a true French sidewalk cafe smack in the middle of Fashion Island, in the Executive Dining column

Valentine's Day Possibilities: Fondue, Necklace Giveaway

Make your reservations now for one of the busiest days of the year,Valentine's, in the Executive Dining column

Cannery Marks Five Years With Retro Surf and Turf

The Cannery in Newport's Cannery Village marks five years with retro surf and turf, in the Executive Dining column

Morton's in Anaheim More Intimate, Same Great Food

Morton's Steakhouse in Anaheim, the second in Orange County, has a more intimate atmosphere with the same great food, in the Executive Dining column

Bamb & #250;: California Style Dishes With Asian Influence

Bamb & #250; Restaurant is California-style dishes with an Asian influence, in the Executive Dining column

Fifi Remembers Ford With Trip Down Memory Lane

Fifi remembers President Ford with a trip down memory lane, in the Executive Dining column

2006 Brought Restaurant Comings, Goings; Best of List

The Orange County dining scene in 2006 saw some bests, changes and sad goodbyes, in the Executive Dining column

Holiday Gift Clueless? Fifi Offers Last-Minute Thoughts

Fifi offers her advice on last-minute holiday gifts, in the Executive Dining column

Ayres' Le Chateau Charms With Old World Ambiance

Le Chateau's Old World ambiance is reminiscent of the celebrated restaurants that dot Europe, in the Executive Dining column

Break of Dawn Entices With Euro-Vietnamese Flavors

Break of Dawn entices with Euro-Vietnamese flavors, in the Executive Dining column

Crystal Jade: L.A. Chef, Cooks Heat Up Chinese Dining

Crystal Jade Asian Fine Dining pleases in many ways, in the Executive Dining column

Share Yourself at Share Our Selves Holiday Tree Event

The first Adopt a Family Festival of Trees is a display of special trees, food and family entertainment helping Share Our Selves provide food and holiday gifts for struggling families, in the Executive Dining column

Leatherby's: Another Top-Notch Patina Restaurant

The opening of Leatherby's Cafe Rouge is the latest in Patina Group's expansion into Orange County, in the Executive Dining column

From D.C. to OC, Sam & Harry's Offers Classy Dining

From D.C. to OC, Sam & Harry's offers classy dining, in the Executive Dining column