DISCOVER GARDEN GROVE

On the border of Anaheim, Garden Grove o ers authentic Vietnamese cuisine, outdoor urban eating, as well as intriguing shopping excursions. |

Little Saigon

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Brookhurst Street serves as one of the main thoroughfares for the district, and that’s where you’ll find Tan Hoang Huong (thhsandwiches.com), known for its banh mi, or French baguettes stu ed with meat, shredded carrots and radishes, hot peppers and cilantro. Diners dig into phỞ, a traditional

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Vietnamese soup, and sip Vietnamese iced co ee at Pho 79 (pho79.com), a longtime local favorite that won a James Beard Award in 2019. Van’s Bakery o ers French pastries and baguettes and traditional Vietnamese sweets, and the upscale Brodard Chateau (brodard.net) is famous for its Vietnamese spring rolls.

At the Asian Garden Mall (asiangardenmall.com), you can shop at more than 200 stores selling all kinds of things, from jewelry, handbags and clothing to beauty supplies and stationery. And you can pay your respects at the nearby Vietnam War Memorial, which features bronze statues of a South Vietnamese and American soldier standing together and an eternal flame commemorating those who lost their lives in the war.

SteelCraft

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 One of the latest additions to Garden Grove, SteelCraft is an outdoor urban eatery named after the repurposed shipping containers used to unite local eateries with a communal dining space. The food court o ers creative fare from small, indie food vendors. Come in the morning for a latte or espresso from Dark Horse Co ee Roasters and a blueberry pancake or cinnamon bun donut from Duck Donuts, or grab Mexican food for lunch at Barrio or La Taqueria. The Penalty Box, owned by former Anaheim Ducks superstar Teemu Selanne, o ers burgers, hot dogs, and fries, and Bird Talk serves up gourmet wings and chicken sandwiches. Beachwood Brewing pours craft beer made in Long Beach, and Al Dente specializes in flatbreads and build-your-own pasta dishes. The complex often hosts live music and family-friendly events, but even if there’s nothing special on the schedule, there are plenty of cozy spots to hang out and enjoy the company of family and friends. 12900 Euclid St., Garden Grove, CA 92840; steelcraftlb.com/steelcraft-garden-grove

Nova Kitchen & Bar

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An innovative and exciting dining experience, Nova Kitchen & Bar draws its inspiration from the 5 Element Theory. It is an experiential destination that explores wood, fire, earth, metal, and water to tantalize the five senses. For a special treat, ask for the secret cocktail menu. 12361 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove; 714-696-0888; novaoc.com