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departments
the guide
5 Editor’s Note
34 DINING Restaurants by cuisine and by city
The fall of Man?
7 Hot Dates
56 ENTERTAINMENT Special events, performing arts and sports
Justin Timberlake at the Honda Center in Anaheim
72 30 Things We Love
58 ATTRACTIONS + MUSEUMS Theme parks, exhibitions and outdoor activities
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61 SHOPPING The county’s major retail destinations
8 Dining New: Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge in Newport Beach, and the Anaheim Packing House. Tried (Brunos), true (Antonello) and new (lots!) Italian restaurants
62 GOLF The most beautiful and most interesting courses 64 BEACHES + PARKS Paradise found, on the trail and on the coast
10 Shopping Uniqlo boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa
65 NIGHTLIFE Hottest clubs, lounges, bars and wine bars
12 Performing Arts Magical adaptation of The Tempest at South Coast Repertory. Pippin and Mikhailovsky Ballet of St. Petersburg at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
14 Forever Summer Coastal activities: even better in the fall
ON THE COVER Designer Monique Lhuillier. Photo by Lisa Romerein. See The Sophisticated Traveler on page 16.
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TIME/TRAVEL A few icons contribute greatly to Fashion Island’s character and lend it a timeless quality: the koi pond, for instance, and the 80-foot-high wind chimes—a sculpture by Tom Van Sant—on the ocean side of Macy’s. Arguably a third was the fresco inspired by Michelangelo’s Creation of Man—you know the one at the Sistine Chapel where the index fingers of God and Adam are nearly touching?—that until recently graced the ceiling at Traditional Jewelers. This version could have been called Creation of Man and Woman, since at some point Eve was painted into the picture. (It’s a jewelry store, after all.) Actually, as of this writing, the fresco was still there, but the store had moved, into a space that’s twice the size, far more contemporary and even more luxurious, with luxury shops within the shop including Rolex and Cartier. Diamonds are forever, decor not so much. Over at South Coast Plaza, Valentino—likewise not too shabby to begin with—also moved into a stunningly gorgeous new space, this one a suite of rooms that lends each facet of the collection its own ambience. On the one hand, I hope whoever moves into the old Traditional space keeps the ceiling. On the other, I’m not
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OPENING SEPT. 7 BACK AT THE FRONT The Avant-Garde Collection traces acquisitions by the Orange County Museum of Art over five decades while focusing on avant-garde’s evolving definition. In the 1960s, it suggested pop culture images, in the ‘90s postcolonialism. Today, the notion of avant-garde seems quaint—but a decade of hindsight might change that. p. 61
KATY PERRY, JAKE BAILEY. HORSE, COURTESY BOWERS MUSEUM
NOV. 27 Justin Time Following five years of focusing on his acting career instead of music—he’s earned nine Grammy Awards but only a few Emmys, so he might have been trying to catch up—Justin Timberlake last year came out with two albums. The 20/20 Experience included “Suit & Tie” and “Mirrors” and became the best-selling record of 2013; lead single on The 20/20 Experience—2 of 2 was “Take Back the Night.” Timberlake’s 20/20 Experience World Tour stops at Honda Center in Anaheim. Katy Perry (below) appears there, too, earlier in the season, on Sept. 16-17. p. 57
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1 STYLE WEEK O.C. > SEPT. 10-20 The county’s original fashion week returns to Irvine Spectrum Center, Fashion Island and the Market Place with runway shows, fashionable fun and celebrity guests. styleweekoc.com
HERE FOR THE WEEKEND? Check out our Weekend Roundup at WhereOC.com for the up-to-the-minute lowdown on the coolest concerts, sporting events, festivals, art exhibits and restaurants.
4 THE TEMPEST > THROUGH SEPT. 28 Music by Tom Waits, magic by Teller and movement by Pilobolus highlight the Shakespeare play at South Coast Repertory. 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555 5 O.C. INT'L AUTO SHOW > OCT. 2-5 50th-anniversary event features 2015 debuts and concept, custom and exotic cars. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., 714.765.8950
2 HALLOWEEN HAUNT > SEPT. 25-NOV. 1 Knott’s Berry Farm becomes Knott’s Scary Farm on select nights, offering mazes, shows and an interactive Elvira Mistress of the Dark experience. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200
6 L.A. LAKERS > OCT. 16 Newport Coast resident Kobe Bryant & Co. return for preseason action against the Utah Jazz. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2400
3 ANAHEIM DUCKS > SEPT. 28 AND NOV. 12 The Ducks—recently in the Stanley Cup playoffs— face off against the Los Angeles Kings—Stanley Cup champions and freeway rivals. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2400
7 LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC > NOV. 23 Gustavo Dudamel brings his band and organist Cameron Carpenter to Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall; the London Phil comes Oct. 11. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 949.553.2422
OPENING OCT. 12 BI-POLAR ART On display at Laguna Art Museum is a video installation by acclaimed environmental artist Lita Albuquerque. Projections of the North and South poles encompass the gallery walls and floor; ambient sound enhances the spatial experience. p. 60 THROUGH NOV. 16 YEAR OF THE HORSE The horse’s impact on the Chinese and Japanese cultures cannot be overstated. Horses carried goods, people and ideas over the Silk Road, were indispensable to the military —and polo—and figure prominently in their philosophy and religion. Bowers Museum offers Heavenly Horses: Two Thousand Years of Chinese and Japanese Equine Art. p. 60
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Newport Centers of Attention The splashy openings of Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge at Island Hotel proved deserved. Oak Grill’s oak-laden design whispers cool; supercool Aqua Lounge has a waved ceiling and 360-degree bar. The venues share an expansive patio and fire pit with pedestrian access from Newport Center Drive. Chef Marc Johnson delivers from start (tandoori-spiced ahi tartare; seared Maine diver scallops with heirloom beans, capers and stewed baby tomatoes) to finish (Rocky Road Bar); find street-foodinspired fare such as short-rib beignets at Aqua Lounge. Master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim and general manager/sommelier Miguel Rodriguez designed the cocktails; their inspired Boulevardier at Oak Grill provides the perfect toast. pp. 36 and 65
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Kulfi Pops at Adya, inside Anaheim Packing House. Opposite: CEO Martini at Aqua Lounge in Newport Beach
ADYA, ANNE WATSON; BRUNOS, JENNIFER MORRIS. OPPOSITE, COURTESY AQUA LOUNGE
PACKING DISTRICT—UNPACKED! Years in the making, and well worth the wait, the historic Anaheim Packing House reopens its doors with some two dozen foodie vendors. Chef Shachi Mehra balances the bold flavors of India with California bounty at Adya. Rolling Boil serves Asian hot pots; veggies come in garden pails. Wheat and Sons butcher/rotisserie is devoted to rotisserie, charcutierie and market-inspired sandwiches. Georgia’s offers soul-icious Southern fare: fried catfish, pulled pork and hush puppies. Kettlebar, also Southern, serves up steam-kettle-cooked seafood pan roasts. The Hammer Bar & Tool Shed excels at distinctive cocktails, old-style and new. At Black Sheep, the Cellar cheese shop team turns to grilled cheese sandwiches; other spots with a county presence include Ecco Pizza, savory-waffle specialist The Iron Press and Hans’ Homemade Ice Cream. Popbar introduces handcrafted and customizable gelato on a stick. Think of Dark 180 as a chocolate alchemist delivering hot chocolate of previously unimaginable sophistication. p. 49
Tried, True and New: Italian TRIED Brunos Trattoria in Brea, open but two years, is already memorable, thanks to its distinctive hamachi with sweet-and-sour shallots, wild-boar-sausage bucatini, caramel-chocolate budino and housemade limoncello liqueur. TRUE Antonio and Fiorella Cagnolo’s Antonello Ristorante—in its 35th year, opposite South Coast Plaza
—is O.C.’s benchmark for fine Italian fare; consider the osso buco with risotto milanese. Recently spotted: Kobe and Vanessa Bryant. The Enoteca offers live music.
Barone. Draws at Al Forno Caffe, in a modest strip mall in Costa Mesa, include kale salad with fried egg at lunch and served-in-the-skillet Pasta al Forno at dinner.
NEW Franco and Donatella Barone of acclaimed Il Barone Ristorante launch far more casual, less pricey Il Barone Pizza e Pasta on Balboa Peninsula. Chef de cuisine: son Jonathan
NEW TOO Opening as we go to press: Delightful Cucina Enoteca, a Cal-Ital kitchen and wine shop at Irvine Spectrum Center, launches at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. pp. 41-42
Squash Blossom Ravioli at Brunos
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Made for All It’s been 30 years since Fast Retailing—headed by Tadashi Yanai and now one of the world’s largest retail apparel companies—opened the first Uniqlo store in Hiroshima, Japan. Since then, Uniqlo—which combines the English words unique and clothing —has gone from roadside chain to 1,200 stores in 13 countries, and it’s Japan’s leading specialty retailer. The apparel aims to transcend age, gender and ethnicity with designs that offer comfort, fit and affordability. Uniqlo’s new location at South Coast Plaza carries its casual apparel for men, women and kids, including the Supima cotton line and basics such as denim and the UT T-shirt collection. Fast Retailing’s other holdings include Helmut Lang and Theory. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.435.2034 Looks at Uniqlo
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The New York Times described Pippin—on Broadway for the first time in 40 years and at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa Nov. 11-23—as “astonishing ... a Pippin for the 21st century.” About a prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence, the show features a score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), Bob Fosse-style choreography and acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main; it won the Tony Award for best musical revival. The Mikhailovsky Ballet of St. Petersburg brings its critically acclaimed new production of Flames of Paris—a legendary 1932 work set during the French Revolution and rarely performed in its entirety—to the center Nov. 28-30. Ivan Vasiliev, featured on the Bolshoi Ballet’s DVD of the work, stars in some of the performances. p. 57
Tom Nelis and Charlotte Graham in SCR’s The Tempest
A TEMPEST LIKE NO OTHER Haunting ballads by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, magic by Teller of the Penn and Teller duo, and movement by Matt Kent of the wildly inventive dance troupe Pilobolus make the production of The Tempest by William Shakespeare that opens the South Coast Repertory season in Costa
Mesa through Sept. 28 unlike any the Bard could have envisioned. It was adapted and directed by Aaron Posner and Teller and produced with Harvard University’s American Repertory Theater and the Smith Center, Las Vegas. The wizard Prospero’s revenge unfolds in a traveling tent show. p. 56
FLAMES OF PARIS, STAS LEVSHIN. TEMPEST, GERI KODEY/COURTESY THE SMITH CENTER
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The pleasures derived from coastal summer activities can seem more pleasurable still when they extend into fall, when the throngs have thinned and each beautiful day seems a gift— despite the fact that fall often logs the county’s highest temperatures. Here is a sampling of fall favorites. . xx ELECTRIC BIKES Pedego Huntington Beach rents electric bikes with classic California styling that offer bicycling without all the hard work. Our favorite itinerary is a three-pier tour that mostly follows the boardwalk at a time when it’s not quite so choked with beachgoers. The route takes in the Huntington Beach, Newport and Balboa piers as well as Newport Harbor and the infamous Wedge bodysurfing spot. Stop for lunch anywhere along the way. p. 63 SPORTFISHING O.C.’s coastal waters yield bountiful fishing, notably sand bass, calico bass, halibut, bonito, yellowtail, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, albacore and dorado. Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers five- and nine-hour trips just off the coast and, through October, 12-hour trips to Catalina. There’s a discounted four-hour evening trip; Tuesdays are half-price, and on Sundays, kids fish free. Gear rental is easy; on board, snacks and beverages are available, and bait is provided. p. 58 KAYAKING There may be no more enjoyable way to see Newport Harbor than from the water while getting up-tempo low-impact exercise to boot. Balboa Boat Rentals, near the Balboa Fun Zone, offers both sit-on-top single or deep-seat-well tandem kayaks. Our favorite itinerary: Circle Balboa Island counterclockwise, then Harbor Island’s sumptuous homes; watch for the resident black-and-white swans. p. 63 STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDS The SUP craze came on the heels of the kayak craze, and it’s still growing. These days, pods of paddleboarders roam Newport Harbor. It’s easier to learn than it looks. Easiest is to kneel before you stand; once standing, keep knees bent and watch the horizon, not your feet. The boards at Balboa Boat Rentals feature deck grip for maximum traction; SUP Co. offers stand-up yoga classes. p. 63
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Sophisticated Traveler On the road and on the runway with Monique Lhuillier.
By JEN N I FER M C KEE
Fashion icon Monique Lhuillier is inspired by her surroundings wherever she goes, which adds extra charm and depth to her dramatic designs. We sat down with Lhuillier during the debut of her fall 2014 collection; read on to discover what pieces she considers key for the season, her tips on packing light and what she does to quickly feel at home in a new destination.
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Designer Monique Lhuillier. Lhuillier’s fall collection is more mysterious than romantic, dramatically pairing black with pops of fuchsia and pink.
Where do you find the inspiration for your designs? I draw inspiration from a lot of different places. My favorite thing to do is travel, and when I go on these different trips, I just get so inspired, whether it’s a beautiful art piece I’m looking at, people-watching on the street or a beautiful fabric that I see. The ideas just start, and it happens. So it’s usually from traveling, but also just living. I’m drawn to beautiful things. What was the inspiration behind the fall 2014 collection? It was the mysterious side of Monique. The season is very dramatic, it has a lot of darker shades—midnight, black and metallics. It’s also sleeker. I tried to keep the collection dark and mysterious, but I also added some pops of color in the fuchsia and the lush pink. In fall I like to have the collection be a little more dramatic than
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romantic. I feel that women need that darker side. A lot of people know you for your bridal wear. Are you expanding the ready-to-wear collection even more? I started my company 17 years ago. The first seven years, I was only doing wedding gowns. Those were a great start for me, but then I wanted to dress women throughout their lives rather than just on that special day, which is how the readyto-wear started. Now I want to dress her earlier in the day, so you see more separates and what I call “high day” looks in the collection. It then goes into evening and gala gowns at night. Another new thing for me is shoes; this is my second season doing shoes. What pieces or trends do you think are key for fall? I think a great lace shoe bootie
is a must in the wardrobe. I also think a great cocktail dress with a great fit and a bit of shimmer is key for the wardrobe. In the end of the collection, you see the statement gowns—I love seeing women put that effort in and transform for that one evening and make it memorable, letting the fantasy back in. What is the most important piece or pieces to your own personal style? A great-fitting cocktail dress is a signature of mine. I feel like it’s so versatile, it takes you to so many different places. I travel a lot and know these pieces serve a great purpose. How often do you travel? Twice a month. What are your best travel tips? To overpack is just a drag. I always say plan your wardrobe two days before you leave and
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FOOT NOTE Stuart Weitzman, designer of some of the most coveted shoes around, offers quick advice on what shoes to pack and how to pack them. What are the key shoes every man and woman should have in their wardrobes? Soft-as-butter boot, black modern boot and whatever helps a woman feel sexy and beautiful. What type of shoes should men and women take with them when traveling? Whatever they can walk the farthest in and be the most comfortable. Noir embroidered cocktail dresses by Monique Lhuillier, with nude underlay and (right) with organza cape sleeve. Far right: Jitterbug shoe by Stuart Weitzman
What is the first thing you do at a new destination? I like to unpack and get everything hung, and then I take a walk and see my surroundings, the neighborhood, check out what sort of things there are to do in the hotel. I like to discover immediately. How do you make a hotel room feel more like home? I bring my music with me; that makes me feel at home. I also bring a fragrance with me, whether it be a candle or an air spray, so it smells like me and my environment. If it’s a long
stay, I order fresh flowers in my room, because it automatically makes it feel more cozy. What are you listening to right now? I listen to a lot of Pharrell. I also listen to Coldplay. I like to dance, so I have a lot of dance mixes—I love David Guetta, also Justin Timberlake. When you travel, do you like the aisle or window seat? If I travel with somebody, like my husband, I like the window seat, but if I travel alone, I like the aisle. I like to be independent and not cross over anybody and bother anybody. What’s your favorite vacation spot? Too many to mention! But I have some favorites. I love
What is the best way to pack shoes and handbags for travel? In a cloth bag.
going to Venice and eating the delicious food. It’s so beautiful. I also love going to Capri. I love staying at the J.K. Place Hotel; it feels like your own private beach house. We also love going to Aspen, Colo., which is only a two-hour flight from Los Angeles—we’re a very big outdoors family, so we ski a lot in the winter; in the summer we like to bike and hike. What’s one thing you can’t be without when you travel? My iPhone, because I can take pictures with it, I’m always connected—if somebody needs me, I’m very accessible. I have my music, my pictures and it just keeps me on track. Available at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island, 601 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.1900, neimanmarcus.com
If you could impart one piece of fashion wisdom to travelers, what would it be? Make sure to pack at least one heel, as nothing has been invented yet that beats the high heel for making a good pair of legs look great and a great pair look fabulous! —J.M. Stuart Weitzman, South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.432.8100, stuartweitzman.com
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style it out with the shoes, the belts, etc., so that way you’re very well edited and it doesn’t take up a lot of space. If you’re organized, it makes traveling a breeze.
What is your best tip for planning one’s travel wardrobe? Pack your favorite items, but pack lightly so it allows you the opportunity to shop on vacation.
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These days, Latin cuisine in Orange County crosses more than a single border.
By ROGER GRODY
nternational borders may be important to politicians, diplomats and customs agents, but Orange County chefs relish the prospect of blurring those lines, creating culinary concepts that capture the best qualities of disparate cuisines. Experiencing vibrant Latin flavors once involved nothing more than dipping just south of the Mexican border; now it can entail a culinary tour of several international capitals.
| ANEPALCO’S | Initially, French and Mexican cuisines appear incompatible, with sensibilities as far removed as their geography. We think of Mexican cuisine as fiery hot with bold, in-your-face flavors, French cooking as more sophisticated and nuanced. Lest we forget, France briefly occupied Mexico, and anyone willing to explore Mexican cuisine beyond Tex-Mex chains will realize sophistication and nuance are in abundant supply south of the border. Anepalco’s Restaurant and Anepalco’s Café, a pair of innovative FrancoMexican eateries in the city of Orange, bring together those two great cuisines. Executive chef Daniel Godinez applies classic French technique to traditional Mexican ingredients at both Anepalco’s, presenting those hybrid dishes with the artistry of a Michelin-starred Parisian chef. “Anepalco’s was inspired by the thought of the top two cuisines in the world being united,” says Godinez, a native of the Mexican resort city Acapulco. “Those bold Mexican flavors with delicate French technique is an awesome complement.” Though he never cooked in France, Godinez received a classical culinary education in Mexico and worked with highly regarded French chefs throughout his career. At lunch, French crepes are stuffed with pork, chicharrones and tomatillo sauce; burgers are topped with French truffle aioli or cuitlacoche aioli made from a corn fungus, aka “the Mexican truffle.” Midday options include sandwiches reflecting cuisines of Mexico, Italy and Cuba—and a croque madame, a classic French favorite. At dinner, dishes exhibit indigenous
Mexican ingredients prepared with finesse and French technique. Both Mexico and France make an appearance in a cassoulet showcasing shrimp sautéed in cognac, with a French-style cream sauce infused with Mexican salsa. The menu item the 34-yearold believes best reflects his personal style is the tilapia, plated with potato puree and corn pico de gallo, a dish receiving an elegant finish at the table with a delicate serrano chili-infused beurre blanc. Even a straightforward rack of lamb is served with potatoes dauphinois inflected with poblano chili; Godinez reaches deep into South America with the chimichurri sauce he drizzles on an adobo-marinated steak prepared sous-vide. Cross-cultural desserts include mangopassion fruit panna cotta and dulce de leche cheesecake. The wine list features California and French labels as well as underappreciated bottles from Mexico; the restaurant’s bar specializes in cocktails fusing American preProhibition and Mexican traditions. But the term “fusion” cheapens what is happening at Anepalco’s, where the cooking celebrates common ground between Mexican and French cuisines without being contrived. The restaurant’s dining room mirrors what’s on the plate. There’s a wooden bar that might be found at a Left Bank bistro, a crystal chandelier, and chairs with a vintage French aesthetic and splash of hot pink that signals unexpected accents on the menu.
| RAYA | At chef Richard Sandoval’s border-blurring restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, elements of a half-dozen Latin
Ahi tartare at Anepalco's Restaurant
American cuisines share a menu with influences from throughout the Pacific Rim. We tend to think of Ritz-Carlton dining rooms as stuffy, buttoned-down environments with menus stuck in the Escoffier era, but Raya represents a new spirit seen at Ritz-Carlton properties across the country. Mahogany-clad walls, starched white linen and landscapes in gilded frames are now out of favor, and this dining room is open and airy with contemporary sculpture. Above all, Raya’s panoramic windows remind us that oceanfront dining in the O.C. never gets old.
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Raya not only celebrates the diversity of the New World, but also demonstrates just how seamlessly Asian culinary concepts and ingredients work in a Latin-based context. Mexican-born Sandoval, a classically trained chef who has built a dining empire that spans from Las Vegas to Dubai, demonstrates remarkable versatility. Multicultural Steve Wan seems the ideal chef de cuisine for Raya, having grown up in an L.A. household with both Chinese and Caribbean dishes coming out of the kitchen. “As a kid, I was a little confused at the
table,” he jokes; Wan’s Chinese father, born in Jamaica, mastered both cuisines. At the Ritz-Carlton, Wan turns out a menu consistent with Sandoval’s vision of bridging Latin American and Asian flavors and techniques. Not only does he utilize ingredients native to both parts of the world—cilantro, mango and coconut, to name a few—but also diverse culinary traditions. Italian risotto, saffron-infused rice from the Middle East and basmati rice from India all share a menu that offers equal time to achiote, a Yucatan seasoning, and
togarashi, a common Japanese spice blend. Wan, a graffiti artist when he’s not cooking for the Ritz-Carlton’s well-heeled guests, says that his culinary style has similarities to his art. “I enjoy the use of bright flavors, eye-popping colors and a variety of textures,” says the 32-year-old chef, “all with a little bit of twang.” Among starters, ceviche options consist of sea bass cured in coconut-citrus water with red onions, cilantro and corn nuts, and ahi tuna with jicama, avocado and chile de árbol. For yet another ceviche, ponzu, yuzu
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Lobster tacos at Raya, right, at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
| TACO MARIA | Its location at the hip OC Mix at Costa Mesa’s South Coast Collection is the first tipoff that Taco María is no ordinary taco joint. Chef Carlos Salgado and sister Silvia began Taco María as a gourmet food truck in 2011, armed with years of experience at their family’s taquería in Orange. Carlos Salgado grew up in Southern California; his experience with Mexican food wasn’t much different from that of any other American
kid. But culinary school in San Francisco and a decade cooking in some of the Bay Area’s trendiest restaurants helped him reimagine his family’s native Mexican cuisine. At Taco María, he elevates the humble taco through superior ingredients and sophisticated technique usually found at fine-dining venues. Salgado, 34, is classically trained in French technique, and that prix-fixe dinner menu also seems somewhat Frenchinspired. But, he says, “my inspiration is strictly California and everything that entails. Taco María is all about the exploration of California cooking and all its influences, with Mexican cuisine being a dominant force.” At lunch, the menu consists primarily of tacos, but they skew upscale and inventive. A vegetarian option is faux chorizo, made from shiitake mushrooms and poblano peppers, folded into a housemade tortilla. Salgado’s interpretation of the Baja fish taco uses local fish—sablefish from California waters or golden corvina from Baja—with cabbage, grapes and charred scallion aioli. At Taco María, carnitas translates to crispy duck leg, not pork, paired with sweet potato and pomegranate sauce. The signature taco is the chicken with cashew mole, which Salgado says pays homage to his grandmother: “It’s what I remember from growing up.” Grandma was mildly critical when she first tasted it, but Taco María regulars can’t get enough of it. “If I ever took it off the menu, I’d have a lot of angry customers.” In the evening, the menu is transformed into a four-course prix-fixe format with optional sommelier-designed wine pairings. Salgado buys directly from O.C. farmers as well as the acclaimed Santa Monica Farmers Market, a weekly six-hour trek that speaks volumes of his commitment. “The season
determines what’s best to eat,” he says. “We build the dishes around those ingredients.” Dishes at Taco María are plated with artistry that most Americans don’t associate with Mexican fare, e.g., the flower-petal garnishes that the O.C.’s most acclaimed chefs pull out their kitchen tweezers for. Some customers are taken aback by his refined take on Mexican cuisine, but Salgado’s senses of style and flavor are generating an impressive reputation for this intimate, unconventional and highly personal eatery, designed and built by the chef himself.
| WHO SONG & LARRY’S | The name no doubt inspired in part by the infamous Hussong’s in Ensenada, Who Song & Larry’s is a new Cal-Mex concept from a corporation that owns several chains of Mexican restaurants as well as the upscale Las Brisas, perched above the surf in Laguna Beach. Its design accentuates a fun cantina vibe; its hardly predictable menu incorporates both Latin American and Asian flavors. Executive chef Johannes Bernau, whose heritage is Japanese, Dutch and Indonesian, is adept at turning out an eclectic selection of dishes that keeps everybody happy. Your party might opt for guacamole prepared tableside, or share tempurabattered, deep-fried edamame with a spicy aioli. Not feeling like the usual enchiladas and tacos? Consider a Thai-inspired salad with ginger-peanut dressing or a crunchy crab-chicharrón sushi roll with chipotle sauce. Other hits include charred mussels and short-rib sopes. The indoor-outdoor bar dispenses plenty of de rigueur margaritas, but also a flaming mai tai. Don't miss the avocado split with dulce de leche ice cream, an innovative change from the classic American dessert.
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and puffed rice honor the Hawaiian origins of the ahi tuna. Fish tacos are a favorite of O.C. surfers, but at Raya, lobster, black-bean puree and a million-dollar view give the modest beach food a luxurious makeover. Mexican favorite huaraches—fried and topped masa “sandals”—are loaded up with wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, black beans and goat cheese and splashed with truffle oil for an upmarket take. The salmon entrée has a split Latin-Asian personality: rubbed with achiote, plated with yu choy and togarashi-dusted bacon, and cross-culturally sauced with a chipotle aioli and an achiote-spiked ponzu. Prawns coated in piloncillo (a Mexican brown sugar) arrive with a sushi rice cake; the heat of morita chili in the sauce balances the sweetness of the piloncillo. With its crunchy chunks of candied pepitas, this dish is a sophisticated rendition of the honeywalnut shrimp found in so many Chinese restaurants across America. Wan brushes bright red ají panca, a Peruvian chili paste, onto the plate for added color and spice. The dry-aged New York steak, presented with a Dungeness crab-potato puree, chipotle-spiked hollandaise sauce and truffle-infused chimichurri, could be the brainchild of a Parisian in Buenos Aires.
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EXPLORING
Metro Cities
COSTA MESA, A RETAIL, CULTURAL AND BUSINESS CENTER, ADJOINS IRVINE AND SANTA ANA, THE COUNTY SEAT.
➺Where is the heart of Orange County? Irvine, home of the historic Irvine Ranch, is O.C.’s financial Costa Mesa
On one side of Bristol Street is South Coast Plaza, whose annual sales of $1.5 billion are highest among the nation’s shopping destinations. On the other is the county’s center of culture—two concert halls and its largest repertory theater—and business high-rises. Henry Segerstrom and his family founded South Coast Plaza in 1967 on a lima bean field where as a youth he’d driven a tractor. Today, South Coast Plaza and its Bear Street wing, connected by the Bridge of Gardens, offer hundreds of stores, boutiques and restaurants. The state-designated tourist attraction boasts the nation’s highest concentration of elite retailers; Uniqlo and Scotch & Soda boutiques are new; excellent dining options include Marché Moderne and The Capital Grille. It’s an easy walk to the “arts campus,” the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Repertory and, in the not-too-distant future, Orange County Museum of Art. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts, built in 1986 mainly with Segerstrom money on Segerstrom land, includes 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall, presenting a range of genres including dance and Broadway musicals, and the newer Renée and Henry Segerstrom Hall, a 2,000seat facility designed by Cesar Pelli that hosts events as diverse as tributes to Mahler and Paul McCartney. There are two intimate
venues within the venues, Founders Hall and Samueli Theater, respectively. Renowned South Coast Repertory, with three stages inside its David Emmes and Martin Benson Theatre Center, opened at its present location in 1978, also with Segerstrom family donations. Among Town Center’s professional buildings is one of the nation’s premier collections of outdoor art. Start, or end, at the 1.6-acre California Scenario (near Anton Boulevard) by sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Metro Pointe and South Coast Plaza Village—whose movie theater offers top foreign films—are a crosswalk away. All three centers are accessible from North or South County hotels by dedicated taxi and motor coach service, and Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner delivers visitors to the Santa Ana train station. To the west is the South Coast Collection of design showrooms such as Design Within Reach and Pirch. Of note to foodies is Surfas Culinary District, Arc restaurant and the farmers market on Saturdays. The hip OC Mix features 30 vendors including Heirlooms and Hardware and the Stoned Jewelry boutique as well as Taco María and Shuck oyster bar. Dyln Inspired and the Mixing Glass are new. South on Bristol are The Lab and The Camp. The Lab has the kinds of shops you’d likely find on L.A.’s hip Melrose Avenue; Klein Epstein & Parker for men and vegetarian Seabirds Kitchen are new. Opposite is the
Camp, set amid woods, aluminum and pipedin sounds of crickets. Dining options include Ecco for fabulous pizzas, Taco Asylum for unusual tacos, Umami Burger and Wine Lab. Dine-and-play center The Triangle unveils Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl bowling alley; restaurants include Black Knight Gastro Lounge, Saddle Ranch Chop House and new La Vida Cantina. The O.C. Fair & Event Center hosts events year-round, the county fair in July and concerts at the Pacific Amphitheatre.
Santa Ana
Hip, arts-minded downtown Santa Ana offers the Artists Village, Santora Arts Complex and Grand Central Art Center. A centerpiece of the East End along historic Fourth Street is the Yost Theater, now a concert venue. The dining scene may be the county’s most exciting, thanks to Little Sparrow, Playground and Chapter One: The Modern Local. The bar scene is burgeoning, too. Historical highlights include the Queen Anne-style home of Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle, and the Old County Courthouse, a setting for numerous movies. Bowers Museum, founded in 1936, offers blockbuster exhibitions mounted with the world’s major museums. Visitors can also view pre-Columbian artifacts, Pacific Island art or artifacts from American whalers two centuries back; a real gem is its permanent exhibit of local history.
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hub. Santa Ana is the county seat. Tustin’s massive twin hangars are near the county’s geographic center. But Costa Mesa residents would say their city is hands-down the county’s heart and its cultural soul.
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The Discovery Science Center’s mammoth tilting cube is perched seemingly inches off Interstate 5; a $62 million expansion and renovation now underway will nearly double the center’s size. Westfield MainPlace houses Macy’s, Nordstrom and 200 shops. Intimate Santa Ana Zoo, in Prentice Park, is home to 250 species and features a primate exhibit, African aviary and children’s zoo.
Irvine
Its Giant Wheel can be seen for miles along the 5, 405 and 133 freeways. But it’s the Irvine Spectrum Center’s 150 shops, many of them entertainment-related, top-notch restaurants including Cucina Enoteca and Paul Martin’s American Grill, and the nation’s most visited movie complex, that together draw more visitors annually than Disneyland. Irvine Barclay Theatre, at UC Irvine, presents an impressive roster of music, dance and dramatic events; there’s not a bad seat in the house. Nearby is the UCI Arboretum (Jamboree Road and Campus Drive, 949.824.5833). San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary (Michelson Drive between Jamboree Road and Culver Drive, 949.261.7963) offers 10 miles of trails through coastal fresh-water marshlands. The Irvine Museum houses Joan Irvine Smith’s collection of California Impressionist art on the ground floor of an office building. The one developed corner of the Orange County Great Park offers a farmers market and other outdoor events, an arts complex and a carousel; you can ride 400 feet up in the iconic tethered orange balloon. The restored blacksmith shop and general store of Old Town Irvine (Sand Canyon Avenue and Burt Road, 949.660.9112), near Interstate 5, now house a hotel and restaurants.
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. (Opposite, left to right) Carousel at Irvine Spectrum Center; Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.
Irvine offers a relatively problem-free world carved from the Irvine Co.’s land holdings. The vibe extends to John Wayne Airport, whose pleasant ambience and ease of departure and arrival make it vastly superior to LAX.
Tustin
Forbes magazine recently listed Tustin in its Top 25 places “to live well.” The city, known for its fine parks and its century-old trees, has preserved many of its 1870s buildings along Main Street and El Camino Real. The District at Tustin Legacy, at Jamboree Road and Barranca Parkway, is a sprawling shopping center with scores of shops. Draws
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include restaurants such as The Winery and Bluewater Grill, a cineplex, bowling at Bowlmor, outdoor fireplaces, a stage for bands and giant video walls. The nearby twin hangars are 1,000 feet long, 17 stories tall and have five acres of open space within each. The Market Place (714.730.4124), on Jamboree Road off Interstate 5, is older and even more sprawling. Though often called Tustin Market Place, part of it is actually in Irvine. The Marconi Automotive Museum (714.258.3001) displays 80 vehicles, notably Ferraris and historic open-wheel race cars. For bold items, see the where guide listings. For neighborhood maps, see page 71.
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Bel Bambini, Italian for “beautiful babies,” is a high-end baby boutique offering a complete collection of luxury items for infants and toddlers: apparel from the likes of Chloé Baby, Christian Dior Baby and Jean Paul Gaultier Bébé; sunglasses and hats; imaginative gear, notably gorgeous strollers and loungers; and distinctive nursery furniture and decor in vignettes such as the Giraffe Room and Cherry Blossom Room. A pregnant Rachel Bilson— who, incidentally, made her prime-time mark on The O.C.—was recently spotted at the West Hollywood location. 1800 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.650.2828, bel-bambini.com
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The Coast
THE COUNTY’S PRIME BEACH COMMUNITIES INCLUDE NEWPORT BEACH, BALBOA, CORONA DEL MAR AND HUNTINGTON BEACH.
➺Newport Beach offers the county’s most pleasant shopping destination, countless fine restaurants and Newport Beach
Newport Beach and its environs have been called California’s Riviera. Sandy beaches and bougainvillea are a backdrop to yachts and dream homes, from cottages to some of the nation’s most expensive real estate. Its retail center is Newport Center, near Jamboree Road, Coast Highway and MacArthur Boulevard. Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s are anchors at elegant and relaxed shopping destination Fashion Island. Travis Mathew golfwear and Letarte swimwear boutiques, and Cucina Enoteca and Blue C Sushi restaurants, are new. Island Cinema offers leather seats and wine service. The Orange County Museum of Art, also in Newport Center, focuses on 20th century California artists and throws hip fetes. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, aka the Back Bay, boasts some 160 species of birds. Hike, bike or jog along 10 miles of trails. Rowing and kayaking are popular; rent equipment from Newport Aquatic Center (949.646.7725). At Newport Dunes, Moe B’s Watersports (949.729.1150) rents kayaks, pedal boats and electric boats. Newport Beach boasts the world’s largest small-boat harbor. Mariner’s Mile, along Coast Highway, is lined with restaurants—The Winery restaurant and wine bar just opened—as well as luxurycar showrooms and yacht clubs.
Private charters and narrated harbor cruises, aboard vessels including luxury dining cruisers and romantic gondolas, depart from Mariner’s Mile as well as from Balboa Pavilion (see Balboa, below), and pass huge luxury abodes. All manner of boat rentals are possible, from canoes and kayaks to sailboats, motorboats and surrey-fringed electric boats. The “beach” in Newport Beach includes two piers, Balboa and Newport, great sandy expanses and one of the cleanest and most colorful bike paths and boardwalks anywhere. The action never stops around Newport Pier, off Newport Boulevard on McFadden Square. The Dory Fishing Fleet leaves soon after the bars close in the wee hours of the morn; you can visit the open-air fish market after the sun comes up. The fleet, begun in 1889, is the last beach-side fishing cooperative of its kind in the United States.
Balboa
To reach the Balboa Pier, continue southeast on Newport Boulevard (its name changes to Balboa Boulevard at 22nd Street), turn right on Palm Street and park in the metered lot. The Wedge, where the peninsula meets the harbor jetty, is one of the world’s most famous bodysurfing and bodyboarding spots. Currents and riptides can be dangerous, so don’t go in the water unless you really know what you’re doing. Watching is fun enough.
On the harbor side of Balboa Peninsula are the Balboa Pavilion and a Fun Zone, marking 75 years, whose few remaining rides include a Ferris wheel. Try a custom-dipped Balboa Bar or frozen banana. Take advantage of the Balboa Bay Front Webcam at Harbour House coffee shop; find a sunny seat outside, call friends in snowbound or humid states, have them log on to talesofbalboa.com and gloat! The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is transforming itself into ExplorOcean. Balboa Pavilion, a 1905 gabled, cupolatopped structure, is the depot for boat excursions: harbor tours, whale-watching trips and Santa Catalina cruises. As classic pop-song lyrics attest, Catalina, known for its beaches, buffalo and glass-bottom boats, is “26 miles across the sea.” The city of Avalon is 75 minutes away via the catamaran Catalina Flyer. The Balboa Island Ferry is a three-car shuttle between docks on the Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island, a tightknit community featuring charming cottages, shops, galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Marine Avenue is the island’s only nonresidential street.
Corona del Mar
Heading south along Coast Highway takes you past Corona del Mar Plaza, where upscale destinations include Sienna Brown and Savory Spice Shop as well as Sprinkles Ice Cream and new Beauty Collection.
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gorgeous golf, not to mention its most coveted real estate. Along the coast, you’ll find wide sandy beaches, the world’s largest pleasure-boat harbor, renowned piers and Surf City USA.
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Corona del Mar, whose streets are named for flowers, has expansive beaches and some of the country’s most expensive real estate. On East Coast Highway, just south of MacArthur Boulevard, is Sherman Library & Gardens, offering 2,000 plant species on two landscaped acres. Consider a repast at Café Jardin or the Tea Garden Crêperie. Coast Highway is lined with elegant design showrooms, rug dealers and boutiques. To find Corona del Mar State Beach, head south on Marguerite from Coast Highway, turn right on Ocean Boulevard, then follow signs to the parking lot below. You’ll find bodysurfing, volleyball, fire pits and facilities. Picturesque Little Corona Beach is just south. South of Corona del Mar is Newport Coast. Crystal Cove Shopping Center offers boutiques from At Ease for Men to Z Collection and Mastro’s Ocean Club, Bluefin, Javier’s and Tamarind restaurants. Nearby are Crystal Cove State Park, with miles of sandy coves and miles of trails, and gorgeous Pelican Hill Golf Club.
Huntington Beach
Surf City USA has gotten more sophisticated since 1963, when the Jan and Dean hit Surf City topped charts. Though Huntington Beach retains some of its sand-in-the-cracks, beachtown personality, shops along Main Street, fine-dining options and luxury hotels have resulted in a dramatic transformation. The action is near the water. Main Street is a promenade with lots of surf-wear and beachwear shops, a Surfing Walk of Fame and the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. Tenants at the Strand, at Pacific Coast Highway and Fifth Street, include Forever 21, Rip Curl, RA Sushi and Bruxie.
Balboa Island. (Opposite, left to right) Huntington Beach surf shop; Balboa Pier in Newport Beach.
Adjacent to Huntington Beach Pier Plaza are restaurants including Duke’s and Sandy’s HB; the plaza hosts art shows, live music and, on Fridays, a farmers market. A statue of a surfer at Coast Highway and Huntington Street captures the town’s spirit. The area offers three beaches: Huntington City Beach, Huntington State Beach and Bolsa Chica State Beach are popular for surfing and volleyball as well as for fire rings and nighttime weenie roasts. Bolsa Chica State Ecological Reserve (714.840.1575), near Warner Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway, offers 200 species of migratory birds in a saltmarsh setting with a 1.5-mile loop trail.
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Inland, at Talbert Avenue and Goldenwest Street, is 350-acre Huntington Central Park; the park encompasses Shipley Nature Center (714.842.4772), an equestrian center, a Frisbee golf course, two “lakes” and the city’s Central Library (714.842.4481)—which has the largest children’s library in the state. 5 Points Plaza is a neighborhood center with tenants such as Wet Seal, Vans and Cloudmover Day Spa. Bella Terra is a Tuscanthemed shopping destination; draws include outdoor sports specialist REI, a cineplex and new Solita and Eureka! restaurants. For bold items, see the where guide listings. For neighborhood maps, see pages 70-71.
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➺ West of Camden describes itself on Facebook as “the totally rad and awesome dream
factory where pixie dust, glitter and unicorns run through fields of neon.” There is no neon— it’s in Corona del Mar—but the new boutique does offer rad and awesome women’s and men’s clothing and jewelry, from fashionable-casual lines including Obey, Cruciani Bracelets, Chaser and Love Nail Tree. Owner Lindsey Lamoureux, co-owner with husband Adrien, studied abroad in London; the store’s name and approach were inspired by that city’s eclectic Camden Market. 3409 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.274.6739, westofcamden.com
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EXPLORING
South Coast
COLORFUL CITIES ON OR NEAR THE COAST INCLUDE LAGUNA BEACH, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AND DANA POINT.
➺Four of the county’s most historic cities are nestled into its southern corner: Laguna Beach, Dana Laguna Beach
It’s fitting that you pass Laguna College of Art + Design as you enter the county’s original art colony along Laguna Canyon Road. Admire the sculptures! In fact, it is easy to spend a day along the thoroughfare before ever entering the city proper, especially during the summer, when it hosts three art festivals— Festival of Arts, Art-A-Fair and the Sawdust Art Festival—and the renowned “living tableaux” presentation, Pageant of the Masters. Acclaimed Laguna Playhouse offers both comedic and profound fare year-round. Laguna Canyon Road becomes Broadway, then comes to a T at Main Beach and Coast Highway. Turn left toward downtown or right toward Laguna Art Museum and you’ll find galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Laguna Art Museum presents modern and contemporary art, mostly by California painters; often explores pop culture; and displays art from Laguna’s past, including lots of seascapes. Steps away are coastal vistas at Heisler Park and a stretch of Coast Highway called North Gallery Row, where you’ll find Hobrecht Sports Gallery (350 N. Coast Hwy., 949.945.3283) and Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry (352 N. Coast Hwy., 949.715.0953). Historical cottages dot the neighborhoods above. On a steep hillside is the Hortense Miller Garden (open by appointment, 22511 Allview Terrace, 949.497.3311, Ext. 426).
Main Beach gets action year-round. There are volleyball and basketball courts, a playground and a boardwalk popular with walkers and joggers, and one more major attraction: The beach is just across the street from scores of the shops and galleries that give the city its distinctive aura. Must-sees in the downtown heart of Laguna, aka the Village, include the sculpture garden at Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery (326 Glenneyre St., 888.972.5543). South along Coast Highway are dining options including new Tortilla Republic, hockey great Teemu Selänne’s Selanne Steak Tavern, K’ya Bistro Bar at La Casa del Camino and posh Studio at the Montage.
Dana Point
Richard Henry Dana, the seaman who wrote 1840’s Two Years Before the Mast, described the area now named for him as “the only romantic spot” on the California coast, noting its “grandeur” and “solemnity.” The grandeur is still there, but you won’t find much solemnity along Harbor Drive, now bustling with boaters, diners, shoppers and those headed to see the tall clipper ships in port. In addition to its sand and shore, Doheny State Beach offers five acres of lawn. Families picnic, couples rent bicycles. An interpretive center focuses on the underwater Doheny State Marine Life Refuge. The beach hosts a
blues festival in May and in summer, Lobsterfest, a surf competition and outrigger racing. Busiest day of the year? Fourth of July, with fireworks launched from a barge. Make your way along Harbor Drive to the tide pools at the end of the harbor’s rocky ledge. Public benches are a stone’s throw from seals basking on sea-logged boulders; take in both the quiet beauty of the harbor and the roar of the surf against the rocks. Dana Point Harbor offers 2,500 slips for vessels of all sizes, three yacht clubs, a fishing pier and Dana Wharf Sportfishing, which also offers whale-watching trips. The Ocean Institute displays the Pilgrim, a full-sized replica of the square-rigged brig on which Dana sailed, docked adjacent to the fishing pier. Wharf highlights include the White Pelican for Native American jewelry (34475 Golden Lantern St., 949.240.1991) and the Harbor Grill seafooder, known for its oysters. North of town are luxury hotels featuring superior dining—Stonehill Tavern at the St. Regis, and Raya at the Ritz-Carlton—and pristine Salt Creek Beach Park.
San Juan Capistrano
There’s no beach in this burg, but there’s plenty of history, style and charm. And there is no passing up a visit to Mission San Juan Capistrano, often credited with being the birthplace of Orange County. It was founded
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Point and San Clemente along Coast Highway, and nearby San Juan Capistrano. Whether for shopping, dining, history or just tantalizing poetic beauty, these small burgs have spectacular offerings.
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by Father Junipero Serra in 1776, the same year America was born. It took nine years to build its Great Stone Church, completed in 1806; it took just a minute for an earthquake to destroy it six years later, killing 40 people. The priests left the ruins, a dramatic benchmark of the struggle to build California. The dome atop the nearby rail station was made with stones from the ruins. Priests still celebrate Mass in the Serra Chapel; the original adobe walls shelter a magnificent Baroque altarpiece decorated with 52 carved gold-leaf angels. The 10-acre site is filled with walkways, gardens, fountains and exhibits. Mission events include the renowned Swallows’ Day Parade in March. Just across the train tracks is the Los Rios Historic District. A stroll along Los Rios Street is a most pleasant experience; 31 homes, the earliest dating to 1794, look as they did in centuries past. Near the train station is the O’Neill Museum (31831 Los Rios St., 949.493.8444), home to the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society. The Ramos House Café, in an 1881 board-and-batten house, offers an unforgettable breakfast. Camino Capistrano is lined with shops and restaurants. One of South County’s most popular taverns is the colorful Swallow’s Inn (31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188). For a different kind of nightlife, consider the nearby Camino Real Playhouse (31776 El Camino Real, 949.489.8082). San Juan Capistrano Regional Library (31495 El Camino Real, 949.493.1752) is a postmodern masterpiece by architect Michael Graves. San Juan Capistrano is the county’s equestrian center; luxurious residences, many with their own stables, surround the city. Eight miles east is Ronald W. Caspers
Beach in Dana Point. (Opposite, left to right) Sign at Los Rios Historic District in San Juan Capistrano, Brown’s Park in Laguna Beach.
Wilderness Park (33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210).
San Clemente
La Casa Pacifica, President Richard Nixon’s “Western White House,” has long since been broken up into million-dollar homes by a private developer. But one historic home you can still see is Casa Romantica (415 Avenida Granada, 949.498.2139), once the residence of the city’s founder, oil entrepreneur Ole Hanson. On a hillside overlooking San Clemente Pier, it’s now the Cultural Center and Gardens, with galleries and a popular veranda. From the pier, the sun sets across the blue
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water between Catalina Island and the Dana Point bluffs—just look past the constant stream of surfers. Metrolink and Amtrak trains run alongside the beach and stop right at the pier. The best shopping and dining are on Avenida del Mar, lined with antique stores and galleries, and El Camino Real, where you’ll find the wine-country cuisine of Vine. Talega Golf Club (949.369.6226), in the hills above the city, was designed with input from Masters champion Fred Couples. Sundried Tomato is among draws at Talega Village Center. For bold items, see listing in the where guide. For a map of these neighborhoods, see page 71.
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Entrepreneurs, designers and artists launch The Soul Project, an apparel company with “socially conscious capitalism as a core cultural value.” Co-founder Summer Meek explains that certain places—“soul places”—resonate in a way that others don’t but that “even the most beautiful places ... face significant challenges every single day.” The goal: to protect the future of these places “in a grass-roots way.” In addition to clothing printed with “Where Do You Love,” each designated soul place—e.g., Laguna—features unique apparel and prints by three local artists. 1516 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.494.0489, soulproject.com
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ANAHEIM, BUENA PARK, ORANGE AND FULLERTON OFFER THEME PARKS AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS.
(Left to right) Angel Stadium and Anaheim Packing House
➺Long before orange groves and Walt Disney shaped the landscape of Anaheim, and before Napa Valley Anaheim
Making millions of dreams come true every year, Disneyland is beloved by children of every age. Since Walt Disney opened the main gate in 1955, families have made the pilgrimage, starting on Main Street, U.S.A.; today they explore eight lands, from Frontierland to Toontown. Captured in countless vacation photographs, iconic landmarks such as the snowcapped Matterhorn, Sleeping Beauty’s castle and the Haunted Mansion beckon even as new attractions debut. Enjoy Mickey’s Soundsational Parade and, in the Fantasyland Theatre, the live show Mickey and the Magical Map. Travel to corners of the universe in 3-D on Star Tours: The Adventures Continue in Tomorrowland. Sister park Disney California Adventure launched Cars Land, adding 12 acres and three attractions—notably Radiator Springs Racers—inspired by the Disney-Pixar film Cars. Guests enter along Buena Vista Street, evoking the era when Walt Disney arrived in Los Angeles; Carthay Circle Theatre houses an elegant restaurant. World of Color wows nightly with choreographed fountains, lights, lasers, music, animation and Disney storytelling. The thrills never end at California Screamin’, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and, for the less daring, Soarin’ Over California, an amazing simulation of gliding above the gorgeous Golden State.
There’s no admission at adjacent Downtown Disney, but it takes restraint to avoid splurging in the lively promenade’s shops, cafés and entertainment venues such as House of Blues, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and ESPN Zone. Eateries range from fast to fancy, but none outclasses Napa Rose in the dazzling Grand Californian Hotel. Shop, eat and play some more at Anaheim GardenWalk, a still-growing collection of shopping and dining options in an outdoor setting. For indoor entertainment, consider bowling at Bowlmor, viewing a first-run movie at UltraStar Cinemas—some with motion seats—or shaking your tail feathers at sultry Heat Ultra Lounge. Nearby, The Ranch, a sophisticated restaurant and super-fun saloon modeled on the late Crazy Horse, made the North County’s most smashing dining debut since Napa Rose. Boldface names and sports action are the lure at Honda Center, home for the Anaheim Ducks ice hockey team and new L.A. KISS football team, host to touring acts such as Rihanna; Wolfgang Puck’s Puck Tavern is new. At Angel Stadium, “the Big A,” major-league baseball rules when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim play; arena rock acts such as U2 invade when the team’s on tour; the Oakley store is new. Anaheim Convention Center unveiled a grand Grand Plaza; the Anaheim Bolts soccer team plays in the center’s arena.
The Anaheim Packing District downtown includes the hip shops and restaurants on Center Street Promenade; the historic Anaheim Packing House reopens with foodie vendors of all kinds and it’s a smash—we want to try them all! Muzeo is a small museum in the Carnegie Library building (1908). Anaheim Ice, training facility for the Anaheim Ducks, is open for public skating daily.
Buena Park
Roller coaster, Old West and boysenberry jam enthusiasts flock to Knott’s Berry Farm, a theme park with roots back to 1934, when farmers Walter and Cordelia Knott opened a roadside stand selling berries and a diner dishing fried chicken. Diners still feast on drumsticks and berry pie at Knott’s Chicken Dinner restaurant, and shoppers wander through the California Marketplace; both enjoy the Independence Hall replica (1966). Inside the park, a daunting collection of roller coasters separates the bold from the bashful. Xcelerator rockets to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds. Silver Bullet turns riders upside down six times. GhostRider is one of the world’s longest and tallest wooden coasters. Less hair-raising are the High Sierra Ferris Wheel and kiddie rides at Camp Snoopy. Explore bygone eras without leaving Beach Boulevard. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament revisits an 11th century castle.
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became a household name, German immigrants made the area California’s first wine country. It still fuels high times and joyful memories with world-class attractions that make it the gateway to endless fun.
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Audiences cheer jousting knights and pageantry starring Lipizzaner stallions while serfs and wenches serve a four-course feast. A banquet at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure fortifies guests for skirmishes aboard a replicated 18th century Spanish galleon in an indoor lagoon.
Orange
Old Towne Orange is often used for movies and commercials, thanks to its diligently preserved pre-1940 homes and buildings. Anchored by a picturesque traffic circle—oval, actually—at Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street, the district is on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes antique shops and restaurants such as Haven Gastropub and Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen. The Orange Chamber of Commerce (439 E. Chapman Ave.) offers a map of historic sights. Chapman University, one of the state’s oldest private universities, marks its 150th year. To the east are the bucolic hills of Irvine Park; its petite Orange County Zoo is ideal for wee ones, who also enjoy the narrow-gauge train. Big kids go for The Outlets at Orange, where draws include high-end discount retailers Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th. Families fall like pins for hip bowling alley Lucky Strike Lanes and flock to Thrill It Fun Center and Vans Skatepark. Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove— formerly known as Crystal Cathedral—is a must-tour for architecture buffs. Philip Johnson’s striking structure has 10,000 silver-tinted windows. Also there are Richard Neutra’s Tower of Hope and Richard Meier’s International Center for Positive Thinking.
Fullerton
Most visitors to Fullerton, home of sprawling
Fullerton Arboretum
Cal State Fullerton, gravitate to the historic core along Harbor Boulevard, with its endless supply of boutiques and watering holes. South of Commonwealth Avenue, a short stroll from the historic train station, are night spots and restaurants such as Hopscotch. Significant sights nearby include Fullerton Museum Center, offering dynamic exhibits including a gallery devoted to Leo Fender, native son and pioneer of the electric guitar. The museum offers maps pinpointing fine examples of architecture styles within walking distance. A short drive away, the stately Muckenthaler Cultural Center hosts varied design and art events and exhibits.
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The Fullerton Arboretum at CSUF is a garden of delights, with streams, trails and a restored Victorian cottage. East in Yorba Linda is the birthplace of Richard Nixon. The tiny home and impressive rose garden are on the handsome grounds of the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, a rich repository chronicling the president’s public and private life. Neighboring Brea, once an oil town, takes pride in its Birch Street Promenade, which offers retailers, restaurants such as Brunos Trattoria, cinema and stand-up comedy. New at huge Brea Mall is Kiehl’s Since 1851. For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a map of these neighborhoods, see page 69.
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➺ Complimentary champagne or wine while we get our nails done? We’re there! There being
Cosmo Nail Bar in Brea, which turns a nail or waxing appointment into an upscale but still affordable experience. Those familiar with the high-end blow-out trend might think of Cosmo as the Dry Bar of nail salons. Top nail polish brands only: Deborah Lippmann, OPI, CND Shellac, Chanel LeVernis and Tom Ford. Its Champagne Room for couples features Netflix and music videos. Facials are offered, too. If you find yourself in Newport Beach, Cosmo has just opened at the Bluffs (949.287.6885). 2500 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea, 714.256.1888.
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Sophistication
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Offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Las Brisas is proud to serve the freshest seafood, exclusive offerings of wine & margaritas, and authentic cuisine of the Mexican Riviera.
361 Cliff Drive • Laguna Beach • 949.497.5434 • lasbrisaslagunabeach.com
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Watch Those Curves! The Orange County International Auto Show kicks off the car show season on the West Coast, and marks its 50th anniversary, Oct. 2-5 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Hundreds of cars, trucks, crossovers and sport-utility vehicles as well as ultra-high-end exotics, plug-in electric vehicles, pre-production models and hot customs are displayed. Attendees, whether car geeks, casual enthusiasts or serious buyers, can check out the 2015 production models in a non-selling environment—sit behind the wheels, inspect engines, experience new technologies and, in more than 100 of them, even take a spin. p. 56
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Dining American
Guidelines Restaurants are listed by city on page 51. Map locators
A RESTAURANT Stylish, nostalgic spot with red-leather booths gives dishes such as beef Stroganoff, pot roast and scallops an of-the-moment treatment. Café/market adjacent. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 3334 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.650.6505 $$$ Map N13
at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10, etc.) refer to maps on pages 68-71. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.
ANDREI’S CONSCIOUS CUISINE & COCKTAILS The striking new terrace features fire “tornadoes” and five types of lemon tree. Conscientiously created dishes (warm octopus salad, hanger steak with zinfandel-andbeef-marrow sauce, goat-cheese cheesecake) and excellent cocktails. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 2607 Main St., Irvine, 949.387.8887 $$ Map D4 ARC Chef Noah Blom’s “flame, flavor, finesse” cuisine (e.g., savory meatballs with garlic and whiskey, pig with black beans, maple and herbs) amid rustic-apothecary decor; superb cocktails use housemade bitters, infusions, syrups, sodas. L, D (daily). South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.500.5561 $$ Map J12
Heating Up Chef Scott Brandon, who has earned a following thanks to stints at Crow Bar + Kitchen in Corona del Mar and LinX in Orange, turns his attention to new Fireside, presenting his take on American tavern fare at the newly redone Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa. Highlights of a first dinner: Kusshi and Grassy Bar oysters with jalapeño-green apple mignonette (above); pan-roasted Mary’s chicken with heirloom tomato panzanella; and Ice Box Cake, with chocolate wafer cake, whipped cream and Scharffenberger ganache. At lunch or dinner, consider royal red rock shrimp hush puppies or the Proprietor’s Burger, with Dolcelatte and Taleggio cheeses, Nueske bacon, tomato jam and arugula on a sesame-brioche bun. p. 38
BACK BAY BISTRO Snazzy spot overlooking the Back Bay at the Dunes; retractable roof. Cancun-style shrimp cocktail, New York steak au poivre. L, D (W-Sa), Br (Sa-Su). Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.1144 $$ Map M14 BANDERA Perennially popular. Try iron-skillet corn bread; wood-fired rotisserie chicken or wood-grilled prime tri-tip; and banana cream pie. D (nightly). 3201 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.673.3524 $$ Map M16
Index
American ................................34 Belgian .....................................36 Brewpubs/Gastropubs ......36 California.................................38 Chinese....................................39 Continental ............................39 Eclectic ....................................39 French ......................................40 Indian .......................................40 International ..........................40 Italian ........................................41
Japanese .................................42 Mediterranean ......................43 Mexican/Latin ......................43 Quick Bites .............................49 Seafood ...................................45 Steak.........................................47 Thai ...........................................48 Themed ...................................48 Vegetarian ..............................48 Vietnamese............................48
is super-stylish and relaxed. Exceptional modern American dishes. Palmer’s wine shop Next Vintage and DG Burger are adjacent. L, D (daily), Br (Su). South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.352.2525 $$$ Map D3 CLAIM JUMPER Craftsman-style spots offer rotisserie chicken, baby-back ribs, pot pie and sixlayer Motherlode Cake. L, D (daily). Seven locations include South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.434.8479; 7971 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.523.3227; 2250 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, 714.836.6658 $$ Map J13, H8, G13
BAYSIDE First-rate New American fare at stylish spot with limited view of harbor canals. A smashing new interior update and sprawling bar and patio draw exec lunches, romantic dinners and lazy brunches. Live jazz; art displays. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.1222 $$$ Map M14
COLISEUM POOL & GRILL Casual venue at the Resort at Pelican Hill overlooks the world’s largest circular pool, serves thin-crust pizza, gourmet burgers and seafood. B, L, D (daily). 22701 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 949.467.6800 $$$ Map L17
THE BEACHCOMBER On Crystal Cove State Park beach; it’s like a weatherworn yacht. Roasted French feta; Prime flatiron steak with wild-mushroom-and-truffle mac; and Gimme S’mores! dessert. Outdoor Bootlegger Bar. Shuttle from Los Trancos lot. B, L, D (daily). 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Beach, 949.376.6900 $$ Map E4
CROSSROADS AT HOUSE OF BLUES Southern hospitality and rafter-raising music. Faves: Aarón’s Citrus Chicken; shrimp and grits; jambalaya, lobster mac and cheese; St. Louis ribs. Sunday gospel brunch. L, D (daily); Br (Su). Downtown Disney, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.778.BLUE $$ Map I10
BENJIE’S Old-school NY-style deli—O.C.’s oldest at 47. Cabbage rolls; tongue, chopped liver and pastrami sandwiches. Plus kitschy Bamboo Lounge. B, L, D (daily). 1828 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, 714.541.6263 $ Map G14
THE DECK Open-air spot serves beach fare and breezy cocktails steps from the sand. Tuscan kale Caesar; burger with aged Vermont cheddar, Nueske bacon, arugula and chipotle on a brioche bun; Vancouver Island king salmon. B, L, D (daily). Pacific Edge Hotel, 627 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Laguna Beach, 949.494.6700 $$ Map I15
BISTANGO Beautifully presented contemporary cuisine, extensive wine list, changing contemporary art exhibits and jazz nightly. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 19100 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.752.5222 $$$ Map K14 THE BLIND PIG Creative fare (e.g., bone-marrow sopes; octopus with jalapeño-ponzu) plus cocktails by local legend Gabrielle Dion at high-decibel lakeside spot. L, D (Tu-Su). 31431 Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, 949.888.0072 $$ Map east of D6
DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN & BAR New. Spot overlooking the sand offers octopus “a la plancha” taco, shareable whole fried Texas redfish and, in the Stateroom Bar, bourbons and whiskeys. Same team as the Deck, adjacent. B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Pacific Edge Hotel, 619 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Laguna Beach, 949.715.7700 $$ Map I15
BROADWAY BY AMAR SANTANA Popular spot offers creative “cuisine of the Americas.” Beer-battered Florida frog legs; chocolate cavatelli pasta with spicy pork ragout. L (Sa-Su), D (nightly). 328 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.715.8234 $$$ Map H15
EUREKA! New. Fun fare—osso-buco riblets, Fresno fig burger, Your Mama’s ’80s-Style Taco Salad—plus 40 craft beers on tap and some 20 small-batch and offmenu whiskeys. L, D (daily). Bella Terra, 7631 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.230.3955 $$ Map C2
CHAPTER ONE: THE MODERN LOCAL Hip librarythemed spot’s new chef Jason Montelibano ushers in its second chapter with Tuna 2-Step (ahi fillet/tuna tartare) and Little Fried Hen (actually braised) with ginger risotto. “Culinary cocktails.” Open until 2 am. L, D (daily). 227 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714.352.2225 $$ Map H13
HARBOR HOUSE CAFE Omelets (30 kinds), coffee-shop fare and shakes served 24/7 amid movieposter decor. 34157 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.496.9270 $ Map J17
CHARLIE PALMER Awash in sunshine by day, smartly lit by night, star chef Charlie Palmer’s space
THE IRON PRESS Waffle sandwiches—e.g., pankocrusted tilapia with habanero-mango salsa—and local beers. L (daily), D (Tu-Sa). South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.426.8088 $ Map J12
Indian spot Clay Oven in Irvine offers Shiv, a spicy lamb dish, using Trinidad moruga scorpion chilies—the world’s hottest, each with the heat of 400 jalapeños—as a fall special. p. 40
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Antonello Specialty Restaurant Group Fresh Italian Cuisine
Happy Hour ● Full-Service Catering ● Private Venues Wedding Rehearsals ● Baby Showers ● Cooking Classes ● Kid Friendly
South Coast Plaza Village
(714) 751-7153
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South Coast Plaza
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Dining wine pairings. B, L (daily), D (Tu-Sa). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.545.1411 $$ Map J13 PARK AVE Owner-chef David Slay’s creative renditions of classic American fare feature housemade and homegrown specialties. Most produce meticulously grown on premises; visit the garden! Architecture is Googie, decor midcentury retro. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Su). 11200 Beach Blvd., Stanton, 714.901.4400 $$ Map I8 PAUL MARTIN’S AMERICAN GRILL Restaurateur Paul Fleming (P.F. Chang’s, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse) opens spot done in dark woods, brick and balsa-wood chandeliers, presents menu featuring mesquite-grilled items. L, D (daily). Irvine Spectrum Center, 31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.453.1144 $$ Map D5
Jicama tacos at new Tortilla Republic in Laguna Beach
IVA LEE’S Restaurant and lounge offers savory interpretations of Southern and Creole cuisine. Music W-Sa. D (nightly). 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente, 949.361.2855 $$ Map south of F6 JIMMY’S FAMOUS AMERICAN TAVERN David Wilhelm’s creative regional comfort faves: French Quarter boil with shellfish and andouille in spicy beer-and-garlic broth; steak frites, grilled rib-eye with béarnaise; Bananageddon for two. L, D (daily); Br (Su). 25001 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.388.8900 $$ Map K17 JULIETTE KITCHEN + BAR Superior New American fare and cocktails and adjacent wine merchant. Juliette Chung oversees the restaurant, husband Jon Hughes the wine, and daughter Erica Choir the pastries. The gifted chef is Daniel Hyatt. L (M-Sa), D (Tu-Sa). 1000 Bristol St., Newport Beach, 949.752.5854 $$$ Map J13 LEATHERBY’S CAFÉ ROUGE Chic and sleek affair within Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Cutting-edge cuisine and special menus themed to Broadway shows. Ideal for pre- or post-performance. D (Tu-Su). 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.429.7640 $$$ Map J13 LITTLE SPARROW New. Eric Samaniego offers improvisational and approachable bistro fare (e.g., pan-roasted sweetbread Cobb salad; grilled opah with beluga lentils and fennel pollen), a truly significant addition to the O.C. dining scene. Look for the CAFE sign on the corner. D (Tu-Sa), Br (Su). 300 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.265.7640 $$ Map G13 MAMA’S ON 39 Casual creative comfort fare. Mama Mary bloody mary in a jar; buttermilk-fried chicken-andbacon waffles; Thrifty Ice Cream. B, L, D (daily). 21022 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, 714.374.1166 $$ Map L8 MEMPHIS Southern, Cajun-Creole and Southwest dishes in a hip retro setting. Start with gumbo or the pulled-pork sliders. L (M-F), D (W-Sa), Br (Su). 2920 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.432.7685 $$ Map J13 NEWPORT RIB CO. Family-owned and -operated spot. Baby-back ribs, choice steaks, slow-roasted tri-tip plus seafood, chicken, sandwiches and salads. Full bar, sports TV; takeout from 10:30 am. L (F-Su), D (nightly). 2196 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.631.2110 $$ Map K12 OAK GRILL New. Chef Marc Johnson delivers from start (seared Maine diver scallops with heirloom beans, capers and stewed baby tomatoes) to finish (Rocky Road Bar). Fifty wines by the glass and superb cocktails. Shares huge patio and fire pit with Aqua Lounge. B, L, D (daily). Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.760.4920 $$$$ Map L15 OLD VINE CAFE Regional and seasonal; a pleasure any time of day, be it for its caramel apple french toast, beef-tongue panini or four-course tasting menus with
THE PINT HOUSE Comfy bistro-pubs. Blackberrybourbon pork chop; housemade cheesecake with Fireball cinnamon whiskey caramel sauce. Craft beers, beer-infused cocktails. D (daily); Orange L, D (daily). 1547 W. Katella Ave., Orange, 714.633.7468; 136 W. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, 714.525.7468 $$ Map I11, A3 PLAYGROUND Chef Jason Quinn, whose Lime Truck won Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, offers New American small plates: cauliflower nachos; coconut curry noodle soup; Uncle Lou’s fried chicken; wagyu triptip; tip-top-tier off-the-menu burger. Playground 2.0 is a “culinary theater” for tasting dinners. D (daily). 220 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714.560.4444 $$ Map H13 R+D KITCHEN Sleek, friendly spot; try Reubenesque sandwich or spinach-and-chicken Waldorf salad. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Fashion Island, 555 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.219.0555 $$ Map L15 RALPH BRENNAN’S JAZZ KITCHEN Creole cuisine and New Orleans jazz (beaded piano!) at spot inspired by New Orleans’ French Quarter. Pasta jambalaya, Gumbo Ya-Ya, bananas Foster. Beignets at Jazz Kitchen Express; romantic dining upstairs; casual meals downstairs. B, L, D (daily). Downtown Disney, 1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.776.5200 $$ Map I10 THE RANCH Sophisticated restaurant and separate super-fun saloon. Chef Michael Rossi offers escargot with hazelnut spaetzle, country-fried Petaluma quail, and jawdroppingly glorious bone-in cowboy rib-eye; try brother David Rossi’s old-fashioned pecan pie. Most produce picked daily on the Ranch’s own farm. D (nightly). 1025 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, 714.817.4200 $$$ Map I11 RAMOS HOUSE CAFÉ One of the county’s best restaurants serves O.C.’s best breakfast in an 1881 house next to the train tracks in the historic Los Rios district. Soju bloody mary; pain perdu. B, L (Tu-Su). 31752 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1342 $$ Map I17 SADDLE RANCH CHOP HOUSE Rock-western experience with rustic bar and mechanical bull—look for the stagecoach on the roof! Extensive menu with south-of-the-border accents. New in Orange. B, L, D (daily). The Triangle, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.287.4652; Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd. W., Orange, 657.221.3136 $$ Map K12 and J11 SANDY’S HB Steps from the sand at Huntington Beach Pier. Gilroy-garlic-fried green beans; pecan-crusted sea bass; Prime flatiron steak with chimichurri and quickbraised greens. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 315 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.7273 $$ Map N9 SEASONS 52 No deep-frying. No dish more than 475 calories. Lots of flavor. Fab piano bar, stylish decor, eclectic seasonal menu, Mini Indulgences desserts, superior wine list. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 714.437.5252 $$ Map J13 SMOQUED California barbecue in Old Towne Orange. Meats smoked in-house. Avocado fries; St. Louis ribs; creative sauces; pecan pie. L, D (daily); Br (Su). 128 N. Glassell St., Orange, 714.633.7427 $$ Map C4
STONEHILL TAVERN Michael Mina’s urbane ode to New American dining, in shimmering room at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, turns the cozy tavern concept on its ear, bringing the ocean indoors via windows, mirrors and veranda seating. Stunning tasting menus by executive chef Raj Dixit. D (Tu-Su). 1 Monarch Beach Resort Drive, Dana Point, 949.234.3318 $$$ Map J17 TAVERN ON THE COAST Thomas Keller alum Bryan Podgorski uses French technique but skews modern American. Steamed PEI mussels; grilled barbecue-glazed Duroc pork flatiron. D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 34212 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.415.5888. $$ Map J16 THREE SEVENTY COMMON Chef Ryan Adams offers winning fare such as kale salad with stone fruit and pecorino; halibut with peas, mint, onion and preserved lemon; and apple fried pies. Family-style Sunday Night Social dinners. D (nightly). 370 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.494.8686 $$ Map H15 320 MAIN Chef Jaime Carrano (Bouchon Beverly Hills, Aureole New York) offers citrus-cured salmon bite, roasted bone marrow with braised oxtail marmalade, and lamb osso buco; owners Jason and Rebecca Schiffer fashion cutting-edge cocktails. D (nightly). 320 Main St., Seal Beach, 949.494.8686 $$ Map C1 TULSA RIB CO. Local mainstay in new digs. Tempura artichoke hearts, Cajun or Caribbean baby-back ribs, Tulsa potatoes, profiteroles. L (M-F); dinner (nightly). 220 E. Katella Ave., Orange, 714.633.3760 $$ Map B4 WATERTABLE New. Chef Manfred Lassahn pulls out the stops at restaurant and “gastro bar” in inspired “living rooms” and beautifully redone ocean-view patio. Spiked and infused waters; shareable Bar Jars filled with pickled items or avocana bread; entrées such as honey-lavender Berkshire pork. B, L, D (daily). Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.698.1234 $$ Map N9 WOOD RANCH Barbecue and grill in handsome quarters at Irvine Spectrum Center. Shredded onions; wood-roasted tri-tip; pulled-pork platter; peanut coleslaw; plus burgers, steaks and seafood. L, D (daily). 57 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.337.4850 $$ Map D5 ZIMZALA Surfer-chic restaurant-and-bar at hip Shorebreak Hotel offers “American/beach comfort” cuisine— and excellent Cal-Med. Br, D (daily). 500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.960.5050 $$ Map N9
Belgian BRUSSELS BISTRO Belgian menu, drinks, decor. Chicon gratin (endives, white sauce, cheeses), Belgian stoemp, crepes flambés. All-you-can-eat moules frites M-W. DJs/ dancing F-Sa after 10:30 pm. L (Sa-Su), D (nightly). 222 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.376.7955 $$ Map H15 BRUXIE O.C.’s original waffle sandwiches. Hot tickets: Pastrami Bruxie, Creamsicle float. B, L, D (daily). The Strand, 180 Fifth St., Huntington Beach, 657.215.3559; 292 N. Glassell St., Orange, 714.633.3900; 215 W. Birch St., Brea, 714.255.1188; 279 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.877.3015 $ Map N8, C4, A3
Brewpubs and Gastropubs AMERICAN TAVERN EATERY & DRINK Familyfriendly spot at Hotel Ménage. Chili-seared edamame; flash-grilled Caesar salad; chimichurri flatiron steak. Plus tropical drinks—and view of Disneyland fireworks!—at outdoor Palapa Bar. B, L, D (daily). 1221 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.758.0900 $$ Map I10 BLACK KNIGHT GASTRO LOUNGE Convivial indoor-outdoor spot with a dozen sports screens. Highlights include the eggplant poke, wood-fired pizza
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Dining Xiao long bao at Din Tai Fung, new at South Coast Plaza
SLATER’S 50/50 Burgers! Design your own—or try Peanut Butter & Jellousy or Fritos Crunch. Superior brew list. L, D (daily). 8082 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.594.5730; 24356 Swartz Drive, Lake Forest, 949.460.9314; 6362 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills, 714.685.1103 $$ Map L9, E6, B5 TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY Celtic pub near arenas. Drunken clams, Scottish cheesesteak, Olde Dublin stew. Servers in mini-kilts; 48 sports screens. L, D (daily). 1625 W. Katella Ave., Orange 714.633.5458 $$ Map I11
and excellent flatbreads; and generous cocktails. L, D (daily). The Triangle, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.646.2401 $$ Map K12 BOSSCAT KITCHEN AND LIBATIONS New. Creative fare with Southern accent—whiskey-scorched okra, Duroc pork-belly poutine, “lowcountry” bouillabaisse—amid reclaimed materials. Craft beers and 100 aged whiskeys, bourbons and scotches; whiskey flights; and whiskey bar. L, D (daily). 4647 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.333.0917 $$ Map D4 THE CROW BAR AND KITCHEN Cut-above creative fare, and outstanding selection of burgers, from James Beard Award-nominated chef John Cuevas. Superb brew selection. D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 2325 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.675.0070 $$ Map M16 FIRESIDE New. Chef Scott Brandon (ex-LinX) oversees tavern at renovated Crowne Plaza Hotel. First-visit highlights: Berkshire pork-belly sliders; pickled wild Gulf shrimp; pan-roasted Mary’s Chicken. L, D (daily). 3131 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.913.9061 $$ Map J13 PIZZA E VINO Charming spot steps from a lake presents some of O.C.’s best and most authentic Naples-style pizza. The misto salumi pizza is a flavor explosion. L, D (daily). 31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy., Rancho Santa Margarita, 949.713.1500 $$ Map east of E6 HAVEN GASTROPUB Adventurous fare and palateprovoking handcrafted beers on tap. Vadouvan-crusted lamb belly with spiced rutabaga and house harissa; sticky toffee pudding with brown-butter-bourbon ice cream; superlative burgers. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 190 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.221.0680 $$ Map C4 JT SCHMID’S RESTAURANT AND BREWERY Beers brewed on-site and brewpub cuisine: wood-fired pizzas, Prime steaks, burgers, jambalaya and sashimi! L, D (daily). 2610 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.634.9200; 2415 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.0333 $$ Map I11, C4 MULDOON’S Dublin pub—of gastropub quality—and Celtic bar; off-the-menu Black Bush Stew with shot of Irish whiskey and baby lamb chop. L, D (Tu-Su); Br (Su). 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.4110 $$ Map L15 RED TABLE Louis Jocson’s edgy comfort fare. There’s a red communal table, but RED stands for “relax, eat, drink.” Island beef tartare, New Pig on the Block, Bollywood fries. L (M-Sa), D (nightly). 16821 Algonquin St., Huntington Beach, 714.846.4700 $$ Map C1 SIDE DOOR Superb spot shares a replica of England’s oldest inn with dining landmark Five Crowns. Artisanal cheese, charcuterie, seasonal plates and world-class brews—plus British pub fare. D (nightly), Br (Su). 3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.717.4322, $$ Map M16
SILVER TRUMPET Musically themed restaurant and striking bar opposite Segerstrom Center for the Arts, ideal for pre- or post-theater repasts. Seasonally driven fare, housemade pastries and desserts. B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Avenue of the Arts Wyndham Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, 714.442.8593 $$ Map J13
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6IX PARK GRILL Applewood-fired grill fare in airy space with floor-to-ceiling windows and garden terrace. Roasted-chicken tortilla soup; grilled diver scallops with coconut bacon rice, broccoli rabe and butternut squash beurre blanc. B, L, D (daily). Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, 949.225.6666 $$ Map J14
BAMBÚ Classic and creative dishes with bold flavors celebrating seasonal and local foods presented in a four-story atrium amid lush palms, orchids and bamboo trees. B (daily), L (M-F), D (Tu-Sa). Fairmont Newport Beach, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.476.2001 $$$ Map K14
SPLASHES RESTAURANT AND BAR Indoors by the fireplace or on the patio steps from the sand, the water’s-edge Pacific view provides a dramatic backdrop for meals meant to be gorgeous memories. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). Surf & Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.4477, Ext. 550 $$$ Map H15
GREENLEAF GOURMET CHOPSHOP Healthful, flavorful menu includes lemongrass chicken salad; turkey melt on pretzel bread. Wine bar; soju-based cocktails. Adjoining market. B, L, D (daily). 234 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.200.3950; South Coast Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.862.2480 $ Map L12, J12
STUDIO Airy bluff-top Arts and Crafts-style bungalow with stunning azure and endless Pacific view oozes an offhand luxury befitting its premium resort setting. Chef Craig Strong reaches far beyond the predictably posh with an ambitious menu of creative Cal-French cuisine. D (Tu-Su). Montage Resort & Spa, 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 866.271.6953 $$$$ Map I16
K’YA BISTRO BAR Handsome bistro at La Casa del Camino hotel offers expansive selection of small plates and wines by the glass. Wild Hawaiian poke, goat cheese-fennel-orange salad, grilled filet mignon, lobster macaroni ’n’ cheese. D (nightly). La Casa del Camino, 1287 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.376.9718 $$ Map I15 LARK CREEK Flavorful, nutritional and very prettily presented coastal cuisine. Steaks and fish grilled over wood fire; salads, sandwiches and pastas use local ingredients. L, D (daily). Fashion Island, 967 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.6700 $$ Map L15 MARIPOSA Cheery room at Neiman Marcus. Some go just for the pre-meal popovers; Maine lobster club sandwich. L (daily). Fashion Island, 601 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.467.3350 $$ Map L15 NAPA ROSE Wine country at Disney Resort is a celebration of beauty in the bottle and the bounty of nature; chef Andrew Sutton offers sophisticated seasonal fare in stylish setting; polished staff includes dozens of sommeliers. D (nightly). Grand Californian Hotel, 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.635.2300 $$$ Map I10 ONOTRIA WINE COUNTRY CUISINE Ristorante honors wine with Italian dishes concocted especially to flatter fine varietals. Dishes are seasonal and game is a specialty. The wine list runs 40 pages. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 2831 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.641.5952 $$ Map J1 PROVENANCE New. Cathy Pavlos (acclaimed Lucca in Irvine) unveils wine-country-farmhouse-themed spot with organic raised-bed patio garden—whose produce is the star. Finish with S’more in a Jar dessert, or the Earl Grey cream soda with cinnamon bourbon, a cocktail that could be dessert. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (S). 531 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0477 $$ Map L14 SEALEGS WINE BAR Seasonal California share plates—e.g., Pig and Fig Flatbread, Stinky Fries, Banana Foster French Toast—plus limited-production wines and craft beers amid Hamptons-style nautical decor. D (nightly), Br (Su). 21022 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, 714.536.5700 $$ Map M9 SHADES Casual elegance, deft Cal-Continental menu and ocean views make this a popular steak (boutique ranch meats) and seafood destination. Lavish brunch (unlimited crab legs!) on poolside patio. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). Waterfront Hilton, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.845.8444 $$ Map N9
SUNDRIED TOMATO CAFE Eclectic, bold Cal-Med. Creamy sun-dried-tomato soup with Gorgonzola; crispy blackened-chicken spring rolls; chopped salad. 31781 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.1167 (L, D daily; Br Sa-Su); 821 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.388.5757 (L, D daily; Br Su). $$ Map I17 and K17 TABU GRILL Local in-spot/Zagat high scorer brings on new chef Rayne Frey, who continues its winning ways. D (nightly). 2892 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.494.7743 $$$ Map I16 TANGATA Lunch-only spot at museum from the acclaimed Patina Group. “Soup of yesterday,” braised lamb shank with creamy polenta. L (Tu–Su). Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.550.0906 $$ Map G13 TANGERINE GRILL Find culinary California adventure opposite Disney’s California Adventure. Consider tangerine chicken, tangerine scallops or Malibu culotte steak. B, L, D (daily). Anabella Hotel, 1030 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.772.1186 $$ Map I10 THE TWISTED VINE Cozy neighborhood wine bar offers winning savory and sweet small plates. L (Tu-Su), D (nightly). 127 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714.871.1200 $ Map B3 VINE Laid-back beach burg takes wine-country detour with poised California cuisine and enlightened wine selections. Jared Cook is the new executive chef and partner. Chef’s Pub is adjacent. D (Tu-Sa). 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2079 $$$ Map south of F6 VUE Serves up “forward-thinking California coastal cuisine” on a bluff overlooking Dana Point Harbor. Outside, the ocean breeze and fire pit add to the romantic ambience. B, L, D (daily). Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.661.5000 $$$ Map J16 THE WINERY New in Newport Beach. Chef-partner Yvon Goetz offers superior contemporary regional cuisine—the freshest seafood, wild game, USDA Prime steaks plus cigar patios and extensive wine cellars—at two striking locations, the newest overlooking the harbor. Tustin: L (M-F), D (nightly); Newport: D (nightly). District at Tustin Legacy, 2647 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.7600; 3131 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.999.6622 $$$ Map J14, N13
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Dining Chinese CAPITAL SEAFOOD More than 100 kinds of dim sum, offered from pushed steam carts at lunch, plus Asian tapas, clay-pot items, tofu, noodles and congees. L, D (daily). Irvine Spectrum Center, 85 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.788.9218; 2700 Alton Parkway, Irvine, 949.252.8188 $$ Map D5, J14 DIN TAI FUNG New. Taiwan icon known for xiao long bao—Shanghai-style soup dumplings—opens venue at South Coast Plaza. New York Times included the original in its world’s top 10; the L.A. Times’ Jonathan Gold pegged the Glendale location in his top 101. Shrimp and pork wonton with spicy sauce; shrimp fried rice and sautéed string beans with garlic. L, D (daily). 3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, 714.549.3388 $$ Map J13 P.F. CHANG’S Chinese-fusion dishes in an upscale, casual setting. The Irvine location got a striking remodel. Newport got a tiny new sushi bar; request the off-menu, all-seafood “hamburger roll.” L, D (daily). 1145 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.9007; 61 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.453.1211 $$ Map L15, D5 SPICY CITY New. Chinese-American fusion cuisine with traditional Chinese decor, lacquered chopsticks and family-style dishes. L, D (daily). 5555 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills 714.974.8889 $$ Map B5 TWENTY EIGHT New. Top Chef finalist Shirley Chung— former executive chef at China Poblano by Jose Andres, opened restaurants for Thomas Keller, Guy Savoy and Mario Batali—presents modern Chinese in former Kimera digs. Singapore-style chili lobster with hand-cut noodles; slow-braised ox tail.L, D (daily). 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine $$ Map K14
Continental FIVE CROWNS Venerated Lawry’s spot in English inn replica gets new decor, new chef, new dishes. Prime rib and other favorites stay. Superb SideDoor Gastropub is adjacent. D (nightly), Br (Su). 3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.760.0331 $$$ Map M16 THE HOBBIT Transporting dinners at homey hacienda revered for special occasions. Multicourse prix-fixe affair: cocktails upstairs, elaborate appetizers in the wine cellar, new Continental classics in elegant dining rooms. Menu changes weekly. Reservations essential. D (W-Su). 2932 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.997.1972 $$$$ Map J11 ORANGE HILL Hilltop hideaway with endless city-light views; traditional and updated fare includes seafood, prime rib, lobster. Orange Bar has retro orange theme and orange piano. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 6410 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.997.2910 $$ Map C5 21 OCEANFRONT Romantic restaurant with sunset views, cozy bars, servers in black tie and menu featuring abalone, oysters Rockefeller and superb crab legs as well as steaks and osso buco. Live entertainment in the lounge. D (nightly). 2100 W. Oceanfront (Newport Pier), Newport Beach, 949.673.2100 $$$ Map N13
Eclectic CAFE TU TU TANGO Quasi-fusion tapas-style appetizers. Watch art be created, listen to spontaneous performances; patio bar. L, D (daily). The Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd. W., Orange, 714.769.2222 $$ Map J11 MIX Chef Kyung Soo Carroll offers imaginative, often organic “classical French and nuevo American fusion” fare in the Hilton Anaheim’s atrium lobby. B, L, D (daily). 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, 714.740.4412 $$ Map I10
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SAPPHIRE LAGUNA Chef Azmin Ghahreman offers globally inspired dishes at stylish restaurant. Gourmet pantry for picnic and takeout. The popular patio has a partial ocean view. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1200 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9888 $$$ Map I15 TRUE FOOD KITCHEN Healthful globally inspired fare in cheery room and on inviting patio with linear fire pit. More healthful cocktails; biodynamic wines. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Fashion Island, 451 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.644.2400 $$$ Map L15
French THE CELLAR Subterranean setting at 1920s-era California hotel oozes character, straddles categories with its modern European fare. Three B Hash; chateaubriand; chocolate soufflé. Late-night lounge Tu-Su until 2 am. D (Tu-Su) 305 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, 714.525.5682 $$$ Map A3 GEMMELL’S Fine chef Byron Gemmell serves up fairly traditional French fare and adds California touches. Casserole of escargots; hearts of palm and crab; roasted duck. L, D (daily); Br (Su). 34471 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.234.0063 $$$ Map K16 GOLDEN TRUFFLE Disciples of chef-owner Alan Greeley overlook his enduring bistro’s strip-mall digs in favor of his maverick approach. Wine list is loaded with labels you won’t easily find elsewhere. L (Tu-F), D (Th-Sa). 1767 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.645.9858 $$$ Map L12 MARCHÉ MODERNE Chef Florent Marneau and pastry chef wife Amelia raise the bistro to delicious heights with their unstuffy but oh-so-French effort. He revels in what’s seasonal. Dessert? Exquisite cheeses or Amelia’s transcendent desserts. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.434.7900 $$$ Map D3
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PINOT PROVENCE Sophisticated French-Med dishes and decor from Patina Group favored for executive lunches, pre-theater dinners, brunch and special occasions. Charming walled patio. B, L, D (daily); Br (SaSu). Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.444.5900 $$$ Map J13 VIE DE FRANCE Classic onion soup, breads (excellent croissants!) and pastries baked fresh daily, sandwiches made to order, desserts homemade at charming bistro and bakery. B, L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.1734 $ Map J13
Indian CLAY OVEN Globe-trotting owner offers regional and creative Indian cuisine. Habanero shrimp vindaloo; goat curry; tandoori venison. L, D (daily). 15435 Jeffrey Road, Irvine, 949.552.2851 $$ Map D5 ROYAL KHYBER Spot often cited as the O.C’s best Indian marks 30 years. Warm eggplant salad; lobster masala; signature Khyber’s Nectar, lamb shanks simmered 14 hours. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza Village, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.5679 $$$ Map J13 TAMARIND Sibling to London’s Michelin-starred spot; Moghul-derived tandoor-oven favorites and seasonal fare. Imran Ali—known for his vibrant cooking at the former Tantra in Silverlake—is the new chef. L, D (daily). Crystal Cove Shopping Center, 7862 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.715.8338 $$$ Map J13
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International BELACAN GRILL Malaysian bistro spotlights sambals. Roti canai flatbread; Nasi lemak (rice, coconut milk, screw pine leaves, anchovies, peanuts, beef rendang); crispy curry-leaf shrimp. L, D (daily). 17460 17th St., Tustin, 714.505.9908 $$ Map C4
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Dining MARRAKESH Moroccan multicourse prix-fixe feasts including b’stilla (phyllo-chicken pie), sans silverware. Great value. Belly dancing (W-Su). D (nightly). 1976 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.645.8384 $$ Map L13 MOZAMBIQUE African fortress gone hip and stylish offers Cal-Portuguese-South African cuisine such as piri piri prawns. Veranda rooftop dining. Casual spinoff in Newport Beach. 1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777; the Bluffs, 1332 Bison Ave., Newport Beach, 949.718.0956 $$ Map I15, E4
Italian AL FORNO CAFFE New. Brooklyn vibe in neighborhood strip mall. Pasta al Forno at dinner; paninis and kale salad at lunch; pastries in the a.m. B, L, D (daily). 1525 Mesa Verde Drive E., Costa Mesa, 657.232.0100 $$ Map K12 ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE Italian steakhouse in 1909 manor; refined cuisine elaborately presented amid fresco recreations. White chocolate salmon; peppered hanger steak; game dishes. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). 887 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.772.1381 $$$ Map I10 ANDREA Elegant but unstuffy. Spectacular views of elysian vistas and the ocean. Superb northern Italy cuisine. Pasta and gelato made in dedicated rooms. L, D (daily). Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 949.467.6800 $$$$ Map L17 ANTONELLO RISTORANTE Top-notch, romantic northern Italian restaurant in faux villa; don’t miss the osso buco with risotto milanese. Enoteca Lounge and bar menu. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). South Coast Plaza Village, 3800 Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, 714.751.7153 $$$ Map J13 BRUNOS TRATTORIA Lively, contemporary spot offers hamachi with sweet-and-sour shallots, wild-boar-sausage bucatini, caramel-chocolate budino and housemade limoncello liqueur—all memorable. L, D (daily). 210 W. Birch St., Brea, 714.257.1000 $$$ Map A3 CANALETTO Venetian-style restaurant offers superb salumeria, antipasti, wood-fired pizzas, specialty meat and seafood dishes (e.g., vermicelli Cassopipa with seafood ragu). L, D (daily). Fashion Island, 545 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.0900 $$$ Map M16 CUCINA ENOTECA Cal-Ital plus wine shop amid fun decor. Vasi (filled jars), short-rib pappardelle, foragedmushroom pizza. New in Newport Beach. L, D (daily), Br (Su). Irvine Spectrum Center, 31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.861.2222; Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000 $$ Map D5, L15 ECCO Cozy, hip spot serves up sophisticated woodfired pizzas, ricotta gnocchi with grilled prawns; pork porterhouse saltimbocca; sautéed broccoli rabe with garlic and chilies. L, D (daily). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.444.ECCO $$ Map J13
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FRANCOLI GOURMET Convivial, handsome northern Italian destination takes a quantum leap in quality, both in style (e.g., ornate orange-glass chandelier) and cuisine since its move to Old Towne Orange. B, L, D (daily). 100 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.288.1077 $$ Map C4 IL BARONE RISTORANTE Acclaimed chef Franco Barone and wife Donatella offer sophisticated fare at stylish spot hidden near John Wayne Airport. New casual Il Barone Pizza e Pasta spinoff on Balboa peninsula. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 4251 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, 949.955.2755; 705 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.673.1029 $$ Map K14, N14 IL DOLCE PIZZERIA Artisanal Naples-style pizzas and pastas in modest spot at busy intersection. The simple pepperoni pizza may be the county’s best; the pistachio pizza, with Parmesan, red onions, rosemary and Gruyère, is a more unusual delight. L, D (daily). 1902 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.200.9107 $$ Map J14
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Dining IL FORNAIO Upscale casual trattoria and bakery features crusty fresh bread, housemade and imported pastas, wood-fired pizzas and roasted meats in a romantic atmosphere. L (M-Sa); D (nightly). 18051 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.261.1444 $$$ Map J14 IL GARAGE Beguiling Italian spot from David Slay, of acclaimed ParkAve, in a garage, amid a 1924 tractor and red-checkered tablecloths; it overlooks the garden that inspires and supplies the menu. D (Tu-Sa). 11200 Beach Blvd., Stanton, 714.901.4400 $$ Map I8 MAMA D’S Neighborhood spot on the peninsula has a loyal following thanks to large portions and very personable wait staff. Extensive menu; pasta, chicken and hero sandwiches at lunch. L (M-F), D (nightly). 3012 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.675.6262 $$ Map N13 MARE CULINARY LOUNGE Chef-owner Allessandro Pirozzi’s glittery spot. Infused pastas include limoncelloinfused mafaldine pasta with lobster tail, shallots and pinot-grigio local-lemon sauce. B, L, D (daily). 696 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9581 $$$ Map H15 NELLO CUCINA Italian steakhouse plus thin-crust pizzas, innovative pastas in South Coast Plaza’s Bear Street wing; sibling to Antonello Ristorante. L, D (daily). 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 714.540.3365 $$ Map J13 PIZZERIA MOZZA Culinary stars Mario Batali, Nancy Silverton and Joseph Bastianich replicate their L.A. and Singapore spots. Pizzas use beguiling ingredients, distinctive dough. Start with bone marrow al forno; end with caramel copetta with marshmallow sauce. L, D (daily). 800 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. $$ Map M13 PIZZERIA ORTICA Spot owned by L.A. chef David Myers (Comme Ça) offers refined authentic Neapolitan fare using intriguing ingredients beneath soaring arched ceilings and frescoes. L (M-F), D (nightly). 650 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.445.4900 $$ Map J13 QUATTRO CAFFÉ Antonio Cagnolo of nearby, muchlauded Antonello Ristorante rejuvenates shoppers with stylish fare. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.754.0300 $$ Map J13
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Japanese BLUE C SUSHI New. Higher-end conveyor-belt sushi color-keyed for prices in vibrant room with offbeat clips on a screen and cheery staff. L, D (daily). Fashion Island, 1095 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.258.9280 $$ Map L15
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BLUEFIN Master sushi chef Takashi Abe offers exquisite sushi and hot entrées. Toro tartare with osetra caviar; seafood tempura with truffle sauce and matcha salt. L, D (daily). Crystal Cove Promenade, 7952 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.715.7373 $$$ Map M17 HAMAMORI Sparkling environment with undulating curves overlooks Bear Street. Rice-cracker-coated jumbo asparagus with yuzu sea salt; tamari-marinated black cod. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, 714.850.0880 $$$ Map J14 RA SUSHI Red-globe-light-bedecked ceiling, oversized aquarium and hip soundtrack give the Huntington Beach location a club-like feel. Try the crispy Asian tacos! D
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Mediterranean CATAL RESTAURANT AND UVA BAR The Uva outdoor pavilion offers 40 California wines by the glass and tapas; upstairs is Catal for fine dining. L, D (daily). Downtown Disney, 1580 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.774.4442 $$$ Map I10 FIG & OLIVE New. Pascal Lorange’s cuisine is an ode to olive oil and what’s on the plate—from crostini and crudo starters to crème-brûlée cheesecake—is sophisticated. The olive tree-studded setting is stunning. L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 151 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.877.3005 $$$ Map L15 LUCCA CAFE & MARKET Euro-chic bistro, deli and wine bar is a destination for foodies seeking unusual items and dishes using artisanal and organic local ingredients. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 6507 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine, 949.725.1773 $$ Map D5 MESA Stylish spot at the Camp, on the Bristol Street stretch known as SoBeCa, offers a hip scene, retractable glass roof, intriguing decor, inventive appetizers, superb cocktails and unisex restrooms. D (Tu-Sa). 725 Baker St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.6700 $$ Map J13
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MOTIF Euro-eclectic dishes—grilled quail with Thai spices; cocoa-pistachio baked rack of lamb—amid ocean views. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Spa, 1 Monarch Beach, Dana Point, 949.234.3320 $$$ Map J16 PITA JUNGLE Encourages “art of eating healthy” with hummus trio, Med chicken salad, gyro pitas, wood-fired pizzas. Bloody mary bar at brunch. L, D (daily), Br (SaSu). 1200 Bison Ave. Newport Beach, 949.706.7711 $$ Map D4 ZOV’S Zov Karamardian’s culinary passion propels her spots. Acclaimed Med cuisine at all locations; bakerycafé in Tustin also offers jewel-like desserts, premium breads and gourmet products. L, D (M-Sa). 3915 Portola Parkway, Irvine, 714.734.9687; Enderle Center, 17440 E. 17th St., Tustin, 714.838.8855; 21123 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, 949.760.9687 $$$ Map C5, C4, L17
Mexican/Latin ANEPALCO’S Chef Daniel Godinez applies French technique to traditional Mexican ingredients, with sophisticated, artfully presented results. Tilapia with serrano chili-infused beurre blanc; cuitlacoche-topped burger. Innovative cocktails. L, D (daily). 3737 Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.456.9642 $$ Map B4 EL ADOBE California historical landmark serving traditional Mexican fare is housed in a 1797 adobe and 1812 jail. L (M-Sa), D (nightly), Br (Su). 31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1163 $$ Map I17
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GABBI’S MEXICAN KITCHEN Old Towne day-trippers and tequila connoisseurs duck into this rustically stylish haven for spirited takes on regional Mexican fare far beyond tacos and burritos. L, D (daily). 141 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714.633.3038 $$ Map C4 JAVIER’S CANTINA Lively locations known for spectacular decor and mucho-gusto ways with south-ofthe-border classics. La Tablita, prepare-your-own tacos for two; chili colorado of Kurobuta pork chops in guajillo chili
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Dining sauce with nopalitos. L, D (daily). 7832 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.494.1239; Irvine Spectrum Center, 45 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.872.2101 $$ Map H15, D5 LAS BRISAS Window-lined, elegant cliff-top spot with renowned guacamole and superb coastal views. Snapper Veracruzana; Yucatan chicken. The patio is packed. B, L (M-Sa); D (nightly); Br (Su). 361 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.497.5434 $$$ Map H15 LA VIDA CANTINA New. Team behind nightclub Sutra relaunches the spot that was briefly El Corazon de Costa Mesa; attractive outdoor bar has five fire pits and two oversized palapas. D (daily). The Triangle, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.612.2349 $$ Map K12
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MATADOR CANTINA Upscale spot with red-brick walls in 1899 building serves traditional dishes but also “Mexican-inspired,” such as chorizo ravioli. Also consider queso fundido and chocolate enchiladas. L, D (daily). 111 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, 714.871.8226 $$$ Map A3 RAYA Sophisticated global cuisine from chef Richard Sandoval, spectacular ocean views. Ceviches, sweetcorn soup with cuitlacoche puree, roasted halibut with truffled boniato and crispy jalapeños; the churros are a must! B, L, D (daily). Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, 1 RitzCarlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.2000 $$$ Map J16 ROSE CANYON CANTINA & GRILL Very remote canyon eatery with lovely patio. L (Sa-Su), D (Tu-Su). 20722 Rose Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, 949.766.6939 $$ Map east of C6 RED O Sexy design (with lots of Moroccan accents), menu by Mexican cuisine guru Rick Bayless. Ceviches, guacamole tasting, lamb chops mole negro. Extensive tequila list; the Topolo house margarita is outstanding. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 143 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.718.0300 $$$ Map L15 SOL COCINA Stylish spot overlooking harbor canals features vibrant Baja-inspired dishes by Deborah Schneider, author of the cookbook Amor y Tacos. Pibil-roasted fish on a banana leaf; Kurobuta carnitas; cocktails, side dishes and flan are sensational. L, D (daily). 251 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.675.9800 $$ Map O15 SOLITA New. Sol Cocina spinoff offers tacos (e.g., chorizo, bacon and sweet potatoes, chili tofu and woodgrilled carne asada) and margaritas. Start with queso al forno with bubbling, spicy Mexican cheeses. L, D (daily). Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.894.2792 $ Map C2 TACO ASYLUM Spot serving unusual tacos, excellent brews and small-batch sodas gets second wind with winning new chef Carlos Anthony, 24. Banh mi taco; corn off the cob; dessert nachos. L, D (daily). The Camp, 2937 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.922.6010 $ Map J13 TACO MARÍA New. Carlos Salgado serves up meticulous and always fascinating “Chicano cuisine” at the OC Mix, e.g., piloncillo pork belly with pencil-cob grits, cherry and dandelion. Memorable, truly distinctive tacos at lunch; dinner is four-course prix-fixe. L (Tu-Sa), D (W-Sa). South Coast Collection, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 714.538.8444, $$$ Map J13 TORTILLA REPUBLIC New. Inventive fare amid stylish decor. Duck-confit tacos with sour-cherry salsita; hibiscus-flower enchiladas; tequila-coriander-rub hanger steak; 100 blue-agave spirits at onyx-cap bar. Two dining terraces and courtyard patio. L (Tu-Su), D (nightly). 480 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.393.4888 $$$ Map I15 WHO SONG AND LARRY’S New. Eclectic Cal-Mex cantina with Asian accents near Honda Center: crunchy crab-chicharrón-chipotle sushi; lobster mac-and-cheese enchiladas; avocado split with dulce de leche ice cream, pecan brittle, XO sauce; shareable Larry y Yo cocktail with upside-down Coronita beer. L, D (daily). 1535 W. Katella Ave., Orange, 714.639.9550 $$ Map I11
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Dining Seafood AMELIA’S SEAFOOD & ITALIAN RESTAURANT Charming local favorite for almost half a century offers scampi Caesar salad, linguine with fresh bay scallops and baby calamari in marinara sauce, and cioppino. The intimate patio table is coveted. D (nightly), Br (F-Su). 311 Marine Ave., Balboa Island, 949.673.6580 $$ Map M15 BLUEWATER GRILL Fresh seafood selection at handsome spots changes daily. Grilled Australian barramundi, Costa Rican mahimahi, farm-raised Mississippi catfish. Outdoor waterfront dining in Newport. L, D (daily); Br (Su). The District at Tustin Legacy, 2409 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.FISH; 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, 949.675.FISH $$ Map J14, N13 BONEFISH GRILL Market-fresh seafood, from steelhead trout to cold-water-lobster tails, with sauces. Bang Bang shrimp; tilapia and Kobe-beef burgers; Lily’s Chicken and USDA Choice Angler’s Steak. L, D (daily); Br (Su). The Market Place, 2915 El Camino Real, Tustin, 714.368.7613 $$ Map C5 BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. Fun, very entertaining spot inspired by the film Forrest Gump. Start with the peel-and-eat Shrimper’s Net Catch. L, D (daily). Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.635.4867 $$ Map I10 THE CANNERY The spot is historic—a cannery in 1921, a fine seafooder for 40 years—but what’s been coming out of the kitchen of late is way better than ever. Upstairs Jellyfish Lounge specializes in sushi; great happy hour. L, D (daily); Br (Su). 3010 Lafayette Road, Newport Beach, 949.566.0060 $$ Map N13 THE CATCH Sleek spot popular with baseball and hockey fans as well as concertgoers. Crispy-skinned Tasmanian trout; 5-pound OMG burger feeds 10; hot chocolate sundae flamed tableside. L, D (Tu-Su). 2100 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.935.0101 $$ Map I11 CHART HOUSE Distinctive architecture, seaside vista. Seafood dishes, many with Asian touches, plus aged beef and signature salad bar. Chimichurri grilled shrimp; grilled watermelon and feta salad; crab imperial sea bass; prime rib. D (nightly). 34442 Green Lantern St., Dana Point, 949.493.1183 $$ Map J16 DUKE’S Hawaiian-inspired seafood, Prime steaks and beach-house ambience. Next to the pier; endless ocean views. L (Tu-Sa), D (nightly). 317 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.374.6446 $$ Map N9 GULFSTREAM Fine seafood; huge glasses of wine; popular patio dining scene. L, D (daily). Corona del Mar Plaza, 850 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, 949.718.0187 $$$ Map L15 HARBOR GRILL Excellent mesquite-grilled seafood, pastas, gumbos, bouillabaisse at Dana Point Harbor; consider the rosebud martini and the sustainably farmed oysters. L, D (daily); Br (Su). 34499 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, 949.240.1416 $$$ Map K16
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MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB Bluff-top, ocean-view spot. Dry-ice enshrouded Seafood Tower; freshest seafood in majestic proportions; and the don’t-miss signature warm butter cake. Glass-topped grand piano in the O Bar. D (nightly). Crystal Cove Shopping Center, 8112 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.376.6990 $$$$ Map N14
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Dining MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S Citified fish house offers simply prepared fresh seafood. Old-school cocktails, legendary happy hour; microbrews on tap at Irvine’s Pilsner Room. L (M-F), D (nightly). 2000 S. Main St., Irvine, 949.756.0505; Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.535.9000 $$$ Map L14, I10 RITTER’S STEAM KETTLE COOKING New Orleansinspired spots offer Creole pan roasts, one with shrimp, crab, clams and lobster, as well as blackened-catfish and fried-oyster po’ boy sandwiches. L, D (daily). 1421 W. MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana, 714.850.1380; 180 Fifth St., Huntington Beach, 714.536.7733 $$ Map J13, N9
A French Bistro �Bakery Featuring fresh soup, sandwiches, salads, pasta and French specialties served in a casual dining atmosphere.
ROY’S RESTAURANT Roy Yamaguchi‘s Hawaiian fusion fare amid stylish tropical decor. Yamaguchi-style sushi; pineapple-infused Hawaiian martini. D (nightly). Fashion Island, 453 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.7697; Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.776.7697 $$$ Map L15, I10
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SCOTT’S Fine dining close to shopping and ideal for pre-theater—there’s a bell 15 minutes before showtime. Lures include superb seafood, USDA Prime steaks and fun desserts, and there’s a new cocktail list in the lounge. Live music (W-Sa). L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.979.2400 $$$ Map J13 SHOR Choose your fish or meat, choose your rub, choose your sauce at American seafood grill at redone Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. Fresh-from-the-docks specials daily. B, L, D (daily). 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, 949.644.1552 $$ Map M14
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SHUCK Oyster bar offers meticulously shucked selections. Superb grilled cheese sandwich, seafood stew. Bubblies and brews. L, D (daily). OC Mix, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949.420.0478 $$ Map J12 SLAPFISH New in Laguna. Boat-to-table cuisine includes banh mi burrito and lobster items such as lobster grilled cheese, lobster sandwich, lobster dog and “clobster cake” (half crab, half lobster). L, D (daily). 19696 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, 714.963.3900; 211 Broadway St., Laguna Beach, 949.715.0464 $$ Map D2, H15
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TAPS FISH HOUSE AND BREWERY Gold medalwinning brewmeister (Brewer of the Year at world’s largest beer competition—twice!) plus oyster bar and fine steaks. L, D (daily); Br (Su). Birch Street Promenade, 101 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea, 714.257.0101 $ Map A3 WALT’S WHARF Popular spot offers grilled artichokes, oak-grilled fish; no reservations. L, D (daily). 201 Main St., Seal Beach, 562.598.4433 $$ Map C1 WATERLINE New. All-meal “water-to-table” fresh local seafood experience overlooking harbor replaces First Cabin restaurant. Crab eggs Benedict in the a.m.; halibut BLT at lunch; scallops “Peas & Carrots” at dinner. B, L, D (daily). Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 888.894.2788 $$$ Map D5 WATERMARC GRILL Another winner from creative, gifted chef Marc Cohen (230 Forest, Opah). L, D (daily). Peppertree Lane, 448 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.376.6272 $$ Map H15 WAYS & MEANS OYSTER HOUSE New. Globally inspired seafooder and oyster bar. Duck breast with butternut puree and sunny-side-up quail’s egg; chocolate chip and cinnamon ice cream cookie; rum flight Sail the Wild. Whole Maine lobster $9.99 on Mondays. L (M-F), D (nightly); Br (Su). 513 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.516.1800 $$ Map C4 WOODY’S WHARF Waterfront spot with colorful history serving seafood and steaks since 1965. Cary Grant and Mickey Mantle were guests. Chuck Norris once owned it; doormen included Jean-Claude Van Damme! L (M-Sa), D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 2318 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.675.0474 $$ Map N8
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MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE Swanky spot offers largerthan-life portions and white-jacket service. Wet-aged hand-cut bone-in filet; off-the-menu crab gnocchi; and— oooh—warm butter cake. Bar offers generous cocktails, fine live music. D (nightly). 633 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, 714.546.7405 $$$$ Map J17 MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE Classy bastions of beef get slick new redesign. Service-plus, colossal portions. Double filet, Cajun rib-eye, retro filets Oscar and Diane. Show-and-tell menu recitation. Bar 1221. Anaheim, D (nightly); Santa Ana, L (M-F), D (nightly). 1895 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.621.0101; South Coast Plaza Village, 1641 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, 714.444.4834 $$$$ Map I10, J13 PRIME CUT CAFE & WINE BAR Higher-end cuisine at affordable prices. 80 intriguing wines; discovery cheeses. L, D (daily). 1547 W. Katella Ave., Orange, 714.532.4300 $$ Map B4 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Bone-in cowboy rib-eye; caramelized banana cream pie. Soaring ceilings, modern sculpture, ironwork, colorful glass at Anaheim location. Anaheim, D (nightly); Irvine L (F), D (daily). 2041 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.750.5466; 2961 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.252.8848 $$$$ Map I10, K14 SAM & HARRY’S Swank repasts feature hand-cut Midwest corn-fed steaks aged 28 days, seafood flown in daily, potent cocktails. B, L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Newport Beach Marriott, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.6900 $$$ Map M15 SAVANNAH CHOP HOUSE American regional cooking—steaks, chops, seafood and Southern specialties— amid clubhouse decor. Tamarind-glazed duck breast; filet mignon Stroganoff. D (nightly). 32441 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, 949.493.7107 $$ Map I17
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Dining Thai KITIMA Pleasant Thai bistro and wine bar amid office buildings. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 2010 Main St., Suite 170, Irvine, 949.261.2929 $$ Map D4 ROYAL THAI CUISINE Casually elegant family-owned spots on the coast for more than 30 years. Honey duck; Lady Thai prawns. L, D (daily). 4001 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.645.8424; 1750 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.494.8424 $$ Map N13, I16 THAI NAKORN Local fixture serving traditional Thai. Specialties include fried fish with mango salad, and clam in chili paste and basil. 11951 Beach Blvd., Stanton, 714.799.2031; 12532 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, 714.583.8938 $$ Maps I8, K10 THAI THIS “Cuisine to Thai for.” Fun names of dishes: Handrool Salad, Porkupie and Holly Cow. I See Dead People cocktail. L, D (daily). 24501 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.240.7944 $ Map J17 THAI WAVE Traditional noodle, curry and seafood dishes in pleasant surroundings. L, D (daily). 522 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.960.0219 $ Map N9
Themed PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE Swordplay, pyrotechnics, comedy, romance aboard galleon replica in indoor lagoon. Call for weekend schedule; D (nightly). 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.690.1497 $$$ Map G8 RAINFOREST CAFE Creative decor, animatronics, special effects bring the rain forest indoors; dine among lush vegetation, lightning storms and wild animals. Expansive menu; kids’ menu. Don’t forget the Volcano at the end of your meal. B, L, D (daily). Downtown Disney, 1515 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.772.0413 $$ Map I10
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Vegetarian NATIVE FOODS Casual Cal-vegetarian fare. L, D (daily). The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.751.2151; The District, 2453 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.259.0400 $ Map J13, L15, C4 118 DEGREES Creative raw plant-based cuisine, organic wines and beer, fresh-pressed juices and smoothies. B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). The Camp, 2981 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.754.0718 $ Map J13 SEABIRDS KITCHEN Menu features locally sourced organic produce. Grilled street corn with habanero butter and almond feta; salted melon salad; portobello mole quesadilla; coconut sorbet. L, D (daily). The Lab, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.549.2584 $ Map J13
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VEGGIE GRILL Yummy plant-based “chickin’ “ and “steak” sandwiches; fast-casual. L, D (daily). 81 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.727.9900; University Center, 4213 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949.509.0003 $ Map D5, K14
Vietnamese ANQI Innovative small plates in sexy setting with backlit bar and glass catwalk over running stream. Mangochili shrimp; galbi hanger steak with crispy kimchee polenta; amazing garlic noodles. Secret-recipe garlic crab on Tuesdays. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.5679 $$$ Map J13 BAMBOO BISTRO Contemporary Vietnamese and Thai fare from Chau Dang Haller, whose mother owns Brodard Chateau (next listing). Crepes, spring rolls, Thai soups, pho, vermicelli, curries and specialties such as grilled eggplant with shrimp. L, D (daily). 2600 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.720.1289 $$ Map M16
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Dining BRODARD CHATEAU Elegant two-story venue serves specialty dishes of Hanoi, Hue and Saigon. Baked clams; roasted duck salad; Phuket-style pho; seafood bird’s nest; beef and string beans in XO sauce. L, D (daily). 9100 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, 714.899.8273 $$$ Map K8 CAFE LOTUS French-Vietnamese à la Little Saigon tucked away near Hoag Hospital. Top-notch pho; banh baos; chicken and vegetarian curries; ratatouille crepe! Closes at 8 pm. L, D (daily). 325 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.574.2479 $$ Map N13 EAST BOROUGH Casual fare on a patio at the Camp. Banh mi, lemongrass tofu. L (daily), D (Tu-Sa). 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.641.5010 $ Map J13 LANTERN CAFE Bustling spot offers spring rolls, hot pots, clay pots, oxtail pho, entrées including lemongrass calamari with curry and pepper and flame-broiled pork with shredded pork skin. L, D (daily). 103 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.515.9090 $$ Map M13 PHANS 55 Creative Vietnamese. Turmeric white fish; Shaken Beef Filet; chocolate pyramid dessert. Fullerton: L, D (daily). Irvine: L (M-Sa), D (M-Su). 1981 Sunny Crest Drive, Fullerton, 714.441.0714; 6000 Scholarship Drive, Irvine, 949.724.1236 $$ Map A3, K14 VIETNAM PEARL Storefront location with newly hip decor, younger vibe. Excellent vermicelli, pho and a host of spicy specials. L, D (M–Sa). 1215 Baker St., Costa Mesa, 714.540.2212 $ Map J12
Quick Bites ANAHEIM PACKING HOUSE Historic citrus hub—the Sunkist building—reopens doors with two dozen foodie vendors including Adya for Cal-Indian; Rolling Boil for Asian hot pots; Wheat and Sons for rotisserie, charcutierie and sandwiches; Georgia’s for Southern fare; Kettlebar for steam-kettle-cooked seafood pan roasts; the Hammer Bar & Tool Shed for distinctive cocktails; Black Sheep for grilled cheese sandwiches; Ecco Pizza; the Iron Press for savory waffles; Hans’ Homemade Ice Cream; Popbar for handcrafted gelato on a stick; and Dark 180 for sophisticated hot chocolate. L, D (daily). 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.635.1350 $$ Map H10 BERKELEY DOG One of O.C.’s top spots for sausages of all kinds, from bratwurst and Louisiana hot links to other exotic proteins such as rattlesnake. L, D (daily). 215 W. Birch St., Brea, 714.257.0988; 4249 Campus Drive, Irvine., 949.387.2111 $ Map A3, K14 BOLDO BOL New. Choose a grain, legume, three vegetables and a sauce, and a protein if you want—each element locally sourced, distinctive and downright vibrant. 305 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714.558.2653 $ Map H13
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C4 DELI: THE CURE FOR THE COMMON Localcentric kitchen with wine-and-craft-beer bar and even more distinctive craft sodas; ciabatta-roll sandwiches include the standout porchetta. B, L, D (daily). 200 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714.263.1555 $$ Map H13 THE COUNTER Hip and lively spots offer more than 300,000 burger combinations you customize on a clipboard order form. L, D (daily). Westcliff Plaza, 108 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, 949.642.0700; 2981 Michelson Drive, Irvine, 949.596.7227 $$ Map L13, J14 CROW BURGER KITCHEN Casual sibling to the Crow Bar + Kitchen in Corona del Mar offers Angus and Prime beef burgers in intriguing configurations. Try Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger!. L, D (daily). 3107 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.673.2747 $ Map N12 EARL OF SANDWICH Extensive menu at popular spot at Downtown Disney includes hot sandwiches (Hawaiian BBQ, caprese, Caribbean jerk chicken), wraps (Thai, spicy tuna), salads and artisan soups. B, L, D (daily). 1565 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.817.7476 $$ Map I10
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Dining THE GRILLED CHEESE SPOT Tiny, table-less and cash-only. Choose among 15 cheeses, seven breads, meat or vegetable add-ons; or order house creations such as the Starving Artist. L, D (daily). 318 W. Fifth St., Santa Ana, 714.542.2235 $ Map H13 LEMONADE Seasonal Southern California comfort food in a fast-casual cafeteria setting. A huge array of distinctive salads, sandwiches, slow-simmered stews—and several lemonades, of course! L, D (daily). 987 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.717.7525 $ Map L15 LINX Artisanal sausages in Old Towne: 10 “Haute LinX” plus 15 condiments and 15 sauces. Finish with apple strudel ice cream sandwich with salted caramel sauce. L, D (daily). 238 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.744.3647 $ Map B4 MCDONALD’S Burgers, California history mural beneath golden arches near theme parks. B, L, D (daily). 1500 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.491.0563, plus 70 other county locations. $ Map I10 MENDOCINO FARMS New. Winning spot with bluecow theme offers newfangled sandwiches—Drunk’n Goat on Highway 128, Italian Love Sandwich, Spicy Lemongrass Steak Banh Mi—and salads such as the Sophisticated Chicken & Prosciutto. L, D (daily). 450 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.548.2500 $$ Map M13 PIE-NOT Aussie-style bakery offers meat, veggie, glutenfree pies. Mary’s pie with rosemary, garlic and lamb; Slice of Heaven dessert (shortbread crust with housemade caramel, milk chocolate and sea salt). B, L, D (daily). 270 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.650.7437 $ Map H13 PIZZA PRESS Roaring ’20s newspaper theme decor and pizzas such as the Times and the Chronicle. Patio dining, wine and beer, plus grab-and-go. B, L, D (daily). 1534 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.323.7134 $ Map I10 PORTILLO’S Chicago hot-dog mecca offers amazing value near Knott’s Berry Farm. The dogs are just one reason it’s got so many fans. L, D (daily). 8390 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, 714.220.6400 $ Map G8 PROVISIONS MARKET Specialty market and bottle shop offers new take on classic deli foods. Smoked-marlin starter; sandwiches including the Pig Face porchetta di testa and a CB&J—roasted cashew butter, stoutapricot-bacon jam and banana chips. L, D (daily). 143 N. Glassell St., Orange, 714.997.2337 $$ Map C4
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SESSIONS WEST COAST DELI New. Spot sandwiched between Newport and Balboa boulevards has faux-vintage surf photography, 10 sandwiches including the Banh Mi, with meatball, Sriracha aioli and pickled onion, jalapeño and carrot on a French roll. B, L, D (daily). 2823 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.220.9001 $ Map N13 UMAMI BURGER Deservedly lauded burgers in 10 styles (e.g., Truffle, Tandoori, Port and Stilton) in hip venues; off-the-menu “tater tots.” L, D (daily). New at Irvine Spectrum Center. 31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 323.782.8201; 601 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.342.1210; 338 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.991.8626; The Camp, 2981 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.957.8626 $ Map G15, I10, J13 WAHOO’S FISH TACO Iconic Baja (“eclectic Mexican/ Brazilian/Asian”) fare amid surf-sticker decor. L, D (daily). 16 locations include 3000 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.435.0130; Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.760.0290; 234 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.289.1579 $ Map J12, L15, C4
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RESTAURANTS City Index Our superguide by area, with cross reference to listings by cuisine.
ANAHEIM AMERICAN TAVERN (Brew Pub) ....................... 36 ANAHEIM PACKING HOUSE (Various)........49 ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE (Italian) ................. 41 BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO (Seafood)...........45 CATAL / UVA BAR (Mediterranean)...................43 THE CATCH (Seafood) ................................................45 CROSSROADS AT H.O.B. (American) ............34 EARL OF SANDWICH (Sandwiches) ................49 J.T. SCHMID’S (Brew Pub) .......................................... 38 MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S (Seafood) .........46 MCDONALD’S (Quick Bites) ....................................50 MIX (Eclectic) ..................................................................... 39 MORTON’S (Steak) ...................................................... 47 NAPA ROSE (California) ............................................ 38 PIZZA PRESS (Quick Bites) ......................................50 RAINFOREST CAFE (Themed) ...........................48 RALPH BRENNAN’S (American) ........................ 36 THE RANCH (American) ............................................ 36 ROY’S RESTAURANT (Seafood).........................46 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE (Steak) ...... 47 SLATER’S 50/50 (Burgers/Brew Pub) ................ 38 SPICY CITY (Chinese) ................................................. 39 TANGERINE GRILL (California) ........................... 38 UMAMI BURGER (American) .................................50
BREA BERKELEY DOG (American) .................................49 BRUNOS TRATTORIA (Italian) ........................... 41 BRUXIE (Belgian)............................................................ 36 TAPS FISH HOUSE (Brew Pub/Seafood)............46
BUENA PARK CLAIM JUMPER (American) ...................................34 IL GARAGE (Italian) .................................................... 42 PARK AVE (American)................................................. 36 PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE (Themed).......48 PORTILLO’S (American).................................................50 THAI NAKORN (Thai)....................................................48
CORONA DEL MAR BAMBOO BISTRO (Vietnamese) .........................48 BANDERA (American).................................................34 CROW BAR AND KITCHEN (Gastropub) ..... 38 FIVE CROWNS (Continental).................................. 39 SIDE DOOR (Gastropub)............................................ 38
COSTA MESA/ SOUTH COAST METRO AL FORNO CAFFE (Italian)................................... 41 ANQI (Vietnamese Fusion).............................................48 ANTONELLO RISTORANTE (Italian) ............. 41 ARC (American) ................................................................34 BLACK KNIGHT (Gastropub) .................................. 36 BRUXIE (Belgian)............................................................ 36 THE CAPITAL GRILLE (Steak) ........................... 47 CHARLIE PALMER (American).............................34 CLAIM JUMPER (American) ...................................34 DIN TAI FUNG (Chinese) .......................................... 39 EAST BOROUGH (Vietnamese) ............................49 ECCO RISTORANTE (Italian) ............................... 41 FIRESIDE (Brew Pub).................................................... 38 GOLDEN TRUFFLE (French) ............................... 40 GREENLEAF (California) ........................................... 38 HAMAMORI (Japanese).............................................. 42 IL DOLCE PIZZERIA (Italian) ............................... 41 THE IRON PRESS (American) ...............................34 LANTERN CAFE (Vietnamese) ................................49 LA VIDA CANTINA (Mexican)............................... 44 LEATHERBY’S CAFE ROUGE (American) ...... 36 MARCHÉ MODERNE (French) ............................ 40 MARRAKESH (Moroccan).......................................... 41 MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE (Steak) ................. 47 MEMPHIS (American) ................................................... 36 MENDOCINO FARMS (Sandwiches) ..................50 MESA (Med.-American)..................................................43
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MORTON’S (Steak) ...................................................... 47 NATIVE FOODS (Vegetarian).................................48 NELLO CUCINA (Italian) ......................................... 42 NEWPORT RIB CO (American) ........................... 36 OLD VINE CAFE (American) ................................. 36 118 DEGREES (Vegetarian) .......................................48 ONOTRIA (California) .................................................. 38 PIE-NOT (Quick Bites)...................................................50 PINOT PROVENCE (French) ................................ 40 PIZZERIA ORTICA (Italian) .................................. 42 QUATTRO CAFFE (Italian) .................................... 42 ROYAL KHYBER (Indian) ....................................... 40 SADDLE RANCH (American)................................. 36 SCOTT’S (Seafood) ........................................................46 SEABIRDS KITCHEN (Vegetarian) .....................48 SEASONS 52 (American) .......................................... 36 SHUCK OYSTER BAR (Seafood) ........................46 SILVER TRUMPET (California) .............................. 38 TACO ASYLUM (Mexican) ...................................... 44 TACO MARIA (Mexican) .......................................... 44 UMAMI BURGER (American) .................................50 VIE DE FRANCE (French) ...................................... 40 VIETNAM PEARL (Vietnamese) ...........................49 VITALY (Italian) ............................................................... 42 WAHOO’S FISH TACO (Mexican) .....................50
DANA POINT CHART HOUSE (Seafood) .......................................45 ENOSTEAK (Steak) ..................................................... 47 GEMMELL’S (French) ................................................. 40 HARBOR GRILL (Seafood)......................................45 HARBOR HOUSE CAFE (American)................34 JIMMY’S (American) ...................................................... 36 MOTIF (Mediterranean) .................................................43 RAYA (Latin fusion)......................................................... 44 STONEHILL TAVERN (American)....................... 36 TAVERN ON THE COAST (American) ............ 36 THAI THIS (Thai) ..........................................................48 VUE (California) ................................................................ 38
FULLERTON THE CELLAR (Modern European) .......................... 40 MATADOR CANTINA (Mexican) ....................... 44 PHANS 55 (Vietnamese).............................................49 THE PINT HOUSE (American)............................... 36 TWISTED VINE (California) .................................... 38
GARDEN GROVE BRODARD CHATEAU (Vietnamese) .................49 THAI NAKORN (Thai) ...............................................48
HUNTINGTON BEACH BRUXIE (Belgian)............................................................ 36 DUKE’S (Seafood)...........................................................45 EUREKA (American) .....................................................34 MAMA’S ON 39 (American) .................................... 36 RA SUSHI (Japanese) ................................................... 42 RED TABLE (Gastropub) ............................................ 38 RITTER’S STEAM KETTLE (American) ..........46 SANDY’S HB (American) ........................................... 36 SEALEGS WINE BAR (California)...................... 38 SHADES (California)...................................................... 38 SLAPFISH (Seafood) ....................................................46 SLATER’S 50/50 (Brew Pub) ................................ 38 SOLITA (Mexican) ........................................................ 44 THAI WAVE (Thai) ......................................................48 WATERTABLE (American) ....................................... 36 ZIMZALA (American) ................................................... 36
IRVINE AGORA CHURRASCARIA (Brazilian)............. 47 ANDREI’S (American) ..................................................34 BISTANGO (American)................................................34 CAPITAL SEAFOOD (Chinese) ........................... 39 CLAY OVEN (Indian).................................................. 40 THE COUNTER (Burgers).........................................49 CUCINA ENOTECA (Italian).................................. 41 IL FORNAIO (Italian).................................................. 42
JAVIER’S CANTINA (Mexican)............................43 KITMA (Thai)....................................................................48 LUCCA CAFE (Mediterranean)................................43 MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S (Seafood) .........46 PAUL MARTIN’S (American) .................................. 36 P.F. CHANG’S (Chinese) ............................................ 39 PHANS 55 (Vietnamese).............................................49 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE (Steak) ...... 47 6IX PARK GRILL (California) ................................. 38 TWENTY EIGHT (Chinese) ..................................... 39 VEGGIE GRILL (Vegetarian)....................................48 WOOD RANCH (American) .................................... 36 ZOV’S BISTRO (Mediterranean).............................43
LAGUNA BEACH BROADWAY (American) ............................................34 BRUSSELS BISTRO (Belgian)............................... 36 THE DECK (American) ................................................34 DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN (American) ................34 HOUSE OF BIG FISH (Seafood) .........................45 K’YA BISTRO BAR (California) ............................ 38 LAS BRISAS (Mexican) ............................................. 44 MARE CULINARY LOUNGE (Italian)............. 42 MOZAMBIQUE (South African)................................ 41 ROYAL THAI (Thai) ....................................................48 SAPPHIRE (Eclectic) ................................................... 40 SAVANNAH CHOP HOUSE (Steak)................ 47 SELANNE STEAK TAVERN (Steak) ............... 47 SLAPFISH (Seafood) ....................................................46 SPLASHES (California) ................................................ 38 STUDIO (California) ....................................................... 38 TABU GRILL (California) ............................................ 38 THREE SEVENTY COMMON (American) ........ 36 TI AMO (Italian) .............................................................. 42 242 CAFE (Japanese) ..................................................43 TORTILLA REPUBLIC (Mexican) ...................... 44 UMAMI BURGER (American) .................................50 WATERMARC GRILL (Seafood) ..........................46
NEWPORT BEACH AMELIA’S (Seafood) .....................................................45 A RESTAURANT (American) ..................................34 BACK BAY BISTRO (American)...........................34 BAMBÚ (California/French).......................................... 38 BAYSIDE (American).....................................................34 BLUE C SUSHI (Japanese) ....................................... 42 BLUEWATER GRILL (Seafood) ............................45 BOSSCAT KITCHEN (American) ......................... 38 CANALETTO RISTORANTE (Italian) ............. 41 CAFE LOTUS (Vietnamese)......................................49 THE CANNERY (Seafood)........................................45 THE COUNTER (Burgers).........................................49 CROW BURGER KITCHEN (Gastropub) ........49 FIG & OLIVE (Mediterranean) ..................................43 FLEMING’S (Steak) ...................................................... 47 GULFSTREAM (Seafood) ..........................................45 IL BARONE RISTORANTE (Italian) ................. 41 JULIETTE KITCHEN + BAR (American) ....... 36 LARK CREEK (California) ......................................... 38 LEMONADE (California) .............................................50 MAMA D’S (Italian) ...................................................... 42 MARIPOSA (California) ............................................... 38 MOZAMBIQUE (South African)................................ 41 MULDOON’S (Irish Pub) ............................................ 38 OAK GRILL (American) ............................................... 36 P.F. CHANG’S (Chinese) ............................................ 39 PITA JUNGLE (Mediterranean) ...............................43 PIZZERIA MOZZA (Italian) ................................... 42 PROVENANCE (California) ...................................... 38 R+D KITCHEN (American) ....................................... 36 RED O (Mexican) ........................................................... 44 ROYAL THAI (Thai) ....................................................48 ROY’S RESTAURANT (Seafood).........................46 SAM & HARRY’S (Steak) ......................................... 47 SESSIONS (Sandwiches) .............................................50
SHOR (Seafood) ...............................................................46 SOL COCINA (Mexican)........................................... 44 TRUE FOOD KITCHEN (Eclectic) ..................... 40 21 OCEANFRONT (Continental) ........................... 39 WATERLINE (Seafood)...............................................46 WAHOO’S FISH TACO (Mexican) .....................50 THE WINERY (California).......................................... 38 WOODY’S WHARF (Seafood) ................................46
NEWPORT COAST ANDREA (Italian) .......................................................... 42 THE BEACHCOMBER (American)......................34 BLUEFIN (Japanese) ..................................................... 42 COLISEUM POOL & GRILL (American) ........34 JAVIER’S CANTINA (Mexican)............................43 MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB (Seafood)..............45 TAMARIND (Indian) .................................................... 40 ZOV’S BISTRO (Mediterranean).............................43
ORANGE ANEPALCO’S (Mexican-French) ..............................43 BRUXIE (Belgian)............................................................ 36 CAFE TU TU TANGO (Eclectic) .......................... 39 FRANCOLI GOURMET (Italian) .......................... 41 GABBI’S MEXICAN KITCHEN (Mexican) ....43 HAVEN GASTROPUB (Brew Pub) ...................... 38 THE HOBBIT (Continental) ....................................... 39 LINX (American) ...............................................................50 ORANGE HILL (Continental) ................................... 39 THE PINT HOUSE (American) ................................. 36 PRIME CUT CAFE (Steak) ........................................ 47 PROVISIONS MARKET (American) .....................50 ROSE CANYON CANTINA (Mexican).............. 44 SADDLE RANCH (American)................................. 36 SMOQUED (American) ................................................ 36 TILTED KILT (Brew Pub) ............................................ 38 TULSA RIB CO (American)...................................... 36 WAHOO’S FISH TACO (Mexican) .....................50 WAYS & MEANS (Seafood) .....................................46 WHO SONG AND LARRY’S (Mexican) ........... 44
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA THE BLIND PIG (American) ....................................34 PIZZA E VINO (Italian)............................................. 38
SAN CLEMENTE IVA LEE’S (American) .................................................. 36 SUNDRIED TOMATO (California) ....................... 38 VINE (California)............................................................... 38
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO EL ADOBE (Mexican) ..................................................43 RAMOS HOUSE CAFE (American) ................... 36 SUNDRIED TOMATO (California) ....................... 38
SANTA ANA BENJIE’S (American)....................................................34 BOLDO BOL (California) ...........................................49 C4 DELI (American) ......................................................49 CHAPTER ONE (American).....................................34 CLAIM JUMPER (American) ...................................34 GRILLED CHEESE SPOT (Quick Bites) ...........50 LITTLE SPARROW (American) ............................ 36 PLAYGROUND (American) ...................................... 36 RITTER’S STEAM KETTLE (Seafood).............46 TANGATA (California) .................................................. 38
SEAL BEACH 320 MAIN (American).................................................. 36 WALT’S WHARF (Seafood) ....................................46
TUSTIN BELACAN GRILL (Malaysian) .............................. 40 BLUEWATER GRILL (Seafood) ............................45 BONEFISH GRILL (Seafood) .................................45 J.T. SCHMID’S (Brew Pub) ........................................ 38 NATIVE FOODS (Vegetarian).................................48 RA SUSHI (Japanese) ................................................... 42 THE WINERY (California).......................................... 38 ZOV’S BISTRO (Mediterranean).............................43
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OC DINING ANDREI’S CONSCIOUS CUISINE & COCKTAILS Andrei’s thinks responsibly, from the sourcing of its food to its commitment to sustainability; the Nature Conservancy recently named it its “favorite green restaurant.” Signature dishes include panko-crusted portobello mushroom fries, grass-fed buffalo sliders and its famous warm octopus salad. Andrei’s is also known for unique cocktails such as Belle Epoque, made with Crop organic vodka, raspberries, orange marmalade and champagne. Try the Silver Oak Saturday promotion: a bottle of Alexander Valley Cabernet for $55 (regularly $125) or Napa Valley Cabernet only $89 (regularly $180). Happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 3-7 pm, Sat., 5-7 pm). Events, terrace dining and private dining options available. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 2607 Main St., Irvine 949.387.8887 andreisrestaurant.com
WAYS & MEANS OYSTER HOUSE Inspired by great seafood houses around the globe, Ways & Means brings fine cuisine to a casually elegant setting, adjacent to Old Towne Orange. In addition to fresh oysters, guests enjoy elaborate towers from the raw bar and starters such as lobster bisque, tuna tartare and salmon rillettes before moving on to Szechuan pepper-crusted tuna with lobsterbasil cream and peppercorn-rum sauce, seared Scottish salmon with red pepper quinoa and new-style ratatouille, or a 40-day dry-aged Prime Angus filet; they finish with bananas foster or Valhrona chocolate cake. The bar turns out classic cocktails and several intriguing rum flights; the global wine list provides exceptional value. L (M-F), dinner (nightly), Br (Su). 513 E. Chapman Ave., Orange 714.516.1800 wmoysters.com
AMELIA’S SEAFOOD & ITALIAN RESTAURANT Amelia’s is celebrating more than 50 years of delighting visitors and locals alike. Located among the boutiques on Balboa Island, this quaint European-style restaurant specializes in exquisite pasta and delectable seafood. Try the linguine with baby calamari and fresh bay scallops with marinara sauce. Amelia’s features at least 5 very fresh fish daily and mouthwatering combination dinners such as the filet mignon and scampi. Fine wines available. Private parties from eight to 48. Sunset dinner $12.50, SundayFriday 5-6 pm. D (nightly), Br (F-Su).
311 Marine Ave., Balboa Island 949.673.6580 ameliasbalboaisland.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
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Il Fornaio’s award-winning authentic Italian cuisine is a favorite in Irvine. Specialties include housemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto and rotisserie meats. Artisan breads and pasta are made fresh daily. Each month a special menu from a different region of Italy is featured. With an event coordinator on-site to handle all of your needs, Il Fornaio is the perfect location for rehearsal dinners, weddings and business functions. The Il Fornaio Bakery Café next door offers an array of tossed-to-order salads, soups and Italian panini.
18051 Von Karman Ave., Irvine 949.261.1444 ilfornaio.com
THE HARBOR GRILL Since 1984, proprietors John, Wanda and Keegan Hicks have taken pride in the sincere friendly attitude of the staff and the quality of food. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast, the Harbor Grill offers a delicious array of fresh seafood cooked in a variety of styles including Southwestern, Pacific Rim, Caribbean, Cajun and Mediterranean. With its reasonably priced menu, premium cocktails and extensive wine list, the Harbor Grill has become a favorite with locals and a popular destination for visitors who are made to feel like “regulars.” Whether they’re enjoying the cozy dining room or the colorful terrace, the view of the harbor sails encourages a leisurely meal while a pianist adds the perfect background music each evening.
34499 Golden Lantern, Dana Point 949.240.1416 harborgrill.com
JT SCHMID’S
JT Schmid’s Restaurant and Brewery, Orange County’s preferred brewhouse, steakhouse and clubhouse, has two locations, in Anaheim opposite the Honda Center and in Tustin at The District. Enjoy handcrafted microbrews and contemporary California cuisine including Angus steaks, burgers, salads, sandwiches, wood-fired pizza, pastas and seafood. numerous wide-screen televisions mean you’ll never miss the big game. Banquet and meeting facilities for 20 to 250 people. Enjoy the new outdoor patio in Anaheim or the full bar and premium cigars at both locations. Happy hour Monday-Friday. L, D (daily).
2610 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.634.9200 2415 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.0333 jtschmids.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
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OC DINING ANEPALCO’S RESTAURANT Chef Daniel Godinez applies classic French technique to traditional Mexican ingredients resulting in sophisticated, artfully presented dishes that stimulate the senses. At lunch, savory crêpes and quesadilla with achiote-marinated pork are offered, and at dinner tuna tartare is laced with chilies and avocado, tilapia is plated with a serrano chile-infused beurre blanc, a gourmet burger is topped with huitlachohe (“the Mexican truffle”), and steak is drizzled with chimichurri sauce. The wine list features bottles from France and Mexico, and the restaurant’s A Bar features cocktails fusing classic American and Mexican traditions, such as the Dona Maggo, a twist on the margarita using illegal mezcal and handmade chile salt or the Viejo Anepalco, a unique take on an Old Fashioned. L, D (daily). 3737 W. Chapman Ave., Orange 714.456.9642 anepalcoscafe.com
SLATER’S 50/50 Design your own gourmet burger at Slaters 50/50. Of the menu’s nine patties, the star is the signature 50/50 made with 50% ground bacon and 50% ground beef. If you’d rather someone else do the work for you, choose from ten “designed” burgers such as the award-winning Peanut Butter and Jellousy burger smothered with creamy peanut butter and strawberry jelly and topped with thick cut bacon. Sip a craft beer from the tap while watching your favorite team on one of Slater’s many big screen TVs. For dessert, try the famous bacon brownie with warm chocolate sauce and candied bacon, served à la mode. Award-winning happy hour. Check the website for more details. L, D (daily). 6362 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim Hills, 714.685.1103 8082 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.594.5730 24356 Swartz Dr., Lake Forest, 949.460.9314 slaters5050.com
MATADOR CANTINA Located in the heart of historic downtown Fullerton, Matador Cantina offers a distinctive dining and social experience. Featuring modern Mexican cuisine by executive chef David Dennis, familiar Mexican dishes such as chile rellenos, enchiladas and fajitas are given refreshingly original interpretations with items such as Steak a la Plancha (pictured) and Chorizo Ravioli the house favorites. Chefdriven seasonal handcrafted cocktails use fresh-squeezed juices; specialties include award-winning margaritas, Jalapeño Martini and Mango Dulce. Matador features more than 50 premium tequilas, including artisanal small-batch mescals, California and Spanish wines, and the largest selection of Mexican beer on tap in Orange County. Enjoy Taco Tuesdays 2 pm to close. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 111 N. Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton 714.871.8226 thematador.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
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OC DINING K’YA BISTRO BAR Located in Hotel La Casa del Camino in the heart of Laguna Beach, locals love this bustling eatery with its San Francisco-style atmosphere. All small plates menu with over 60 mouthwatering small plates meant for sharing. Nosh on lobster mac-n-cheese, grilled filet mignon, Hawaiian ahi poke, kale salad with avocado and pepitas, flash fried calamari and herb risotto, all at affordable prices. Gluten-free and heart healthy dishes too. Cozy up to the fireplace for seasonal craft cocktails and live music or head upstairs to the Rooftop Lounge for signature fresh fruit hand muddled mojitos and a fiery sunset over the crashing Pacific. The coastal views are epic. $5 happy hour daily 4:30-5:30 pm. D (nightly).
1287 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach 949.376.9718 kyabistro.com
AMERICAN TAVERN EATERY & DRINK Located at the Hotel Ménage, American Tavern Eatery and Drink offers comfort food at affordable prices as well as a large selection of craft beers, boutique wines and creative cocktails. Chef Craig Connole’s menu includes bacon wrapped dates, a “messy” smoked bacon and cheddar ale burger, lobster mac ’n’ cheese, chicken and waffles, fish tacos, spiced BBQ meatballs and four cheese and funghi flat bread. Rich woods, chalkboard walls and a lively bar make for an inviting atmosphere. The Palapa Bar and Lounge, just outside, offers Hawaiian-style cuisine and tropical cocktails and affords some of the best views of Disneyland Park fireworks—poolside, no less! B, L, D (daily). 1221 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 714.400.9104 americantaverneatery.com, palapabarandlounge.com
21 OCEANFRONT Looking out onto the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, 21 Oceanfront offers breathtaking sunset views from three beautifully appointed dining rooms. 21 Oceanfront is known for its baseball-cut swordfish, tender California red abalone, Alaskan king crab legs, fresh cuts of beef and its extensive wine list. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two as well as for corporate gatherings, the local favorite has been consistently recognized as one of O.C.’s best and most romantic restaurants. Complimentary transportation for groups of eight or more. Live entertainment and happy hour in the Oceanfront Bar and Lounge. D (nightly).
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WALKING WITH THE DINOSAURS Sept. 3-7. Dinosaurs roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show based on the award-winning BBC television series and featuring 17 roaring, snarling, life-size and realistic dinosaurs. $22.50-$79.50. Honda Center, 2695 East Katella, Anaheim 714.940.2900 Map I11
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TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL Sept. 5-7. Music, pirate encampment and tall-ship tours. Ride aboard tall ships during sunset parade, experience a mock cannon battle or go on a tall-ship-escort cruise. $8-$65. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. Shuttle from Strands Beach Park, 34100 Selva Road, Dana Point. Or park at Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.2274 Map K16 FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN Sept. 6-28. Enjoy 100 fun family events weekends in September and learn about child-focused charities. Activities include arts and crafts, singing and dance performances. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 877.492.5437 Map J13
New Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl at the Triangle sets itself apart from other bowling alleys in a number of ways. Its aim is to cater to the neighborhood, so for starters it’s smaller, offering a mere 10 (albeit state-of-the-art) lanes. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in lots of light. It’s as much sports lounge as bowling venue, boasting 26 big-screen LCD TVs and a bar with 40 beers on draft. Above all, the menu is by Scott Raczek, for years the acclaimed chef at the late lamented highend Mr. Stox in Anaheim. Highlights include grilled oysters Kilpatrick; Drunken Goat-Cheese Salad; filet mignon tacos; Nora’s Paleo Burger; and baby-back ribs with “beerbecue” sauce. Oh, and we love the skull-andcrosspins King Pin logo. p. 65
STYLE WEEK ORANGE COUNTY Sept. 10-20. The O.C.’s original fashion week returns with runway shows, fashionable fun and celeb guests. Irvine Spectrum Center, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine; Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach; The Market Place, 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin. styleweekoc.com NEWPORT BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Sept. 19-21. Tastings from local restaurants, mixology classes and cooking demonstrations by celeb chefs such as Rick Bayless and Jamie Gwen. Proceeds go to charities. One day $160, weekend pass $300. Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, 888.511.3378, newportwineandfood.com BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Sept. 19-21. Swing, blues, R&B, smooth jazz, Latin jazz, contemporary and traditional jazz. Plus beer and wine garden, arts and crafts, and children’s activities on Sunday. Free. East Birch Street and South Brea Boulevard, Brea, 714.674.0801 Map A3 KNOTT’S SCARY FARM Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Snoopy’s theme park turns sinister on select nights during the Halloween season. This year—its 42nd—includes new mazes, shows and an interactive Elvira Mistress of the Dark experience. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200 Map G8 FASCINATION OF ORCHIDS Sept. 27-28. Display and sale features a huge assortments of orchids from around the world. Experts speak on how to grow and exhibit the flowers. 10 am-5 pm. Free. South Coast Plaza Village, 1631 W. Sunflower, Santa Ana, 949.735.2930 Map J13 ORANGE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Oct. 2-5. Iconic event marks its 50th anniversary, features 2015 production-model debuts (many of which you can test drive) plus concept, custom and exotic cars. $10-$12, under 13 free. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim 714.765.8950 Map J10 CELEBRITY WALK ‘N’ ROLL Oct. 12. Celebs as well as Olympians turn out for event raising funds to fight FSH muscular dystrophy. Music, games, food, auction and kids costume contest follow the walk. 10 am-2 pm. $25. Heritage Park, 14301 Yale Ave., Irvine, 619.972.0993 RE:IMAGINE GARDEN GROVE Oct. 12. Garden Grove presents its own version of L.A.’s CicLAvia with an eco-friendly downtown open-streets event. Walk, run or ride along three miles of car-free streets featuring live performances, art installations and food trucks. 11 am-4 pm. Free. 714.741.5290, ggopenstreets.com
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Golf Courses.....................62 Active Outdoors..............63 Beaches + Parks .............. 64 Nightlife..............................65 Tours + Transport ............66 Tickets ................................67
LAGUNA BEACH PLEIN AIR PAINTING INVITATIONAL Oct. 12-19. Thirty-five renowned pleinair artists make the scenic beauty of Laguna Beach their subject, recreating its canyons and coves; the results will be available for purchase. The Ranch at Laguna Beach, 31106 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.376.3635 HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Nov. 14-15. Towering tree at Fashion Island features a light display by Disneyland Resort. Mickey Mouse is the host; the event also features holiday music and “snowfall.” 6 pm. Free. 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000 Map G15 WINTER FANTASY Weekends beginning Nov. 22. The Sawdust Festival grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland where 175 artists display and sell their distinctive creations as holiday gifts. Plus food, art classes, petting zoo and Santa Claus. 10 am-6 pm. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030 Map G15 TURKEY TROT Nov. 27. Southern California’s premier Thanksgiving Day run tours the beaches, cliffs and coves of Dana Point. 6-11 am. $35-$50; Kids’ Gobble Wobble 1-mile race, $12. Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.1555 Map K16
Theater MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Sept. 16-28. Four middle-aged women at a lingerie sale bond over shared experiences. The “hilarious celebration of women and the change“ has been touring worldwide for more than 10 years. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15 THE TEMPEST Through Sept. 28. The Bard’s last work is transformed into a traveling tent show in this imaginative retelling of the wizard Prospero’s quest for revenge. The production features haunting ballads by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, magic by Teller of Penn & Teller and movement by acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus. Segerstrom Stage, South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555 Map J13 VENUS IN FUR Oct. 5-26. David Ives’ kinky twoperson play about an actress and director’s struggle for sexual dominance. South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555 Map J13 THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Oct. 8-Nov. 2. Linda Purl stars in this play, based on Joan Didion’s awardwinning memoir of the same name, in which she mourns and pays tribute to her husband and daughter. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15 ZEALOT Oct. 17-Nov. 16. Riveting new political play by acclaimed writer Theresa Rebeck. South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555 Map J13
Cinépolis Laguna Niguel luxury cinemas themes cocktails to films. “The Maze Runner” inspired Labyrinth—Larceny bourbon, Ancho Reyes liquor, tomatoes and Stella lager. 949.373.7900
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Entertainment PIPPIN Nov. 11-23. The classic whimsical musical gets an update, complete with new choreography and impressive acrobatics, in this Broadway version. The tale of a young prince searching for the meaning of life won a Tony for best revival of a musical. Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13 A CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens Nov. 28. Dickens’ classic work about the Christmas spirit is the perfect kickoff to the holiday season. This marks the venue’s 35th annual production of the play; features Hal Landon Jr. South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555 Map J13
Music + Dance GROVE OF ANAHEIM Sept. 12 Prong. Sept. 13 David Tutera. Sept. 16 Theory of a Deadman. Sept. 20 Jim Jefferies. Sept. 26 Ron White. Sept. 28 Gordon Lightfoot. Sept. 30 Sonata Arctica. Oct. 25 Craig Ferguson. Nov. 7 Musiq Soulchild. Nov. 8 Air Supply. Nov. 14-15 Anjelah Johnson. Nov. 21 The Whispers. Nov. 30 Michael W. Smith. 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.712.2700 Map I11 HONDA CENTER Sept. 16-17 Katy Perry with Tegan and Sara. Oct. 3 The Eagles. Oct. 7 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Steve Winwood. Nov. 2 Danny Elfman’s Music From the Films of Tim Burton. Nov. 26 Justin Timberlake 2695 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim, 714.704.2500 Map I11
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HOUSE OF BLUES Sept. 4 Jesse McCartney. Sept. 5 House of ‘80s. Sept. 6 Wild Child tribute to the Doors. Sept. 12 Atomic Punks tribute to early Van Halen. Sept. 13 Ambrosia. Sept. 19 The Young Dubliners with King Washington. Sept. 21 Better Than Ezra with Scars on 45. Sept. 22 Trapt. Sept. 26 Super Diamond. Sept. 27 George Thorogood & the Destroyers. Oct. 2 DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist. Oct. 3 Katchafire. Oct. 4 Kingdom. Oct. 10 Anberlin. Oct. 11 The Pretty Reckless. Oct. 15 Kodaline. Oct. 24 The Janoskians. Oct. 30 Betty Who. Oct. 31 New Politics. Nov. 12 Arch Enemy with Kreator and Huntress. Nov. 13 The Psychedelic Furs with the Lemonheads. Nov. 14 Misfits with D.I. Nov. 15 Nick Carter and Jordan Knight. Nov. 22 Led Zepagain with Queen Nation. Downtown Disney, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.778.2583 Map I10 IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE Sept. 21 NTLive, Medea. Oct. 11-12 Michael Clark Company. Oct. 31 NTLive, Frankenstein. Nov. 13 NTLive, Skylight. Nov. 15 Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Allen Toussaint. UC Irvine, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949.854.4646 Map K14
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et closer to our animals than ever before and enjoy special interactive experiences, including new opportunities to touch bonnethead sharks, cownose rays, and horseshoe crabs and special behind-the-scenes looks at animal feedings. Come discover the wonder, and see all that is new this summer at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS Segerstrom Hall Sept. 18 Ian Anderson, the Best of Jethro Tull. Sept. 20 Engelbert Humperdinck. Sept. 21 Yanni. Oct. 5 Tony Bennett. Oct. 16 Susan Boyle. Nov. 8 Johnny Mathis. Nov. 28-30 Mikhailovsky Ballet, Flames of Paris. Nov. 29 Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Sept. 13 National Acrobats of China. Sept. 20 Shirley MacLaine. Sept. 25-28 Pacific Symphony, violinist Joshua Bell. Oct. 10 Brian Stokes Mitchell, Simply Broadway. Oct. 11 London Philharmonic. Oct. 17 Billy Childs. Oct. 23-25 Pacific Symphony. Nov. 2 Pacific Chorale. Nov. 4 Czech Philharmonic Nov. 6-8 Michael Andrew sings Sinatra. Nov. 13-15 Pacific Symphony. Nov. 23 L.A. Philharmonic, conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Samueli Theater Oct. 3-4 Schoolhouse Rock Live! Oct. 10 Emerson String Quartet. Oct. 18-19 Manxmouse. Oct. 28 Hagen Quartett. Nov. 14-15 Jazz vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant and pianist Aaron Diehl. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13 SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Sept. 21 Modern Art Orchestra. Sept 26 Jackie Ryan. Sept 27 Jon Mayer Quintet. Sept 28 Roni Ben-Hur Trio. Sept 29 Jaime Valle Latin Jazz. Oct. 26 Italian Opera Festival. Nov. 6 Prague Philharmonic Choir. Nov. 14 Gerald Wilson Orchestra. Nov. 16 Pacific Symphony. Soka University of America, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949.480.4278 Map J13
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Attractions + Museums Sports ANGEL STADIUM Sept. 12-14 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Houston Astros. Sept. 15-18 Angels vs. Seattle Mariners. Sept. 19-21 Angels vs. Texas Rangers. 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, 714.940.2000 Map I9 HONDA CENTER Sept. 22 Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche. Sept. 23 Ducks vs. Arizona Coyotes. Sept. 28 Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings. Oct. 4 Ducks vs. San Jose Sharks. Oct. 16 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz. Oct. 17 Ducks vs. Minnesota Wild. Oct. 19 Ducks vs. St. Louis Blues. Oct. 21 Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns. Oct. 22 Ducks vs. Buffalo Sabres. Oct. 24 Ducks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets. Oct. 26 Ducks vs. Sharks. Nov. 5 Ducks vs. New York Islanders. Nov. 7 Ducks vs. Coyotes. Nov. 9 Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks. Nov. 12 Ducks vs. Kings. Nov. 16 Ducks vs. Florida Panthers. Nov. 23 Ducks vs. Coyotes. Nov. 25 Ducks vs. Calgary Flames. Nov. 28 Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks. 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500 Map I11
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DANA WHARF SPORTFISHING Year-round fishing and whale-watching trips. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794 Map K16 DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER Hands-on exhibits and live shows; Boeing Rocket Lab has fuel and launch stations and blast-off zone. Through Sept. 7 MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition; Weebles Coast to Coast. Daily 10 am-5 pm. $12.95-$15.95, under 3 free. 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.542.2823 Map G13
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DISNEYLAND Mickey Mouse’s first theme park includes 55 attractions in eight lands, from Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln on Main Street, U.S.A., to Star Tours—the Adventures Continue in Tomorrowland. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $90-$96, under 3 free. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE Spectacular Pixar-inspired Cars Land and Buena Vista Street are the most recent additions. Soarin’ Over California; California Screamin’; Twilight Zone Tower of Terror; water-and-light show World of Color. Call for hours. Admission (includes all rides and attractions): $90-$96. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map I10 DOWNTOWN DISNEY Twenty-acre pedestrian promenade adjacent to Disney parks offers dining, shopping, cinema and nightlife, including House of Blues and ESPN Zone. More than 1,000 plants at the new Starbucks shape a giant coffee cup. Non-gated, free admission. 1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.300.7800 Map I10 FLIGHTDECK AIR COMBAT CENTER Aerial dogfights using very realistic F-16 fighter jet cockpit simulators. No experience necessary. Minimum age 11, height 4 feet 11. Starts at $59. Tu-Su 11:30 am-8:30 pm. 1650 S. Sinclair, Anaheim, 714.937.1511 Map I11
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Attractions + Museums FULLERTON ARBORETUM County’s largest botanical garden, with 26 lush acres and more than 4,000 unusual plant species set amid ponds and streams. 8 am-4:30 pm. Free; $5 suggested donation. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, 657.278.3407 Map A3 K1 SPEED Indoor kart racing offers challenging track for speed enthusiasts. Call for hours. $20. 17221 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.250.0242; 1000 N. Edward Court, Anaheim, 714.632.6999 Map I14 and A3 KNOTT’S BERRY FARM More than 165 rides and attractions. Premier collection of coasters includes GhostRider and Xcelerator; On select nights from Sept. 25 to Nov. 1, the park transforms into Knott’s Scary Farm for Halloween. Call for hours and prices; under 3 free. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200 Map G8 LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA Theme park features some 60 rides, shows and attractions. Call for hours. $73-$83, under 3 free. Sea Life Aquarium, add $18. 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.LEGO Map south of F6 MEDIEVAL TIMES Dinner theater show with knights, Lipizzaner stallions, falconry, four-course feast. Plus Medieval Torture Museum. $36.95-$59.95. 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 866.543.9637 Map G8
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OCEAN INSTITUTE Presentations aboard tall ship Pilgrim in Dana Point Harbor; blue-whale safaris. Sa-Su 10 am-3 pm; behind-the-scenes tour Th-F 3:30 pm. $4.50$6.50, under 3 free. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274 Map J16 ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK Huge in-progress park. Tethered-balloon ride, $5-$10, children under 18 free with accompanying adult. Carousel, $2. Farmers market, Su 10 am-2 pm. Near Interstate 5, Sand Canyon Avenue and Irvine Boulevard. Perimeter Road, Irvine, 866.829.3829 Map D5 ORANGE COUNTY ZOO Rustic zoo; animals of the Southwest. M-F 10 am-3:30 pm; Sa-Su 10 am-4:30 pm. $2, under 3 free. Parking $3-$5. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714.973.6847 Map C5 PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE Swordplay, pyrotechnics, comedy, romance aboard Spanish galleon replica. Call for hours. $36.95-$59.95, under 3 free. 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.690.1497 Map G8 RICHARD NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM Provocative exhibits at Nixon birthplace; presidential helicopter, presidential tapes and a Watergate gallery. Through Oct. 5 Play Ball! Presidents and Baseball. Weekend garden tours. M-Sa 10 am-5 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. $4.75-$11.95, 6 and under free. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, 714.983.9120 Map A4
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SAFARI PARK Wildlife preserve with vast enclosures resembling African and Asian plains. $46; children 3-11 $36; kids 2 and under free. Cars $10-15. Open daily, call for hours. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, 760.747.8702 Map southeast of F6 SAN DIEGO ZOO Renowned zoo has 4,000 animals in state-of-the-art environments. $46; 3-11 $36; 2 and under free. Free parking. Open daily, call for hours. 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, 619.231.1515 Map southeast of F6 SANTA ANA ZOO Modest, idyllic zoo. Attractions include the Crean Family Farm and Zoofari Express Train Ride. Daily, 10 am-4 pm. $7-$10, under 3 free. 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, 714.836.4000 Map H14 SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS Intimate botanical collection features 10 gardens. Library research center. Daily 10:30 am-4 pm. Library open M-F 10:30 am-4 pm. $1-$3, under 12 free. Free on Mondays. 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.673.2261 Map M16
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Attractions + Museums THRILL IT FUN CENTER Indoor family-fun center features laser tag, rock climbing walls, ropes course and mechanical bull. Open M-Th 10 am-9 pm; F-Sa 10 am11 pm; Su 10 am-8 pm. The Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd. West, Orange, 714.937.1600 Map J11 TITANIC—THE EXPERIENCE View artifacts from the wreck of the 102-year-old “ship of dreams.” $15.75$21.95, under 3 free. Adjacent Bodies show, separate admission. Open M-Th 10 am-7 pm; F-Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su 10 am-7 pm., last tickets sold an hour before closing. 7711 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 888.647.2789 Map G8
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Shopping MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Exhibits at the jewel of the California missions (1776). Swallows Walk and Talk Tour, daily 1 pm. Ongoing Camposanto tribute to the Mission Cemetery; Mission Treasures; Native American Museum. Digital audio tour free with admission. Daily 9 am-5 pm. $6-$9, under 3 free. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300 Map I17 MUZEO In historic Carnegie Library building. Opening Nov. 15 American Quilts in the Modern Age, 1870-1940. Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm. $6-$10. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.956.8936 Map H10 NEWPORT HARBOR NAUTICAL MUSEUM Ongoing Sea of Adventure, Extraordinary People. M-Th 11 am-4:30 pm, F-Sa until 6 pm, Su until 5 pm. $3-$5, under 4 free. 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach, 949.675.8915 Map N14 ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART Focus on California modern and contemporary art. Opening Sept. 7 The Avant-Garde Collection. W-Su 11 am-5 pm; Th 11 am-8 pm. $10-$12, under 12 free. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.1122 Map L15
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ANAHEIM GARDENWALK Retail, entertainment and dining destination near Disneyland. Stores include Lush, Skechers, Harley-Davidson of Anaheim; some seats at UltraLuxe cinema have film-synced motion technology. 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.635.7410 Map I10 BELLA TERRA Striking Italian-themed open-air center; Whole Foods Market, REI outdoor-sports specialist and 20-screen cinema. Eureka! restaurant, Casey’s Cupcakes and Paradis for ice cream are new. 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.897.2534 Map C2 BREA MALL O.C.’s second-largest mall is home to Nordstrom and Macy’s and 174 other retailers including a Tesla store; Kiehl’s Since 1851 and Kelley’s Kookies are new. 1065 Brea Mall, Brea, 714.990.2733 Map A3
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BUENA PARK DOWNTOWN More than 1 million square feet of retail, dining and entertainment near Knott’s Berry Farm. 8308 On the Mall, Buena Park, 714.828.7722 Map G8 THE CAMP Green-oriented enclave for outdoors enthusiasts includes eco-department store SEED People’s Market and a host of intriguing dining options. 2937 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa Map J13 CORONA DEL MAR PLAZA Boutiques include Gail Jewelers, Jack’s Surfboards and Sienna Brown. Other draws: Savory Spice Shop, Sprinkles Ice Cream. 800-984 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach Map M15 CRYSTAL COVE SHOPPING CENTER Ocean views amid Tuscan setting. Upscale boutiques, fine dining and home stores; restaurants Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana and Babette’s open presently. 7845-8085 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast Map M17 THE DISTRICT AT TUSTIN LEGACY One-millionsquare-foot retail, entertainment and dining destination. Denim Lab; Bowlmor bowling lounge; Pinot’s Palette— color-me-wine! Jamboree Road and Barranca Parkway, Tustin, 714.259.9090 Map J14 DOWNTOWN DISNEY Twenty-acre complex includes House of Blues, Build-A-Bear, Studio Disney 365 and Ridemakerz. 1510-1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.300.7800 (See Attractions.) Map I10 FASHION ISLAND Elegant open-air center with anchors Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom; also Burns 1876 western wear, Letarte swimwear and Skin Laundry quickie facials. Minamoto Kitchoan Japanese confections and Blue C Sushi are new. 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000 Map L15
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Golf 5 POINTS PLAZA Neighborhood center offers Wet Seal, Vans, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Charming Charlie jewelry, Cloudmover Day Spa and Hashigo Sushi. The dog-friendly local favorite even has a barking lot! 18593 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.841.0036 Map D2 IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTER Moorish-themed entertainment-retail center includes nation’s most visited movie complex, anchors Nordstrom and Macy’s and lots of restaurants. Lily Chai Tea and the Melt are new. Giant Ferris wheel visible from freeways. 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.753.5180 Map D5 THE LAB Indoor-outdoor venue with youth-skewed boutiques. Shops include Urban Outfitters and Eye Society; dining includes Zipangu and Gypsy Den. 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.966.6661 Map J13 THE OUTLETS AT ORANGE Includes Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis and Tommy Hilfiger outlets, Nordstrom Rack, Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th. Vans Skatepark for indoor boarding. 20 City Blvd. W., Orange, 714.769.4001 Map J11 SOUTH COAST COLLECTION Showrooms and studios include Design Within Reach for midcentury modern as well as Surfas Culinary District and new LCA Wine. The OC Mix features 30 vendors—quirky retail such as Heirlooms and Hardware as well as hip Portola Coffee Lab. 3303-3323 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa Map J12 SOUTH COAST PLAZA “The Ultimate Shopping Experience” is a state tourist destination. Marquee retailers include Christian Louboutin and, in striking new quarters, Valentino; Uniqlo and Scotch & Soda are new. Macy’s Home Store and Crate & Barrel in Bear Street wing. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 800.782.8888 Map J13 THE STRAND Two blocks of coast-adjacent property offers retailers such as Active Ride Shop, Varga and Croc. Restaurants include RA Sushi and Bruxie. 155 Fifth St., Huntington Beach, 714.465.4528 Map N9
Golf Courses ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF COURSE “The Hills.” Fine golf value, with 18 holes set amid vistas, valleys, streams, oaks and sycamores. M-Th $52, F $59, Sa-Su $70. Includes cart and GPS. Twilight rates available. 6501 E. Nohl Ranch Road, Anaheim, 714.998.3041 Map B5 ARROYO TRABUCO GOLF CLUB Upscale course on Ladera Open Space Reserve. M-Th $72, F $87, Sa-Su $101. 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.305.5100 Map E6 BLACK GOLD GOLF CLUB Challenges at oil-themed canyon course include elevation changes, blind tee shots. M-Th $87, F $99, Sa-Su $115. Includes cart and GPS system. 1 Black Gold Drive, Yorba Linda, 714.961.0060 Map A4 COYOTE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Course designed by Cal Olson and PGA Tour legend Payne Stewart. Lighted driving range, chipping and sand play area. Call for rates. Includes cart and GPS system. 1440 E. Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, 714.672.6800 Map A3 DAD MILLER GOLF COURSE Tiger Woods’ home course during high school; for beginning to intermediate golfers. M-Th $29, F $36, Sa-Su $41. 430 N. Gilbert St., Anaheim, 714.765.3481 Map G8 MONARCH BEACH GOLF LINKS Ocean views abound at 18-hole course at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort. M-Th $185, F-Su $210. Includes cart with GPS system. Twilight rates available. 50 Monarch Beach Resort Drive North, Dana Point, 949.240.8247 Map J16 NEWPORT BEACH GOLF COURSE Contoured executive course offers night play. $13-$27. 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, 949.852.8681 Map M15
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Golf OAK CREEK GOLF CLUB Tapered fairways, bull-nose carved bunkers and picturesque greens on Tom Fazio course. M-Th $130, F-Su $175. Includes cart. 1 Golf Club Drive, Irvine, 949.653.5300 Map D5 PELICAN HILL GOLF CLUB Two gorgeous courses reopened after a two-year renovation as part of the sumptuous Resort at Pelican Hill; coastal views from virtually every hole. $290 daily. 22701 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 877.735.4226 Map L17 STRAWBERRY FARMS GOLF CLUB Eighteen-hole course; rolling greens, picturesque canyon, wetland vistas, county’s longest hole. M-Th $110, F-Su $160. 11 Strawberry Farms Road, Irvine, 949.551.1811 Map D4 TUSTIN RANCH GOLF CLUB Resort-style course designed by Ted Robinson. Challenging greens, palm trees and lakes, remodeled clubhouse. Private caddie service. M-Th $115, F $135, Sa-Su $165. Additional cart fee. 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin, 714.730.1611 Map C5
Active Outdoors AIR COMBAT USA Dogfight training in actual high-performance small planes. Instructors handle takeoff and landing, riders have control in the air. Fullerton Municipal Airport, 3815 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 800.522.7590 Map A2 BALBOA BOAT RENTALS AND PARASAIL Boat, kayak and stand-up-paddleboard rentals. Parasailing: panoramic views of Newport Beach and harbor while you’re aloft with choice of altitudes (65-$75). 510 E. Edgewater, Balboa, 949.673.7200 Map N15 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH SURF LESSONS Schools include Endless Sun Surf, 949.533.1022; Newport Surf Camp, 866.787.3267; and Surf Newport Now, 949.505.5500. newportbeachca.gov Map D3 CLASSIC YACHT EXCURSIONS Coastal or bay cruise aboard Movin’ On; ocean sail aboard vintage sailboat Spartan; sunset wine tasting aboard either. Depart from dock between Bluewater Grill and the Cannery, Newport Beach. 949.612.8767; 949.689.3935. Map N13 COUNTRY TRAILS AND RIDING SCHOOL Guided horseback rides among massive coast live oaks and California sycamores. Tu-Su. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714.538.5860, Map C5 JETPACK AMERICA New water-propelled-jet-pack adventure in (and over, of course!) Newport Harbor. $159-$549. 2600 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 888.553.6471 Map N13 NEWPORT SAILBOAT RENTALS Cruise the harbor under sail or power aboard a 27-foot Catalina sailboat; up to six people. Yachts in several sizes (for up to six, 12 or 86, respectively) also available. 3101 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 714.299.4006. Map D3 PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES Electric bike rentals $14 per hour with two-hour minimum or $50 per day. Tour three piers and Newport Harbor for $69. 301 Fifth St., Huntington Beach, 714.465.2782; 2515 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, 949.612.7989; 34155 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.488.0696; 1065 Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Beach, 562.296.5782 Map N9, M16, J16, C1 SKYTHRILLS Aerobatics in biplanes. Receive instruction, assume control of the aircraft, execute maneuvers such as a loop, roll, spin or inverted pass over the coast—no experience necessary! Gentler flights in open-cockpit 1930s biplane. Includes recorded DVD. 230 Dale Place, Fullerton, 866.484.7455 Map A2 SUP CO. Paddleboard on the open ocean. Lessons and rentals—and even paddleboard yoga classes—are available. Daily 9 am-8 pm. $30-$69. 1103 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949.715.9730 Map I16
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Beaches + Parks Beaches + Parks BALBOA BEACH Pristine sunning and swimming beach. All amenities. Metered parking. Along Balboa Boulevard at Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, 949.673.3371 Map N14 BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH Good for grunion hunting! All amenities and fire pits. Fee for parking. Along Pacific Coast Highway between Main Street and Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, 714.846.3460 Map N9 CORONA DEL MAR STATE BEACH Large, sandy beach—with volleyball—below beautiful homes. Lifeguards, all amenities, fire pits. Waveless cove adjacent. Fee for parking. At Ocean Boulevard and Marguerite Avenue, Corona del Mar, 949.644.3151 Map M16 CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK Hiking and mountain biking trails, sandy coves and steep cliffs. Historic district with beach cottages and Beachcomber café. Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge offshore. Lifeguards, restrooms. Fee for parking. Along East Coast Highway between Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar, 949.494.3539 Map E4 DOHENY STATE BEACH Popular swimming beach, interpretive center. All amenities, fire pits. Fee for parking. Dana Point Harbor, along Del Obispo and Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.496.6172 Map K17 HUNTINGTON CITY BEACH Wide, sandy beach; amenities include fire pits. Fee for parking. Along Pacific Coast Highway between Beach Boulevard and Main Street, Huntington Beach, 714.536.5281 Map N9 HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH Expansive, sandy beach; amenities include fire pits. Bolsa Chica Wetlands are across the highway. Fee for parking. Along Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Ana River and Main Street, Huntington Beach, 714.536.1454 Map N10 LITTLE CORONA DEL MAR BEACH Steep paved path to picturesque cove; tide pools filled with anemones and starfish are great for kids. Ocean Boulevard and Poppy Avenue, Corona del Mar, 949.644.3151 Map M16 MAIN BEACH Large beach close to shops and restaurants offers great people-watching, basketball, volleyball, chess. All amenities. Metered parking. At Broadway and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 714.834.2400 Map F5 NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL BEACH Popular golden strand with many fine surfing spots. All amenities, including fire pits. Metered parking. Along Oceanfront at Newport Pier, Newport Beach, 949.673.3371 Map N13 NEWPORT DUNES RESORT Beach at RV park on the Back Bay has full-time lifeguards, giant inflatable in-water novelties (e.g., teeter-totter, climbing apparatus) and various water vessels for rent. Segway tours. 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.DUNE Map M14 SALT CREEK COUNTY BEACH Long, pristine stretch below the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Beautiful, grassy Bluff Park with basketball court. All amenities. Pay-anddisplay parking $1/hour. Off Ritz-Carlton Drive, 33333 S. Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.923.2280 Map J16 SAN CLEMENTE CITY BEACH 1,200-foot pier (1920s), wide beach, good surf. All amenities. Metered parking. The train goes right by the beach. 620 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente, 949.361.8219 Map K17 THOUSAND STEPS BEACH Two-hundred-something concrete steps lead to a small beach at the base of a cliff. Free street parking. Ninth Avenue and South Coast Highway, South Laguna, 714.834.2400 Map I16 VICTORIA BEACH Laguna’s prettiest beach has tower fit for Rapunzel and man-made, high-tide swimming pool circa 1920. Metered parking. Victoria Street off Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 714.834.2400 Map H15
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Nightlife THE WEDGE World-renowned bodysurfing and bodyboarding spot. The break is dangerous; watch unless you’re an expert. Free parking lot. West Jetty View Park, tip of Balboa Peninsula, end of Channel Road, Newport Beach, 949.644.3309 Map N16
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BOWLMOR Hip, state-of-the-art, glow-in-the-dark bowling lounge with sports bar and global cuisine. The District at Tustin Legacy, 2405 Park Ave., Tustin, 714.258.2695; Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.783.2810 Maps J14, I10 COSTA MESA 55 TAVERN + BOWL New. State-ofthe-art bowling alley with 10 lanes, sports viewing and menu by chef Scott Raczek (Mr. Stox). The Triangle, 1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.438.2320 Map K12 THE DISTRICT LOUNGE Retro spot near Newport Pier has 100-foot mahogany and copper bar. Orange location is in original 1920s post office. 121 McFadden St., Newport Beach, 949.673.4470; 223 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714.639.7777 Map N13, C4 FLOE LOUNGE New. Smart and chic inside-outside venue with seaside-meets-city vibe. Communal tables and games; cocktails use ice spheres. Irvine Marriott Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, 949.254.5725 Map J14 HEAT ULTRA LOUNGE Vegas-style club near Disneyland. Th-Sa. Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.776.4328 Map I10 HOPSCOTCH Huge whiskey list, 75 craft beers, creative cuisine inside 1918 Pacific Railway Station. 136 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714.871.2222 Map B3 HOUSE OF BLUES Touring bands, dancing, outsider art and soul food. Rafter-raising gospel brunch on alternate Sundays. Call for schedule. Downtown Disney, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.778.2583 Map I10 IRVINE IMPROV Top comedy. Two-item minimum (food or drink) Food by Umami burgers. Irvine Spectrum Center, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.854.5455 Map D5 LOLA GASPAR Bar and kitchen in Santa Ana’s Artists Village. Open until 2 am M-Sa, Su until midnight. 211 W. Second St., Santa Ana, 714.972.1172 Map H13 LUCKY STRIKE LANES Retro-cool bowling lounge with DJ. The Block at Orange, 20 City Blvd. West, Orange, 714.937.5263 Map J11 MARINE ROOM TAVERN Laid-back, newly redone bar; live rock and blues on weekends. Open until 1 am Su-Th, 2 am F-Sa. 214 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.494.3027 Map H15
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MESA Small plates and cocktails at hip and stylish lounge with retractable glass roof. Open until 2 am Tu-Sa. The Camp, 725 Baker St., Costa Mesa, 714.557.6700 Map J13 MULDOON’S DUBLIN PUB Cozy spot with courtyard; fun Irish-themed events in the Celtic Bar. 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.640.4110 Map L15
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Tours +Transport PIE SOCIETY Slick speakeasy hidden behind Pitfire Pizza offers innovative cocktails and snacks. 353 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.313.6335 Map N12
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ROOFTOP LOUNGE Hot spot for sunset cocktails on wraparound patio with panoramic coastal views atop La Casa del Camino hotel. 1289 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.2446 Map I15 STEAMERS CAFE O.C.’s best jazz spot. 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714.871.8800 Map B3 SUTRA LOUNGE Club with cool decor, musical acts and big-name deejays. Open Th-Sa. The Triangle, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949.722.7103 Map K12 TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY Celtic-themed pub with servers in plaid mini-kilts and sports on 48 screens. 1625 W. Katella Ave., Orange 714.633.5458 Maps I11 WILD GOOSE New and popular. Cocktails (and barrelaged cocktails!), seasonal beers, creative sausages and burgers amid hunt-lodge-saloon decor. 436 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949.722.9453 Map N12 WINE LAB Wine/cheese tasting room and store at hip outdoors-themed center. Open Tu-Su. The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.905.9521 Map J13 YOST THEATER Historical landmark now hosts popular musical acts and deejays. Open daily. 307 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, 888.862.9573 Map H13
Tours + Transport ADVENTURES AT SEA Luxury yachts for groups and special occasions. 3101 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.650.2412 Map N13 ANAHEIM RESORT TRANSPORTATION (ART) Shuttles cover 19 routes with transfers to Disneyland, Anaheim GardenWalk and Anaheim Convention Center. Purchase passes online, at Amtrak station and select hotels. 888.364.2787, rideart.org AMTRAK Train service within the county and to destinations throughout California daily. There are stops in Anaheim, Fullerton, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ana. 800.872.7245, amtrak.com BEST CHAUFFEURED WORLDWIDE Chauffeured vehicles available in as little as two hours’ notice. 866.323.2378; 714.375.9128 Map C2
Choose Classic Yacht Excursions, for a private sail along the Southern California coast line aboard our Philip Rhodes Classic sailing yacht or choose to head south along the kelp beds and into a secluded cove for a SUP session aboard our Grand Bank 36 Classic. Your choice of either vessel for an afternoon tailored specifically for you. After all, it’s your time on the water!
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BEVERLY HILLS RENT-A-CAR Luxury and exotic rentals; pickup service. 3939 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.250.4386; 800.258.5353 Map L13 CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB Transportation in sedans, town cars, minivans to/from airports, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, shopping. 877.935.5692 CATALINA EXPRESS Round trip to Catalina Island. Dana Wharf Sportfishing, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Harbor; 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, 800.481.3470 Map K16, northwest of C1 CATALINA FLYER Triple-decker catamaran is fastest boat to Catalina Island: 75 minutes. Call for schedule. $51$68, $4 children 2 and under. Balboa Pavilion, 400 Main St., Newport Beach, 800.830.7744 Map N15 CITY PASS Pass includes discounted admission to Disney theme parks and admission to other parks in L.A. and San Diego counties. Purchase online or at attractions. $269-$306, under 3 free. 888.330.5008, citypass.com DANA WHARF SPORTFISHING Sportfishing, whalewatching expeditions and 82-foot schooner yacht for charters. Corporate parties, private fishing and twilight wine cruises. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, 800.979.3370, danawharf.com Map K16
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Tours +Transport DAVEY’S LOCKER Year-round whale-watching, deepsea sportfishing, fishing charters and boat rentals at Balboa Pavilion. 400 Main St., Newport Beach, 949.673.1434, daveyslocker.com Map N15 ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR Daily car rentals with some 25 locations throughout Orange County. Pickup service available. 888.484.4683, enterprise.com EXECUCAR Luxury service. Sedan and SUV, flat rates, special group services, frequent-flier points and miles with select airlines. 800.410.4444, execucar.com GONDOLA ADVENTURES Romantic gondola cruises through Newport Harbor canals. 3101 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.646.2067; 888.446.6365 Map N13 HAVE FUN TOURS Sightseeing tours of Southern California highlights from San Diego to Los Angeles. $99, children 3-12 $50. 714.658.2291, havefuntours.com HORNBLOWER CRUISES Luxury party yachts. F-Sa dinner-dance cruises, Sa-Su champagne brunch. Mariner’s Mile Marina, 2431 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.646.0155 Map M13 JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT Gateway to O.C., vastly superior to LAX in ambience and ease of arrival and departure. Art exhibits, “Red coat” ambassadors, free Wi-Fi. Ticket counters open at 5 am. 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, 949.252.5200, ocair.com METROLINK Train system connects to San Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles; stops in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton and Buena Park. $10 Metrolink Weekend Pass on Metrolink rails and Southern California public transportation F 7 pm-Su 11:59 pm. 800.371.5465, metrolinktrains.com OCTA Orange County Transportation Authority buses. $2; day pass $5, 60 cents for 65 and older, under 5 free. Day pass for buses and Metrolink trains $7, $6 for seniors/disabled. Exact change. 714.560.6282, octa.net PRIME TIME SHUTTLE Service 24/7 to SoCal airports, Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Convention Center. 800.733.8267, primetimeshuttle.com SUPERSHUTTLE Transportation to and from all Southern California airports around the clock. Groups and charters welcome. 310.222.5500; 800.258.3826, supershuttle.com TMZ HOLLYWOOD TOUR Bus with state-of-the-art audio/video explores celebrity haunts and scandal sites. $53-$63. Starline Tours, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 855.486.9868
Tickets 714 TICKETS Sporting events, shows and concerts, opposite Honda Center. Local delivery. 2620 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.842.5387, 714tickets.com Map I11 TITANIUM TICKETS Specializes in tickets for seats in the first 10 rows. 18685 Main St., No. 108, Huntington Beach, 714.848.1632. Map D2 WEST COAST TICKET SERVICE Tickets to in-demand events throughout Southern California. 310.207.1226, wctix.com
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The whiskey bar at new Bosscat Kitchen and Libations in Newport Beach. p. 38
Vintage travel posters at The Vintage Poster in Laguna Beach. 949.376.7422
The newly transformed Valentino at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.751.3300
The vintage record players at Love and Whiskey in Irvine. 949.660.5659
The high heels at Stuart Weitzman at South Coast Plaza. 714.432.8100
The patio shared by Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge, new at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. p. 36
The fashion-forward jewelry at Mode•ology boutique on Balboa Island. 949.675.0600
Blow-outs at Social Beauty Lounge in Corona del Mar. 949.675.2185
Cards, pens and artisan items at Oh, Hello Friend in Fullerton. 714.441.9157
The pristine park above Salt Creek County Beach in Dana Point. p. 64
Cocktails and the new terrace at Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine in Irvine. p. 34
The Baller sandwich—and faux vintage surf photos—at new Sessions West Coast Deli on Balboa Peninsula. p. 50
Mole enchiladas with Mary’s chicken at new Tortilla Republic in Laguna Beach. p. 44
Heading out early with Dana Wharf Sportfishing. p. 58
Specialty loaves by Bread Artisan Bakery at Thursday’s Downtown Santa Ana Farmers Market. 714.317.3525
The personal styling appointments at Taim Boutique in Laguna Beach. 949.715.4200 Neiman Marcus Last Call at the Outlets at Orange. 714.939.6806 The fresh-squeezed Tropical Greens blend at Jamba Juice in Costa Mesa, Irvine and Tustin. jambajuice.com
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Golf-inspired apparel at new Travis Mathew at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.438.2515 A round at Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine. p. 63 Swimwear at the new Letarte boutique at Fashion Island. 949.706.9182 Affordable designer fashions at Nectar boutique in Old Towne Orange. 714.639.4900
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