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31 Fortune Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Try the â??polenta board,â?? chef Lauren â??Luluâ?? De Rouenâ??s signature dish. The rustic presentation of the cornmeal mushâ?"creamy and faintly sweet but bland if... More »
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10509 Valley View St., Cypress, CA 90630
A warm, inviting bistro in a forgettable mini-mall in Cypress, Cafe Hiro is an oasis of Japanese cooking in a desert of chain restaurants. The menu features European... More »
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955 E. Birch St., Brea, CA 92821
One of Brea's better restaurants, with a loyal local following. The menu is vast, including panini, pastas and salads. Dependable favorites include the chicken... More »
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14425 Newport Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
Before he bought the place, Flavio Renteria was the dishwasher here for almost 20 years. In that time, the Mexico City immigrant learned all he could about... More »
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24301 Muirlands Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Order the Sicilian-style linguine with basil, oregano and anchovies blended into a marinara sauce and poured over a healthy serving of flat spaghetti. And... More »
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2831 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
With a menu as beautiful as chef Massimo's creation for Onotria, it's best to go "soup to nuts"-which means trying every course from appetizer to... More »
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938 S. Euclid Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804
Here is a time capsule, a dive where a giant photo of Sophia Loren hangs on the wall with no hint of irony, where murals glow with the yellowing of time... More »
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2175 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804
Only the Italians remain from Anaheim's Old Europe guard, and they're the ones who keep the business bustling at Cortina's Italian Market, a cozy landmark... More »
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34473 St. of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
There's sweet spaghetti, wonderful breadsticks and a terrifying garlic sauce with thin, crispy strands of garlic that will actually numb your lips. But order... More »
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106 N. Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
Gourmet paninis are the jewels here, from hot sopresata and pepper-studded mortadella glued together by provolone and luscious red pepper pesto to a chocolate rendition... More »
