Located in the secluded suburb of Chino Hills, this pub offers American comfort food and stellar drinks in a convivial atmosphere. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, Chino Hills Pub is more than just a place that serves food, it's a restaurant where the whole family can gather. Craft beers and superb cocktails are behind the bar while the kitchen serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, signature dishes as well as a kid's menu. Sunday brunch is from 9a to 1p and it features bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys.
At Mesa, modern American dishes meet California standards, and guests are constantly impressed with the novel items that come out of the kitchen. The upscale, plush restaurant presents mussels, Angus steak, Caprese Pizzetta, wood-oven pizzas, and a warm bread pudding that is one of the best in Costa Mesa. The bar menu is also a major draw, as it comprises a variety of draft beers and cocktails, as well as red and white wines. So, join your family and friends, as the spacious restaurant can also accommodate large groups and private events, and enjoy the evening.
For those times you can't decide between sweet and savory, Bruxie has you covered. Bruxie specializes in, as one might suspect, "Bruxies" which are Belgian-style waffles turned into sandwiches. Diners can choose to go the sweet route with Nutella and banana, S'Mores or Creme Brulee Bruxies. For a more savory route, Bruxies includes combinations like the Bruxie burger, green eggs and ham Bruxie or the hot pastrami Bruxie. Round out your meal with some waffle-cut fries or even go authentic and get a straight-up traditional Belgian waffle.
Sushi on Fire boasts a cosmopolitan cool from its central location in Huntington Beach, an elegantly minimal dining area and trendy bar creating a hip atmosphere. A la carte sushi is the main focus of the menu here, although a somewhat secret menu of twelve artisan sakes makes this restaurant a destination in itself. Knowledgeable servers can assist you in making the perfect sake choice to accompany the incredibly fresh fare on offer. Overflowing with California cool, Sushi on Fire is a hot item in the Huntington dining scene.
Bestia is a labor of love for the husband & wife duo, Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis, who not only own this Italian establishment, but also serve as its executive and pastry chefs. Tucked away in downtown Los Angeles, Bestia is known for its exquisite home-cooked multi-regional Italian fare like their charcuterie, Neapolitan style pizzas, and bread baked in their wood burning oven. The industrial like space features subway tiles, exposed brick walls, vaulted ceilings, and exposed light bulb pendants casting a warm glow. The menu offers ample choices with mouth-watering options like the Peruvian Scallop Crudo, Grilled Spiced Pork Loin, Beef Tartare Crostino, Ricotta Tortelli and Strawberry Frozen Tart for dessert. A delectable cocktail or wine served here adds a perfect pairing with the meals for guests.
Shojin is an organic food restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine. It offers a beautiful ambience, with interiors dimly lit by a chandelier and walls adorned with bold floral artworks and intricate black and white designs. Strings of light bulbs or paper lanterns are used to add charm to the place on certain occasions. Their menu includes Spicy Shiso Tempura, Mushroom Miso Soup, Yuzu Ponzu Seitan and Edamame Salad as appetizers. For the main course, guests can savor items like Green Dynamite Roll Sushi, Marinated Garlic Seitan Steak, Mellow Miso Ramen and Sweet Orange Chicken Seitan. The lack of artificial preservatives, seasonings and additives makes their food as healthy as it is delicious.
Alta Baja Market is a unique, one-of-a-kind store that specializes in products that derive from the American Southwest, Mexico and California. Some of the products include wine, beer, crafts and home goods that come from these regions. Additionally, the shop provides classes and workshops in cooking, demos, pop-up dinners and idea swaps. Its location in the 4th Street Market is also another reason why people are attracted to Alta Baja.
Believe it or not, Los Angeles had a flourishing Italian-American community in the area now known as Mission/Taylor Junction. This neighborhood west of Chinatown no longer resembles that one in which the Lanza Brothers opened this shop in 1924, but thankfully the prices haven't changed that much. Inside the nondescript store, the focus is on deli sandwiches served at a great price. Simple, traditional and tasty, the trifecta of convenience is sold here at Lanza Brothers, it's no wonder why the store has been around for nearly a century.
Bestia is a labor of love for the husband & wife duo, Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis, who not only own this Italian establishment, but also serve as its executive and pastry chefs. Tucked away in downtown Los Angeles, Bestia is known for its exquisite home-cooked multi-regional Italian fare like their charcuterie, Neapolitan style pizzas, and bread baked in their wood burning oven. The industrial like space features subway tiles, exposed brick walls, vaulted ceilings, and exposed light bulb pendants casting a warm glow. The menu offers ample choices with mouth-watering options like the Peruvian Scallop Crudo, Grilled Spiced Pork Loin, Beef Tartare Crostino, Ricotta Tortelli and Strawberry Frozen Tart for dessert. A delectable cocktail or wine served here adds a perfect pairing with the meals for guests.
Since 1958 there has been some incarnation of Tony's Deli in Anaheim. This particular restaurant opened in 1972 and though it has had several owners over the years, the name and top-quality sandwiches have remained. Tony's is also a full-service deli, with sides, pickles and plenty of bottled, craft sodas and beer. Located in the historic Anaheim Colony Historic District, Tony's is the perfect spot to visit when you are looking for quality cured meats.
La Azteca Tortilleria has been serving up fresh, delicious Mexican food for over 65 years. The family-owned restaurant has an amazing reputation, best known for their famous burritos. Chance are, if you ask an LA native where to get the best burritos, you'll get La Azteca Tortilleria as the answer. A definite must-try while in the neighborhood, their food is freshly prepared, and those flour tortillas are soft enough to sink your teeth into with no resistance. The place itself is sparse, more of a take-away joint with a few tables strewn around. Dishes to try include the chile relleno, carne asada and chicken quesadillas.
Sushi on Fire boasts a cosmopolitan cool from its central location in Huntington Beach, an elegantly minimal dining area and trendy bar creating a hip atmosphere. A la carte sushi is the main focus of the menu here, although a somewhat secret menu of twelve artisan sakes makes this restaurant a destination in itself. Knowledgeable servers can assist you in making the perfect sake choice to accompany the incredibly fresh fare on offer. Overflowing with California cool, Sushi on Fire is a hot item in the Huntington dining scene.