Brad A. Johnson
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Orange County Register
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May 2, 2019
on the harbor. (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG) 19. Pizzeria Mozza (2018 ranking: 27) Maybe it’s because they’ve scrubbed all references to ousted co-founder Mario Batali, or maybe the local crew genuinely stepped it up. Either
way, Pizzeria Mozza feels fresh and more inspired than ever. Nancy Silverton’s pizzas, with her unique sourdough-inspired crusts, are superb and truly unlike any others. The fennel sausage pizza is rightfully legendary, as is the chopped salad. The