A New Yoshinoya Opening in Orange With Fanfare! And A Personal Confession.

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • May 13, 2009
I avoid eating fast food whenever possible.  There are times, however, when I cave in.  Usually when I fall off the wagon, it is because of those damned Jack-in-the-Box tacos and whatever banned substance is in them to make them so friggin'...
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