Critic’s Notebook: Sneak peek at the 75 Best Places to Eat 2022

Critic Brad A. Johnson has been busy compiling his annual guide to the best restaurants in Orange County, which comes out next month. Here’s a sneak peek.
Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • May 4, 2022
Did you miss me? You probably didn’t even notice, but in case you were wondering why I’ve been so quiet lately, it’s because I took a brief break from my weekly columns to focus on my annual guide to the 75 Best Places to Eat, which I’m happy to...
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