Crudo Out; “Coastal Mexican” In at Blanca in Newport Beach

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • October 10, 2008
A few months ago, Orange County had its first crudo bar in Blanca; and now, not so much. There was already signs of trouble back in July when repo men were sent to rip out equipment from its kitchens as Newport Beach police stood guard. Blanca's...
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