Drunk After Work: Ecco

I waited nearly a year for Ecco to open at the Camp in Costa Mesa. It’s not that I was necessarily looking forward to another Italian restaurant, with Pizzeria Ortica and Il Dolce already existing in the same city. I was more interested in seeing...

I wouldn't have thought that The Camp in Costa Mesa would become the nexus of all things hip and foodie in OC; but that's exactly what seems to be happening lately. A few weeks ago, Dave revealed that the still buzzy Haven Gastropub folks are...

Today we continue our Q&A with Kris Kirk, the chef at Ecco at The Camp in Costa Mesa. Stay tuned for a recipe from the chef tomorrow. If you missed the first part, click here. What show would you pitch to the Food Network? Something to do with...

For our final installment of On The Line with Kris Kirk of Ecco, our featured chef shares a recipe. If you missed the first or second part of our Q&A, click here and here. Otherwise click onward. ] Bolognese Meat Sauce 2 Tsp olive oil 1 each white...

Kris Kirk used to cook at the late Sage on the Coast, but now heads the kitchen at the new Ecco at The Camp in Costa Mesa. The restaurant, which opened a few months ago after a prolonged delay, is already making up for lost time doing pizza, a...