Drunk After Work: Opah

If you think the year that's passed was bad, try owning a restaurant. It was a tough 2009. The luxury brands predictably suffered. The likes of Savannah, White Horses, Manhattan Supper Club and even Tracht's folded as people got tighter and...

A tipster has informed us that Opah in Irvine Marketplace has closed. Its last day in business was New Year's Eve. The Opah in Aliso Viejo remains open as are Marc Cohen's other restaurants 230 Forest Avenue and Watermarc, which I named as one of...

Famous Dave's has opened in Irvine Marketplace at the old Opah location. It's the second in OC for the BBQ chain and about the biggest debut for the mall since TAPS Fish House opened a month ago. The Marketplace has also recently welcomed Miguel's...

In one e-mail, our friend and frequent tipster Brekkie Fan had two items to share with me. This is the second one. One that, I might add, I intend to take full advantage of next Monday. Here's what she said: My church bulletin (I know, the least...

The Marketplace, the sprawling Irvine Company shopping complex that occupies several blocks on the Tustin and Irvine border, has always been constantly evolving. The past few years have seen old standbys such as Buca Di Beppo, Black Angus, and...