No. 49, Paint it Black Pie at Rebel Bite

Takeout during the pandemic was a double-edged sword. While some foods are made to take to-go, others suffered in transit. Cold noodle dishes like naengmyeon were a tough sell. Korean barbecue became an impossibility. Fries got cold. Pasta lost...

Tre delizioso! Photo by Morgan Edwards Have you had Detroit-style pizza? Even if you think you haven’t, chances are good that you have. It’s identifiable by a square shape and thick crust, and Detroit is where Little Caesar’s originated. So if you...

A decade ago, when you wanted a veggie burger for dinner, you could probably find a restaurant serving a patty made from mashed beans, rice and mushrooms. There were no menu items listing plant-based chicken or deli meat. Now, a growing number of...

As the saying goes: when one door closes, another opens. This time, it's literal. Last week we saw what looked like the permanent closure of Seasons of Japan at Westpark Plaza in Irvine at Alton and Culver. This week, right across the way in the...

If you're opening a new pizza restaurant these days, either you're going after the fast-fired casual model pioneered by Pieology and 800 Degrees, or you're aiming for the authenticity of Mozza and Pizzeria Ortica. The new Craftsman Woodfired Pizza...