Now Open: Benchmark in Santa Ana and MORE!

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • July 15, 2019
Image from Benchmark’s IG @benchmark.restaurant Benchmark has taken up the space of Dear Lacy, which closed earlier this year. The menu includes a shareable pork al pastor, a main entree of gochujang fried chicken, and mac and cheese for the kids....
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