OltreMare's Triumphs and Tribulations

White Horses, the esteemed restaurant by Marc Norris that we dubbed the Best Restaurant in Orange County, is going to serve its last meal June 30th.  Immediately afterwards — like the next day — new owners will take the reins (pun intended). ...

In 2010, chef Evan Funke spent 23 days in Rome eating cacio e pepe. “I saturated myself in order to understand this dish because I was so intrigued by it and flabbergasted by its simplicity,” he said. Cacio e pepe is traditionally made with just...

Gustavo Arellano first wrote about Lola Gaspar four years ago, when our food blog was still young and the restaurant had just opened. He weaved a brutal account of the inattentive service, the exorbitant $9 tacos trios, and a toothless habanero...

Everything to EverybodyMemo to David Wilhelm: Jaqu’s m.o. just might have saved you from bankruptcy Times are tough, especially for restaurateurs. Just ask David Wilhelm, who recently resigned from the company he founded. His Culinary...

Color Me BeigeThe opulent dining experience at Pelican HillNs Andrea is everything youNd expect, but, with some delectable exceptions, the food is unexpectedly dull When describing the newly opened Resort at Pelican Hill, youNd be remiss if you...