Taco Tuesday: Fried tacos, chandeliers and mezcal at Perla in Santa Ana

If you're Pinoy, married to one, or are otherwise enamored with the under-appreciated and under-rated cuisine of this island nation, you are well aware that one of the best places to get a crispy pata (a honking piece of a deep fried pork hock) is...

The New York Times published an enlightening article that reveals something currently happening right under our noses: food companies, trying to maximize profits during lean times, are simply giving us less product and charging the same price....

In Hollywood, when you've got a hit on your hands, you develop a sequel.  And In OC, when your first ever OC Restaurant Week helped to spur business in a down economy, you do the same.  Following the Hollywood playbook (except within the same...

The waitress at Cobian’s in Cypress sees me flipping through the six-page menu. It’s the third time she’s come to the table to take my order, but I’m still not ready.   “What are you looking for?” she asks.  “I’m looking for these,” I say, lifting...

L.A. is a fickle town, especially when it comes to food. Some of the most lauded chefs in the world have attempted to open locations of beloved restaurants in Los Angeles. Lines form. The hype machine whirls into motion. Reservations seem...