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Two California Institutions Closed After Four Decades, and Something Outside Their Doors Played a Part

Proud Mary's and Turk's closed their Dana Point Harbor locations on October 31, 2026, as the harbor's wharf area prepared to shut to the public for the next redevelopment phase. The closures mark a major change for one of Orange County's best-known waterfront dining areas.

Dana Point, CA · 17h

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This Old-School California Italian Deli Has Been Serving Giant Sandwiches And Imported Specialties Since 1963

A red Vespa parked by the front door is your first clue. Behind it waits a deli case loaded with capicola, mortadella, provolone, and homemade Italian sausage. One side of the building is a full Italian market. The other side is a pizzeria turning out hand-tossed pies and sandwiches built on homemade rolls.

Anaheim, CA · 2d
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The Baker’s Drive Thru You Remember: Familiar Recipes Through the Eyes of Two Longtime Employees

After 40 years at Baker’s Drive Thru, Tina Cardoza still sometimes finishes a day working in the restaurants, goes home and decides to return for dinner. Her favorite is a tostada. Her husband, whom she met through Baker’s and who has worked for the company for 35 years, is often ready for another visit, too.

San Bernardino, CA · 3d
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Gaucho Grill Fires Up Old Town Temecula's Historic Former Bank Building

A century-old bank building in Old Town Temecula has a new tenant, and it's serving skirt steak instead of savings accounts. Gaucho Grill, the Argentine steakhouse chain known for cooking meat over open-flame, wood-fired parrilla grills, opened its newest location at 28645 Old Town Front Street in Old Town Temecula on September 21.

Temecula, CA · 2d
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The Coconut Mama

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Asian California grocery chain to close 2 supermarkets, cutting 103 jobs

California’s wave of grocery store closures is growing again. Tawa Inc., the operator of 99 Ranch Market, has filed plans to permanently close supermarkets in Chino and Pleasanton, affecting 103…

Chino, CA · 2d

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13 Changes In-N-Out Burger Needs To Make

I have a few beefs with In-N-Out Burger (bun intended), but I, like so many with ties to California, grew up eating here. Founded in Baldwin Park in 1948, the fast-food chain feels like it's woven into the fingerprint of the Golden State at this point. And with generations of my mom's side born and raised in Southern California, it should be no surprise that it was a family tradition to eat at In-N-Out when we were visiting our loved ones. With these meals marking our gatherings, reunions, and Disneyland trips with everybody, In-N-Out Burger has never just felt like some random fast-food joint to me. It feels personal.

California · 9h

The Desert Sun

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Three California Outback Steakhouse locations shutter

An Australian-themed steakhouse known for its seasoned steaks and signature dishes like the Bloomin Onion is closing three Southern California locations after an independently owned franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, which operates as Out West Restaurant Group, filed for bankruptcy Nov. 2 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, according to court records . The independently owned franchisee operates Outback Steakhouse restaurants in five western states. The bankruptcy filing follows the closure of 10 Outback restaurants in October and three additional locations earlier this year, according to Fast Company . The company has faced years of financial challenges, including declining customer traffic and rising food and labor costs. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection puts 61 remaining locations across the western United States up for sale. Which Outback Steakhouse locations in California recently closed? Outback closed 10 restaurants between Oct. 11 and Oct. 25, according to Fast Company. The franchisee said the restaurants were operating at a loss or generating insufficient revenue to cover occupancy expenses. The closures affected four states: Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada. In California, three Outback Steakhouse locations closed across Los Angeles and Orange counties: Buena Park, Valencia,

Southern California, CA · 2d

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This Southern California Jewish Deli Piles Pastrami High On Rye And Bakes Its Own Black-And-White Cookies

Some sandwiches need two hands and a plan. In a quiet corner of Orange County, a New York-style Jewish deli has been stacking pastrami on rye so tall that it practically needs its own zip code. The same building also holds a full bakery, a coffee bar, and a dining...

Los Alamitos, CA · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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Baba’s Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in California (38 around the U.S.)

Baba’s Hot Chicken is planning three more restaurants in California, with Irvine, Roseville and Napa on the list. The Riverside-born chain is joining a state where other fried-chicken brands are…

California · 19h

Eater

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Orange County Dining Juggernaut Kei Concepts Is Finally Expanding Into LA

What began 12 years ago as a single Buena Park pho shop has evolved into Kei Concepts, one of Orange County’s most dominant restaurant groups. Co-founded by James Beard-nominated chef Viet Nguyen, the group’s portfolio now spans nine unique brands — ranging from Italian-Japanese fusion to contemporary Chinese — across 14 locations and 1,200 employees.

Orange County, CA · 5d

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Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market To Open New Location in San Jose

Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market is preparing to open a new location in San Jose at 1098 E Brokaw Road, Suite 10. The upcoming restaurant is identified in a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license application filed under Mendocino Farms LLC. An exact opening date has not yet been announced.

San Jose, CA · 3d

The Desert Sun

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7 best Palm Springs area bars to bring a group this holiday season

What's better than a good drink with an old friend or two? The holidays are the perfect time to head to that favorite neighborhood spot and catch up over a glass of your favorite adult (or NA) beverage, and we have a lot of opinions on the best places in the desert to do so. From laid-back breweries to a chic rooftop bar with views of the San Jacinto Mountains, here are The Desert Sun staff's seven favorite places to bring a group in the Coachella Valley this holiday season. Desert Beer Co. Details: 77-770 Country Club Drive, Suite D, Palm Desert; 442-227-4409, desertbeercompany.com There's something special about walking into a neighborhood brewery and feeling immediately welcome, even though you're not as familiar as the regulars holding court at the bar. That's how it always feels at Desert Beer Co., a brewery tucked into a strip mall in a residential area of Palm Desert that can feel bare bones compared to the stylish spots down the road on El Paseo, but has its own string-light-and-neon-Firebirds-hockey-sign charm. Like many breweries in town, its menu is packed with beverages brewed on-site (in some cases, mere feet from your seat), but along with

Palm Springs, CA · 2d

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Celebrate ‘International Churro Day’ at Churrería El Moro

Since 1935, the iconic Mexico City institution that has grown in popularity has made its way to three locations across Southern California: Echo Park, Costa Mesa and La Habra. Churrería El Moro is now introducing a new celebration, marking “International Churro Day” on November 11th with $1 churros.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

The Coconut Mama

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Two longtime California restaurants close after more than 40 years amid construction changes

For generations of Southern California residents, Dana Point Harbor has been more than a place to launch a boat or watch the sunset. It has also been home to beloved…

Southern California, CA · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in San Bernardino, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

San Bernardino, California — a city where the mountains stand sentinel and the sun paints the valley in gold, where the hum of trains and the laughter of families echo through neighborhoods stitched together by memory and migration. Here, palm trees sway beside historic bungalows, and the scent of carne asada mingles with orange blossoms on the breeze. It’s a place where generations gather for backyard barbecues, where newcomers are welcomed with a plate and a story, and where every block hums with the rhythm of community.

San Bernardino, CA · 3d

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8 Hole-In-The-Wall Chinese Restaurants In California Where Lunch Specials Are Still Under $13

Want to find the best hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants in California without emptying your wallet?. These 8 Chinese restaurants serve up incredible lunch specials and big, satisfying flavors!. 1. Golden Wall Chinese Cuisine (La Mirada) Tucked into a strip mall on Imperial Highway, Golden Wall Chinese Cuisine is the kind of...

California · 8d

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11 Wacky Restaurants In California Where Dining Is Downright Fun

Searching for wacky restaurants in California where dining is downright fun?. These 11 restaurants bring bold themes, great food, and seriously good times!. 1. One Piece Cafe (Los Angeles) If you’ve been looking for a dining experience that goes way beyond just sitting down and ordering food, the One Piece...

California · 5d

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The Hungry Coyote: Paco’s Tacos serves up crunch in a cup

Umbrellas shade the courtyard outside Paco’s Tacos, tucked behind El Pollo Loco near Kendall and University in San Bernardino. Near CSUSB, tender carne asada, a portable “taquito sundae” and a friendly welcome give students a reason to stop in. Three taquitos sticking out of a cup filled...

San Bernardino, CA · 4d

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Bushfire Kitchen Planning New Restaurant In Redlands

Bushfire Kitchen is planning to open a restaurant at 27471 San Bernardino Ave., Suite 220, Redlands. The restaurant identified the proposed location in a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license application. Founded in 2012 by two cousins, one a chef and the other an entrepreneur, Bushfire Kitchen operates...

Redlands, CA · 2d

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California Dining: New Eateries in LA, SD and SF

* The Aries Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge will open Nov. 11 on the top floor of the 11-story Hotel La Jolla on San Diego’s north side. The project is spearheaded by veteran restaurateur Alessandro Minutella and co-managing partner Giancarlo Guttilla, who together also run Zama and AKA in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Aries’ interiors were designed by Cassandra Builer of Huntress Decor and draw inspiration from the glamour of European seaside destinations such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, project backers said in a news release. The space has operated under several names over hotel’s 50-plus year history; it was most recently Sea & Sky, a seafood restaurant that opened in 2024. The hotel is a member of Hilton’s Curio Collection.

San Diego, CA · 2d