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

Fullerton, California — a city where the sun glints off Spanish-tiled roofs and the scent of citrus lingers in the air, where college students spill from campus onto bustling sidewalks, where families gather in parks shaded by old sycamores, and where every block hums with the stories of generations. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: Craftsman bungalows, mid-century storefronts, and neon-lit diners, all stitched together by the laughter of neighbors and the music of many languages.

Fullerton, CA · 13d
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Legendary downtown diner the Original Pantry reopens this month. Here's what's new

The century-old diner in downtown L.A. will reopen with both nostalgic and new menu items on Nov. 19 after being closed for a year and a half.

Los Angeles, CA · 23h

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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 · 8h
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5 SoCal restaurants make OpenTable's top 100

LOS ANGELES — OpenTable, an online restaurant-reservation service, named five Southern California restaurants Wednesday to its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 list. The Los Angeles eateries are Dunsmoor in Glassell Park, Providence in Hollywood and the Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood. Orange County honorees are Naisho Omakase in Costa Mesa and Strong Water in Anaheim.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d
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Northgate González Unveils Remodeled Santa Ana, CA, Store

Northgate González Market celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled Santa Ana, California, store at 1120 S. Bristol St. on Nov. 4, marking the 27,000-square-foot market’s first major remodel since it opened in 1999. The refreshed store pairs everyday grocery shopping with freshly prepared foods, the grocer said.

Santa Ana, CA · 21h

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Souplantation May Be Preparing Fountain Valley Return

Souplantation might be reopening at 11179 Talbert Ave. in Fountain Valley, California. A plan review for the project has been filed with the Orange County health department. The restaurant will occupy about 7,800 square feet in The Shoppes at Costco Plaza, according to the Orange County Business Journal, but an exact opening date has not been announced.

Fountain Valley, CA · 12d

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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 · 6d

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Don’t Be Afraid To Solo Date, Try These 10 Spots

Want to know the best way to try all the trendy spots in town without a reservation? Go by yourself. Solo dating can be an intimidating concept, but with the right spot it can turn into a fun filled evening of new friends and great food. The trick is to find a place with a friendly atmosphere and a cushy bar stool. Grab a seat at the bar and strike up a conversation with whoever sits down next to you. You never know who you’ll meet. Here are 10 restaurants to try on your next solo meal.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Landmark Restaurant Struggles To Stay Open

LOS FELIZ—On October 28, locals came out to support a local lively little tavern, Ye Rustic Inn, located at 1831 Hillhurst Avenue. The bar’s owner, Susan Wood, issued a plea for help on her Instagram page, drawing a crowd of supporters holding vigil as their favorite dive bar faces possible closure.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Lazy Dog Restaurant for Families

It says so right on the menu: "Sit, Stay & Play." Play? At a restaurant? Everything about Lazy Dog Restaurant is playful from the red fire hydrant you see on the way in -- to the tiny dog bone shaped mints you grab from the hostess desk on the way out.

Orange County, CA · 1d

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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 · 18h

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Disney Festival of Holidays menu unveiled

'Tis the season for Santa-approved sips, merry morsels and tempting treats! Disney Eats unwrapped its 2026 Foodie Guides for Holidays at the Disneyland Resort and Disney Festival of Holidays, highlighting seasonal offerings available across the resort from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027.

Anaheim, CA · 1d

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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 · 14h

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PHOTOS: Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic marks 17th year with largest menu yet

(Photo by Bellanee Plaza) ORLANDO | The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return Nov. 20–21 for its 17th year. There will be 55 dishes and 220 beverages, the highest number of offerings to date. For the first time ever, Celebrity Chefs Michael Mina...

Orange County, CA · 1d

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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 · 11h

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Niku Sushi To Open at The District at Tustin Legacy

Niku Sushi is preparing to open a new location at The District at Tustin Legacy in Tustin, bringing its all-you-can-eat sushi concept to the Orange County shopping center. California Now News announced the upcoming restaurant, and The District’s official website also lists it as coming soon. The new location...

Tustin, CA · 1d

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Massis Kabob Celebrates 50 Years With Community Festival and Landmark Expansion At Hollywood Burbank Airport

GLENDALE — Massis Kabob, the beloved family-owned Southern California restaurant chain, celebrated a remarkable milestone: 50 years of serving generations of families and communities across Los Angeles. To mark the occasion, the restaurant hosted a special 50th Anniversary Community Festival on Sunday, November 1, at its flagship Glendale location at 301 S. Glendale Ave.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in El Monte, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

El Monte, California — a city where the San Gabriel Mountains rise blue and gentle beyond the rooftops, where bougainvillea spills over stucco walls, and where the scent of tortillas, pho, and barbecue mingles in the evening air. Here, neighborhoods are stitched together by generations of families, newcomers from across the Pacific, and dreamers who built their futures on these sun-warmed streets. The city hums with the laughter of children in pocket parks, the wisdom of elders at corner bakeries, and the quiet pride of shopkeepers who greet you by name.

El Monte, CA · 5d