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Longtime Turk’s Regulars Bid Farewell to Sunday Gathering Place

Many longtime Dana Point regulars bid farewell to the beloved Turk’s this past weekend, including a group of friends who have gathered there nearly every Sunday for decades. Among them were Thomas O’ Rafferty, John Wally, Ron Acevedo, Cobus Van Zyl, John Borden and others who had a standing Sunday gathering that could draw anywhere from three to a dozen friends.

Dana Point, CA · 1d
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A Final Farewell to Proud Mary’s After Nearly 50 Years

After nearly 50 years on the Dana Point Harbor waterfront, Proud Mary’s served its last meal over the weekend as the harbor’s remaining Wharf businesses shut their doors to make way for the next phase of redevelopment. For owner Steve Zdrakas, who has run Proud Mary’s for more...

Dana Point, CA · 1d
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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 · 13h
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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 · 19h

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A California Beachside Restaurant Known for Brunch and Cocktails Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Whaler LLC, a longtime restaurant and bar based in Venice, California, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The establishment, which has been serving since 1944, is known for its beachfront location, food, cocktails, and sports-viewing experience. The filing comes as its Venice location is also dealing with a temporary suspension of alcohol service.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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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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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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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 · 1d

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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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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 · 23h

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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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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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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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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 3d

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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

Los Angeles Times

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California's El Pollo Loco says it's found a sweet spot for concerned consumers

El Pollo Loco posted positive third quarter earnings on Thursday and has seen its shares rise nearly 50% so far this year.

Southern California, CA · 4h

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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 · 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