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Jan 25, 2012, 12:15 pm
I’m not going to write too much about this since I wasn’t going to The Playground in Santa Ana with the intention of reviewing the food at this time. I was there to the enjoy the company of other foodies and to talk with the owner and my fellow contributors at Local Cuisine. But I couldn’t... Comment - Like
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Jan 23, 2012, 12:13 pm
Well I finally made it to Valhalla Table, unfortunately for me is that I’ll never make it there again. When we entered the restaurant we were greeted by the manager (?) who explained that Sunday, January 22nd was going to be their last day of business. It’s a shame because the food we had, wa... Comment - Like
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Jan 18, 2012, 9:54 am
Eat in OC will be joining thousands of other websites around the United States and the world in protest against Senate Bill 968: the Protect IP Act also known as SOPA. If this bill is passed it will jeopardize internet freedom and shift the power of the independent web into the hands of corporatio... Comment - Like
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Jan 18, 2012, 9:54 am
Powered by Dan will be joining thousands of other websites around the United States and the world in protest against Senate Bill 968: the Protect IP Act also known as SOPA. If this bill is passed it will jeopardize internet freedom and shift the power of the independent web into the hands of corpo... Comment - Like
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Jan 13, 2012, 1:00 pm
The Globe in Garden Grove is a restaurant that I have been meaning to check out for quite a while. A good friend of ours (Josh also known as DJ Gummo, who is a great DJ if you are looking for one) is a strong supporter of locally owned small businesses in and around the Main St. area of Garden Grov... Comment - Like
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Jan 12, 2012, 3:50 pm
For those that are new to Eat in OC, I love Mexican food, so eating food from restaurant like Taco Adobe in Orange is something I really look forward to, especially when the food is great. I’ve reviewed Taco Adobe in the past having the carnitas plate, so there isn’t really much new to report si... Comment - Like
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Jan 2, 2012, 1:00 pm
Many a time I have seen signs in Mexican taco shops saying “Tacos Al Vapor” just like at Tito’s La Familia in Orange and up until today I never really put much thought into what that meant. I had a hankering for Mexican food and wanted to try something new so I headed to Tito’s to finally se... Comment - Like
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Dec 30, 2011, 6:00 pm
It’s always good to reflect back on the previous year and thank those that have not only supported you with traffic but also provide guidance and assistance with both praise and feedback on your work, so we would like to thank all of you who Eat in OC consider friends.
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Dec 30, 2011, 4:00 pm
Here is a list of the most popular posts of 2011 from Eat in OC.
Everyone wants to know about the 2011 Orange International Street Fair. Funny anecdote my yearly post about the Orange International Street Fair typically gets the most traffic every year on this site.
Truth is everyone loves hot dog... Comment - Like
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Dec 30, 2011, 3:00 pm
It’s been an eventful year and as we wind down it’s always a great time to look back and reflect on the best of the year. So with that I bring you the best Eats of Eat in OC in 2011.
We started off the year with a bang of an opening at Chapter One in Santa Ana that included our first taste of a... Comment - Like
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Dec 30, 2011, 12:48 pm
Mrs. DanGarion and I are always up for a great burger, so when the day after Christmas came and we ran around Orange County looking for deals on Christmas stuff for next year we became famished. With the lack of sustenance I suggested we check out this burger place I’ve seen advertised in OC Week... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2011, 4:10 pm
Wow the Niners have been good. Heck I think this might even be one of the first times I have talked about the 49ers on my blog. At 7-1 I think I can start saying I’m impressed with how well the team has done. We still have some obvious issues but the team defense is very good while the offense has... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2011, 1:47 pm
I don’t know who to credit this to, but this graphic puts things in perspective. Sure things aren’t great, and yes things need to change but claiming to be the 99% when we are WELL off compared to many others in the world is petty.
We are not the 99%
If people would focus more on themselves rat... Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2011, 5:36 pm
Check out this 4 star burger I got at Avalon Bagels to Burgers in Placentia today. $8 bucks for this huge Bacon Avocado Cheese Burger along with garlic bagel chips and a drink. The bun was so good, I wish I could have burgers on these buns always. I leave you with this picture. Eat in OC is on the r... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2011, 12:13 pm
There is a Hot Dog war brewing in Orange with the opening of Game Day All American Hot Dogs just steps away from PCH Hot Dogs. PCH is the long time leader in Hot Dogs in Orange, while Game Day is the upstart that just opened yesterday. While PCH boils their dogs and steams their buns, Game Day grill... Comment - Like
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Oct 1, 2011, 2:34 pm
Bauducco Panettone with Raisins
This past week my site sponsor Foodbuzz sent me a couple Bauducco Panettones to try out and write about. I’ve seen panettone’s at a number of Italian restaurants but had never tried it. Taking it out of the box and cutting it up to make bread pudding, I discovere... Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2011, 3:41 pm
People of the Internet, we have a problem. For too long there have been people who pass along rumors without checking the facts. Sure it sounds like a true story but sounding like a true story and being a true story are two completely separate things. For those of you that don’t know I’ve been u... Comment - Like
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Sep 29, 2011, 1:14 pm
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Here is a question out to our readers. Who actually likes Belgium Waffles? And why have they become the go to waffle in American breakfast cuisine? I ask this because my wife Mrs. DanGarion loathes them and I’m not particularly a big fan of them either. Just about every rest... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2011, 12:00 pm
When Pieology in Fullerton opened the reviews described it as the pizza version of Chipotle, and honestly the reviews aren’t that far off. Pieology’s concept is that they only serve personal sized pizzas (or you can share them!) for the price of $6 (classic cheese pizza) or $7.50 (any other pizz... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2011, 3:26 pm
Red Sauce at Troy's Burgers? (with green as well)
I’m sure many of you have already heard this before, but I wanted to make sure you all know that the best breakfast burritos in Orange County are at Troy’s Burgers, in Orange on Lincoln. What makes them so go you ask? It’s the sauce. The green... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2011, 1:09 pm
Go as in AWAY from Gowalla
For those of you that don’t know I have been an avid user of Gowalla (and Foursquare) for well over a year. I first started with checkin apps when I discovered Foursquare, I loved the concept of being able to track where I had gone for my personal benefit but also I e... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2011, 1:00 pm
Around the corner from our house is Ostioneria Bahia in Orange. I’ve had lunch and dinner there a couple of times throughout the years, but I never realized they served breakfast till last week when I was hunting for some good Mexican Breakfast to devour before going back home to do yard work. Ost... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2011, 3:48 pm
Coming to Orange this Friday night, September 23rd, join the Community of Orange Foundation as they present: Eats in the Streets!
Community Foundation of Orange, logo
At the Village at Orange (The Orange Mall) there will be over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks from 5-9pm on Friday night to help the Foun... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2011, 1:00 pm
I meant to review breakfast at Felix Continental Cafe in Orange a couple of weeks ago, but forgot my camera and was unable to take pictures of my meal, so I headed back there again last weekend and ordered a different breakfast to expand my take on their breakfast offerings. Felix has been in the Or... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2011, 2:07 pm
We took one of our close friends to Haven Gastropub in Orange this week to celebrate his birthday and as usual our food was right on the money. Some people say that Haven is overrated, and I guess if you compare it to the likes of a Morton’s or some other “high-class” restaurant, I can see wha... Comment - Like
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Sep 14, 2011, 11:19 pm
In case you are living under a rock, information came out today that there are pictures of a nude Scarlett Johansson on the interwebs. I may or may not have seen them, but regardless I can tell you that although they are nothing new, since I have seen many a naked woman, they are still fabulous, and... Comment - Like
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Sep 9, 2011, 5:01 pm
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In case you have been living under a rock, or just not paying attention Del Taco started serving up Shredded Pork “Carnitas” Tacos and Burritos starting yesterday September 8th. I happen to have been passing a Del Taco during lunch time today and decided what better time tha... Comment - Like
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Sep 2, 2011, 4:39 pm
Cool Stuff for August 30th through September 2nd:
Nice Jerks…
I want a camera for our cats!
Exclusive interview with Alton Brown as he wraps up ‘Good Eats’ | Radio & TV Talk – Great interview with Alton Brown, one of celebrities that I look up to.This is the start, next they take over the... Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2011, 11:38 am
It is that time again for the 2011 Orange International Street Fair, 39 years of fun at the street fair continues in Old Towne Orange and the Orange Plaza (the Circle). Here are the details.
2011 Fair will be held September 2nd -4th
Hours of operation:
Friday September 2nd 5pm-10pm
Saturday Sept... Comment - Like
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Aug 8, 2011, 1:07 pm
First off we really wanted to like DG Burger in Santa Ana of Charlie Palmer fame. We came with open minds and empty bellies. But from the 1st interaction we had with the staff to the food that was placed before us DG didn’t mean Damn Good to us, it was a warning for us, DON’T GO! The kid that to... Comment - Like
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Aug 5, 2011, 4:51 pm
Ho there good neighbor! What’s this you say, Anne Hathaway is the new Catwoman? Well MEEEEEOOOOOOW!
Anne Hathaway as the Catwoman?!
These are the cool things I found around the web for July 14th through August 5th:
This American Life’s brilliant episode on Intellectual Ventures and patent t... Comment - Like
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Aug 5, 2011, 12:59 pm
Last week we took our neighbors D and L to check out the newly opened Burger Parlor in Downtown Fullerton also know as the SoCo District. It was our first visit to the Burger Parlor and although I had heard some raves about them I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. Burger Parlor serves dinner... Comment - Like
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Aug 3, 2011, 1:30 pm
Plaza 1forty9 Cafe
Back in April a new restaurant opened up in Old Towne Orange called Henry’s Grill, Plaza 1forty9 Cafe is the name now and it seems they have done a good job dealing with their growing pains. I had been hesitant to check out Henry’s Grill since I know that new restaurants ha... Comment - Like
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Jul 28, 2011, 5:57 pm
You aren’t going to find this sandwich on the menu at Arthur’s Family Restaurant in Orange, but if you ask nicely you’ll be able to get this awesome Pastrami Reuben just like I did a couple of days ago.
Arthur's Pastrami Reuben
When looking at their menu you will see both a corned beef and... Comment - Like
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Jul 27, 2011, 1:00 pm
For those of you following at home, I love pastrami, especially hot pastrami, so when I heard Bruxie in Orange was serving a Hot Pastrami Bruxie I knew I had to eventually get down there and try it. I finally got my chance last weekend while Mrs. DanGarion was busy making money for me to spend on ... Comment - Like
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Jul 25, 2011, 10:50 pm
As many of you know, besides doing restaurant reviews I also cook (as seen by the recipes I’ve posted here) as well as grow some of my own vegetables. The hardest part about growing your own veggies is figuring out what to do with them, especially when they all decide to get ripe at the same tim... Comment - Like
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Jul 25, 2011, 11:00 am
Had this above average breakfast sandwich at Eat Chow in Costa Mesa a couple of weekends ago, the Breakfast BLTA.
Eat Chow Breakfast BLTA ($8.50)
It was pretty good, although the brioche it was served on was just a bit more forgiving than I would want it to be, I think I would have enjoyed it more... Comment - Like
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Jul 23, 2011, 3:39 pm
Old Orange Brewing Co. Logo
Last Sunday we had the privileged to stop by and check out the newest brewery in Orange County and the City of Orange, the Old Orange Brewing Co. They currently have 3 beers on tap as they ramp up production to get ready for an official grand opening that will includ... Comment - Like
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Jul 21, 2011, 1:00 pm
Last week while working my day job I had a craving for some type of salty snack so I went the office vending machine and found a new flavor of Doritos, Pizza Supreme.
Pizza Supreme Doritos?!
Amazingly enough they actually tasted a bit like what they are striving to be. Here is a closeup of o... Comment - Like
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Jul 20, 2011, 12:45 pm
Growing up in Stanton (the city no one in Orange County knows) I was fortunate enough to go a the Mad Greek many times. In fact the Mad Greek will always hold a very special place in my heart as the restaurant I’ve patronized the longest. One of the greatest things about this place is that it... Comment - Like
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Jul 14, 2011, 11:37 pm
I just had to post a couple pictures of the amazing Mint Chocolate Shake I has last week at Bruxie in Orange.
Bruxie Mint Chocolate Shake
So good our dog Chance was begging for some (don't worry he didn't get any!)
The shake was to die for, totally minty and I loved the coating of chocolate... Comment - Like
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Jun 18, 2011, 11:55 am
LivingSocial has a great deal for Roscoe’s Famous Deli in Fullerton today. You can get $30 to spend on food and drinks for $15 at Roscoe’s Famous Deli. It’s a great deal especially if you were already planning on checking them out after my review. I’ve bought one for myself because I... Comment - Like
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Jun 17, 2011, 1:00 pm
Chili John’s was across the street from Buchanan Arms and considering Chili John’s is Burbank’s oldest restaurant and that they serve chili I decided to pick myself up some chili to-go. If you want chili to-go you have the option of getting it warm or frozen, since I was on my way back to Or... Comment - Like
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Jun 17, 2011, 11:08 am
So not much going on, I saw my friend Brian last week that I used to play Ultima Online with and we used to run the Pacific Roleplaying Community. We hadn’t seen each other since I visited him 7 years ago, unfortunately it was only for a couple hours but it was great being able to hang out and t... Comment - Like
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Jun 15, 2011, 1:00 pm
We were in Burbank for a funeral of a close family friend of my wife’s family, so after the funeral the family decided to have some lunch. Being that I’m the resident dude critic and the one with a smart phone I was tasked to find some British food and discovered Buchanan Arms in Burbank only ... Comment - Like
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Jun 13, 2011, 1:05 pm
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Last week I went to LA to visit a long time friend that was in town for the Electronics Entertainment Expo and we had dinner at the historic Original Pantry Cafe in Downtown Los Angeles. The funny thing about going to the Pantry is that I had just remembered someone... Comment - Like
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Jun 9, 2011, 11:00 am
If my memory serves me right I had Byblos for lunch years back when I used to work in Orange, but this was the first time to try their breakfast. Byblos is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Thursdays thru Sunday, and only breakfast and lunch Monday thr... Comment - Like
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Jun 6, 2011, 1:00 pm
I’m always on the look out for places that serve top-notch sandwiches and Roscoe’s Famous Deli in Fullerton (in the heart of the SoCo District…) was my next stop on the sandwich train. First off I want to state that I love design and decorations throughout the restaurant, I’m a big fan of a... Comment - Like
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