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Critic Brad A. Johnson says this is not an easy job to give up, but after 10 years it’s time to return his tray table to its upright position. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says there’s just no excuse for eating mediocre pizza when all these excellent pizzerias exist. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says you’ll probably have to stand in line, even at 3 p.m. on a weekday, but it’ll be worth the wait. Just cross your fingers they don’t run out of banh mi before you can ord… → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says this new Mexican restaurant is very, very slow, but the food is delicious. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says you’ll eat very well at Ini, but you’ll need to let go of any strongly held feelings about Italian cuisine and tradition. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says yet another French restaurant has opened at South Coast Plaza, and it’s unlike anything else in the region. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says the new El Coyotito Mexican restaurant in Orange differs a lot from the original El Coyotito in San Juan Capistrano, but the recipes and hospitality are exactly the same… → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says the lamb burger at Zéytoon comes with a side of sunshine and an ocean breeze. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says you might want to stock your fridge with these super-easy flourless chocolate cakes in a jar from a restaurant in Costa Mesa. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson scoured the county in search of the top European-style bakeries. Mission accomplished. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says the Australian-Mediterranean style grilled chicken at The Chicken Shop is very, very good. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says the dining room looks familiar but make no mistake: Chef John Tesar’s elegant cooking stands apart from anything else in south county at the moment. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says this new artisanal bagel shop in Costa Mesa is next level. → Read More
Short Order: Critic Brad A. Johnson says he’s fallen in love with the tapioca noodle soup at the new A&B Seafood in Little Saigon. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says fried shrimp have long been a guilty pleasure, even though it’s a food that was initially introduced under traumatizing circumstances. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says the most exotic flavor at this new donut shop is sprinkles, and he’s perfectly OK with that. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says the blue-cheese steakhouse burger at A Crystal Cove feels like a warm embrace from a favorite rich aunt, and all the better if she’s paying. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says this new taqueria in Tustin makes a Puebla-style cemita unlike anything else he’s found in Orange County. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says the routine of a restaurant critic isn’t always as glamorous as it sounds. Cue the tiny violins. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says these newcomers raise the bar for New York and Detroit style pizzas in OC. → Read More