Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
Recent: |
|
Past: |
|
Critic Brad A. Johnson says O.C.’s power lunch scene is in full swing again thanks to the swanky new restaurant at the Boardwalk, where the cocktails flow all day → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says Bezan Berim is quite unlike anything else in the Orange County food scene, and getting a table isn’t easy. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says lettuce is overrated yet he still always balks at arugula on a burger. He also says do not balk at this one. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson has been busy compiling his annual guide to the best restaurants in Orange County, which comes out next month. Here’s a sneak peek. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says really good air-dried flank steak tacos are hard to find, but this Mexican restaurant in Tustin makes some of the best. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson set out to find a great smash burger and might have stumbled upon the daddy of them all. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says new Thai restaurants are suddenly proliferating in Orange County. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson basks in winter’s last hurrah with a bowl of ravioli at Fable & Spirit. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says everything he has always believed about fish and freshness has been turned upside down. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says these unique fried quesadillas are like a cross between a crispy taco and a very sophisticated empanada. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says mazemen, or mazesoba, combines all the elements of ramen except the broth. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson doubles down on special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions — but no, not that one. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says he’s eaten a lot of great Mexican sandwiches over the years in OC, and these are eight of his favorites. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says La Chiquita in Santa Ana could teach a master class in cheese enchiladas. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says with that when it comes to Ethiopian food, the bread is paramount. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says the only thing better than the cool house-party vibes at this indoor/outdoor speakeasy in south Laguna is the quasi-Mediterranean food coming from the kitchen. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson wonders if we’re going to be seeing pizzabirria everywhere soon. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says these blueberry tarts aren’t exactly what they seem, and they are best savored slowly. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says that just because it’s winter doesn’t mean we can’t still dine comfortably outdoors right now. → Read More
Critic Brad A. Johnson says the cochinita pibil at La Lucha in Santa Ana makes a strong case for Yucatán-style pork becoming the next big thing. → Read More