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Morena’s Mexican Cuisine to Take Over Mimi’s Cafe in Lake Forest

This will be the third location for Morena’s, which was founded in 2017 and currently operates restaurants in Rancho Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach.

Local Social Media Stars, the Furrha Family, are Opening a Cafe in Costa Mesa

With upwards of 30 million followers across all of their platforms, The Caffeine Club will be a place for locals and fans alike to hang out while enjoying some good coffee and good food.

Korean Fried Chicken Concept, bb.q chicken, to Open in Costa Mesa

Promising the ‘best of the best quality,’ bb.q chicken’s menu draws on Korean tradition as well as ‘modern research and development’ from its ‘Chicken University.'

New Mediterranean Restaurant, The Castle, is Coming to Anaheim

Provided the city issues the necessary permits, The Castle will also feature a hookah lounge on its outdoor patio.

Peruvian-Japanese Sushi Concept, Akashiro, to Open in Fullerton This Fall

The full-service restaurant, billed as ‘elegant casual,’ comes courtesy of the team behind Peruvian-Japanese bakery, Higo, in La Habra.

Oklahoma-Based Bondi Bowls to Make California Debut in Huntington Beach

What began as a food truck just three years ago has already turned into a franchise, with 17 trucks traversing eight states, as well as one storefront and two kiosks.

Renowned Craft Ramen Concept, HiroNori, is Opening a Chino Outpost

Owners Hiro Igarashi and Nori Akasaka are on a mission to make the world a better place – one bowl of ramen at a time.

Starbucks Proposes a New Drive-Thru Near Anaheim’s Gonzalez Plaza

As of last year, the city was home to 25 Starbucks locations, making it the tenth most populated area in the entire state of California.

Canyon Crest Winery is Relocating to New Riverside Digs

The winery, which takes its name from the shopping center in which it was established, will be heading about 10 minutes south to Mission Grove.

Filipino Rice Bowl Concept, Ga-Tang, to Open in Riverside

Ga-tang, which is a Filipino term for a dry cup of rice, speaks to the heart of the culture’s love for this staple, and the owners hope to ‘showcase the flexibility’ of the humble dish.

Upland-based Pizza and Pub, Paulie’s, to Take Over Ohana Kitchen and Cocktails

Following a soft opening that kicks off this Friday at 4:00 pm, owner Paul Dubeck will begin the process of revamping the interior while hiring and training more staff.

Local Chef and Restaurant Consultant, Marco Criscuolo, to Open Flagship Concept

The Italian restaurant, dubbed Trattoria Trullo, is bound for Aliso Viejo Town Center, in a unit adjacent to Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store.

Chick-fil-A to Make Huntington Beach Debut This Summer

Chick-fil-A’s origins date back to 1946 in Hapeville, Georgia when founder Truett Cathy opened his first restaurant, Dwarf Grill.

Brazilian Steakhouse, Galpao Gaucho, Appears Poised to Open Irvine Outpost

While the brand’s presence is concentrated throughout Northern California, an Irvine outpost would be its second in Southern California, following a San Diego restaurant that should be opening soon.

Garden Grove’s Sabroso Mexican Grill Eyes Larger Location in Harbor Plaza

The restaurant has garnered critical acclaim not only from amateur foodies on Yelp but even Guy Fieri’s 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.’

Team Behind Dandelion Conscious Cafe Opening New Concept in Newport Beach

Taking cues from its flagship location in Irvine, as well as a sister restaurant dubbed Andrei’s, the newest iteration will be ‘similarly focused on local, sustainable, and organic ingredients.’

The Taco Stand by Showa Hospitality to Open Mission Viejo Outpost

The brand’s Tijuana-inspired taco menu, as well as its fresh churros, popsicles, and burritos, have been a hit from Miami across to Orange County and down to Vegas.

Ramen Tatsunoya to Open Third US Outpost in Costa Mesa

The restaurant, which was founded in Fukuoka, Japan, in 1999, made its Stateside debut in Pasadena in 2015, followed by a location in Silver Lake four years later.

Seal Beach’s Glory Days to See New Ownership, Rebrand, Later This Summer

Veteran of the entertainment industry Marni Gaylord intends to reboot the long-standing sports bar and venue while turning it into a place where people can simply have fun.

Details Emerge for Yasu’s Move to Corona Del Mar, Including a Name Change

The hip, chic restaurant that specializes in elevated cuisine from around the world announced via social media last week that its days in Long Beach are coming to a close.