Katie Porter | What Now Orange County: The Best Source for Orange County News

Katie Porter is a freelance journalist and copywriter located in the Mile High City of Denver, covering the Colorado and SoCal restaurant scenes. She has always been a news junkie, keen to stay informed about what’s going on in her community and the world, constantly on the lookout for interesting nuggets. Her articles have appeared in a variety of other publications, including 1851 Franchise, Estatenvy, Boulder Weekly, ThisSongisSick, el Don News, TheThings, Stache Cow, and more.

The Marketplace Welcoming Veggie Grill

The plant-based place is moving to the center.

Expansion Underway for Shake Shack

The QSR brand is working on Irvine store #2.

Turkish & Med Concept Adds Another Store

The restaurant is expanding in Irvine.

Authentic Italian Gelato Arriving at Irvine Spectrum

Bacio di Latte is a growing chain.

Prime Pizza Expanding SoCal Reach

The LA chain is growing.

BWW GO Adding an OC Location

The brand will open in Garden Grove.

Sur Coffee Expanding to New Location

The brand will add another San Clemente store.

Aliso Viejo’s BWW Getting a Major Refresh

There are renovations going on.

Renovations Taking Place at Bean Sprouts Café

The eatery is inside the Discovery Cube.

Wild Strawberry Cafe Expands to Laguna Beach

The Newport business is growing.

Taiwanese Street Food Coming to Irvine Spectrum

An emerging chain is en route to the center.

Sip Fresh to Open New Location at Promenade Temecula

The business will come in 2025.

Coming Downtown Disney Restaurant Announced

Pearl's Roadside BBQ will grace the scene.

A New Destination for AYCE Incoming

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House will open in Irvine.

Din Tai Fung Bringing Dumplings to Irvine

The chain is expanding in OC.

Chubby Cattle is Expanding to Irvine

The hotpot spot is en route to the city.

Joe Isidori Debuting Arthur & Sons Steakhouse

It will bring Michelin-star flair to Downtown Disney.

EggBred Targeting January 2025 Opening

 The breakfast spot will open in Garden Grove.

Hijinx Hotel to Debut in the US

The venue will premiere in Irvine.

Santa Ana Approves Cane’s Drive-Through

There is a second location coming to town.

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