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Anne Valdespino is an award-winning journalist who has written about food, entertainment and culture for The Orange County Register, the Los Angeles Times, Orange Coast magazine and other publications. The San Antonio native holds graduate degrees in musicology and journalism from the University of Michigan. She has served as a judge for the James Beard Foundation Awards and other national competitions.
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Apr 17, 2024 ∙ 12 min
Trial by Fire: The Making of Ali Mookhi and Khan Saab
Halal chef-owner’s success came with burns, hunger and tough love. Now Imran Ali Mookhi has two restaurants and two more in the works....
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Mar 13, 2024 ∙ 2 min
Where to Find the Restaurants of Orange County's Culinary Stars
You’ve seen them on reality shows, now check out their restaurants. We’re a foodie nation and we just can’t keep our eyes off cooking...
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Feb 14, 2024 ∙ 9 min
Five Reasons Chocolate Rarely Pairs with Wine, and Five Tips for Those Determined to Do It
On Feb. 14, everyone wants to drink wine with chocolate. Experts help us understand why it’s not such a great idea. It’s Valentine’s Day,...
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Feb 5, 2024 ∙ 7 min
Francis Lam Holds Foodies Rapt as He Leads a Conversation About Orange County's Food Scene
South Coast Repertory hosts a live taping of American Public Media’s ‘The Splendid Table’ with LAist. Remember this scene in “When Harry...
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Jan 24, 2024 ∙ 7 min
Why the Ecology Center Wants to Change the Way You Think About Everything You Eat
From a one-acre dirt patch in San Juan Capistrano to a 28-acre organic farm with a restaurant and a dinner series, founder Evan Marks has...
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Dec 22, 2023 ∙ 5 min
Feliz Navidad! It's Bilingual Santa's Busiest Time of Year
In a county with more than a million Spanish speakers, one of Orange County’s premier shopping destinations offers visits with a...
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