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ChrisChris’’ & Pitt & Pitt’’ss
Serving Anaheim for over 10 years, this restaurant is a family favorite for BBQ.
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GracioGracio’’s Family Italian s Family Italian RistoranteRistorante
In business for over 11 years, this Italian family restaurant and a casual atmosphere has got something for everyone!
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Habana CafeHabana Cafe
This Habana style restaurant opened in 1995 and reflects the Cuban influence in Costa Mesa.
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Catalina Fish Kitchen Catalina Fish Kitchen
Opened for over 15 years, this place has been serving stellar fish tacos to feed the hungry local surfers in Costa Mesa.
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Sutra LoungeSutra Lounge
Opened in 1995, Sutra promises a total body and mind dining and entertainment experience.
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La CaveLa Cave
Since opening for business on Valentine's Day, 1962, LaCave has been a treasured Newport/Mesa steakhouse and jazz club.
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The BungalowThe Bungalow
Opened in 1990, this charming Craftsman style restaurant is minutes from the heart of Newport Beach’s premier business and shopping center, Fashion island, yet it feels miles apart.
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The BungalowThe Bungalow
Rich tones, dark wood, and private booths have made The Bungalow a dining favorite for residents and visitors alike and a landmark for Corona Del Mar.
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Five CrownsFive Crowns
In 1965, the Frank and Van de Kamp families, famous for their restaurant innovations of Lawry's The Prime Rib and Tam O'Shanter Inn, undertook the development of yet another enduring legend.
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Five CrownsFive Crowns
Inspired by a love for English country inns, Richard N. Frank spearheaded the recreation of England's oldest country inn, Ye Olde Bell (est. 1135 A.D.), and named it Five Crowns.
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Motif Motif
The cuisine of Motif is reminiscent of European style cafés and features an eclectic array of dishes. Motif’s warm, inviting atmosphere overlooks the magnificent Pacific Ocean.
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Beach Cities PizzaBeach Cities Pizza
In the heart of Dana Point, this unusual pizzeria has been satisfying health food junkies craving for pizza for over 15 years.
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162162’’ Restaurant Restaurant
Sitting 162 feet above sea level on a dramatic cliff, this 20 year old gourmet restaurant reflects the spectacular ocean views in Dana Point.
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T.K. BurgersT.K. Burgers
Opened in 1986, started as a small burger shop with a “backyard barbeque” feel now caters to patrons throughout Orange County.
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Sugar Shack CaféSugar Shack Café
Since 1967, surfers have been stumbling in for coffee and short stacks before hitting the waves.
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Las BrisasLas Brisas
Legendary Las Brisas overlooking the Pacific and the Beautiful Laguna Beach coastline has been a Southern California landmark since its inception in 1938 as the Victor Hugo Inn.
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Las BrisasLas Brisas
Converted to Las Brisas in 1979, it has become a magnet for visitors from all over the world.
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La Cocina de RicardoLa Cocina de Ricardo
Opened in the mid 1980’s, their outstanding authentic mexican food served in a festive and friendly atmosphere reflects the Hispanic influence in the area.
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ParkersParkers’’ Lighthouse Lighthouse
For several years patrons have been pulling up by land or sea for this historic landmark dates back to the city’s beginning.
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The HobbitThe Hobbit
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Opened in 1972, it is one of the last truly elegant dining experiences in Southern California, this singular restaurant serves a sumptuous seven-course meal of contemporary Continental cuisine.
Watson Soda Fountain and Lunch Watson Soda Fountain and Lunch CounterCounter
Opened for over 100 years this Orange landmark has had several movies filmed here throughout the years.
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Citrus City GrilleCitrus City Grille
Opened in 1996, it was designed with a nod towards Orange County’s agricultural past and a wink to it’s future as a flourishing retail destination.
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The Filling StationThe Filling Station
The vintage photos are from 1925 and the gas pumps were used at the station are on display inside the restaurant.
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The Filling StationThe Filling Station
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The Filling Station restaurant in the historic Baker's Richfield gas station building.
FelixFelix’’s Cafes Cafe
Since the late 1970’s this authentic Cuban restaurant located in the heart of Orange has been serving the Cuban culture of Orange County.
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RutabegorzRutabegorz
Back in 1970, four college students opened the doors to a small "hippie joint" which took its name from a spin on the word for the unloved turnip.
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Orange County Mining CompanyOrange County Mining Company
The Orange County Mining Co. actually sits upon the old silver mine sites of the canyon.
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Orange County Mining CompanyOrange County Mining Company
The relics displayed within the restaurant's interior are genuine artifacts of the mining era.
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Ciao Pasta TrattoriaCiao Pasta Trattoria
Opened in 1995, this restaurant offers an authentic taste of southern Italy while having a view of Mission San Juan Capistrano
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The Ramos House CaféThe Ramos House Café
Built in 1881, patrons can dine under the mulberry tree at this historic San Juan Capistrano cottage.
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RendezvousRendezvous
Experience the romance of old California in the Roaring 1920's at the historic Capistrano Depot by the Mission.
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Key West Fish Market & Key West Fish Market & GrillGrill
Seafood items are delivered fresh every day in order to serve you the highest quality, delicious fish possible in their relaxed, casual atmosphere inspired by the Florida Keys.
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BJBJ’’s Restaurant and Brewerys Restaurant and Brewery
Originated in Santa Ana in 1978, they began their own beer line in 1996
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Taco SurfTaco Surf
In 1988, a father and son opened a restaurant based on the surf and food from Baja Mexico; which is now one of the most famous Mexican food places in the world.
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Nieuport 17Nieuport 17
This over 25 year old Aviation theme seafood restaurant reflects Orange County’s history in aviation while serving up delicious meals.
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Riviera Restaurant at the Riviera Restaurant at the FiresideFireside
This is one of the first classical gourmet restaurants of its kind when it opened in South Coast Plaza in 1967.
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Sagami-TeiSagami-Tei
This tepan-style Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar has been a favorite among the Asian population in Westminster locals for over 20 years.
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Special Thanks To: Special Thanks To:
Shauna FarleyAnd the
Waltmar Foundation
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ReferencesReferences http://www.chrisandpittsbbqrestaurants.com/cnp_contact.htm http://www.sangiovanni.us/grascios.html http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Habana&near=Costa+Mesa,
+CA&fb=1&view=text&latlng=16675635897188741134 http://www.yelp.com/biz/scotts-seafood-costa-mesa http://www.sutrabar.com/index.html http://lacaverestaurant.com/ http://thebungalowrestaurant.com/index.htm http://www.lawrysonline.com/fivecrowns_gen_info.asp http://www.gayot.com/restaurantpages/info.php?tag=OCRES031293-03&code=OC http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LagunaNiguel/Dining/Restaurant162/Default.htm http://www.stregismonarchbeach.com/index.cfm?action=getPage&pageID=29&navGroupID=6 http://www.chowbaby.com/website/picturesBenh.asp?
menu=BeachCitiesPizza1.jpg&menu1=BeachCitiesPizza2.jpg&menu2=BeachCitiesPizza3.jpg&menu3=BeachCitiesPizza4.jpg&restid=969999000
http://www.tkburgers.com/about.html http://www.stockteam.com/sugar_shack.html http://www.lasbrisaslagunabeach.com/location.htm http://www.ricardosplace.net/
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ReferencesReferences http://www.selectrestaurants.com/restaurants.html http://www.hobbitrestaurant.com/page.aspx?pgid=2 http://www.citruscitygrille.com/Orange/index.html http://www.felixcontinentalcafe.com/index.htm http://rutabegorz.com/a_tale___ http://www.orangecountyminingco.com/miners_photos.htm http://www.ciaopasta.net/ http://www.ramoshouse.com/?page=6 http://www.tacosurf.com/ http://www.rivierarestaurant.net/index.htm http://www.ocfoodreview.com/restaurant/169
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