Have you had Chaak Kitchen in Tustin? i haven’t been since pre pandemic but i remember it being really good.
Kahani inside the Ritz. But they closed between 1/14-2/6.
that looks great - bummer I will be there right when they are closed!
is the sushi place inside the ritz any good, Taikun Omakase?
Maybe the new Mexican market in Costa Mesa? Mercado Gonzalez
planning to stop by for lunch on our way to OC!
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This is probably too far away from Laguna but Kei Concepts just started a new supper club. $125 per person. Drink pairings are extra - they have mocktails. Folks behind Gem Dining, Vox Kitchen and others.
Tickets for February go on sale today at 6pm. I’m hearing good things thus far.
https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1256314&restref=1256314&experienceId=240782&utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=tms_email&utm_campaign=shared
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If you are taking the 5 and than thru the canyons you can make a stop at Oliboli Donuts.
Chaak was pretty meh the last summer and service especially by the manager left a lot to be desired.
We’ve really enjoyed Butcher’s Brasserie in SoCo if you like Provençal cuisine 
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Folk Pizzeria is solid. Great crust and chicken wings. Tough resy.
Populaire is a fave in SCP.
LSXO Huntington Beach, nice for lunch too and you get the great view of the beach.
Oliver’s is pretty good Italian in Laguna. A lot of the waiters may look familiar from Angelini, Piccolo Paradiso, etc.
Renting a private boat/zodiac to get out to see the killer whales with Newport Coastal Adventures is a blast.
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Damn, a lot of places went downhill after the pandemic, sucks
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Have an OC friend mention Eller Bakery in CM as a place to check out
In house……mill, bakery, and coffee roasting.
That’s pretty unique and kinda reminds me of La Cabra in the East Village
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