Downtown Donuts doesn't have to rely on any gimmicks (think doughnuts topped with cereal or bacon) to keep customers coming back. Or, at least it doesn't have to rely on more than one gimmick: its doughnuts come in a bucket. It's easy to stuff them into the bucket, because the mini doughnuts are bite-sized. And […]
The people behind Encore Dinner Theatre believe that dinner and a show are best enjoyed at the same time. That's why they created a venue where servers bring you gourmet fare while you watch the show. The Encore Dinner Theatre sits less than two miles from Estrella, so do date night a little differently this […]
Sometimes bar hopping feels like a bit too much for a Friday night. You can still enjoy a glass of wine attached to a much lower key activity at Pinot's Palette in Tustin, located just about 10 minutes away from Estrella. Instead of sipping your vino (or beer) in a crowded bar, you'll savor it […]
Spicy rice cakes served with a miso sauce. A seafood feast tossed with noodles. Japanese fried chicken. These are just a handful of the inventive and authentic dishes making waves at Tani. Since it opened at the end of December about two miles from Estrella, Tani has delighted diners with its fresh take on classic […]
Spices imported directly from Argentina infuse each empanada with authentic flavors at La Farola Deli and Pizzeria. Maybe that's why customers can't seem to stop talking about the empanadas, even though the restaurant just opened at the end of December about a mile and a half from Estrella. If you're craving meat, order a few […]
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a successful restaurant with a bunch of locations across the country, just opened in Estrella’s neighborhood, only two miles away to be exact. The barbecue restaurant is no stranger to slow-cooked meats and favorite barbecue sides. The menu boasts all of the favorites like beef brisket, pulled pork, barbecue honey ham, pork […]
Grocery stores are always a welcome addition to any neighborhood, and there’s a new one just two miles from Estrella — Smart and Final Extra. It's open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and it's known for its affordable prices on everything from indulgent snacks to produce and poultry as well as specialty items […]
If you're a car lover (or if you know a car lover), a day's worth of fun awaits only two miles from Estrella at the Marconi Automotive Museum. It's named for Dick Marconi, a California transplant from Indiana. He moved here with his family in the 1950s and made his living as an entrepreneur, which […]
It didn't take long for Poki Monster to catch the attention of local diners. Even though the Tustin location just opened in September, a little bit less than two miles away from Estrella, Poki Monster has already racked up 100-plus Yelp reviews. The majority of them praise the fresh, tropical seafood featured at this Hawaii-inspired […]
On Dec. 5, you can travel the globe without ever leaving the Santa Ana Zoo. The International Day with the Critters kicks off at 11 a.m., and it'll take guests on a journey around the world with all of the far-flung animals they encounter. Located only a stone's throw away from Estrella, the zoo is […]