If you're a coffee lover, you've probably had your share of lattes and cappuccinos. Have you ever had a Latino coffee drink, though? At Maz Cafe Con Leche in Downtown Santa Ana, just a few miles from Estrella, you can open the door to a whole new world of delicious coffee concoctions! Formerly known as […]
Bringing together the delicious taste of Indian cuisine with the convenience of a Western-style wrap, Silver Spoon takes quick eats to a whole new level. The specialty here is the tikka boti roll, or Silver Spoon burrito. Choose virtually any protein under the sun (lamb, goat, chicken, or beef, with seafood and vegetarian on request) […]
The Santa Ana Zoo has two new residents: A pair of ocelots. For those who aren’t up on their animal trivial (no worries!), ocelots look like miniature cheetahs. There are currently only 26 Brazilian ocelots in America, and two of the are currently at our local zoo, which is less than one mile from Estrella. […]
A great baked good is always crave-worthy. The folks at Cream Pan, a Japanese-inspired bakery, are making crave-worthy baked goods daily, and their customers can't get enough! Located one and a half miles from Estrella, the menu consists of croissants (in flavors like almond, butter and chocolate), fresh baguettes, challah bread, olive bread, chocolate chip […]
Having opened in May less than two miles from Estrella, 1511 Kitchen is an unassuming burger joint that you might miss at first, but those who've eaten here say it's worth seeking out. The chefs' approach is to offer a limited menu of high-quality burgers, sandwiches, and salads that are all made-to-order from scratch with […]
Boba milk tea has its origins in Taiwan, and about 15 years ago, it was difficult to find it in the U.S. Things are much different now — boba tea, also known as bubble tea, which is characterized by tapioca balls submerged in a milky tea beverage and drawn up through a wide straw — […]
"Every single bit of food was cooked with love." This is how one Yelp reviewer described a recent meal at India Gate Restaurant, a new spot in Tustin specializing in cuisine from the Northern and Southern regions of the country. Unlike other restaurants, each dish here is made to order, ensuring that the food is […]
More than 1,000 customers were so blown away by the Milky Bun at Afters Ice Cream that they felt compelled to leave a glowing review online. In the 1,000-plus Yelp reviews that mention the Milky Bun, fans explain the concept of this one-of-a-kind treat. It's essentially a glazed doughnut, but instead of jelly or cream […]
Pack your lawn chairs or blankets and make the mile-and-a-half trip from Estrella to Peppertree Park for Tustin's Concerts in the Park, held Wednesday evenings throughout summer. This week's featured band is Paperback Writers, a Beatles tribute band. Many attendees bring picnic dinners to enjoy as they listen to the music, but don't feel like […]
Centro has only been open for three months, but with Tustin's own Pozzuoli Winery backing it, the casual brewery has already racked up plenty of rave reviews. All of the beers are brewed in-house, and the Honey Kolsch wows imbibers especially. In the warm months, it comes in a special summer rendition, too. Although the […]