Estrella has a new neighbor, sort of. Enter The Kroft, a popular sandwich shop that's only 10 minutes away in Union Market. The Kroft specializes in much more than just ordinary sandwiches — they're inspired by worldly favors and produced with ingredients from local farms. The Kroft is also categorized as a poutinery, or a […]
Almost hidden away in Union Market is a new hot spot for sweets lovers. The second outpost of Crepe Coop (the original is in Anaheim) is offering big flavors in small, cone-shaped packages. Located just ten minutes from Estrella, Crepe Coop offers a host of fun and funky combinations. You can either pick from the […]
New American tapas dishes fill the menu at Playground 2.0, a restaurant that opened this summer only two miles from Estrella. The restaurant is receiving rave reviews on Yelp, as the chefs send out delectable meals like pan seared striped bass, udon noodles and pork belly, braised short rib, pork belly steam buns, rosemary focaccia, […]
New American tapas dishes fill the menu at Playground 2.0, a restaurant that opened this summer only two miles from Estrella. The restaurant is receiving rave reviews on Yelp, as the chefs send out delectable meals like pan seared striped bass, udon noodles and pork belly, braised short rib, pork belly steam buns, rosemary focaccia, […]
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) […]
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 […]