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 […]
These days, the farm-to-table concept is nothing new. But seasoned restaurateur Jim Osborn and experienced chef Dudley McMahon manage to breathe new life into the now-common approach at Tustin Grille. It doesn't hurt that the eatery itself is new, having only opened a month ago about a mile and a half from Estrella. But if […]
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, […]
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) […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
Juicy chunks of chicken piled alongside a heap of rice, simmered in gingery chicken broth, and a healthy serving of pickled veggies. These are the components that comprise the hainan chicken, perhaps the most popular dish at O'Shine Taiwanese Kitchen, according to Yelp reviews. Served with a pair of exotic sauces for dipping, the hainan […]
You can probably expect to encounter a crowd if you come to Holé Molé on a Tuesday—better known as Taco Tuesday by its regulars. That's because the Mexican eatery's tacos, which are reasonably priced on a normal day, will only run you $1.15 apiece on Taco Tuesday. Order one stuffed with carne asada, chicken, grilled […]