There are never too many restaurants in a town, and another spot for date night just joined the ranks in Tustin. Enter La Farola Deli and Pizzeria, an eatery that serves up classic Argentinean dishes and an assortment of American plates, too. The focal point of the menu is the empanada. The empanadas are crafted […]
A lot has changed in bowling since the pastime peaked in the 1950s. That much is obvious at Bowlmor Orange County, an alley 10 minutes from Estrella that's been voted "Best Bowling After Dark" according to Orange Coast Magazine. In lieu of uncomfortable plastic seats, it has chic, lounge-inspired leather couches. Where you'd expect to […]
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 […]
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 […]
At The Melt, a restaurant that debuted a few weeks ago just 10 minutes from Estrella, your childhood grilled cheese gets a gourmet makeover. Just one of several locations scattered around California and the rest of the western U.S., Tustin's recently unveiled The Melt promises the same ooey-gooey sandwiches as its sister locations, including the […]
"Brushstrokes instructors paint with you stroke by stroke." That's the slogan at Brushstrokes, and it's a fitting one given that the art studio's painting classes are open to people of all experience levels. Even if you haven't picked up a paintbrush since high school art class, you still shouldn't have any trouble keeping up with […]
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 […]