You’ll hear the distinct crackle of eaters biting into Dutch Crunch bread the second you step through the door at Subculture Extraordinary Sandwiches. That’s because each of the "extraordinary" sandwiches features the San Francisco-born bread with a crunchy exterior. They’re also all slathered with house-made garlic sauce and layered with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pepperoncinis. […]
Tacos are one of California’s most beloved foods: they’re tasty, hand-held, and can be filled with just about anything you like. That’s where Normita’s Surf City Taco comes into the picture. Just a few miles from the beach, this Huntington Beach taqueria specializes in breaded and fried fish tacos (though the menu includes a list of […]
Regulars say that Cherry Hills Market is the kind of place where you can wander around for an hour or more, simply browsing and exclaiming over all the unique items on display. What exactly might you find at this Huntington Beach boutique? Well, you really never know! To start with, the market sells whimsical home […]
In cinema, a “montage” is the art of combining discrete shots of film to create something new and original. It’s no mistake that Peter Tran, the owner and head barista at Caffe Montage in Huntington Beach, chose this name for his cafe. Tran studied film at USC, and his love for the movies is apparent […]
Melody Plastow, owner and head chef at Melody’s Bakery in Huntington Beach, began baking as a youngster. After going through extensive training and professional experiences in the pastry world, she opened up her very own business. Though Melody’s Baker does not have a brick-and-mortar location, she and her team do a brisk business in catering for […]
If only you could enjoy food like your mama used to make anytime you wanted, it might taste a bit like Mama’s on 39. Whether it’s a big burger with special sauce, a handmade sandwich with bottomless fries, or an entrée that’s as good as you’d get on a holiday, it’s all at Mama’s on […]
Have you heard the buzz around town about the spaghetti grilled cheese at Burnt Crumbs sandwich shop in Huntington Beach? It might sound a little strange, but folks are lining up to get spaghetti with meat sauce and fresh mozzarella pressed between two buttery slices of sourdough. Stop in to try this carb-on-carb dream meal, […]
Slapfish seafood restaurant touts itself as having the quality of fine dining with the cost and convenience of fast food. It lives up to that mantra with its casual, modern ambiance and tons of fresh seafood dishes under $20. Enjoy starters like street tacos with grilled or fried fish, or classic New England clam chowder. […]
You can get dinner and a show all from one comfortable seat when you visit Ritter’s Steam Kettle Cooking in Huntington Beach. At Ritter’s, they cook Cajun Creole cuisine tableside in jacketed steam kettles. You get a chance to see all of the lovely, fresh ingredients that make up your meal, and ask for any […]
Situated next to the skate park in Huntington Beach, Bunz is a simple, fast-casual eatery featuring charbroiled burgers, hotdogs, sides, and milkshakes. The most popular menu item is the The Bacon-Cheez Burger, made with 100% fresh ground beef topped with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, melted American cheese, two thick-cut slices of bacon, and house-made […]