February 7, 2012

Umami planning 3 O.C. burger bars

Umami Burger, a gourmet burger restaurant from Los Angeles, is taking over the old Valhalla Table space at The Camp in Costa Mesa. The critically acclaimed burger eatery, which is also planning to open restaurants in Anaheim and Laguna Beach, could… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Calif. legal reform advocate cites O.C. lawsuits

Newport Beach restaurant 930 Sushi was sued for not allowing a teacup poodle to sit with its owner in the restaurant because of health laws. The lawsuit claimed the 7-pound dog was a “service animal” for a disabled person. Long Beach insurance… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

L.A. burger sensation opening 2 O.C. locations

Umami Burger, one of the biggest leaders in the gourmet burger category in Southern California, confirmed plans to open a restaurant in Laguna Beach. The burger bar is slated to open early next year in the old Picayo space at 610 N. Coast Highway,… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

New BBQ foods, restaurants in O.C.

The barbecue files are overwhelming my inbox. What’s the deal? Is barbecue the latest fad taking over Orange County? Here’s what’s going on: A new barbecue restaurant opened last week in Huntington Beach. It is called BT’s Southern… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Hundreds remember O.C. citrus industry mogul

NEWPORT BEACH About 800 people gathered Wednesday to remember Sam Perricone, the citrus industry mogul who put family first while building an Orange County-based produce empire. The ceremony at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Newport Beach was not… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Walmart plans store expansion in O.C.

Soon after inking a deal to open a 12th Orange County store, Walmart proposes to open yet another local location. Walmart would like to open a 108,000-square-foot location at 6912 Edinger Ave. in Huntington Beach – its second in the city. It’s the… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

O.C. residents honored with Americana Awards

Former Los Alamitos Mayor Alice Jempsa and Seal Beach resident James Caviola, of the local non-profit “Trees for Seal Beach,” were named Citizen of the Year for their respective cities by the Cypress College Foundation’s 36th annual Americana… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

Amtrak express skips 5 O.C. cities

Amtrak has a new express train between San Diego and Los Angeles, but residents in five Orange County cities where trains usually stop will need to drive elsewhere to catch it. The express train stops in Solana Beach, Oceanside, Irvine and Anaheim,… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

11 O.C. teachers win national board certification

Eleven Orange County educators have been named 2010 National Board Certified Teachers, the most advanced professional credential of their field. The local teachers, who hail from Anaheim to Newport Beach, join more than 91,000 nationwide who have… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim

O.C. cities, malls adding chargers for electric cars

SEAL BEACH – Electric cars will soon find a place to charge up in Old Town. For drivers of electric vehicles, it’ll be like coming back home. The City Council voted 4-1 this week to resurrect two old charging stations on the city’s beach parking… The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Anaheim