"Orange County's robust dining scene has been on a steady rise with big-name newcomers, very familiar chefs, and buzzy strip mall finds alike. The county, some 3.5 million people strong, was already known for its taquerias, Vietnamese food, and coastal dining enclaves. Still, the region is growing in seemingly a dozen new directions at once. Here are the hottest new restaurants to try in Orange County."
"Karlo Evaristo began maturing his wild yeast starter in October 2019, baking out of his home and stamping loaves with "6100." They've gained a cult following over the years, enough for him and partner Daniel Nathie to open a permanent shop inside Santa Ana's refurbished Diesel complex. Here, despite the industrial surroundings, the scent of browned butter wafts through the air. Using house-milled flour, Evaristo bakes red fife and heirloom blue corn loaves, focaccia, and croi"
Orange County's dining scene is expanding with big-name newcomers, well-known chefs, and attention-grabbing strip mall finds. The region, home to about 3.5 million people, retains strengths in taquerias, Vietnamese restaurants, and coastal dining while branching into many new directions. Recent updates add Le Hut Dinette, Luke's Lobster, Harper Barbecue, Sonder, Chiang Rai, Ramen Nagi, Diner Noche, and Zait & Zaatar, while several prior spots have rotated off. Bakers and independent operators are gaining followings, exemplified by Karlo Evaristo's sourdough practice and a permanent shop in Santa Ana's Diesel complex.
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