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Barbecue is just the beginning at Beachwood

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Restaurant Review — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:35:49 +0000

Beachwood BBQ is different from other barbecue joints in Orange County in one big way: It’s not just a barbecue joint.The Seal Beach restaurant has 23 craft beers on tap, a long list of vintage bottle beers and a menu to rival the gastropubs popping…

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O.C.’s 25 best restaurants of 2011

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Food — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:11:21 +0000

So much food, so little time.Looking back at the last year of Food Frenzy, it’s amazing just how much food we tasted – and how many restaurants remain untested on our ever-growing list of places to try. Here are 25 of the stand-outs from the…

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Biggest restaurant failures of 2011

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Food — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:08:12 +0000

The Register documented more than 60 restaurant closures in Orange County in 2011 — a list that included landmark institutions, critically reviewed restaurants and stale casual-dining chains.CLICK HERE to view the biggest restaurant failures of the…

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Top restaurant trends for 2012

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Food — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:30:21 +0000

Looking ahead to 2012, the hottest restaurant trends will repeat much of what consumers have been seeing for the last few years.
Locally sourced foods, farm-to-table dining and gluten-free foods are, once again, top trends forecast for 2012,…

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10 New Year’s dining ideas in O.C.

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Food — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:53:09 +0000

Orange County restaurants are offering a variety of special menus to ring in the new year. Click on the photo slideshow for 10 New Year’s dining ideas.Contact the writer: ckoerner@ocregister.com or 949-454-7309

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A Hanukkah Latke Recipe That Won’t Leave You Frazzled

Los Alamitos-Seal Beach Patch — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:57:43 +0000

Hanukkah begins at sunset Tuesday. In Jewish homes around the world the first candle will be lighted on the menorah—the nine-branched ceremonial candelabra. Tradition tells the story of a small amount of oil found in the desecrated Jerusalem temple following a victory for religious freedom. The precious little bit of oil found in the ruins was ceremoniously lighted to rededicate and return “light” to the holy space, and was only supposed to last for one day. Miraculously, the lamp with the oil burned brightly for eight days.

The celebration of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, has evolved to include oil as the symbolic ingredient and the latke (potato pancake) has become an icon in western Jewish Hanukkah cuisine. I mean, really, who doesn’t love a hot, crispy potato latke? But like potato chips or M&Ms, you just can’t eat one.

If you are planning on feeding more guests than you can fit around your table and actually want to enjoy yourself at your own party, I highly recommend frying up about 75 percent of the latkes ahead of time and popping them in the freezer while still hot—known as flash freezing.

The question is, how many latkes should you make? A good rule of thumb is to make four to five 3-inch latkes per person. Have a fresh batch going when guests arrive, but the mainstay of your latkes will be going straight from the freezer into the oven.

To freeze latkes for a large gathering, fry them until they are nicely browned, but not too dark, and get them right into the freezer. Once they are slightly frozen, transfer them to plastic bags. When ready, re-crisp the latkes in a 400-degree oven for about 10 minutes or until sizzling again. Serve with some apple sauce and creme fraiche and watch them disappear at the speed of light.

Here’s my family recipe for a batch of classic latkes. This recipe makes about 12 to 15 3-inch latkes.

Ingredients:

3-4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and placed in cold water

1 medium onion, peeled and cut in chunks

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3 tablespoons of matzoh meal, bread crumbs or flour

Grapeseed or canola oil for frying (about 1/4 inch deep)

Method:

In a food processor using the metal blade, process the onions until minced. Remove and place in a large bowl and squeeze out the watery liquid. Process half the potatoes with the metal blade in about five pulses to make creamy but not mushy. Then switch to the shredding disk and process the remaining potatoes. This way you get a nice texture of both shredded and creamy potatoes.

Squeeze out some liquid from the potatoes and add to the onions. Add the beaten eggs, salt, pepper, baking powder and matzoh meal. Heat oil in a nonstick or iron skillet, about 1/4 inch deep. You’ll know it’s ready when a small amount of the added oil sizzles.

Drop the batter by heaping tablespoons into the oil over a medium-high heat and slightly flatten the latkes so they cook evenly. Flip them over with a spatula when they are a deep golden brown (about four minutes) and cook until nicely browned on the other side. Drain on a paper towel.

Serve or freeze immediately. Enjoy!

Happy Hanukkah!

Susan Silverberg spends her days at the Los Angeles Times food section’s test kitchen testing recipes for readers. She is completing her culinary arts degree at Los Angeles Trade Tech, serves as an editorial consultant on multiple cookbooks, has appeared on national television as a home arts expert, and is currently teaching cooking classes through the Beverly Hills Department of Parks and Recreation.

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AfterWork: Oktoberfest at Old World

welcometosealb — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:21:12 +0000

If you think that Oktoberfest is just a wild and funky party with crazy chicken dances, rivers of German beer, mountains of bratwursts and beautiful costumed waitresses, then you are sadly mistaken, my friend.It’s also about big salty pretzels.At…

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$20 worth of Johnny Rockets food for $10

welcometosealb — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:40:05 +0000

‎OK this is a good deal if you like the burger shop offerings at Johnny Rockets.Right now if you buy today, you can get a voucher good for $20 worth of food at Johnny Rockets for $10.Sounds like a cheap date to me. What do you think?Click here…

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Markus Braun: Views Of Seal Beach

welcometosealb — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:03:33 +0000

Enjoy a couple of pictures taken by German Exchange college student Markus Braun!

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AfterWork: Oktoberfest at Old World

PHOTOS: Local Lifeguards Train in Waters off Newport

welcometosealb — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:19:19 +0000

A small boat overturned off of Newport Beach on Wednesday morning, dumping seven people into the cold water and prompting a rescue effort that included swimmers, boats, personal watercraft and a police helicopter.At least that was the scenario officials put together for a mutual-aid training exercise that drew lifeguard personnel from agencies throughout the region.

“Lifeguards depend on mutual aid,” Newport Beach Lifeguard Battalion Chief Rob Williams said. “This is just to coordinate our efforts.”Mutual aid is the practice of agencies from different jurisdictions working together and pooling resources during an emergency.

Lifeguards from Newport, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and San Clemente participated in the exercise, along with the Orange County Shreiff’s Department and the U.S. Coast Guard, according to a news release.”So far it’s been good,” said Marine Safety Lt. Chris Pierce of Seal Beach. “We’ll pick up a couple of things to implement at our beach.”

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Slideshow: The Seal Beach Farmers’ Market

welcometosealb — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:44:15 +0000

Spring has sprung at the Seal Beach Farmers’ Market. Catering to the neighboring Leisure World community, the Seal Beach Farmers’ Market has a unique leisurely feel. Unlike most markets where the 8 a.m. shopper gets the choice pick of fruits and vegetables, 10 a.m. is the optimal time to shop at the Seal Beach market, which features fresh eggs, seasonal fruits and vegetables such as potatoes and apples, fresh baked pastries, honey, nuts and coffee beans. One of the smallest farmers’ markets in Southern California, the Seal Beach Farmers’ Market is characterized by personable vendors and friendly regulars. The Seal Beach Farmer’s Market is today in the parking lot in front of the Roger Dunn Golf Shops at 13958 Seal Beach Boulevard.

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I Luv Sushi Continues Impressive Run

welcometosealb — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 03:56:37 +0000

The menu has something for everyone. I Luv Sushi’s menu is very creative. For non-sushi eaters, choices like teriyaki, tonkatsu (pork cutlet), or tempura are available. But with a name like I Luv Sushi, most everyone is there for fish. Rolls include the usual: Crunch, Caterpillar, Spicy, Volcano and California, many $8 or less. Then there are rolls like Yellow Submarine (vegetable tempura and mango), Monkey Roll (shrimp tempura and banana), Green Machine (fresh veggies and avocado), Sexy Girl (shrimp and jalapeno topped with mango), and In and Out (shrimp in rice topped with shrimp)……. Sourced from: gazettes.com – dining/profiles in dining

Free kids meal at Marie Callender’s

AfterWork: The Cannery in Newport Beach

welcometosealb — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:05:34 +0000

Canned peaches has a nice, comforting ring to it. Canned mackerel? Not so much.But when was the last time you wandered into a really cool bar where peaches were once canned? That’s what I thought.However, when you walk into The Cannery in Newport… Sourced from: The Orange County Register – News Headlines : After Work: Happy Hours in OC

New Owners Keep Kelly’s Satisfying

welcometosealb — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:35:35 +0000

Kelly’s of Naples is under new ownership, only the third change since 1958. The new owners remodeled, rebuilt the bar area and cleaned everything. They also added a piano, and now feature nightly entertainment. The feel is the same, but it’s as if the dining room’s brand new and we’re in a time machine back in 1958. The kitchen is still one of the best in town. The staff is unbeatable (Mick was astounding). Kelly’s is a great ……… Sourced from: gazettes.com – dining/profiles in dining

3 weekend dining ideas

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : News — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 08:27:39 +0000

So little time, so much to eat this weekend – Food Frenzy is in the mood for Asian cuisine, so here are three ideas for Far East dining.
Idea the First: Buy a jar of Chinese five spice powder (ingredients vary slightly, but typically include star… Sourced from: The Orange County Register – News Headlines : News

Wine Knot draws crowd to Huntington Harbour

The Orange County Register - News Headlines : Food — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:30:39 +0000

Dozens of wine aficionados attended the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club’s Wine Knot event on Saturday.The event featured wineries from Sonoma Valley, Paso Robles and Temecula, among others. Featured partners included ONEHOPE Wine, Brix and Brew…

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Party it up Super Bowl Sunday

welcometosealb — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:25:15 +0000

If you can’t afford the thousands of dollars and a flight to land you at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, you can still enjoy all of the play-by-play action at one of Orange County’s sports bars.Check out our… Sourced from: The Orange County Register – News Headlines : Things To Do

Beach Boys-Style Diner Won’t Leave Guests Hungry

welcometosealb — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:32:04 +0000

I’ve eaten at the Shore House Café many times over the years.I’ve sampled sandwiches, pasta dishes, burgers, pizza, salads,appetizers and breakfast dishes. The cheese pizza is the best in town. Sourced from: gazettes.com – dining/profiles in dining

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KDB Enters Restaurant Scene As Worthy Player

welcometosealb — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:45 +0000

Entrées include BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Guinness Battered Fish and Chips, Mom’s Meatloaf, Fish Tacos, Flat Iron Steak, Cajun Rib Eye, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Spicy Penne Pasta,and Home-style Fri Sourced from: gazettes.com – dining/profiles in dining

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Good Sandwich, Atmosphere At Belmont Heights Eatery

welcometosealb — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:44:06 +0000

I usually opt for the #99, one of my favorite sandwiches inall of Long Beach. The tuna is made fresh with just the right amount of mayo and topped with cukes, sprouts and tomatoes. It’sjust Sourced from: gazettes.com – dining/profiles in dining

If it’s October in O.C., it’s Oktoberfest