Quick, while the weather in Southern California still feels vaguely like winter. Go to Santa Monica Seafood in Costa Mesa and order a big steaming bowl of San Francisco-style cioppino. Classic Italian fisherman's stew doesn't get much better than...
Start with the okra. And then try the octopus. These two dishes should give you a great idea of what this Asian-inspired tapas bar is all about. The okra is fresh and crisp, lightly battered and fried whole, tempura-style. The okra snaps between your...
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The Spam sandwiches grab my attention. But I mean, seriously, how good can this place be? This is what's going through my head late last year as I'm studying the menu online before actually dining at DivBar in Newport Beach. The menu doesn't stop at...
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