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Heritage BBQ’s Brenda Castillo is the backbone of its expanding empire

Chairs were scattered across the sand, and pallets of seltzers and beers sat stacked near the entrance of Honkey Tonk at the Beach in Bolsa Chica. Around me a team was setting

May 19, 2025

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Cordova Creations serves coffee with a side of cultural connection

Cordova Creations began in 2021 in Santa Ana as a creative way for the Cordova family to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. What started as a small business project making hot

May 7, 2025

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The hunt for the best banana matcha latte in OC

This spring belongs to banana matcha. Over the last few months, the unlikely brew has sent TikTok on the hunt for the perfect green brew with the best layer of banana foam

April 9, 2025

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Playa Baby: the “VIP” fish taco experience

A blue-and-black truck strung with colorful lights pumps out the sound of happy pop music as hungry customers file in line. As you get closer, Chef Amanda Rios greets you with a

March 11, 2025

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Welcome back! Here’s what to know about parking, food and more

Parking By Lizett Gallo Finding parking is difficult again at SAC as the spring semester starts. Here is some helpful information to beat the traffic. Before 2 p.m. it seems that students

February 20, 2025

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5 Asian noodle dishes to try in Orange County

Each Asian culture and subculture has its take on how they serve different types of noodles. I have tried at least 50 different Asian noodle dishes, but I don’t think I’ve even

November 20, 2024

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I found nostalgic flavors of Mexico City at ¡Ah, Carbon Tacos!

Growing up in Mexico City I used to go eat tacos al pastor in the middle of the night with my family, waiting in the car for el cuñado to take our

October 19, 2023

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Crunching the numbers: Some opt for fast food

Around lunchtime on a recent Wednesday, a few groups of students sat at the tables outside Johnson Center with food from Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell, and In-N-Out Burger. Other students held coffee

October 9, 2023

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Providing nutritious and delicious cheap meals for all in Santa Ana

With many restaurant options to choose from around Santa Ana College, Everytable is considered one of the healthier and more affordable options. Everytable is a restaurant with a mission to provide accessible

September 18, 2023

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Get candy, coffee and breakfast at these 3 hidden downtown gems

There are dozens of places to get something to eat in downtown Santa Ana, from quick stops to full service restaurants to specialty snacks. However, some food places aren’t on the main

June 6, 2023

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