Notes from a Neighbor:

98 - Mar / Apr 20

Bird & Barrel
With the rise of the up-and-coming culinary corridor on 4th Street in Downtown Santa Ana, the new Bird & Barrel restaurant is more proof of the area’s uptrend. This latest culinary addition to Santa Ana’s... Read More →

97 - Jan / Feb 20

Huskins Coffee Company
In the continuing revitalization efforts of the City of Santa Ana, the East First St. area is a location to keep an eye on. With new residential and business development in this corridor, a number... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Benchmark
In the shadows of historic church bells that ring in a nearby tower in the heart of Santa Ana is the new modern eatery known as Benchmark. Since opening its doors this past July, the... Read More →

95 - Sep / Oct 19

Alta Baja Market & Café
If you want to experience the “new” Santa Ana, Alta Baja Market & Café is the perfect spot to do so. Located at the 4th Street Market, the grocery store/café/ educational space celebrates the foods... Read More →

93 - May / Jun 19

OmG–Omakase
by Gino
Taste the sushi of Gino Choi, owner of OmG—Omakase by Gino, and you’ll likely be surprised to discover that making sushi dishes began as a hobby for him. The superior, ultra-delicious flavor of his sushi... Read More →

92 - Mar / Apr 19

Coffee Muse
with Proprietor Richardo Matinez
When customers walk into the Coffee Muse, owner Ricardo Martinez is happy to see them stop in their tracks. “After a few steps, people will often say, wow, I like the vibes in here!” says... Read More →

91 - Jan / Feb 19

Distilling High Quality Spirits
at the Blinking Owl
In a transition decidedly unique to Down Town Santa Ana, former owners of an art gallery decided to launch Orange County’s first craft distillery and tasting room. Located on Washington Ave. and Santiago in Santa... Read More →

90 - Nov / Dec 18

Taking a Vacation
with Chris Parker & Harry Kho
Amidst the continuing metamorphosis of Downtown Santa Ana is a cocktail lounge and restaurant featuring a romantic atmosphere that expertly blends the past and potential future. Known as Vacation, the hot gathering spot at 4th... Read More →

83 - Sep / Oct 17

Electric City Butcher
with Michael Puglisi
When Michael Puglisi visited his cousin living in Fondachelli Fantina, Sicily in 2012, the executive chef returned with an idea for a revolutionary culinary addition to Downtown Santa Ana. “My cousin runs one of two... Read More →

82 - Jul / Aug 17

Mix Mix
with Ross Pangilinan
Like many inspired chefs who develop a signature cuisine, Ross Pangilinan wanted to open his own restaurant so he could cook the way he likes to eat. After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu College of... Read More →