NATIVE KNOWLEDGE
BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY
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Ò SN: It’s Friday night and I feel alright! Who doesn’t hum this on Fridays? I have completely checked out early from the work week (mentally that is) and headed straight to Kettle Bar in the Union Market to eat and drink my day away with some good ole pan roast and Old Fashioneds. kettlebar.com
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AN: On Friday night when trying to avoid the EDM clubs, I take my friends out for a different experience: my Afters Ice Cream Milky Bun for a dessert that’s hot and cold at the same time. aftersicecream.com
Ò SN: Monday takes some serious focus, and when I need some fuel for that focus I hit up Rooster Cafe in Costa Mesa. Their breakfast burritos are killer. And two words for you: Portuguese sausage. Game over. EatAtRooster.com
AN: To start off the week I want some classic Chinese food from Seafood Cove in Little Saigon. It starts with the complimentary hot and sour soup followed by some house special chicken with rice then the deep fried tofu for the sweet taste. seafoodcove.com
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AN: It’s getting cold and I just want to dip my meat in a hot broth. The spot is Rolling Boil located inside of the Anaheim Packing District. A Chinese hot pot with fine meats, veggies and cold sake!
Ò SN: After all is said and done from my Saturday shenanigans, I always end the night at Afters Ice Cream for my late night dessert fix. The Milky Bun stuffed with Jasmine Milk Tea Ice Cream comes out in a hot glazed bun. aftersicecream.com
AN: Let the lights dim sum! The spot with the big portions is Capital Seafood in Irvine. They’ve got your traditional dim sum dishes and some of the most unique ones I’ve never had elsewhere. spectrum.capital-seafood.com
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Ò SN: When lunch time comes around there’s one thing on my mind and that’s Taco Tuesday. I always end up moseying down to Hole Mole to get my fish taco with a secret sauce fix—and I can never forget the green chiles. holemole.com
AN: Taco Tuesdays are a must! My go-to is Taqueria Mexico in Westminster. The simple tiny chopped up meats are the best here and the asada is like no other.
Ò SN: Wednesday is an odd day. It’s the odd middle child. I usually need me some good Vietnamese food in OC. I turn to Brodard for any 20 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
Ò SN: Thirsty, I mean Thursday. Same difference right? The weekend is coming and I’m prepping my insides for what may come. You can find me at The Blind Rabbit, a local speakeasy, drinking some dranks on the low key waiting for the weekend to arrive. Cheers. theblindrabbit.com
AN: Craving a juicy burger, GD Bro Burger comes in a thick juicy beef patty that’s topped with Korean short rib, cheese and gravy on a signature red raspberry bun.
Ò SN: Need recovery. Need soup. My body is dehydrated and feeling less than stellar. The go-to remedy? A hot bowl of pho. The one and only Pho 79 always makes me feel some type of way. The pho with a side of oxtail makes me want to wake up and drag myself out of bed. pho79.com
AN: The hangover begins and I need a bowl of pho. Checking into my spot Nudo Nudo in Westminster. A bowl of the filet mignon pho to cure the long night of back to back Hennessy shots. nudonudo.com
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