New to The Neighborhood Articles

Becoming a Local Staple!

114 - Mar / Apr 23

Big Al’s Pizzeria Owner Michael Chahine displays two of the restaurant’s distinct menu offerings. Though the entire menu is Halal, Chahine encourages any customer to give the eatery a try. “Our food is for anyone who wants to try pizza or wings that aren’t mainstream,”... Read More →

Big Al’s Pizzeria Owner Michael Chahine displays two...

Grow & Share

Becoming Local Staples!

114 - Mar / Apr 23

The Grow & Share team, including (from left) Mike Cucco, Founder Beth Huber, Zack Pavkov (on ladder), Katie Pavkov and Susie Huber, poses with freshly picked produce. Beth and her parents, Shane and Susie, all grew up in Orange. They feel a strong sense of... Read More →

The Grow & Share team, including (from left)...

Living Mi Vida Loca

Becoming Local Staples!

114 - Mar / Apr 23

Living Mi Vida Loca Digital Content Creator Belinda Espinoza (left), Founder Pattie Cordova (center) and Writer Stephanie Robledo stand in the Orange County guide’s newest community space. The location also doubles as the headquarters for the social media management arm of the business. - -... Read More →

Living Mi Vida Loca Digital Content Creator Belinda...

PUBlic Legacy

Welcoming You!

113 - Jan / Feb 23

PUBlic Legacy Owner Andrew Misner displays options from the new restaurant’s menu, including the popular “tomato addiction” appetizer with brie, sourdough and herb-seasoned tomatoes. Misner notes that the restaurant follows a chef-driven concept, with an emphasis on comfort food classics updated with the chef’s stylistic... Read More →

PUBlic Legacy Owner Andrew Misner displays options from...

Welcoming You

to meet the new owner of Citrus City Grille!

113 - Jan / Feb 23

Citrus City Grille Head Chef Luis Garcia (left) and new owners Fabiola and Charlie Cosmas highlight the restaurant’s popular menu offerings, including updated organic craft cocktails. In the new year, Cosmas hopes to add more Greek-inspired dishes to the eatery’s existing menu. - - -... Read More →

Citrus City Grille Head Chef Luis Garcia (left)...

Ojai Burger

A Food Lovers' Haven!

111 - Sep / Oct 23

Ojai Burger business partners Michael Wu and Chikage Ozaki (left), General Manager Patrick Nguyen (center) and partners Takeshi Ozaki and Carl Tong showcase the variety of entrees, desserts and drinks available on their menu. The restaurant’s logo pays homage to two locations it drew inspiration... Read More →

Ojai Burger business partners Michael Wu and Chikage...

Indulge Yourself at Hickory & Spice

at Hickory & Spice

110 - Jul / Aug 22

Hickory & Spice Hickory & Spice, a newly opened barbecue restaurant, has arrived in Orange just in time for summer. The eatery has been open on Tustin St. since early May, run by owner Rick Mysse and his son, Luke Mysse. The Mysse family got... Read More →

Hickory & Spice Hickory & Spice, a newly...

Indulge Yourself at the Palm Market & Deli

with Proprietor, Tim Waterhouse

110 - Jul / Aug 22

Palm Market & Deli Owner Tim Waterhouse stands in front of the newly renovated market, highlighting upcoming offerings that will be available for customers. Waterhouse has plans to continue updating the look and feel of the building, including adding a nostalgic mural representing the history... Read More →

Palm Market & Deli Owner Tim Waterhouse stands...

A Few Things to Do

at Aces Bar & Grill

109 - May / Jun 22

Aces Bar & Grill Owners George Lopez (left) and Eddie Martin pose with some of their original food and drink menu options. The pair have been friends and business partners for more than 25 years, working together on other ventures, but opening a bar has... Read More →

Aces Bar & Grill Owners George Lopez (left)...

Aida Cuevas

Orange History Center Archivist/History Librarian

108 - Mar / Apr 22

Archivist and Local History Librarian Aida Cuevas stands between a cash register from the Higgins Furniture Store and a letterman sweater from the old Orange Union High School––donations on display at the Orange Public Library History Center. - - - - Aida Cuevas, Orange History... Read More →

Archivist and Local History Librarian Aida Cuevas stands...