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Costa Mesa Restaurant Week at Ecco Pizzeria & Bar

Posted on August 20, 2013 | 2:47pm

Costa Mesa Restaurant Week features some of the top dining destinations in Orange County.  Ecco Pizzeria & Bar at the CAMP brings the taste of Naples, Italy to Costa Mesa.  Ecco, which means “here it is” or “lo and behold” in Italian, offers guests quality cuisine using traditional culinary methods.  Most of the ingredients are imported directly from Italy to ensure authenticity.

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Costa Mesa Restaurant Week at The Gypsy Den Cafe

Posted on August 16, 2013 | 2:44pm

Today is the first day of Costa Mesa Restaurant Week 2013.  With 40 participating restaurants, there is an eatery to fit every budget and taste. If you love food and enjoy dining out, CMRW is the perfect time to visit an old favorite or try something new.

For the first meal of Costa Mesa Restaurant Week, I went to the Gypsy Den Café at the LAB anti-mall.  The Gypsy Den is an eclectic and cozy restaurant/bakery/coffee shop.

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To Live & Dine Chef’s Challenge

Posted on August 15, 2013 | 10:21am

The To Live and Dine Chef’s Challenge, presented by Riviera, brought together 20 acclaimed chefs from throughout Orange County to compete for bragging rights by offering samples of their signature dishes to guests at the OC Mix.

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Costa Mesa Chef Challenge

Posted on August 12, 2013 | 11:28am

To close out the OC Fair and highlight the upcoming Costa Mesa Restaurant Week August 16-23, 2013, local chefs Massimo Navarretta and Alan Greeley competed in a “Chopped” style chef’s competition.

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2013 OC Fair Food

Posted on July 19, 2013 | 9:50am

The 2013 OC Fair is one of the most anticipated summer events in Orange County. After one week of concerts, rides, games and more, OC Fair season is in full swing. The Fair started off with a bang, offering guests free parking and admission during the opening hour. We took advantage to scout out what type of food we’ll be going back for.

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