Anne Marie Panoringan

1 month ago | cultureoc.org | Anne Marie Panoringan

Culinary contributor Anne Marie Panoringan shares what surprises her about a restaurant’s attention to detail – or lack thereof. As a customer, there are minor items that can make or break a meal that have less to do with food or flavor and more to do with simple dining details. More often than not, the “fails” outdo the “wins.” Perhaps a meal service is short staffed, or employees who want to give constructive criticism don’t for fear of being reprimanded.

1 month ago | la.eater.com | Joshua Lurie |Anne Marie Panoringan

Back to List Falafel and more from Kareem’s Falafel in Anaheim. Kareem’s Falafel Falafel and more from Kareem’s Falafel in Anaheim. | Kareem’s Falafel When people think of Anaheim, Disneyland frequently comes to mind first, but Little Arabia is thriving just over two miles from one of California’s biggest tourist draws.

2 months ago | cultureoc.org | Anne Marie Panoringan

Our culinary columnist is pleased as (zero-proof) punch about Ramadan offerings at local restaurants. I resonate with the phrase: “Never discuss politics or religion in polite company.” Conversations that veer toward politics rarely end on a positive note. Yet I am sometimes compelled to share my own beliefs because Americans have such strong opinions on both topics that they tend to come up in casual conversation.

2 months ago | cultureoc.org | Anne Marie Panoringan

Anne Marie Panoringan has been Andy Harris' frequent guest for years on his weekly radio show. She turns the table and interviews him in this week's column. If you’ve been following my food writing you know that I visit radio personality Andy Harris in studio at Angel Stadium’s admin office on a semi-regular basis; every other month, to be exact. I was still associated with OC Weekly when Harris initially invited me to be a guest on his SoCal Restaurant Show.

Jan 15, 2025 | cultureoc.org | Anne Marie Panoringan

One final 2024 "best of" list - our food columnist Anne Marie Panoringan raises a glass to her favorite drink experiences last year. Plus, news from Chef Henry Pineda. After going through my planner (call me old-fashioned for preferring paper calendars), I confirmed my love of Costa Mesa watering holes. I’ve also come to accept the level of sound –  live music, boisterous conversations and general noise – inside of bars no matter how early I arrive because that’s how a bar is supposed to be.