Articles

  • 1 week ago | irvinestandard.com | Benjamin Epstein

    Irvine has two new hot-pot destinations – Moo-Moo Hot Pot in Northpark and Fast Hot Pot at University Center. Step one at Fast Hot Pot: Choose a soup base – from nonspicy chicken broth to flaming hot classic red chile – or dry mix options, notably the numbing Sichuan pepper version. Step two: Choose a noodle such as potato or glass wide. Step three: Select from a cornucopia of ingredients that please the most jaded palate.

  • 1 week ago | irvinestandard.com | Benjamin Epstein

    Paradise Biryani Pointe, new at Irvine Spectrum Center, specializes in the cuisine of India’s historic Hyderabad district. The brand has its origins in a small cafe inside a cinema called Paradise in 1953. There are now 16 locations in India and 40 in the U.S.The new location is smaller than the original, fast-casual and has decidedly contemporary decor, including a graffiti-style mural.

  • 3 weeks ago | irvinestandard.com | Benjamin Epstein

    At new Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, traditionally garbed gaucho chefs continuously carve 18 grilled selections tableside, notably the 24-karat Golden Steak. The all-you-can-eat format includes unlimited visits to a high-end salad bar featuring 45 items. Galpão Gaucho opened in Napa about 10 years ago; eight locations now include Venture Park in Irvine. Jovani Gava is the owner and director of operations. What sets Galpão Gaucho apart from other Brazilian steakhouses?

  • 3 weeks ago | irvinestandard.com | Benjamin Epstein

    Pepper LunchIrvine Spectrum CenterSizzle it your way. Teppanyaki experience Pepper Lunch combines a choice of uncooked ingredients and a personal 570-degree iron plate. Among its 40 dishes are nearly a dozen do-it-yourself versions of the signature pepper rice, variously starring beef, chicken, salmon, shrimp or tofu; three incorporate kimchi. The fast-casual concept, which debuted 30 years ago in Tokyo, has grown to more than 500 locations in 16 countries.

  • 3 weeks ago | irvinestandard.com | Benjamin Epstein

    Good kids help moms spread their wings. Try any of these worldly options for Mother’s Day this weekend. Beautiful flavors, beautiful setting, beautiful company: Robata Wasa at Irvine Spectrum Center offers a transporting, three-course Mother’s Day culinary journey ($55) served amid contemporary and traditional Japanese art and classic Japanese design.