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Mesquite-grilled chicken takeout from Lola Gaspar in Santa Ana (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Brad A. Johnson admits he has eaten chicken for far too many nights in a row during the pandemic, and while some of it has been very, very good, he doesn’t think he’s had a better chicken dinner than the family-style one offered by Lola Gaspar in Santa Ana.

The scrappy Santa Ana gastropub is having its moment — and not just for the chicken. Read what Brad has to say about its green cornbread, lamb barbacoa queka and one of its cocktails. Read more. 

Sidewalk dining at Khan Saab in Fullerton (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG)

This week’s safety ratings 

Last week we debuted Brad’s COVID comfort rating list. This week, we’ve added Bosscat Kitchen, Chada Thai, Fable & Spirit, Feu Noodle Bar, Gracias Madre, Il Fornaio, Khan Saab, La Super Birria and Old Brea Chop House. See if they made the grade. Read more. 

Short rib pho at Feu Noodle Bar in La Habra (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG)

North OC’s best pho?

Brad A. Johnson says that Feu Noodle Bar, a new Vietnamese noodle restaurant that opened in a revamped La Habra strip mall, may have the best pho north of Little Saigon. Find out more about what makes it great. Read more. 

Chipotle has added lemonades and aguas frescas from Tractor Brewing Co. to its menu. (Photo courtesy of Chipotle Mexican Grill)

A fine vintage… of lemonade 

You may soon be pairing a lemonade with your Chipotle burrito the same way you pair a fine  cabernet with your steak. The Newport Beach-based chain is serving two lemonades and two agua frescas that it says complement its menu items. Read more. 

Leisuretown, a 33,000-square-foot playland, has opened in Anaheim with a brewery by Modern Times, a restaurant, beer garden, mini market, event space and swimming pool. (Courtesy of Corky Fullerton Foundry)

A craft beer lover’s wonderland

Anaheim’s Leisuretown is now open. The space, which is a stone’s throw away from the Anaheim Packing House, features a brewery by Modern Times, a restaurant, beer garden, mini market, event space and a swimming pool (the pool isn’t open yet, though). Anne Valdespino has more. Read more. 

Tomato, Corn and Olive Salad brings together an array of colors and flavors. (Photo by Nick Koon)

Cathy Thomas wants you to lend her your ears as she takes you through how to make three corn dishes perfect for summertime.She tells you how to make a tomato, corn and olive salad; chilled corn soup with tomato-bacon toasts; and a double corn salad. Let’s Cook!

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