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Barbecue pork at Chaba, a Thai restaurant in Cypress (Photograph by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Discovering good Thai meals is getting simpler in Orange County, Brad A. Johnson writes.

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He’s discovered new options in Cypress and Irvine and a remodel of an old favorite in Garden Grove.

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Eat of the Second

The Blue Field Cafe, has closed and Petrossian at Tiffany quietly mushy opened as a replacement on March 25 at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. (Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.)

Champagne and caviar

You’ll be able to’t have breakfast at Tiffany’s anymore now that the Blue Field Café has closed. However Petrossian at Tiffany has taken its place in South Coast Plaza. The Parisian-based boutique will serve caviar tastings with champagne, wine and spirits, together with a signature cocktail with a caviar-stuffed olive.

The Katella Grill in Orange was a go-to spot for a drink and a chew earlier than or after the sport, a live performance or a visit to Disneyland. It’s closing after nearly 30 years. (Photograph by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Say goodbye to the Grill

After 30 years, the Katella Grill in Orange is closing with its remaining day of service being Sunday, April 10. The family-owned restaurant was a go-to for drinks and eats earlier than or after the video games on the Honda Middle and Angel Stadium. Anne Valdespino has more.

Ross Pangilinan, left, and Nicholas Weber, proper, will provide up to date French delicacies when Populaire takes the place of Lawry’s Carvery in South Coast Plaza. (Photograph by John Pangilinan, courtesy of Populaire)

Bestie cooks

They labored collectively earlier than and so they trip collectively. Now cooks Ross Pangilinan and Nicholas Weber are opening Populaire restaurant in South Coast Plaza as partners. It’s French delicacies with a twist. Abelskiver escargots anybody?

Quick-casual restaurant Zesty Olives Mediterranean Grill has a location in Lake Forest and is now open in Irvine. Seen right here, Salmon Bowl. (Courtesy of Zesty Olives)

Mediterranean meals in Irvine

Diamond Jamboree has quite a few Asian eating places, however now there’s a new Mediterranean grill. Zesty Olives, which serves hen, beef, lamb, salmon and falafel served in wraps, bowls or over pasta, has opened in the shopping center. There are additionally vegetarian, vegan, keto and gluten-free decisions.