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Caitlin Antonios

Caitlin Antonios is a California native and has spent most of her life living in Orange County. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine with a literary journalism and English degree, she attended Columbia University for the Toni Stabile Investigative Journalism program. She spent a year freelancing investigative stories covering education, health and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Languages: English, Arabic

Affiliation: Investigative Reporters and Editors

Affiliation: Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association

Award: Charles M. Rappleye Investigative Journalism Award

Expertise: Public Records

Mohammad Ashraf knew he needed halal meats on the menu to give his Muslim customers the ability to enjoy their meals without violating their beliefs.

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Fullerton IHOP adds more halal items to menu, and it’s just the beginning

March 31, 2023 at 10:11 a.m.

Mohammad Ashraf knew he needed halal meats on the menu to give his Muslim customers the ability to enjoy their meals without violating their beliefs.

Carlos Salgado, owner of Michelin-starred Taco Maria in Costa Mesa, is among the nominees for Best Chef: California.

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OC and LA chefs nominated for James Beard Foundation Awards

March 30, 2023 at 12:45 p.m.

Carlos Salgado, owner of Michelin-starred Taco Maria in Costa Mesa, is among the nominees for Best Chef: California.

"A lot of [the menu] is based on fan feedback, we want fans to know they've been heard," Angel Stadium Director of Fan Hospitality Eric Ursua said.

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Angel Stadium revamps food menu under new chef Dennis Radcliffe

March 29, 2023 at 6:47 p.m.

"A lot of [the menu] is based on fan feedback, we want fans to know they've been heard," Angel Stadium Director of Fan Hospitality Eric Ursua said.

The craft beers are brewed from Heritage Barbecue & Beer Co.'s Oceanside brewery, which opened mid-January.

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San Juan Capistrano’s Heritage Barbecue now serving its own craft beers

March 28, 2023 at 11:50 a.m.

The craft beers are brewed from Heritage Barbecue & Beer Co.'s Oceanside brewery, which opened mid-January.

Cosplay fixer dedicate their Cons to quick-fixing any costume mishaps for cosplayers during the WonderCon weekend.

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WonderCon 2023: ‘Life saving’ cosplay emergency repairs out in full force

March 25, 2023 at 4:09 p.m.

Cosplay fixer dedicate their Cons to quick-fixing any costume mishaps for cosplayers during the WonderCon weekend.

The restaurant, which opened in March 2022, has added new starter, main and sides menu items to celebrate the anniversary.

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Laguna Beach’s Rum Social celebrates 1 year with $1 bottles of select wine

March 27, 2023 at 9:52 a.m.

The restaurant, which opened in March 2022, has added new starter, main and sides menu items to celebrate the anniversary.

For the grand opening week menu, six flavors will be available and their award-winning Milk Chocolate Chip cookie.

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First Crumbl Cookies location in Garden Grove set to open March 24

March 22, 2023 at 9:40 a.m.

For the grand opening week menu, six flavors will be available and their award-winning Milk Chocolate Chip cookie.

The show was almost stopped after fans rushed from their seats to the stage to grab a selfie with the pop singer.

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Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram plays to passionate crowd at Pechanga Theater

March 20, 2023 at 3:31 p.m.

The show was almost stopped after fans rushed from their seats to the stage to grab a selfie with the pop singer.

The first Orange County location of Jars by Fabio Viviani will open in Laguna Niguel some time this fall or winter with more Orange County locations planned.

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Gourmet quick serve dessert franchise coming to Orange County

March 28, 2023 at 10:32 a.m.

The first Orange County location of Jars by Fabio Viviani will open in Laguna Niguel some time this fall or winter with more Orange County locations planned.

The restaurant's new location near Angel Stadium comes with a new menu and a passing of the torch to the next generation of the family-owned restaurant.

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Anaheim’s Aleppo’s Kitchen introduces new location, menu and gives back

March 20, 2023 at 10:58 a.m.

The restaurant's new location near Angel Stadium comes with a new menu and a passing of the torch to the next generation of the family-owned restaurant.

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