2010

Orange Home Grown – 9 Locals Making Change

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I recently heard about a group of people trying to start up a Farmer’s Market here in Old Towne Orange. A BIG Farmer’s Market, like what you would find in San Clemente or Pasadena. And more than just a Farmer’s Market, a place for local growers and artisans to get together and put out their offerings on a Saturday. Yes, I said SATURDAY!

I heard about this a while ago and was recently given an invitation to attend a Fundraising event, which happened last evening (Saturday, June 5) right around the corner from my house in fact. Of course, I would be going to this event to get the scoop and here’s what I found out.

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A Slow Food Experience – Francoli Gourmet

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I finally had the opportunity to have dinner at Francoli Gourmet. I’d heard a lot of hype, both good and bad, but being someone who loves food, and loves trying new places, I wanted to make up my own mind. I had never been to Francoli at it’s Newport location, so this would be my first experience with them. While my expectations were high, I’d actually heard quite a few negative comments about the service (though none really about the food), so I wasn’t sure what to expect.

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Dinner at Francoli’s, OTO’s Newest Hot Spot

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“Well, we finally made it to Francoli’s Resturant at it’s new location in Orange. We went on a Monday evening and it was already getting crowded at 6pm. They don’t take reservations and they do have limited seating, but I came by about 30 minutes before we were meeting our friends and they were kind enough to reserve a table for 6 for me. We definitely got the best table…”

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A Haven in Old Towne Orange

IHOTO Staff24 mins

FFor those of you who know Old Towne Orange, you know that it’s been missing something. And that thing is a good pub with good food. Now, I know there’s a bar at Citrus City, as well as Gabby’s, and there’s always good ole’ O’Hara’s and The District Lounge, but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about a bar where you can hang out and watch a game, or sit at a table and order some great food. Well, that place has arrived, and it’s called Haven Gastropub.

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