Our host doubled as our server, and he wore gloves and a mask.ĭespite serving a menu that has seen few changes over the 12 years they’ve been in business, chef Nguyen took the time during quarantine to develop new dishes, with plans to roll more of them out in coming weeks.
Owner/chef Dee Nguyen commented that he avoided using the two top (tables) in-between parties to maintain the social distancing. Having a generously sized dining area, there was more than enough elbow room for diners to sit comfortably. I arrived at 10:30 a.m., and the three other tables inside were seated far apart. to 1 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, were reinstated last week. Meal #1: Brunch on Sundayįirst stop was at Break of Dawn in Laguna Hills on their first day of service since quarantine. For the last week, I’ve headed out multiple times, being mindful of the California Department for Public Health and Cal/OSHA’s Guidance for Dine-in Restaurants. I craved in-person conversation with friends, and not needing to prep, cook, and clean multiple times a day.Īs restaurant restrictions were loosened over Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to experience how the dining scene has changed. To say I missed sitting at a table or on a barstool was an understatement.
Whether sitting alone, with another person, or ordering takeout, dining out on a regular basis has been a part of my DNA for the better part of 25 years.īeing in quarantine found me cooking three meals and snacks a day, seven days a week, for over two months (minus a couple of call-ahead orders on the weekend) my dishwasher is run a minimum of twice a week. Subscribe now to receive emails letting you know about her latest work. She has been recognized by the Orange County Press Club and she also is a recurring guest on AM 830’s SoCal Restaurant Show.
Panoringan’s prior work includes writing about food for 8 years at the OC Weekly in which she interviewed more than 330 chefs, restauranteurs and industry professionals for her weekly On the Line column.
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