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Main Course
If you’ve ever wanted to proclaim that you’re drinking a “damn fine cup of coffee” like agent Dale Cooper in “Twin Peaks,” this edition of The Eat Index is for you.
Brad A. Johnson ordered 39 different beans or blends from 18 different roasters in search of the best coffee Orange County has to offer. He’s had them in pour overs, espressos, macchiatos, cappuccinos and more (he no longer sleeps).
These are Brad’s top 10 favorites — for now. Read more.
Eat of the Moment
Is it a sandwich or a taco?
Taco Bell says it’s both.
The fast food chain is the latest to enter the fast food chicken sandwich wars with its new Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco, which debuts in select markets on March 11 before landing in California. Read more.
Seeing George Lopez at the store
George Lopez has been in the food business for a little while now (he’s behind three restaurants and a brewery), but Lopez has expanded his food and beer empire with products in Southern California grocery stores. Richard Guzman explains. Read more.
Dining changes on tap at casinos
Multiple Southern California casinos have been making changes to their restaurants recently. Spotlight 29 Casino has opened a new brewpub; Pala Casino Spa Resort has updated one of its restaurants; and other casinos have revamped restaurant menus. Read more.
This Week’s Recipes
Bananas, with their easy to peel packaging, smooth texture and floral fragrance, are among the most popular fruits in America, Cathy Thomas says. She shares recipes for no added sugar banana ice cream; easy banana nut chocolate cake; and black bottom banana cream pie. Let’s Cook!
Looking to make an irresistible Caesar salad? Cathy Thomas shares a recipe for one of her favorite Caesar salad dressings. The recipe is from Julia Turshen’s cookbook “Small Victories” and the ingredient list is fairly simple. Let’s Cook!
