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March 15, 2007 The Best of Orange County Bars Shopping Entertainment And More! The Daily Titan Best of O.C. Issue March 15, 2007 2 About The Best Ever wonder where you the best bang for your buck. from conventions they went an incentive for submitting It’s also important to can buy the cheapest beer or Winners included Quizno’s, to and from other school surveys and the winner will remember how much of an the best Mexican food? The House of Blues, be announced in an impact CSUF students and ballots are in and the votes Nordstrom, and upcoming ad in the faculty have on the local have been tallied to see what many other local paper. economy. CSUF students the best of Orange County establishments. The winners of have tremendous buying is. The Daily Titan surveyed The results were categories were often power, and without the hundreds of students and found through places that advertised support of students and faculty members to see where surveys published frequently in the Daily faculty, businesses would the best places in Orange in the Daily Titan, Titan and that are close lose a large amount of their Country are, from pizza, to and through in proximity to CSUF. profits. shopping, to nightlife. Surveymonkey. Although some of the There is no doubt that CSUF The Best of Guide is a tool com from June winners are popular will continue supporting local for students and faculty to use 2006 to February 2007. The newspapers and then tailored among many students, there businesses with all of the when deciding where to go advertising team for the Daily it for Orange County. The were a few surprises in the great places that are offered in to lunch, or where to go for Titan came up with the idea Ad team offered an iPod as results. Orange County. Special Thanks to the contributors to Kimmel, Maggie Hauser, Robert Moran, McKinney, Raquel Stratton, Caitlin Clift, Sarah Oak, Keith Hansen, Kathleen Rodriguez and photos by Aline Lessner the Best of Orange County Guide: Jackie James Thompson, Ellice Soliven, Lauren Carol Rojas, Emily Alford, Beth Stirnaman, Cisneros, Stephanie Birditt, Valerie and Cindy Cafferty. Food Nearby IHOP’s include W. and Maui Luau Shrimp and Salmon. Orangethorpe Avenue in Fullerton; Entreews include the Margarita Pick Up Stix SANDWICH N. Euclid Street, S. Harbor Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops. For A craving for Asian food can BAGEL Quizno’s Boulevard and E. Lincoln Avenue appetizers, there is the Parrot Bay seem impossible to fulfill when you in Anaheim; Beach Boulevard in Jumbo Coconut Shrimp. have a limited time on your hands. Bagel Me Quizno’s takes the award (we’ll Buena Park and W. Imperial Hwy. To add to the atmosphere tanks Enter Pick up Stix. This fast food Go to this breakfast destination keep the acceptance speeches short). with live lobsters surround diners. fix offers an array of Asian cuisine for coffee and a wide variety of Famous for its gourmet sandwiches Locations for Red Lobster include without the greasiness of most fast bagels and cream cheese flavors and its distinctive approach to Brea Mall in Brea and Harbor foods. From the chow mein to the and bagel sandwiches. The bagels making sandwiches, Quizno’s is BURRITO Boulevard in Garden Grove. orange chicken, all the meals are are super-fresh, grab a bagel on the forging the charge and expanding made with fresh veggies and one of run or take a bag home because into new territory with subs like its Chipotle a kind sauces. Note to Vegetarians, you’re sure to want more than Black Angus on Rosemary Parmesan A simple menu didn’t keep ITALIAN the tofu pad-Thai is to die for. one. Try their sandwiches or salads Bread and Prime Rib on Garlic Chipotle from being voted Best Pick Up Stix is located on the for lunch. Friendly service in a Bread. Burrito. With a focus on simplicity Olive Garden corner of State college and Chapman clean environment at locations Nearby Quizno’s can be found on but high quality ingredients, Boulevards in Fullerton. throughout Orange County. Orangethrope Avenue, Chapman Chipotle offers students a filling In the category of best Italian The nearest Bagel Me to CSUF is and Euclid in Fullerton. Other meal without gouging your wallet. food, there was no contest. This located at 174 E Yorba Linda Blvd. locations include Brookhurst and Each chipotle burrito comes with a Tuscany inspired bistro offers simple Koji’s in Placentia. North Euclid in Anahiem. choice of chicken, steak, barbacoa, and classic Italian dishes that will vegetarian or pork. keep you coming back for more. The Mix raw fish with ambient Nearby locations can be found favorite Italian eatery gives you the music and you’ve got the ideal Romantic BREAKFAST on State College Boulevard; North most bang for your buck by offering place for a Saturday date night. Tustin Avenue in Orange; E. Santa an all-you-can-eat soup, salad and Share plates of yummy sashimi Las Brisas IHOP Ana Canyon Road. in Anaheim breadsticks combination for under or delectable crunchy rolls over Hills. $7. As far as desserts the tiramisu is intimate conversation and make it Possibly one of the best views of Famous for its pancakes, IHOP sure to fill your sweet spot. a night to remember. If sushi isn’t the Laguna Beach coastline can be also offers some damn good breakfast The Olive Garden is located on for you or your date, try the shabu seen from the patio of this romantic according to Fullerton students. Best State College Avenue in Brea. shabu menu for a hot pot meal. spot. Whether you take your date for Breakfast goes to IHOP. IHOP’s Seafood Drop by on a Thursday night and brunch, cocktails, Mexican food or motto is “Come Hungry. Leave make use of Koji’s late night happy seafood entrees, you’re sure to walk Happy.” Is it breakfast or dessert? A Red Lobster hour and Karaoke activities. Great away with a smile. Tourists love this menu that includes chocolate chip Best Seafood went to Red Lobster. food and great fun, Koji’s has it all. spot for photo opportunities, and pancakes, omelettes, French toast, A fusion of unique flavors, Red ASIAN Nearby Koji’s Japan located at The locals love it for great food and the waffles and other breakfast favorites, Lobster offers creative dishes that Block in Orange and another in the views. IHOP covers a lot of the traditional span the seafood gamut. For dinner, WE HAVE A TIE Highland center in Hollywood. breakfast courses. there is the Shrimp Linguini Alfredo More Food Winners on Page 7 March 15, 2007 The Daily Titan Best of O.C. Issue 3 Alcohol & Bars Beer Selection Margarita Yard House El Torito More than your average Friday A visit to Yard House will bring night cocktail, the Cadillac beer aficionados a little closer to the Margarita at El Torito will inspire brews they love. a Cinco de Mayo celebration every Yard House was selected as day of the year. But addicts beware, offering students the Best Beer the shot of Grand Marnier that tops Selection. The bar and restaurant off this mouth-watering beverage holds up to 600 kegs. can birth a new obsession. To get From 3 to 6 p.m., guests can buy the best bang for your buck, show appetizers at half price and a pint of up on Taco Tuesdays between 5 and draft beer for $3. Come early and 9 p.m. for $1.50 tacos and happy leave passed out. hour drink specials. Yard House is located on S. Brea El Torito can be found on the Boulevard in Brea. corner of Katella Avenue and State College in Anaheim. BY CINDY CAFFERTY/Daily Titan Photographer BEST MARGARITA - El Torito on Harbor Boulevard in Fullerton makes the grade as best restaurant housing a campus favorite the best margarita. Best Bar Off Campus Pub Sports Bar WE HAVE A TIE ESPN Zone As a frequent stop for both It’s no surprise that the winner Heroes students and faculty alike, this pub for the sports bar category would Over 102 different beers on draft. won best bar for more than just its be named after the quintessential All drinks served in huge beer steins. close proximity to campus. As the sports channel. This sports Mecca Need we say more? This full bar and self-proclaimed “bar that has it all” offers a viewing experience unlike restaurant is located in a historical the Off Campus Pub offers the best any other. With high definition building filled with antiques and atmosphere to unwind after a busy television, interactive games and has black and white photos on the day. Chalked full of friendly fun, a tasty menu, the ESPN zone walls. Gourmet hamburgers in the the Off Campus Pub offers an array promises to have any sports junkie daytime and steak and seafood at of activities ranging from pool to at an ultimate high. Check the Web night. Portions are large, so prepare Tuesday Karaoke. site for a schedule of showings. to share. The Off Campus Pub can be ESPN Zone is located off Heroes is located at 125 W. Santa found on East Nutwood Avenue off Disneyland Drive in Downtown Fe Ave. in Fullerton. the 57 freeway in Fullerton. Disney in Anaheim. Acme Animator Sunday 2:00p The Orange County Mu- seum of Art hosts a lecture on the art and animation of Chuck Close and the muse- um’s exhibition of his work.