The Dish
The Dish
On the IRVINE ranch
Rooted in the agricultural heritage of The Irvine Ranch, The Dish celebrates food as a shared experience, where every meal brings people together and every dish tells a story.
We invite you into The Irvine Ranch’s evolving dining scene, offering an insider’s view of the chefs, restaurants, and culinary traditions that shape Southern California’s food culture.
Everyone deserves a place to discover, savor, and belong.
SAVORY STORIES
In Bloom: Spring’s Fresh Flavors
Three family farms carry on Irvine’s agricultural tradition, alongside three restaurants featuring farm-grown food.
NEW OPENINGS:
5 New Restaurants and Fashionable Flagship Cafe Open in Orange County
Ralph’s Coffee at Fashion Island
Din Tai Fung at Irvine Spectrum Center
Palette Dim Sum at The Market Place
Manaao Thai Comfort Food at Irvine Spectrum Center
Sushi Rev at The Market Place
Chef Spotlight
Adrienne
Borlongan
Wanderlust Creamery
Travel the world by eating ice cream.
That’s the inspiration behind food scientist Adrienne Borlongan’s Wanderlust Creamery at Walnut Village Center.
Rajas Taco
1. Rajas Taco
Puesto
Los Olivos Marketplace
Golden Goddess Salad
2. Golden Goddess Salad
Parakeet Cafe
Crystal Cove Shopping Center
Protein Bowl
3. Protein Bowl
great Maple
Fashion Island
3 Stew Combo
4. 3 Stew Combo
Irvine Grill
Quail Hill Shopping Center
Spicy Vegan Bowl
5. Spicy Vegan Bowl
Broken Yolk Cafe
Crossroads
Mother Earth Bowl
6. Mother Earth Bowl
Flower Child
The Bluffs
Hot Stone Tofu Vegetable Bibimbap
7. Hot Stone Tofu Vegetable Bibimbap
So Gong Dong Tofu
Los Olivos Marketplace
Hotel Crillon Paris Riz au Lait
Prepared by Marché Moderne Chefs Florent and Amelia Marneau
CULINARY CANVAS
Marché Moderne: The Art of the Riz au Lait
At Marché Moderne, dining is a masterclass in French-California fusion. While the savory menu is filled with artfully executed stories of flavor, the desserts offer a final, celebratory flourish that remains a favorite for fine dining aficionados.
Among these showstoppers, one dish stands out as a true work of art: the Hotel Crillon Paris Riz au Lait, or “Elevated Rice Pudding.”
KIDS’ TABLE
BIG WINS FOR LITTLE APPETITES: SPRING PICKS
From cheesy Brazilian bread to an extra side of bacon, we’re serving up four restaurant picks chosen and reviewed by the real experts: kids.
Restaurants
on the Ranch
Whether it’s a casual bite or a special night out, your perfect dining experience is just a click away.
