Boneless ribs and radish pickles from Anjin in Costa Mesa. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The beer battered “avo taco” from Sea Birds in Costa Mesa. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The maple bacon doughnut and crumb doughnut from Sidecar doughnuts in Costa Mesa. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The chilaquiles and breakfast potatoes on the brunch menu at Taco Maria in Costa Mesa. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The grilled cheese from Shuck Oyster Bar in Costa Mesa. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The bitters tasting area at The Mixing Glass in Costa Mesa. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
An almond milk latte from Portola Coffee Lab in Costa Mesa. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
A barista at Portola Coffee Lab in Costa Mesa. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The Drover pie from Pie-Not in Costa Mesa. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
A selection of beef jerky at Celestino’s Quality Meats in Costa Mesa. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
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