Orange County's 12 Hottest Restaurants
"Located across from Mission San Juan Capistrano and occupying a historic post office, Bloom Restaurant & Bar is the latest addition to Russ Bendel’s restaurant empire that includes Sapphire in Laguna Beach, Olea, and Ironwood. Bendel recently moved to San Juan Capistrano and was eager to bring the same kind of neighborhood watering hole to his new hometown. Chef-partner Jared Cook prepares a rustic menu that includes country-fried prime hanger steak, sweet corn succotash, and a homey applewood smoked bacon-wrapped meatloaf." - Jenn Tanaka
