Orange County's 12 Hottest Restaurants

"San Diego’s Parakeet Cafè opened its first OC location in the upscale Crystal Cove Shopping Center. Owners Carol and Jonathan Goldwasser were inspired to develop a nutritious menu after their daughter underwent chemotherapy. The mostly vegetarian menu features golden goddess salads, avocado toasts, and macrobiotic bowls, leaving room for a few meat dishes including grass-fed Australian beef burgers and soft scrambled egg croissant sandwiches. The pastry case and coffee bar serve grab-and-go items. Don’t miss the chocolate banana croissants." - Jenn Tanaka