Chef Gabbi Patrick is one of Orange County’s most inventive chefs, and her love of Mexican cuisine shines through in every dish served at this local favorite. Raised in the industry, by the time she was seventeen she was already managing two restaurants. After stepping out on her own, she found great success with Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen, opened in 2006. The restaurant offers classic Mexican dishes prepared with top of the line ingredients. Waiters are informed and talkative, so don’t be afraid to ask what’s good that day. Regulars rave about the ceviche, served perfectly toothsome with a citrus kick, as well as the tacos served in Gabbi’s house-made tortillas. For dessert, you must try the churros—the restaurant’s take on the classic rod-shaped donut is absolutely transcendent.

Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen
141 S. Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 633-3038
www.gabbipatrick.com

Wishing all of the mothers a very happy and relaxing Mother's Day surrounded by the ones you love.

Nestled in the heart of Garden Grove, mere minutes from Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center, Carolina’s has been serving up delicious, fairly-priced mom & pop Italian food since 1978. Carolina’s delivers on their promise of hearty, filling Italian specialties. Regulars rave about the fresh pasta dishes and the consistent, considerate service, and the size of the portions is one thing that every visitor praises. However, reviews are extremely polarized on much of the menu—for every local who loves it, there’s another who isn’t sold, claiming that the dishes are poorly flavored and too salty. The salads especially receive ire, with multiple complaints against the wilty lettuce and watery dressing. One of the restaurant’s biggest selling point is the massive numbers of microbrews and craft beers they have on offer—over two hundred and fifty. Beer and Italian food are great friends, even if the Italian isn’t the best.

Carolina’s Italian Restaurant
12045 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5551
www.carolinasitalianrestaurant.com