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Lunar New Year: Where to Find Good Fortune, Feasts, and Festivities in Orange County

Lunar New Year: Where to Find Good Fortune, Feasts, and Festivities in Orange County

January 24, 2026
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Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, CEO, Hot Palette America - Pepper Lunch

Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, CEO, Hot Palette America - Pepper Lunch

January 23, 2026
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Japanese-born chain Pepper Lunch to launch 20 locations across Texas

Japanese-born chain Pepper Lunch to launch 20 locations across Texas

January 20, 2026
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Sizzle Alert: Pepper Lunch Stakes First San Diego Claim In Kearny Mesa

Sizzle Alert: Pepper Lunch Stakes First San Diego Claim In Kearny Mesa

January 16, 2026
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Pepper Lunch Eyes Kearny Mesa for First Area Site

The first San Diego location will move into a shopping plaza that also houses the relocated Zion Market

January 16, 2026
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Japan’s Pepper Lunch Bringing First San Diego Location To Kearny Mesa This Spring

Pepper Lunch is preparing to open its debut San Diego location in Kearny Mesa later this year, marking a major milestone for the global concept’s long anticipated expansion into the region.

January 15, 2026
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Pepper Lunch Eyes Kearny Mesa for First Area Site

The first San Diego Location will move into a shopping plaza that also houses the relocated Zion Market

January 15, 2026
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These 8 international chain restaurants debuted in Arizona in 2025

8 international chain restaurants debut in Arizona

January 2, 2026
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Let It Sizzle

Now open in Hawaii

December 31, 2025
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These Are the 10 Best New Restaurants That Opened in Orange County in 2025

These Are the 10 Best New Restaurants That Opened in Orange County in 2025

December 24, 2025
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Taco Bell and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Taco Bell and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

December 22, 2025
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Shop and play at Ward Village’s Holiday Celebration with complimentary treats

Shop and play at Ward Village’s Holiday Celebration with complimentary treats

December 13, 2025
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Pepper Lunch Continues Major Texas Growth Push With Experienced Operator

Pepper Lunch Continues Major Texas Growth Push With Experienced Operator

December 13, 2025
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Pepper Lunch Opens First Hawaii Restaurant; Honolulu Location One of Three Coming Soon to the Area

Pepper Lunch Opens First Hawaii Restaurant; Honolulu Location One of Three Coming Soon to the Area

December 13, 2025
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Pepper Lunch Continues Major Texas Growth Push With Experienced Operator

Pepper Lunch Continues Major Texas Growth Push With Experienced Operator

December 12, 2025
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Pepper Lunch Opens First Hawaii Restaurant; Honolulu Location One of Three Coming Soon to the Area

Pepper Lunch Opens First Hawaii Restaurant; Honolulu Location One of Three Coming Soon to the Area

December 12, 2025
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Japan’s Pepper Lunch opens in Honolulu

Pepper Lunch is a well-known Japanese fast casual restaurant with more than 550 locations in 17 countries, and it’s first Hawaiʻi location will open on Friday, Dec. 12.

December 11, 2025
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Pepper Lunch to open first Hawaii location Friday with 9 more restaurants planned

A husband-and-wife team that already operates a popular chicken franchise in Hawaii is bringing a Japanese restaurant concept to the islands.

December 10, 2025
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Sizzle Alert: Pepper Lunch Fires Up First Honolulu Spot In Moanalua

Sizzle Alert: Pepper Lunch Fires Up First Honolulu Spot In Moanalua

December 8, 2025
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Sizzling news: Pepper Lunch is opening its first Honolulu location

Pepper Lunch opens first location in Honolulu

December 8, 2025
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Sizzle Alert: Pepper Lunch Fires Up First Honolulu Spot In Moanalua

Sizzle Alert: Pepper Lunch Fires Up First Honolulu Spot In Moanalua

December 7, 2025
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