3 O.C. eateries offering Día de los Muertos dining in Orange County
LA TimesDía de los Muertos, the holiday dedicated to honoring beloved family members who have passed away, has been celebrated in Mexico and other Latin countries for centuries, but traditions associated with the multiday holiday have become popular in Southern California too. TimesOC takes a look at three: A dish of braised hanger steak with Nueske bacon and Rancho Gordo Peruvian beans is on the menu for Chapter One’s Día de los Muertos dinner. Raya offers two Día de los Muertos dining experinces this season, including a Té de los Muertos afternoon tea service. Raya at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 240-2000 Raya at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is offering two different Día de los Muertos dining experiences this holiday season. On Nov. 1, chef Richard Sandoval and chef de cuisine Irving Nunez will present a special five-course Día de los Muertos dinner with dishes like empanadas de longosta and black enmoladas, similar to enchiladas but prepared with a dark, rich mole sauce.