OC Bites
OC Bites
Lisa Henderson
OC Bites: the freshest take on the Orange County dining scene. This show will help you navigate the O.C. food scene and find the restaurants that will give you the most enjoyment. Orange County is bursting at the seams with a tremendous variety and diversity of restaurants. It’s wonderful to have so many options, but it also can be really tricky to find the right restaurant with so many to pick from. That’s where I come in. I’m interested in exploring each part of the O.C. to find great places to eat that might not be on your radar. I am both a foodie and a Nutritionist - which gives me a unique perspective. This podcast was born out of my love of food and dining out and my desire to share my experiences and adventures of dining out with you. In this show, I will try out a variety of different restaurants each week in the O.C. and provide you with my vivid and unbiased impressions. I will also interview interesting local chefs and restauranteurs - to learn about their backstory and get a deeper, insider’s view of their restaurants. Relax, sit back and let me be your guide - to the best of the O.C. restaurant scene!
Nutritionist Tips for Dining Out (Part 1)
As both a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a foodie, host Lisa Henderson has a unique perspective which embraces both the culinary pleasures as well as the health-supporting qualities of food. In this 2-part episode, Lisa illustrates the most common pitfalls when dining out - tips to avoid them and effective strategies for choosing better options. Use these tips as a guide to help you truly enjoy the pleasures of dining out while also keeping your body nourished and managing your weight effectively
Nov 1, 2021
23 min
SOCO / The OC Mix in Costa Mesa: Dining Reviews
SOCO: if you live in the OC, you've heard of it and want to go but aren't sure what to expect. And, if you're from out-of-town and planning a visit to South Coast Plaza, SOCO, with its high-quality dining and shops, is worth the 5 minute car ride. I've done a full exploration of SOCO and will provide you with my insider tips on the best dining and coffee options. I'm Lisa Henderson - an enthusiastic foodie and Nutritionist who lives locally in Orange County. My website is: https://vitalitahealth.com/
Oct 20, 2021
23 min
Basilic and Balboa Island
In this episode, host Lisa Henderson reviews the Swiss French restaurant Basilic on Balboa Island in the Newport Beach area. Lisa interviews the father and son chef team behind Basilic - Executive Chef Bernard Althaus and his son, Sous Chef Loic Althaus. Lisa also explores Marine Avenue during a weekend stroll and checks out its more casual, laid-back offerings. https://www.basilicrestaurant.com/
Sep 17, 2021
30 min
Introduction to OC Bites
In this introduction to the OC Bites podcast, host Lisa Henderson describes what the show is about, what the purpose of the show is and how it can improve your enjoyment of dining out in the Orange County, CA area.  This episode also introduces Lisa to the audience - as a foodie, Nutritionist and as a real person who lives in the O.C. and is enthusiastic about good food and great restaurants.
Sep 13, 2021
8 min