Things To DoRestaurants Food and DrinkNewsNews Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. 9 tips to help you master eating at fine-dining restaurants Blend in like a real gourmetShare this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to print (Opens in new window) Print South Coast Plaza is the location of several fine-dining establishments. Seen here, the dining room and bar at the Michelin-starred restaurant Knife Pleat. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) By Jennifer Tanaka | jenn.tanaka@gmail.com | Orange County RegisterPUBLISHED: September 17, 2024 at 5:15 PM PDTHere’s a cheat sheet for blending in like a real gourmet. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Newsroom Guidelines News Tips Contact Us Report an Error RevContent Feed