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From The Blind Pig to the sandwich counter

The team behind a beloved OC speakeasy asked a simple question: why can't a fast lunch be just as good as a sit-down meal?
The Blind Pig connection

The Blind Pig connection

The same crew that put The Blind Pig on OC's dining map built The Trough — real ingredients, genuine care, fine-dining DNA in every sandwich.
Why the sandwiches hit different

Why the sandwiches hit different

Slow-cooked meats with real bark, house-made sauces, and Dutch crunch rolls that hold together bite after bite.
The breakfast burrito legend

The breakfast burrito legend

Crispy tater tots inside the burrito — not a side — plus pico de gallo and eggs that are never overcooked. OC's best, full stop.
Rancho Santa Margarita and beyond

Rancho Santa Margarita and beyond

What started as one spot by the lake in RSM now has guests showing up 3–4 times a week across South OC. That loyalty is earned, not bought.
What's coming next

What's coming next

The VIP program, the secret menu, new locations on the horizon — there's always a reason to come back. Try the Luau Bowl.