The Hobbit restaurant in Orange announces reopening date

The Hobbit restaurant in Orange announces reopening date

It’s official: After a brief hiatus, the Hobbit, the 50-year-old Orange restaurant named after J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel, will again offer its three-act dining experience when it reopens Tuesday, Nov. 28. “Having spent almost 20 years here, I know what makes it special but also what will take the Hobbit to the next phase,” says new owner-operator Matthew McKinney, who spent the last 10 years as the restaurant’s general manager. “The experience is g…