The party’s on. The feelin’s here. That only comes. This time of year. Simply a wonderful time of year! Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens, all festooned in holiday finery, is a magical place that satiates your appetite while stoking your holiday spirit! Owner/Executive Chef Rich Mead is excited to introduce a new seasonal menu featuring the […]
Fine Dining and Libations at The Country Club in Costa Mesa
The Country Club is set to open its doors to the public on Tuesday, December 5th, coincidentally, National Repeal Day – a most auspicious day for this upscale new dining and drinking establishment in Costa Mesa. The highly anticipated opening at the site of landmark Pierce Street Annex, a long-time 17th street watering hole, The Country […]
Unique Handcrafted Gifts from Uncommon Goods
For this year’s gift guide, I’m expanding beyond gifts for beer and booze enthusiasts by sharing a few of my favorites from the many creative, handcrafted gifts at Uncommon Goods. Why Uncommon Goods? Because I support sustainability in every aspect from the food we eat, to the structures we build and the products at Uncommon […]
Taco Rosa – Chile Rellenos And Tamales Oh My!
My love for chile rellenos knows no bounds and the dining gods have answered my wish for more diversity in relleno land with a quad squad of chile rellenos from visionary Chef Ivan Calderon of Taco Mesa and Taco Rosa fame. Chile Relleno Pie | a thousand times, Yes! To celebrate the start of the […]
Lighthouse Bayview Cafe Debuts New Winter Menu Items
Newport Beach’s waterfront culinary destination, Lighthouse Bayview Café, is pleased to debut new winter menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner beginning November 1, 2017. The Lighthouse Bayview Cafe‘s unique location on the waterfront of Balboa Peninsula’s Marina Park offers diners a gorgeous 180-degree view of Newport Bay. If you haven’t dined here yet, you are seriously […]
Baked Brown Ale Potato Cheddar Enchiladas from Food on Tap Cookbook
Who isn’t a craft beer drinker these days what with the explosion of independent craft brewers in nearly every state of the Union? But have you tried cooking with your favorite brew? Admittedly, I am not an aficionado of craft beers, I am but a casual imbiber who enjoys a couple of cold IPAs on […]
Eureka Springs: The Halloween City
Celebrate Halloween in true haunted stye with a stay or visit to America’s Most Haunted Hotel, the historic Crescent Hotel, built in 1886 and perched on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. 1886 Crescent Hotel | Photo credit: Harrison Sutcliffe Photography Imagine a quirky village in Northwest Arkansas as ground zero for […]
Special “Taste of Thai” Prix Fixe Dinner at Mai Thai Restaurant
Pad Thai, Satay, Thai curry, Pad See Ew – satisfy your Thai food cravings or adventure into Thai cuisine with this bargain-priced prix fixe dinner at Mai Thai Restaurant in Huntington Beach. Taste of Thailand Prix Fixe Dinner Available October 24-31, 2017, dine-in only $20 -includes one fountain drink -gratuity not included Appetizer one plate […]
Fromagerie Sophie on Moldy Cheese Day and Wine Pairings
When I found out that today, October 9th, is Moldy Cheese Day, well, I had to do it justice with a feature about an artisan cheese shop in San Luis Obispo that came on my radar during a recent trip to California’s Central Coast wine region. If the idea of moldy cheese causes you pause, […]
Eating Keto – Thai Chicken Zoodle Soup from The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen
Whether you are diabetic or maintain a low-carb diet out of choice, there’s a new book out on Ketogenic cooking written by my friend Carolyn Ketchum from Portland, Oregon. Carolyn shares her personal story and, most importantly, her lifestyle of eating keto which she has proven works for people living with diabetes! I’m looking forward […]