Seasons 52 Autumn Pairing menu is always a delicious way to swing into the flavors of Fall: think mushrooms galore, sweet butternut squash, Manchester Farms quail and prized tree-ripened Asian pears from Subarashii Kudamono. The seasonal menu offerings, as with all dishes offered at the restaurant, feature techniques such as wood-fire grilling and brick-oven cooking that bring […]
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Let Them Eat Pie! Pie-Not, Costa Mesa
PIE-NOT, the Aussie Style Bakery in Costa Mesa is bringing Australian culture to SoCal via the popular savory hand pies that are as ubiquitous Down Under as burgers and pizza are here. I ventured into Cornish pasty territory in England and Scotland, but, never having been to Australia – didn’t realize they had traversed the […]
World Cuisine at The Golden Truffle
I didn’t know what to expect at Chef Alan Greeley’s Hungarian “Soul Food” Wednesday Dinner at The Golden Truffle. Soul food from HUNGARY?? All I could think of was Goulash! But you can’t possibly pass up 3 courses for $22, especially when it comes from the kitchen of Chef/Owner Alan Greeley of The Golden Truffle […]
Tech Finesse at Seventh Tea Bar
Where technology meets tea to create the perfect cuppa. That is the lofty goal that owners Jeff and Christa Duggan of Seventh Tea are striving for with the ultra sleek, American made Steampunk 4.0 from Alpha Dominche®. Seventh Tea Bar is the first store to utilize the Steampunk for tea (versus coffee) and, with Jeff’s […]
UPscale Small Plates at Charlie Palmer
The celebration of Passover and Easter this past weekend had many of us planning holiday brunch and family get togethers, some in the comfort of your own home and many at favorite special occasion spots. Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza certainly puts on a magnificent brunch – every Sunday, not just Easter Sunday, […]
Greenleaf Goes Big in OC
Green is Good and we’re the lucky ones here in Orange County because Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop owner Jonathan Rollo and Executive Chef Kristi Ritchey recognized the potential for success of their healthy, eco-friendly, organic concept restaurant and decided to go BIG in the OC with a broader vision that includes indoor and outdoor patio seating, […]
Pitfire Pizza Delivers
With five locations in Los Angeles, Pitfire Artisan Pizza decided it was time to stake their pizzeria claim in the unchartered territory of Orange County…and are we ever glad they did. Owner Paul Hibler wisely chose to make his free-spirited presence known among the independent eateries and hipster bars along the strip known as 17th Street […]
Fabulous Fall Menu at Seasons 52
Since their opening in Orange County in 2010, Seasons 52 has proven to be a perfect match for health conscious diners in Orange County with a desire to keep the calories in check without sacrificing taste. Seasons 52’s seasonally inspired menu strives to provide the freshest ingredients prepared using rustic cooking techniques: think wood-fired grill, […]
118 Degrees Vegan Raw Cacao Truffles
With my love of cheese, it would be very difficult for me to go vegan, but I am utterly fascinated by gourmet living cuisine, a prettier name for vegan raw foods, and what goes into making a beautiful, innovative, and delicious dish without applying any heat. In August I attended the Grand Opening/Meet and Greet […]
Beach Eats: Eat Chow 2
Another beautiful day at the beach! After a few hours of sun, sand, and surf you can really work up an appetite – fortunately, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach have an abundance of great places offering mouthwatering, creative eats that are conveniently located within walking or biking distance from the beach. No need to battle […]