Sounds good to me! How about you? This week’s obsession…. Select from a dazzling array of handcrafted martinis and a special tasting menu every Friday and Saturday in the Great Room at The Resort at Pelican Hill while Adam Michaelson entertains you with hot dance tunes and favorites from the great American Song Book. I […]
OC Dining
Veggie Grill
This week’s obsession…. The Veggie Grill is no secret to vegans, vegetarians and devotees of a plant-based diet, but The Veggie Grill is also the perfect indulgence for the uninitiated or those who know they really should attempt to eat more vegetables and fruits. Hopefully you all were introduced to the USDA food pyramid in […]
The Generous Pour at Capital Grille
This Week’s Obsession… Once again, The Capital Grille entices us with their Generous Pour summer wine event where Master Sommelier George Miliotes has hand-selected a perfect summertime collection of nine highly rated wines from around the world. Whether you consider yourself a savvy oeniphile or simply a wine lover, at the end of the day […]
Claes Ovation, Laguna Beach
Two weeks ago, my friend Patty Mitchell of Your Restaurant Connection invited me to dine at the newly-remodeled Claes Ovation in the historic, world famous Hotel Laguna to preview the new menu created by Executive Chef Paul Bauer to herald the conceptual makeover. Since 1985, when Claes Andersen bought and refurbished the interior and exterior […]
Starfish, Laguna Beach
An enchanting mermaid lures Orange County foodies and tan, beach, beautiful people with her siren song to Starfish in Laguna Beach, seducing them with bites of Asian coastal cuisine and the promise of more delights. Tabu Grill owner Nancy Wilhelm unveiled her latest culinary concept Starfish a few weeks ago at a Grand Unveiling reception […]
Aquarius Santa Cruz
With consistently excellent food and service and a breathtaking view of the Santa Cruz pier and shoreline, Aquarius in Santa Cruz is This Week’s Obsession… The cool and breezy interior is especially romantic at night when the moon casts its glow onto the sea and, in the summer, lights from the Boardwalk roller coaster shimmer […]
The Capital Grille
This week’s obsession…. It’s Thursday! The official beginning of the weekend here in SoCal and possibly everywhere, but I can’t vouch for that 🙂 I could officially use a happy hour about now – how about you? Now if only Capital Grille, Beverly Hills was a little closer so I could indulge in a luscious […]
Anepalco’s Cafe
This week’s obsession…. I think everyone has a craving for a certain food or dish they love when returning home from traveling. For me it’s Mexican – you just can’t get good Mexican food in most places, except for Mexico, of course. The day after I got home from my two week sojourn in The […]
Seafood Summit Sponsored by Bluewater Grill
This Week’s Obsession, and really my This Year’s Obsession, is sustainable seafood. You’ve heard all the buzz, but perhaps aren’t quite sure of the issues involved and are confused about what you should or should not be eating. Sustainable seafood is seafood from either fished or farmed sources that can maintain or increase production in the […]
TusCA
This week’s obsession…. The antipasti menu at TusCA. Choose 1, 3, 5 or 7 items from the selection of the finest imported and TusCA-made Italian cheeses, meats, and vegetables. Served with a dazzling array of condiments. The best of Tuscany and California can be savored at TusCA, the signature restaurant of the Hyatt Orange County. […]