True Food Kitchen has revamped their Weekend Brunch menu with new gluten free menu items to help you eat healthier in 2012: Greek yogurt, fresh seasonal fruits, granola, whole grains, coconut milk, and gluten-free bites are just a few of the reasons why brunching at True Food Kitchen is always delicious and nutritious. Last weekend, […]
Restaurants
Who Will Win the Lobster Challenge?
Lobster Challenge January 4 – February 28, 2012 $25.95 Who will win? Chef Pascal Olhats has challenged his chefs at Brasserie Pascal, Savannah Chophouse, and French 75 to prepare their best lobster dish. PICK UP YOUR PASSPORT AND BEGIN! You be the judge!! Patty Mitchell and I accepted the challenge just so we could give […]
Chinese New Year at Capital Seafood
Dim sum, private dining, banquet seating, and traditional Chinese specialties to please even the most discerning palate, Capital Seafood has it all. Now, with two restaurants in Irvine; one at Diamond Jamboree and the newest in Irvine Spectrum, Orange County lovers of dim sum and Chinese cuisine are very happy to have Capital Seafood right […]
Le Saotico – Paris
After a whirlwind weekend in New York City, Don jetted off to Paris – on business, really – and I to Arkansas for a visit with my mom. His being in Paris reminded me of Le Sâotico , a charming brasserie, practically next door to his office on the rue de Richelieu, that has to […]
Anaheim Ducks Breakaway Bar & Grill
Sports fans rejoice! The highly anticipated Anaheim Ducks Bar & Grill is now open at John Wayne Airport. Finally, a space full of flat screen TVs, adorned with Ducks’ hockey memorabilia, pucks and helmets where you can feel right at home. Don’t expect Stanley Cup champion and All Star right winger Corey Perry (above) to […]
Paul Martin’s American Grill Happy Hour
Irvine Spectrum is hot, hot, hot right now with three highly anticipated openings: Capital Seafood, Cucina Enoteca and Paul Martin’s American Grill. Being Friday and bubbling with holiday cheer, I’m switching gears and inviting you to kick start the weekend with me at Paul Martin’s Happy Hour. Of all the gin joints (err, shopping malls) […]
Bruxie: Spreading Waffle Love
This pastrami waffle sandwich was like a “I’ll have what she’s having”, Harry Met Sally moment, only I wasn’t in Katz Deli, but the new Bruxie in Brea Downtown. Lean, not-too salty, Boar’s Head pastrami sandwiched between a light, crispy waffle balanced with lightly-dressed crunchy cole slaw and the zing of whole grain mustard. It’s […]
Paris Inspired
Indulge me for a bit as I share a few images of Paris, oui? Meandering the narrow streets of Monmartre after ascending the many famous steps to Sacré Coeur, stopping to catch my breath and chuckle at the irony of a satirical poster of DeGaulle as Mickey Mouse, recalling the early morning street protest that […]
Memphis at the Santora
Memphis at the Santora in the Artists Village, the creative heart of Santa Ana’s downtown, is the second location for The Memphis Group and continues their vision of revitalizing emerging areas (applause) and delivering innovative cuisine grounded in American comfort food and traditional Southern favorites. Opening in 2002 with a larger kitchen and more seating […]
Mi Casa; a Family Favorite
We certainly have more than our share of Mexican restaurants in southern California; they range from corner takeout joints to gourmet fusion tacos to Baja California surfer cuisine to combination plate American-style Mexican food. But one thing is for sure, not many have been around for 40 years, seen three generations of family ownership, and […]