Since The Young Baker is attending UC Santa Cruz, I figure I’ll be spending quite a bit of time there in the next four or five years and I’m thrilled that she landed in such a beautiful place, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and redwood forests in the midst of a eco-minded, artsy community. Naturally, […]
Restaurants
OC Restaurant Week is Here!
All you fab OC Foodies will love the return of Orange County Restaurant Week beginning Sunday, February 27th through Saturday, March 5th. Making it extra special this year, the number of participating restaurants was limited to 100. Prix fixe menus will be set at $10, $15 and $20 per person for lunch, and $20, $30 […]
A Greener Place to Indulge
Not only does Tommy Bahama Laguna Beach serve up some fabulous fare in the heart of picturesque Laguna Beach, but I was pleased to discover that they are an eco-friendly company that is actively committed to sustainability. On a recent lunch visit, my friend Anita of Diary of a Mad Hungry Woman and I were […]
This Week’s Obsession….
Taco Flight 8 Mini Tacos for $18 Grilled Octopus, Pork Belly, Short Rib, Curried Paneer, Wild Mushroom, Lamb, Duck, and Corazon Taco Asylum 2937 S. Bristol St. in The Camp Costa Mesa, CA 714-922-6010
Breakfast x 3
Weekends are made for breakfast: long, no-worries kind of breakfasts. Maybe an elegant breakfast of Salmon-Wrapped Poached Eggs while sipping on a mimosa suits your style. Or, get out and bask in the sunshine of a glorious Southern California weekend and let someone else do the cooking! Here’s two go-to breakfast spots that I can […]
Tommy Bahama’s Laguna Beach
Since I missed the pre-grand opening media dinner of Tommy Bahama’s Laguna Beach while traipsing around Cannes and the City of Lights, and then heard from my foodie friends how freaking awesome it was – I had to experience it myself as soon as the dust settled after Thanksgiving. Let me tell you right up […]
The Californian
Just before Thanksgiving I was invited to The Californian at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach to meet and welcome the newest member of their culinary team, Executive Sous Chef Chris Toth, and experience an exclusive tasting of the Fall + Winter menu items and new additions to their vast wine selection. […]
This week’s obsession….
Nachos Dulces at Sol Cocina warm tortilla ‘chips’ dusted with cinnamon sugar, drizzled with dulce de leche & chocolate sauce, topped with whipped cream, sprinkled with crushed Ibarra chocolate & toasted almonds
Cuisine and Couture
Being the only restaurant in the U.S. with a fashion runway, AnQi by Crustacean evokes glamour and sophistication the instant you enter the Asian-inspired eco modern space. As the Orange County glitterati streamed in for the first-ever Bloomingdale’s fashion show, a palpable excitement fills the air. Once the throbbing techno beat begins, eyes are transfixed […]
This week’s obsession….
The Pink Lotus at AnQi by Crustacean. A beguiling cocktail that begins with a flourish of fluffy pale pink cotton candy, dissolved beneath a river of grapefruit vodka and muddled grapefruit and orange juices with a splash of Cointreau. Go quickly: AnQi South Coast Plaza adjacent to Bloomingdales (714) 557-5679 Look for my post about […]