You may have heard that a hot new grill and wine bar has opened in South Coast Plaza. Yes, indeed, Seasons 52 has spread their wings and landed in Orange County. Founded and created in Orlando, FL, Seasons 52’s concept of seasonal, health-oriented foods is a perfect match for the California lifestyle. The seasonally inspired […]
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This week’s obsession….
Mini Indulgence desserts at Seasons 52. Located at South Coast Plaza, near Bloomingdales. (714) 437-5252. Rocky Road, Mocha Macchiato, Raspberry Cheesecake, Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie, Carrot Cake, or Fresh Seasonal Fruit – which indulgence are you?
Hot Tip: True Food Kitchen
Patio dining in southern California doesn’t get much better than this – unless you’re at the beach! Two of the best items on the menu: silky Edamame Dumplings and Caramelized Onion Tart with Figs and Gorgonzola. True Food Kitchen, newly opened in Fashion Island next to Roy’s. 451 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA (949) […]
This week’s obsession….
Soif Wine Bar & Merchants in Santa Cruz, CA. Sublime farm-to-table cuisine. We’ll make a point of dining here whenever we’re in Santa Cruz visiting the Young Baker while she’s attending UC Santa Cruz. Above: Panko Crusted Oysters with Remoulade Below: Pan Seared Scallops with Peas and Fava Beans in a Meyer Lemon and Mustard […]
Xanh Bistro
Last week, an enthusiastic group of 22 foodies converged on Xanh Bistro, a modern, neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant in Fountain Valley, to experience Chef Haley Nguyen’s gourmet interpretations of this increasingly popular cuisine. Organized by social media user extraordinaire, Ted Nguyen, these lunch “twEATups” are meant to bring together good food and good company while exploring the flavors […]
Blues & BBQ at the Hyatt
Here’s a quick quiz for you: 1. Do you like barbecue? 2.. Do you like the blues? 3. Are you looking for a fun and affordable evening of entertainment for the entire family? If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, then why not head to Huntington Beach and the gorgeous ocean-front Hyatt Regency Resort […]
This week’s obsession….
Sol Cocina’s LOBSTER & SHRIMP TACOS (each with a different salsa: one with mango habanero, one with pico de gallo and one with tomatillo (or pick your fave).
Sol Cocina
Just recently, Sol Cocina in Newport Beach celebrated their one year anniversary with a week-long celebration that ended with a bash for a few hundred of their avid friends. Sol Cocina occupies a beautiful space designed to echo the expansiveness of the sea, sky, and desert of the Baja peninsula and successfully combines old world […]
Gastronomy Tales
Today’s Guest Blogger is Sonia Marsh who writes about her recent gastronomic experience at Restaurant du Vieux Pont, a one-star Michelin restaurant located in Belcastel, France. Sonia shares her writing on her website Gutsy Living and is in the final stages of revising her memoir: A Gutsy Move, about a family at risk who chucks their […]
Kids’ Restaurant Week
Orange County’s first Kids Restaurant Week begins this Sunday, June 27 and goes through Saturday, July 3. Brought to you by The Orange County Restaurant Association – the group behind the popular bi-annual OC Restaurant Week, the FREE kick-off celebration is being held along the Promenade at The District at Tustin Legacy this Saturday from […]