I’m usually disappointed by so many Italian restaurants serving mediocre cuisine, however after my meal at Solare, I can safely say, this place has won me over, with a stellar menu and a very passionate Italian chef to boot. I arrive for a late lunch with a friend I haven’t seen in quite some time. He tells […]
Archives for July 2014
The most coveted invitation of the year
For the last three years, Orange County media, and a select few from other industries, wait with bated breath to see if they make it on to the guest list of one of the most coveted events of the year. The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon‘s Sunday Supper is held at owner Andrew Edwards’ farm — Edwards […]
a trip south of the border (part 3)
The last installation of my trip to Rosarito includes a wrap-up of everything else we experienced on this whirlwind weekend. One of our stops was at Claudius Winery, in an obscure location you will never find if you don’t know where it is (click on the link and there are google map directions). There are no […]
a trip south of the border (part 2)
A continuation of my recent trip down to Rosarito, Mexico and we are on our farm-to-table experience. Our first farm visit is to Rancho Las Ilusiones, a farm with a restaurant attached, which opens only on Sundays for breakfast and lunch. I’ve come to realize that it is virtually impossible to remember the path we are […]
a trip south of the border (part 1)
Several weeks ago, I was invited to join a group of travel writers in Rosarito, Baja for a weekend of adventure. Because our schedule was a jam-packed one, I won’t be able to fit everything into one post, but instead, I will space everything out into several stories. Seeing how Rosarito is a seaside town and we […]