One of the most delicious things we ate this week was the Crab Congee from The Vox Kitchen. Now, I’m a huge fan of this place regardless, but when we saw the congee on Facebook, my friends and I just HAD to try it. Congee (rice porridge) is my childhood comfort food, and a staple […]
Travel
LaFrida — resort fine dining in Cabo
On a recent trip to Cabo San Lucas for a friend’s wedding, we stayed at the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach resort and enjoyed five days of sunshine, relaxation and lots of eating and drinking. Almost the entire wedding entourage purchased the all-inclusive package — myself included — which allowed access to 95% of the restaurants […]
Taylor Shellfish Farms — Seattle
On our last evening in Seattle, we decided to indulge in a seafood dinner before we leave town. We decide to pay a visit to Taylor Shellfish Farms, a little space across the street from the Starbucks Reserve Roastery where tanks of oysters reside prior to becoming tasty treats on your plates. Since I’m allergic […]
San Diego
Favorite meals of 2018
This is my last post of the year. This month, the blog also celebrated its 10th anniversary, and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of your support, so thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to sharing another fun-filled and delicious year with you — see you in 2019! […]
tasty tacos at City Tacos — San Diego
I was in San Diego recently for a radio segment and stopped into City Tacos for a quick bite. These tacos are definitely not traditional, but I honestly don’t care because they’re really good. The Borrego ($4) is a corn tortilla stuffed with tender pulled lamb with wild mushrooms, cotija cheese, tomato, cilantro and fried […]
San Diego’s NONNA warms the soul with Italian comfort foods
Several months ago, I visited Barbusa in San Diego’s Little Italy and experienced a delicious meal there. Recently, I was again in San Diego, this time, we decided to try its sister restaurant, Nonna, also located on India Street just a short walk away. The quintessential image of elderly gentlemen engaging in conversation with one […]
Long Beach & Los Angeles
Noodle Harmony is worth driving to San Gabriel Valley for
I can’t remember the last time I was up in San Gabriel Valley for a Chinese meal, but I know it’s been WAY too long. Over the weekend, we drove up to meet some friends we’ve not seen in a very long time, and to share a long overdue meal together. Noodle Harmony is a […]
EST. Prime Steakhouse — fine dining in SGV
San Gabriel Valley residents now have a steakhouse of their own. EST. Steakhouse, located at the brand new Sheraton hotel on Valley Blvd, is reminiscent of fine dining steakhouses dotted across southern California. The menu offers classics, as well as modern interpretations of dishes to suit a wide variety of palates. I am dining at […]
Sponsored
Popcornopolis Organic Nearly Naked arrives at Costco today
Organic Nearly Naked popcorn by Popcornopolis is now available at Costco stores all across the country, and sells for $5.39 a bag — a steal considering how big the bag is. But wait — from April 19 to May 13, you’ll be able to pick up the same bag for only $3.49. We love popcorn and Popcornopolis […]
cook with ease using Chef’d meal kits
Meal: 20 Cloves Garlic Chicken Cook Time: 45 minute Price: $19.99 (on sale from $24.99) When Chef’d approached me to be one of the very first to try out the new meal kits they’re rolling out at Gelson’s grocery stores, I jumped at the opportunity. While ordering meal kits online is super convenient, it isn’t ideal […]
