The long-awaited opening of Sessions West Coast Deli at the revamped Woodbridge Village Center happened this week. The fast casual eatery has already made its mark in Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach, with its insanely delicious sandwiches, and will undoubtedly be a huge hit here. There is ample outdoor seating overlooking the lake. You can […]
Travel
Noodle Theory — Oakland, CA
We stopped in to Noodle Theory purely by accident. After circling around the Rockridge area for close to 20 minutes, I was tired and was about to leave. The restaurant we wanted to try was The Ramen Shop, but due to road works, some of the parking was closed off, and it was impossible to […]
San Francisco’s Zarzuela will always have a place in our hearts
We never visit San Francisco without a trip to our favorite Spanish restaurant, Zarzuela. In fact, it was the only request my son had, besides the Chinese food he wanted to eat while we were up there. Since the restaurant is only open for dinner five evenings a week (no lunch service), we decide to […]
San Diego
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 […]
Hundred Proof — San Diego
If you’re visiting San Diego anytime soon, you must make a trip to Hundred Proof, a new casual concept by the same people who brought you TRUST. Last year, I had the opportunity to dine at TRUST, and was completely blown away by my experience. On a recent trip down to San Diego, I visited […]
it’s a family affair at Barbusa — San Diego
San Diego diners will no doubt be familiar with the the pioneers of Italian cuisine in Little Italy. Joe Busalacchi, the family’s patriarch’s keen instincts to open his first restaurant, Busalacchi’s on Fifth Avenue in 1986 paved the way for many more under his belt in the last three decades. The family restaurants have now […]
Long Beach & Los Angeles
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 […]
Northern Cafe satiates cravings quickly
My son found this place on Yelp, and we stopped in for a quick bite before heading to the Getty Museum. Northern Café is located next door to Whole Foods Market in Westwood, and is a fast-casual spot. From the looks of it, the restaurant is doing very well from the hustle and bustle of […]
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 […]
