The Recess Room launched lunch service this week with a new fast casual concept that gets you in and out the door swiftly. A blackboard menu at the door allows for those in line to peruse the menu easily, and once you reach the front of the line, you order directly from the host/hostess at […]
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
Jeune et Jolie: Carlsbad’s latest darling
I had no idea when we decided to dine at Jeune et Jolie last week, that it would cause such a stir. I didn’t realize that it was the current IT spot until a few people told me how jealous they were that I had eaten there. I was in Carlsbad with some friends for […]
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 […]
Long Beach & Los Angeles
Shanghailander Palace serves up legit childhood favorites
It’s been quite some time since I last had a stellar Shanghainese meal. We had some very pedestrian Shanghainese food this summer up in San Francisco, and there aren’t any good Shanghainese restaurants here in OC. Last weekend, my friend suggested we take a trip to the Rowland Heights area, and I was absolutely down […]
Pizzana — West Hollywood
Several weeks ago, a group of friends and I made the drive up to LA to check out Pizzana, a gourmet pizzeria (there are two locations) which was recently awarded one star by Michelin Guide. A friend of ours set up reservations at the West Hollywood location — full disclosure, she’s friends with the chef […]
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 […]
