> sweet treats Almost every Saturday you’ll find me at the Irvine Farmer’s Market, bright and early, as I like to get there before 8.30am to beat the crowds. Most often than not, I’m there on an empty stomach and after I’ve parked my car, my usual trip from the parking lot to the vendors […]
Archives for September 2010
>Fleming’s Steakhouse — introduces 100 wines for 2010/2011
> Fleming’s Steakhouse has been introducing their new 2010/2011 list of 100 wines to the public this month. Every Thursday, guests can sample 20 wines from the list for $25. There are two more “Fleming’s New 100 Opening Nights”, one on 23 September and on 30 September, the last Opening Night, the wines featured will […]
>SideDoor — a mighty fine gastropub
>I meet up with my blogger friend Holly many times a month for a bite to eat here and there. I know she’s visited SideDoor on many occasions and I’ve heard her rave about it. I was excited then on this particular get-together that she suggested we go there. SideDoor is attached to Five Crowns […]
>El Campeon — definitely champions in my book!
>We chanced upon El Campeon years ago when we first moved to southern California. We were visiting San Juan Capistrano and saw a huge crowd in and around this restaurant as we drove by. I wasn’t in the mood to tackle the masses so we left, completed what we went to SJC to do and […]
>Stan’s Doughnuts — over 40 years of satiating sweet tooths
> Whenever I write a review of anything to do with desserts or anything sweet, I always preface by saying “I’m not a fan of sweets” just so it’s clear in case there was any misunderstanding in the way I rate or write my review. Stan’s Doughnuts gets that exact same courtesy! My sweet-toothed friend […]