A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to an event hosted by the White On Rice couple — Todd Porter and Diane Cu at their studio in Costa Mesa. The event showcased KitchenAid products as well as the launch of two new cook books, one by Cristina Ferrare and the other, by Joy Wilson. […]
Archives for March 2012
delightful tastes of Tabu Grill
What I like about Tabu Grill is its diversity. You can dress up and sit in the more “formal” dining room, or, just as easily, walk in for a casual meal and sit at the counter, or the bar-style tables. The restaurant is cozy but wonderfully eclectic. The colors are stunning, and I suggest getting […]
Kappo Hana is a hidden gem
I know I’ve griped a lot about not having the luxury of finding good authentic little Japanese restaurants in Orange County, but truth be told, I keep forgetting about this hole-in-the-wall tucked away in a strip mall off the 5-freeway in Laguna Niguel. It’s been about five years since I visited Kappo Hana and I […]
any meal of the day at M Street Kitchen
Not long ago, I visited Stella Rossa Pizza Kitchen next door to this very eclectic and vibey cafe. Like its sister restaurant and neighbor, M Street Kitchen has a character of its own more often found on the east coast than here on the west. Serving breakfast, lunch and an early dinner, the menu of […]