I’ve been wanting to visit Hopscotch for months and months now, but whenever my friends have been, I’ve been busy and I thought I’d never make it here! The Hungry Dogg and I had planned on going to a late lunch this particular day, but the place we were going to wasn’t open, so we […]
Archives for October 2013
a birthday celebration at Hinoki & The Bird
We’d been hearing the buzz about Hinoki & The Bird in magazines, on TV, and just in general lately. We found an excuse to make the drive up to celebrate a friend’s birthday and to check out what the hype was all about. The brainchild of David Myers, the man behind Comme Ca, in LA […]
Tea Parties & Tiaras at Casey’s Cupcakes and a giveaway
Casey’s Cupcakes recently launched Tea Parties & Tiaras, a private tea party you can hold for your children, or even, yourself for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers and more. I was invited to catch a glimpse of what this is about at the Woodbury Town Center location where there is a separate room especially designed […]
loving The Blind Pig in RSM
I’ve always felt Rancho Santa Margarita is too far to go for a meal, but ever since The Blind Pig opened, I’ve found myself rather eager to make that drive to eat there. The restaurant has a view of the lake and it is so pleasant to sit outside on the patio just relaxing and enjoying […]
farm-to-table fare at Lark Creek
Lark Creek opened its doors at Fashion Island to great reception. I’ve visited several times now to get a better feel of the menu, as well as the general aspect of the place and each time have found it to be packed and bustling with diners. The concept is one restaurants are all gravitating towards: going […]