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Brunch at Solace and the Moonlight

November 10, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman 3 Comments

There’s nothing better than a weekend getaway complete with really good food. However, you don’t even need to actually “get away” to drive to Encinitas for weekend brunch. From the center of Orange County, it should only take about an hour before you’ll be in this quaint little town dotted with thrift stores and coffee […]

American, brunch, Californian, modern, San Diego CA brunch, Encinitas CA, San Diego, weekends

Counterpoint San Diego is right on point

November 3, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

It isn’t often I walk away from a meal that makes me feel so utterly happy inside. A meal that is consistently good — no, great! — and the food, service, everything about the entire experience is simply top notch. This is one of those times. Counterpoint in San Diego’s Golden Hill neighborhood has been in […]

American, bistro, cocktails, comfort, contemporary, food, gastropub, San Diego CA bistro, cocktails, comfort, contemporary, delicious, food, gastropub, modern, San Diego

Mesa’s new chef delivers a respectable menu

October 24, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

The last time I dined at Mesa was about three years ago — maybe more — when a group of us came here for dinner and drinks after the OC Auto Show. The only thing I took away from that experience was, well not much, seeing I never returned again. A few weeks ago, a […]

American, Food, modern, Orange County American, contemporary, Costa Mesa, food, late night, modern

a perfect meal at The North Left

August 18, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman 1 Comment

I was never a big fan of The Crosby’s menu, so when it closed I wasn’t too sad about it. However, the restaurant which now occupies that space is a whole new story. Chef Ryan Adams of 370 Common is one of my favorite chefs in Orange County, and when I heard he had taken over, […]

American, comfort, contemporary, modern, Orange County, Santa Ana CA

Watertable wins my heart on so many levels

August 4, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

Watertable at the Hyatt Huntington Beach has been open around three months, and I’ve already visited seven times. To say I am falling in love with this place is an understatement. If you were a regular visitor of The Californian, you won’t recognize the space. There is not a shred of the former decade-old restaurant […]

American, breakfast, Californian, cocktails, comfort, contemporary, dinner, gourmet, Huntington Beach CA, Orange County

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This blog is a journal of mostly my eating adventures, but also, other things I'm passionate about, including travel, the arts, and also, necessities to complete my life. Centered predominantly in and around Orange County, CA, some will extend to Los Angeles, San Diego and beyond. I am constantly searching for delicious food to eat and fun things to do, nothing is out of bounds. Sometimes it doesn't end well, but I can definitely say, it will always be an interesting journey.

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