Even though I posted about A Restaurant not so long ago, I wanted to showcase its new spring menu which is now available. To me, Jon Blackford is a chef who has all the talent in the world, is a crazy great cook and everyone needs to know that! I still can’t believe it when people tell me […]
a wonderful experience at James Republic
We have been wanting to visit James Republic ever since it opened. I don’t know why we haven’t sooner except for the fact that it’s in Long Beach and I’m lame when it comes to traveling out of Orange County even though it’s really not THAT far. We used the excuse of Long Beach Restaurant […]
Searching for THE BEST beef stroganoff in OC
I love beef stroganoff. There’s nothing better than luscious egg noodles coated with a rich tangy beefy sauce to bring comfort to my belly. Moms and grandmas make it all over the country, but it was certainly no easy feat trying to locate the best stroganoff in Orange County. In fact, it wasn’t easy finding […]
The Sliding Door is a must try!
I love a tale of fate and karma, one of those “it was meant to be” stories where the universe conspires to get you to the place you’re supposed to be even if it means decades later. That’s what happened with the owners of The Sliding Door Cafe & Bakery. When Catherine Del Casale (one half […]
The Bungalow & a giveaway
Last year, I attended a media preview at The Bungalow where the restaurant introduced a new chef, menu, and several other changes to this long-time resident of Corona del Mar. I also remembered enjoying what I tasted, but wanted to return again for a proper dine before I write up a post just to make […]