Chef Carlos Salgado’s James Beard Award semi-finalist restaurant at SoCo in Costa Mesa is one of the most popular eateries in Orange County, and rightfully so. On the day of our visit, Taco Maria is bustling and jam packed with diners, plus more waiting outside. We were told there is a 15-minute wait, but ultimately, it […]
DELISH DISH: rolled ice cream tacos
Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to take the whole family out for a cold sweet treat. Rollin’ Creamery launched its Rolled Ice Cream Tacos a few weeks ago and they’re quite the experience. I tried several flavors including Cookies n Cream, Ube, Strawberry and Pineapple, all possessing different elements which will appeal to […]
DELISH DISH: Thai Waffle Stack
I recently brunched at Grits in Fullerton with a bunch of friends to celebrate a birthday. The most delicious menu item we encountered was Thai Waffle Stack ($12/$18 full stack). The fried pork cutlet sandwiched between slices of waffles is perfectly executed. It was so perfect everyone thought it was chicken. The flavors really appealed to […]
DELISH DISH: pulled pork fries from Great Society Cider & Mead
I’m always wary when it comes to dishes created to soak up alcohol. However, once in a while, I come across something that’s surprisingly good, and not the type of fare that usually catches my eye. When I saw Pulled Pork Fries ($12) on Great Society Cider & Mead’s menu, my first instinct was to […]
DELISH DISH: bento box lunch at Mix Mix
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar in Downtown Santa Ana is one of my favorite restaurants right now — read my review here. Chef-owner Ross Pangilinan is one of the most creative chefs around, and this week, he has launched a new pop-up lunch concept — Mix Box Kitchen — featuring a 3-course lunch for $15. A modern […]
