I’ve never been a coffee drinker, and I rarely eat bagels, so when I saw Bagels & Brew, it never dawned on me to give them a try. It wasn’t until my friend suggested we have lunch here that I actually found what that this place was SO much more than just coffee and bagels. […]
Islands is not just about burgers
It’s been a long time since I’ve been to an Islands. It’s funny because even though they are known for burgers, I usually get something else whenever I go with my friends who want burgers. On this recent trip, I went with my son who loves burgers. We arrived early evening and happy hour was […]
San Diego Trails to a neighborhood eatery
I love how San Diego is filled with little neighborhood eateries. Here’s one very apropos to its name tucked away in a strip mall in the San Carlos area. Trails doesn’t look like much from the outside, but upon entering, you’ll find a cute, modern interior definitely not expected. After a bit of research, I […]
Formosa is always comforting and tasty
Whenever I am in a slump, or I’ve eaten too many non-Asian meals, I find myself gravitating to Formosa, a little hole-in-the-wall in Lake Forest which provides me with a lot of comfort. I’m not sure whether it is because Charlie and Vivian, the couple who runs the joint with Charlie’s brothers, are just so […]
>Bob’s Big Boy — big and bad
>Believe it or not, I’ve never been to a Bob’s Big Boy before. Nope…. never. So as we walked into one, I was surprised that it wasn’t a fast food place, but rather, similar to a Denny’s or IHOP. My husband told me the burgers were good, but I wasn’t in the mood. I wanted […]
