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Settebello has found its place at Crystal Cove

June 5, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

Crystal Cove is home to many restaurants, and Settebello is one of the newer ones there.  I’ve tried coming here several times ever since it opened almost a year ago. The first time I arrived at 11am with a friend, to find they do not open until noon. Another time, we get here and my friend isn’t in […]

Food, Orange County authentic, Italian, Naples, Newport Coast, Orange County CA, pizza

The Crooked Duck — Long Beach

June 1, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman 3 Comments

The Crooked Duck’s moniker derives from a legend owner Joseph (Joey) Rooney’s uncle told to him as a child. While at the family’s summer house on Island Lake in Illinois, his uncle relays a story about a man who was water-skiing on the lake and accidentally hit a duck. Witnesses were horrified by this incident and as they […]

Food, Los Angeles CA comfort food, gastropub, Long Beach, neighborhood gem

Bottega Americano — San Diego

May 29, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman 3 Comments

Bottega Americano is beautiful, however, visiting during lunch has its pros and cons. Pros include being able to see every intricacy the decor has to offer. The cons? Not being able to taste everything the restaurant has to offer. I am in awe of the space and spend a little time wandering around while I wait […]

Food, San Diego CA California, Italian, San Diego

new spring/summer dishes at Fig & Olive

May 25, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

As the seasons change, so do menus at restaurants offering menus dictated by what’s available right now. At Fig & Olive, it is no different. On a recent trip there, we try some new menu items perfect for the warmer weather. Start with some cocktails such as The Fig & Olive ($12), an organic cucumber vodka with […]

Food, Orange County food, French, Mediterranean, Newport Beach, Orange County

eat AND shop at Stir Market

May 22, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

I’ve been seeing friends post photos from stirmarket ever since it opened. The fact that Jet Tila is part owner is also a major incentive to visit — Jet is the host of SoCal Restaurant Show, which I appear from time to time to talk about San Diego restaurants. It is essentially a market with […]

Food, Los Angeles CA comfort, food, fresh, seasonal

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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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