I’d been a huge fan of Chef Renzo Macchiavello’s ever since the first time I ate at his restaurant, Renzo’s A Taste of Peru, a decade ago. A friend brought me to the restaurant, and I loved it so much, it became the first article I wrote in the Orange County Register. Several years later, […]
comfort food after the holidays
The holidays always leads to overeating, and on days we need a break from it all, we like to eat congee. Many Chinese/Vietnamese eateries will serve congee, but there are only a handful of places where the congee is perfectly prepared, to the desired texture that I grew up with in Hong Kong. One of […]
tacos for breakfast, lunch or dinner
I’m sitting here, in the new year, craving tacos! Yes, tacos. It’s not like I don’t eat them regularly, because, I do! I absolutely do! However it’s made me think about where I typically go to grab tacos when I’m hankering for them. Since my son found this taco truck last year, we’ve been visiting […]
best new eats of 2019
As the year (and decade) comes to a close, I reminisce about all the meals I’ve had this year, and have summarized my favorite five of 2019. Fable & Spirit — this new Newport Beach restaurant is not only stunning to look at, but also boasts one of the best bar programs in OC, as […]
Gracias Madre arrives in OC
Gracias Madre, the highly popular plant-based restaurant in LA has opened in the Gratitude spot in Newport Beach. I’ve wanted to visit the LA location for years now — since its opening — but never made it up there. On a recent visit, we enjoyed a meal on the patio surrounded by beautiful shrubbery and […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 74
- Next Page »
