My friends surprised me with a belated birthday celebration upon my return from Hong Kong. I thought we were simply having dinner that evening, but when I arrived at Oak Grill, I find out that Chef Marc Johnson came in on his day off to prepare a 7-course dinner ($90/$120 with wine pairing — only available if you […]
serious comfort food at Park Ave — Stanton
It’s been quite some time since I last visited Park Ave in Stanton. I remember my three visits very clearly — two birthday celebrations about eight years ago, and a Yelp event. Both birthdays were lackluster, but the Yelp event was a lot of fun. I think the dinners pretty much set the tone for why […]
Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas — Laguna Beach
Although Laguna Beach is home to a few Japanese restaurants, there isn’t one dedicated exclusively to ramen. While Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas has “ramen” in its name, the little place on the corner of PCH and Thalia, also offers a tapas menu on top of other things, should you be dining with friends who are not interested in eating […]
Counting down the 12 Days of Christmas at EATS Kitchen & Bar
As you all know, I love EATS Kitchen & Bar at Hotel Irvine. My friends and I even celebrated Thanksgiving at EATS this year, enjoying a multi-cultural feast of dishes prepared by the diverse group under Executive Chef Jason Montelibano, who brought his Filipino heritage to the table in the form of lumpia. As Christmas […]
The Cellar — San Clemente
Who says there aren’t any good spots in South County? In San Clemente alone, there is Vine, Brick, and now, I’m here at The Cellar. It sure took me long enough! I’ve been meaning to visit for a very long time, but never got around to it. I meet a friend for a leisurely lunch […]
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