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Driftwood Kitchen is the whole package

September 11, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman 3 Comments

I’m generally not impressed with restaurants offering a stunning a view. I find them relying on the gorgeous setting and slacking when it comes to the menu. Driftwood Kitchen is not one of those places. In fact, it exceeded my expectations when it comes to stellar cuisine. The ocean backdrop is just the icing on the cake. We […]

Laguna Beach CA, Orange County, seafood, view cocktails, delicious, food, Laguna Beach, Orange County, romantic, seafood, view

Oceanside’s Hello Betty Fish House is a breath of fresh air

April 14, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

While having lunch with a San Diegan friend of mine recently, I was told that downtown Oceanside has been getting a face-lift of late with new restaurants and businesses sprouting out of nowhere. So when I drove down to have lunch with a friend of mine who lives nearby, I made sure to be mindful […]

Oceanside CA, seafood, view cocktails, contemporary, food, Oceanside, San Diego, seafood, view

waterfront dining at Sea 180º Coastal Tavern

March 13, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

I met a new friend at the end of last year, at a holiday party, and we had been trying to organize a meal together. A new restaurant, Sea 180º Coastal Tavern, was suggested and I made my way down to San Diego to find al fresco dining at its best, right on the beach! […]

American, breakfast, brunch, Californian, dinner, gastropub, San Diego CA, small plates, view American, beach, breakfast, dinner, food, gastropub, happy hour, lunch, San Diego, small plates, view, waterfront

leisurely lunch at Sapphire Laguna

June 14, 2012 Mad Hungry Woman 17 Comments

One of the most relaxing places to have lunch is on the patio at Sapphire Laguna. On a clear day, the view of the ocean is soothing and a breath of fresh air compared to sitting inside staring at walls. My friend Selene and I came for a leisurely lunch and found some new menus […]

American, Californian, Laguna Beach CA, lunch, modern, view eclectic, food, global, lunch, view

A revived taste of Claes Ovation

July 30, 2011 Mad Hungry Woman 1 Comment

I must admit, the old menu at Claes really needed a makeover, but I was too polite to say anything when I went for a meal with my friends several months ago. The dishes were outdated, but on the positive side, it gave me a sense of childhood nostalgia, bringing back memories of food I […]

contemporary, Laguna Beach CA, Uncategorized, view

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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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