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fun, all day dining at TOAST Kitchen & Bakery

June 28, 2019 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

It’s been a little while since I was last at TOAST, and it is the first time I’m trying out their lunch/dinner menu. Previously, I had only tried their breakfast menu. Some of the menu items have remained, and some have rotated out. You’ll find this a regular occurrence here as seasons change and the […]

Food, Orange County American, Asian influences, breakfast, Costa Mesa, dinner, lunch

Lazy Dog takes things to a whole new level

March 29, 2019 Mad Hungry Woman 4 Comments

My first experience with Lazy Dog Cafe was when we moved to southern California, over a decade ago. Since then, the restaurant chain has more than evolved through the years in a very positive way. I am invited here to try the newly launched menu items, and am impressed by Lazy Dog’s dedication to keeping […]

Food, Orange County American, cocktails, seasonal

Salt Creek Grille welcomes new chef

July 10, 2018 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

The name David Fune is synonymous with some of the great food that is in OC, including Splashes and the Balboa Bay Resort. Chef Fune is currently at Dana Point’s Salt Creek Grille, and we sneaked a peek at what he’s been up to since joining. Salt Creek Grille has been around for quite some […]

Food, Orange County American, Dana Point

serious comfort food at Park Ave — Stanton

December 16, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

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 […]

Food, Orange County American, food, Orange County

casual fine dining at Oak Grill

July 31, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

It is 6pm. The sun is easing towards the horizon, and the air is cool. These long summer days mean more daylight to be enjoyed outdoors. I arrive at The Island Hotel’s Oak Grill and enjoy a Skinny Margarita by the firepit before dinner. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the firepit area offers up Fireside Sessions with live […]

Food, Orange County American, fine dining, food, gourmet, Newport Beach CA

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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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