In recent years, downtown Fullerton has been quietly adding notable restaurants, bars, and anything in between. I don’t get to Fullerton much, simply because it isn’t close to me, and battling the 5 and 57 freeways isn’t something I enjoy doing on a weeknight. Recently, I visited Pickled Monk to try its regular, as well […]
Haven Gastropub introduces Chef Brady with an updated menu
Haven Gastropub in Orange has been part of the Orange County dining scene for the last nine years. The restaurant recently introduced its new Executive Chef, Craig Brady, who served as Chef de Cuisine for four years from 2012 to 2016, and spent two years at The Ranch in Anaheim as Executive Sous Chef before […]
K-town’s popular Beer Belly is now half the drive away — Long Beach
Long Beach has become one of my favorite cities to explore restaurants and the hidden gems tucked away here and there. Although Beer Belly is not hidden, nor unknown – it has made a name for itself in LA’s K-town – it is a relatively new spot in LBC, and proving to be a rather popular […]
Book: Grilled Cheese & Beer + giveaway
Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese sandwich? There’s even an annual grilled cheese competition here in Orange County, comprising chefs who come out to show off their grilled cheese selections. Grilled Cheese & Beer is a cookbook collaboration between two masterful individuals. Authors Kevin VanBlarcum and Eddie Davis have combined their extensive knowledge of beer […]
Big Fish Tavern + giveaway
The last time I was at this place was about five years ago when it was still House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer. Although the space looks pretty similar to what I remember, the restaurant is now Big Fish Tavern, with new ownership, and a menu overhaul. We are in Laguna Beach on […]
