Last week, I met my girlfriends for one of our monthly get-togethers at W Cafe, a new spot in Newport Beach. It might be difficult to find if you’re not exactly sure where it is. If you are familiar with Haute Cakes Cafe, it’s in the same plaza further to the left, hidden at the […]
Restauration — Long Beach
Another venture into Long Beach, this time, lunch at Restauration. We arrive to a beautifully quaint place and I stop for a moment to admire it. It is utterly charming. I snap a few photos before the dining room fills up, but then realize it is the patio where everyone is sitting. I’m not usually […]
mornings in Laguna Beach now better than ever
It’s been quite some time since my last visit to Sapphire Laguna. Recently, I was invited to join some fellow foodies for breakfast here. I always forget about Sapphire, but not only does the patio offer a view of the ocean, but there is complimentary parking for 3-hours in the parking structure behind it. This […]
first brunch of the year at MB Post
We decided to drive up to Manhattan Beach for brunch on this glorious day, and because everyone is still in holiday mode, we even found parking without much trouble, right outside of the restaurant. It’s been way too long since my last visit to MB Post, which makes this trip all the more sweet. I especially […]
Brunch at Solace and the Moonlight
There’s nothing better than a weekend getaway complete with really good food. However, you don’t even need to actually “get away” to drive to Encinitas for weekend brunch. From the center of Orange County, it should only take about an hour before you’ll be in this quaint little town dotted with thrift stores and coffee […]