Thunderking Coffee Bar at Social, in Costa Mesa has been open for several months now, and after many visits, I’ve pretty much tried almost every single item on their breakfast/brunch menu. Coffee lovers will undoubtedly find it difficult to choose a beverage because, quite frankly, there are just SO many, that it’ll make your head […]
Fox Coffeeshop — vegan, coffee and more
I meet with an alumni friend at a little cafe in a part of Long Beach I have never ventured to before. My friend is vegetarian which was why he suggests we meet at this little vegan/ vegetarian spot. Fox Coffeeshop is a little gem nestled in between some dive bars and strange businesses, as well […]
Berlin Bistro is a breath of fresh air
For many years now, I’ve traveled outside of Orange County for added experiences that bring an element of surprise to my increasingly jaded palate. There have been trips overseas, within the continental USA, and right here in southern California. To the north and south are LA and San Diego and LA, so easily accessible to us. […]
New Orleans: Day 1
It is a full day of traveling as I leave Orange County at 9am and after a stop in Houston, I arrive in New Orleans a little past 4pm. It is my first time in NOLA and I am utterly excited about the next three days. After arriving at the hotel, I swiftly unpack, shower […]
memories are made at San Diego’s Bread & Cie
This post isn’t like any other I’ve ever written before. This involves hands-on experience I don’t ordinarily get from my day-to-day dealings with restaurants. Generally, I’m on the receiving side, not the making side. However, I’m getting ahead of myself here, so let me start from the beginning. About seven years ago, I was at […]