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a stellar family-run Vietnamese eatery

August 7, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

I hear about this place from a Yelp friend and venture out to Santa Ana for lunch the following day. It isn’t difficult to find, but like most Vietnamese eateries, this one is located in a nondescript strip mall but easily noticed by the “grand opening” signs still adorning the exterior. The menu is simple […]

Food, Orange County family owned, food, Orange County CA, Vietnamese

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

Pom & Olive — Costa Mesa

July 27, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman 1 Comment

Restaurants at this location have not had much luck when it comes to staying in business. I doubt it has anything to do with the food since I really liked the Chinese vegetarian restaurant which was here before. However, it is indeed a lousy location, situated next door to a Travelodge, easily missed if you’re […]

Food, Orange County Costa Mesa, food, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Orange County CA

Kihon — Long Beach

July 17, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

My first encounter with Kihon is at the Long Beach Restaurant Week event earlier this year. I remember going back many times to eat the delicious item featuring octopus. It is Kihon which stands out among the other participants, and I’m embarrased to say, I eat more than my fair share here. Then, a few […]

Food, Orange County food, Japanese, Long Beach CA, Orange County CA, sushi, tapas

MRK Public: a winning neighborhood eatery

July 13, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

I don’t travel to south OC much, but of course I’ll travel at lengths when it comes to great food. I was alerted to MRK Public by a long-time reader of mine and walked away rather pleased with my first meal there. I went back again last week to make sure my first visit was not […]

Food, Orange County food, gastropub, neighborhood, San Clemente 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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