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TAPS Irvine debuts with a big bang

June 8, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

I’ve waited a long time for TAPS to open closer to me. I’ve been to the Brea location many times, but only for brunch. I’ve never ordered off the a la carte menu there, so have nothing to go by except the stellar Sunday brunch they serve. TAPS Irvine opens today in the old Bucca […]

Food, Orange County beer, comfort, food, gastropub, Irvine

new spring/summer dishes at Fig & Olive

May 25, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

As the seasons change, so do menus at restaurants offering menus dictated by what’s available right now. At Fig & Olive, it is no different. On a recent trip there, we try some new menu items perfect for the warmer weather. Start with some cocktails such as The Fig & Olive ($12), an organic cucumber vodka with […]

Food, Orange County food, French, Mediterranean, Newport Beach, Orange County

eat AND shop at Stir Market

May 22, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

I’ve been seeing friends post photos from stirmarket ever since it opened. The fact that Jet Tila is part owner is also a major incentive to visit — Jet is the host of SoCal Restaurant Show, which I appear from time to time to talk about San Diego restaurants. It is essentially a market with […]

Food, Los Angeles CA comfort, food, fresh, seasonal

wine dinners at Vista Valley Country Club

May 18, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

It is a beautiful day and we are driving south on I-5 freeway headed towards Fallbrook. We stop to visit some friends and enjoy some beautifully luscious avocados before making the short drive to Vista Valley Country Club, hidden within the hills of Vista, so much so you wouldn’t even know it is there. We drive […]

Food, San Diego CA fine dining, food, San Diego, Vista, wine, wine dinner

Lillie’s Q offers solid southern fare in OC

May 12, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about Lillie’s Q in Brea and want to try it for myself. After gathering a bunch of friends together for lunch, the six of us meet and settle in for a belly-busting meal. There is ample parking in the back — Lillie’s Q not only shares the parking lot with […]

Food, Orange County barbecue, Brea CA, food, Orange County, soul, southern

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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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