A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to an event hosted by the White On Rice couple — Todd Porter and Diane Cu at their studio in Costa Mesa. The event showcased KitchenAid products as well as the launch of two new cook books, one by Cristina Ferrare and the other, by Joy Wilson. […]
delightful tastes of Tabu Grill
What I like about Tabu Grill is its diversity. You can dress up and sit in the more “formal” dining room, or, just as easily, walk in for a casual meal and sit at the counter, or the bar-style tables. The restaurant is cozy but wonderfully eclectic. The colors are stunning, and I suggest getting […]
Kappo Hana is a hidden gem
I know I’ve griped a lot about not having the luxury of finding good authentic little Japanese restaurants in Orange County, but truth be told, I keep forgetting about this hole-in-the-wall tucked away in a strip mall off the 5-freeway in Laguna Niguel. It’s been about five years since I visited Kappo Hana and I […]
restaurant week redefined at The Ranch
Last night, we celebrated a friend’s birthday and we decided to give the newly opened The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon in Anaheim a try. The restaurant is beautiful, stylish, ranch-style interior with dark woods, and like one of my girlfriends said “very manly”. It was too dark to take photos of the interior, but if you […]
Great Mex is a surprising little joint
Ever since a friend of mine introduced me to this place, I’ve been coming here whenever I’ve been craving Mexican food. A small hole-in-the-wall, Great Mex is one of those places where food is simple but delicious and absolutely down-to-earth without any pretension. There are three locations in Orange County and I recently visited their […]
