I don’t usually write about chain restaurants here, however, since I’ve scrapped the newsletter this year, I’ve decided to include some chain restaurant concepts, from time to time, which deserve a mention. Otherwise, please check out the “Odds & Ends” section of the blog for news on chain, fast casual and fast food concepts. It’s […]
a surprise dinner at Oak Grill
My friends surprised me with a belated birthday celebration upon my return from Hong Kong. I thought we were simply having dinner that evening, but when I arrived at Oak Grill, I find out that Chef Marc Johnson came in on his day off to prepare a 7-course dinner ($90/$120 with wine pairing — only available if you […]
serious comfort food at Park Ave — Stanton
It’s been quite some time since I last visited Park Ave in Stanton. I remember my three visits very clearly — two birthday celebrations about eight years ago, and a Yelp event. Both birthdays were lackluster, but the Yelp event was a lot of fun. I think the dinners pretty much set the tone for why […]
Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas — Laguna Beach
Although Laguna Beach is home to a few Japanese restaurants, there isn’t one dedicated exclusively to ramen. While Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas has “ramen” in its name, the little place on the corner of PCH and Thalia, also offers a tapas menu on top of other things, should you be dining with friends who are not interested in eating […]
Counting down the 12 Days of Christmas at EATS Kitchen & Bar
As you all know, I love EATS Kitchen & Bar at Hotel Irvine. My friends and I even celebrated Thanksgiving at EATS this year, enjoying a multi-cultural feast of dishes prepared by the diverse group under Executive Chef Jason Montelibano, who brought his Filipino heritage to the table in the form of lumpia. As Christmas […]
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