It’s been six months since The Recess Room secured its liquor license and I’ve been wanting to revisit the restaurant for quite some time! The first thing we target is the cocktail menu! We begin with Cupid’s Arrow ($14) a strawberry-infused reposado, mixed with pear brandy, sous vide berries, beet root powder, honey, and lemon – […]
The Recess Room — Fountain Valley
Several months ago, I received a press kit in the mail. It was one of the cleverest packets I’ve seen in a very long time. What a way to make a lasting impression! I’ve been The Recess Room has been on my mind ever since I opened that envelope, but wanted to wait a few months […]
a SLICE of comfort in Fountain Valley
There is no simple way to describe SLICE Deli & Cakery. To me, a deli conjurs up images of soups, sandwiches and maybe salads. A cakery? Well, there must be cake involved! SLICE, however, is more than just a deli offering cakes. On my first visit to SLICE for a media preview, we are introduced […]
Istanbul Grill: straight up good food
When I received my September issue of Westways magazine (from AAA), I did my usual by flipping straight to the food section. This month’s feature was Istanbul Grill, a place I had not heard of. Very soon after reading this piece, I started seeing friends of mine post photos and praises on Facebook, which piqued my […]
