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no ordinary brunch at CdM

September 13, 2019 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

I’m not a huge brunch fan. I’d much rather eat lunch than most traditional breakfast items, which explains why the brunch at CdM is rather appealing to me. Executive Chef Jon Blackford has created a fantastic menu featuring items that will speak to a wide variety of palates, ranging from savory to sweet. The 3-course […]

Food, Orange County brunch, gourmet, weekend

Sessions West Coast Deli opens in Irvine + giveaway

April 20, 2018 Mad Hungry Woman 22 Comments

The long-awaited opening of Sessions West Coast Deli at the revamped Woodbridge Village Center happened this week. The fast casual eatery has already made its mark in Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach, with its insanely delicious sandwiches, and will undoubtedly be a huge hit here. There is ample outdoor seating overlooking the lake. You can […]

Food, Orange County deli, gourmet, Irvine, sandwiches

double the fun at Centro Collective

May 19, 2017 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

Southern California is home to a host of cultures and cuisines, and nothing reflects this more than the new Centro Collective, a collaboration between CUCINA enoteca alums Chefs Chad Urata and Brent Omeste. What is unique about Centro is that the restaurant is separated into two, on the left, you have hearty, tasty tacos, and […]

food, Orange County gourmet, Lake Forest, pizza, tacos

Sevva — Hong Kong

November 8, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

It is my second day in Hong Kong and it is an eventful one. I’m at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for the Hong Kong/Macau Michelin 2016 announcements with one of my closest friends Bernice Chan, a food journalist for the South China Morning Post. How ironic that I meet Chef Chris Cosentino of Cockscomb in San […]

Food, Travel gourmet, Hong Kong, view

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

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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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