The concept of fast casual restaurants has exploded of late and one of the newest ones on the horizon is Fresh Griller. I was pleasantly surprised to find them a refreshing change to the usual soup, sandwich, salad place dotted everywhere around Orange County. The decor has a comfortable, fresh feel and when you see […]
118 Degrees Community Cafe
So after the meat debauchery post on Tuesday, I’ve gone in a completely opposite direction today with this one. I’ll have to admit, my experience with raw vegan cuisine has been extremely limited. Really, I’ve only had one meal at Au Lac years ago, and although I remember really enjoying it, I haven’t made a concerted […]
new spring items at Seasons 52
Four times a year, you can expect to find the menu at Seasons 52 change along with the seasons. Right now, the restaurant is offering its Spring Menu items which is a little lighter than those from last season. The new additions include Artichoke-Stuffed Artichoke Leaves ($9.95) with organic arugula, Parmesan drizzled with a balsamic […]
casual healthy breakfasts at Zinc Cafe
When I came to breakfast with some friends recently, I didn’t even realize that it was a vegetarian place until after we had ordered. This little Laguna Beach cafe is quaint and the outdoor seating is comfortable, casual and perfect for a leisurely bite whether you’re alone or not. We ordered at the counter and […]
even my son likes fish at Spike’s Fish House
My feelings towards Spike’s Fish House is this — even if I didn’t like them, I would LOVE them simply because my son, who never eats fish, ate everything we ordered. But then again, if it wasn’t good food, my son would not have eaten it in the first place, so that was a moot […]