Yesterday was the start of OC Restaurant Week 2017 and we thought it’ll be a great idea to go check out a restaurant for lunch. I’ve been to Puesto in San Diego, but a less-than-stellar experience did not garner a return visit. I didn’t bother to write about it either. Now, a location has opened […]
Uyghur cuisine in the heart of Irvine
I am always intrigued when I come across a cuisine I’m unfamiliar with. Although I’m Chinese, I’m not well-versed when it comes to the numerous ethnic minority groups in China, and have no experience with Uyghur cuisine from China’s Xinjiang province. Kashgar Grill is located on Jeffrey Road across the street from Manassero Farms, in the […]
stellar fare at Irvine’s North Italia
It’s taken me a year to visit a restaurant that is not far from my home. North Italia occupies a spot in the same plaza which houses Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Mother’s Market off Michelson Drive. The plaza is very busy making it difficult to find parking on most nights of the week. Luckily, there […]
brunch at Del Frisco Grille — Irvine Spectrum + giveaway
A few years ago when Del Frisco first opened, I had a less than stellar experience which leads me to not return for quite some time. Recently, I am invited to try their weekend brunch offerings, and I take this opportunity to give them another go. We begin with Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary ($8/$21 carafe) which […]
Pieology’s new southwestern pies + giveaway
There are so many build-it-yourself pizza places cropping up these days, but one of my favorites remains to be Pieology. Recently, I tried two new signature pizzas inspired by the Southwest, and are available through July 30th. The Chicken Chile Verde and the Spicy Southwest pizza feature flavorful new ingredients like enchilada sauce, diced mild green […]
