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new spring/summer dishes at Fig & Olive

May 25, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

As the seasons change, so do menus at restaurants offering menus dictated by what’s available right now. At Fig & Olive, it is no different. On a recent trip there, we try some new menu items perfect for the warmer weather. Start with some cocktails such as The Fig & Olive ($12), an organic cucumber vodka with […]

Food, Orange County food, French, Mediterranean, Newport Beach, Orange County

fast-casual El Amerikano offers full-service quality

May 1, 2015 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

I have been hearing a bunch of mixed reviews from people regarding El Amerikano. It takes me a while to visit because I don’t get to Fullerton much, but I am able to drop in for lunch recently with some friends and am glad I am finally able to weigh in on this discussion. The restaurant is tucked […]

Food, Orange County fast casual, food, Fullerton, gastropub, Latin, Mediterranean, Mexican, Orange County

Istanbul Grill: straight up good food

September 22, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

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 […]

Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Orange County delicious, food, Fountain Valley, good, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish

visiting the original Cafe 21

March 24, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

Two years ago, I was introduced to Cafe 21 at Gaslamp and fell in love with it instantly. Since that initial visit, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve returned to it, each time with gratifying meals shared with friends and loved ones. So it was indeed an exciting day for me to visit Cafe […]

breakfast, brunch, dinner, eclectic, lunch, Mediterranean, San Diego CA breakfast, brunch, cafe, delicious, dinner, eclectic, food, Gaslamp, lunch, Mediterranean, San Diego, Turkish

LUCCA Cafe launches delicious Happy Hour menu

February 16, 2012 Mad Hungry Woman 23 Comments

I always forget LUCCA Cafe is just down the road from me, but the launch of its happy hour menu is now embedded on my brain, especially when I’m craving some delicious small bites along with a glass or two of the great wines they have on offer. The menu is extensive and the small […]

brunch, contemporary, happy hour, Irvine CA, Italian, Mediterranean contemporary, food, Irvine, Italian, Mediterranean, modern, Orange County, small plates

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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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