It’s been a long time coming, and I finally made it to Fort Oak, the second restaurant from the good people at Trust in San Diego. If you’re following my blog, you will know that I loved Trust, and Chef Brad Wise has killed it again with Fort Oak — the group opened its latest […]
a whimsical adventure at Fable & Spirit
It isn’t surprising that I fell in love with Fable & Spirit the moment I stepped inside. From the moment I pulled open the Georgian-gold door with the rabbit door knocker, to the wonderland effect of stepping into the splendid interior, I felt I was being transported into a different world. My eyes darted around […]
Memphis Cafe steps into the spotlight with new summer menu
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to a preview of the new summer menu at Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa. I’ve been following Chef Diego Velasco for almost a decade, and through the years, I’ve observed his many incarnations, and I can truly say, right now, Chef Diego is at the best he’s […]
Terrace by Mix Mix at South Coast Plaza
One of my favorite Orange County chefs, Ross Pangilinan, has opened his second location, at South Coast Plaza. Terrace by Mix Mix is a fast casual lunch spot by day, and by night, it is transformed into a sit-down, full service restaurant. I have been a fan of Chef Ross since his days as Executive […]
leisurely dinner at EATS Kitchen & Bar
It’s been a while since we last dined at EATS, so we dropped by for a casual dinner recently, and were not disappointed by the consistency of Chef Jeff Moore’s menu. On top of regular menu items we selected, Chef Jeff sent out a couple of items he has been working on to be included […]
