Last week, an article was published in San Diego Magazine about the myths of the farm-to-table movement. The article points to various restaurants stipulating a farm-to-table menu, but in fact, is far fetched and often, untrue. This brings me to once again bring attention to The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon in Anaheim. This is possibly the […]
A delightful Peruvian eatery in Lake Forest!
About a year ago, I saw some friends post dishes from Delicias Peruanas on Facebook. My first planned trip was a fail because they weren’t open, but I didn’t give up. This little hole-in-the-wall is run by the Shimozana family — Dad, Roberto Sr is the chef, while mom, Alice, and son Roberto Jr take care […]
Settebello has found its place at Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove is home to many restaurants, and Settebello is one of the newer ones there. I’ve tried coming here several times ever since it opened almost a year ago. The first time I arrived at 11am with a friend, to find they do not open until noon. Another time, we get here and my friend isn’t in […]
Peruvian tapas in the heart of Santa Ana
Located on 3rd Street, hidden out of sight from Broadway, is Eqeko, a new Peruvian tapas restaurant which eschews the old with the new. The building is definitely filled with history having been there for decades. The menu, is traditional but presented small plates style, going completely the opposite of how typical Peruvian dishes are usually served. The restaurant […]
Dine Newport Beach — Nesai
The year started off with a bang with Dine Newport Beach kicking off yesterday and running for two weeks, ending on February 1st. I decided to choose a restaurant I’d never been to, let alone heard of. When I saw Nesai on the list, I thought it was a Japanese restaurant, but was surprised to find that […]
