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new chef, new dishes at Mesa

August 24, 2018 Mad Hungry Woman Leave a Comment

Mesa at The Camp has a new chef and a new menu. Chef Abel Vargas has added new menu items which are drawn from emotions and inspirations drawn from his daily personal journey. The globally inspired tapas items are a testament to Chef Abel’s experiences. Food has always been part of my own personal quest, so […]

Food, Orange County Costa Mesa, small plates

waterfront dining at Sea 180º Coastal Tavern

March 13, 2014 Mad Hungry Woman 2 Comments

I met a new friend at the end of last year, at a holiday party, and we had been trying to organize a meal together. A new restaurant, Sea 180º Coastal Tavern, was suggested and I made my way down to San Diego to find al fresco dining at its best, right on the beach! […]

American, breakfast, brunch, Californian, dinner, gastropub, San Diego CA, small plates, view American, beach, breakfast, dinner, food, gastropub, happy hour, lunch, San Diego, small plates, view, waterfront

Charlie Palmer’s new small plates and cocktails

April 4, 2013 Mad Hungry Woman 19 Comments

Charlie Palmer’s has always been known for its sexy cocktails and the flow of OC’s beautiful people through its doors. I’ve been to lunch and dinner several times, but I like the lounge area the best. The restaurant has recently introduced some new small plates and cocktails on the lounge menu, perfect to share with […]

cocktails, contemporary, Costa Mesa CA, happy hour, small plates cocktails, contemporary, food, small plates

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

get READY for some Rooster PM

July 18, 2011 Mad Hungry Woman 4 Comments

Rooster Cafe does a good job for breakfast, but what I have been enamoured with has been the little pop-ups which have taken over the space in the evenings starting with Hidden Kitchen. In fact, I celebrated my birthday at Hidden Kitchen that year and enjoyed it several times before it closed its doors. Then, […]

Costa Mesa CA, Uncategorized small plates, tapas, wine

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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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