It’s been a minute since my last visit to Panxa Cocina — more than six years to be exact. The restaurant has since expanded with an outdoor patio, which is absolutely perfect for the current weather, as we move into the summer months. The restaurant is back, open for both lunch and dinner, featuring New […]
2016’s BEST NEW OC restaurants
It is the last week of 2016 and it is time to round up some top contenders of the year. While it hasn’t been THAT great a year for stand-outs, there are definitely some which have already started moving their way to the top tier of Orange County dining. Here are my top three in […]
Dory Deli is a friendly spot for everyone
Dory Deli opened right across the Newport Beach pier earlier this year. The restaurant is decorated with all things nautical, but my favorites are the vintage photos, bringing a sense of family, history, and belonging — so fitting for the Newport Beach community — providing a casual environment for a quick bite at any time of the day. We tried […]
Hakkasan ushers in Chinese New Year right!
This week sees the start of another year on the lunar calendar. On Thursday, the Year of the Goat ushers in a time of peace, harmony, kindness and generosity (the Year of the Horse has been a tumultuous one). For me, Chinese New Year is a bitter-sweet time because my parents live so far away and […]
