After last year’s inaugural Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival, I spread the word like crazy via word of mouth and social media. I was so impressed with the ambiance, the chefs and sommeliers involved, and the schedule of events that I could not wait until the dates for 2015 were announced! As soon as […]
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The Dirty Cookie (Tustin, CA) – Grand Opening!
Romeo and Juliet. Peanut butter and jelly. Peas and carrots. Some things were just made for each other and The Dirty Cookie capitalizes on one of our favorites: cookies and milk! Opening in the new Union Market at The District in Tustin, I was excited to spy the sign hanging on the wall and pop […]
Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen (Brea, CA)
Unless you grew up in Southern California, it is hard to explain the urban sprawl that we live in. Driving on any freeway or large road, you might not even notice when you leave and enter a new city multiple times. Thus, even though I have lived here all of my life, when I noticed […]
I Love Poke OC 2015 (Huntington Beach, CA)
I admit that the last time I was in Hawaii, I was probably around 3 years old, so even if I tried authentic Hawaiian poke… it’s been juuust a little while since then. Fortunately for me, the dish is gaining in popularity! Not only can I find it on the menus of regular restaurants nowadays, […]
Umami Burger (throughout U.S.) – 10 Course Tasting Menu!
Every so once in a while as a food blogger, I get to do something really special. You might be thinking, “Hey Diane, haven’t you already written about Umami Burger three other times? How is this special?” First of all, I visited another new Umami Burger location to me: Hollywood! And yes that’s fun and all, […]
SOCIAL Costa Mesa (Costa Mesa, CA)
When I hear about a new restaurant opening up in Orange County, I immediately at it to a list of places on my radar. With all the constant updates, sometimes one place slips through the cracks for far too long. Unfortunately for me, SOCIAL Costa Mesa was one of those restaurants. Fortunately for my stomach, […]
SOCIAL Costa Mesa Cooking Demo @ Pirch (Costa Mesa, CA)
Today’s post is a bit of a different one! I had the pleasure of attending a cooking demo by the Executive Chef and Bar Director of SOCIAL Costa Mesa at the fabulous and gorgeous PIRCH store in Costa Mesa. We had the pleasure of learning how to mix one of SOCIAL’s signature cocktails and make a delicious seasonal […]
Five Crowns (Corona Del Mar, CA) – 50th Anniversary!
This week, I was invited to experience Five Crown‘s new menu and beverage program, which is part of the restaurant’s 50th anniversary celebration! The new menus cater to both loyal customers and new guests, featuring their traditional items along with innovative dishes. We dined in the gorgeous private space outside, with long tables set up […]