Katella Deli – Bakery (Los Alamitos, CA)

After our dinner in the Katella Deli restaurant, we had to take a look at the bakery!  Definitely one of our family’s favorites that we always visit for holidays, birthdays, and every other celebration. The bakery is attached to the restaurant, which makes it impossible to leave the restaurant without stopping by. This area has a […]

Katella Deli – Restaurant (Los Alamitos, CA)

Another old favorite that I am excited to share with you!  My guy was busy and my mom was out of town, so my dad and I had a father-daughter dinner just like old times.  We scrolled through the list of our favorites and we ended up settling on Katella Deli! It’s an old school […]

Bistango (Irvine, CA)

We went to Bistango just to have a night out with the family.  My dad had been suggesting this place as our next night out because the last time we had been here all together was probably 8 years ago!  We all were impressed by the delicious dishes we ordered, so let’s get to the […]

The Grilled Cheese Spot (Santa Ana, CA)

As you may remember from two weeks ago, we went to Izalco when I found out that the restaurant that I really wanted to go to was closed on Sunday.  Well, even though it was a pleasant surprise and we just came from lunch at Cucina Enoteca, I still wanted to head over to… The Grilled Cheese Spot! […]

Cucina Enoteca (Irvine, CA)

Usually, I have a hand in picking out the restaurants that I go to with my friend and family, but this time we were visiting with my guy’s high school friends as a group.  Since most of them live relatively nearby, we headed to Cucina Enoteca! First of all, it is located in Irvine Spectrum […]

AnQi Gourmet Bistro & Noodle Bar (Costa Mesa, CA)

This was a celebration because as I mentioned in this post, my sister is now engaged!  My sister announced it to my parents that night, so we decided to celebrate all together at dinner at AnQi Gourmet Bistro & Noodle Bar.  It was delicious and of course a fun time! First of all, check out […]

Izalco (Santa Ana, CA)

My guy and I were headed back from Orange County, and I insisted that we stop by a restaurant that I had been eyeing for a while.  Unfortunately, it was a Sunday and closed!  However, I was ravenous, so we stopped at the nearby Izalco because it was the only open restaurant around and was […]

Crème de la Crêpe (Southern California)

I had a free night and decided to make it a girl’s night out with my mom at Crème de la Crêpe!  I adore crêpes, and I believe the last time I ate one was sometime in Paris last year.  Mon dieu! It was one of those misty, dark nights, so it is hard to […]