Angelini Osteria has been very high up on my “revisit” list. It left an incredible impression upon me after my first visit in 2010. I figured Hobag would be the best person to come here with 1) because she had never been before and 2) I knew she would LOVE it. As I get older,…
Category: SoCal
AOC
Having lived in LA for a number of years has naturally led me to a fair amount of celebrity sitings. I’ve seen Paris Hilton, Milla Jovovich, Charlize Theron, Matthew Perry and a random smattering of others. But the coolest celebrity siting was Leonardo DiCaprio here at AOC when it was at it’s old location almost…
Redbird
I usually know where I want my next meal to be in LA. I keep a running list of places to try. While that list continues to grow, sometimes my enthusiasm for the places wanes as I read reviews and blog posts. Redbird was such a place. The place generated much buzz and anticipation since…
Juliette Kitchen & Bar
I’m always excited to find good eats in Orange County. Non chain deliciousness can be hard to come by, so Juliette Kitchen really hit the spot. The restaurant is in the neighboring strip mall of Nana San, so if the wait there is too long and you can switch epicurean gears from Japanese/sushi to New…
Hakata Ikkousha
I think it’s safe to say Costa Mesa is up there with Torrance and Little Tokyo as ramen house hotbeds. Santouka, Kitakata, Ramen Yamadaya are at the top. I’ll throw Shin Sen Gumi in there, but it’s technically in Fountain Valley. Now Hakata Ikkousha can be added to that list. But at a starting price…
Pueblo
I discovered some great eats in OC while celebrating my birthday this year. My memory card was full so I was not able to capture my experience at Juliette Kitchen, which was pretty darn good. I was pretty bummed about that, so I made sure to be ready for Pueblo. They are serving up modern…
SAAM
Zhu Zhu Hamster told me long ago that SAAM was amazing. I was a little surprised because The Bazaar was just good but overpriced. She said “No, its different. It’s the special chef’s dining room so the food is way better.” Zhu Zhu Hamster piqued my intrigue to say the least. So SAAM has been…
Scopa Italian Roots
The Bear Crew gathering is becoming an almost regular occurrence lately. We are killing two birds with one stone, sharing great food and catching up with great company. I think deep down inside, some of us may feel that our days our numbered. Buff Bear and Panda Bear are growing up into big boys now….
4th Street Market
Growing up in Orange County, Santa Ana was NEVER the place to be. In fact, it was the place you wanted to avoid if you valued your money, valuables, and safety. My how the world, has changed. Santa Ana is now like one of the many small pockets of hipster-dom in Orange County. It’s one…
Earthen
After too many days of eating the white man’s food, I really was craving something Asian. I can’t go too many days without eating Asian food. I crave chocolates and sweets, but my want for Asian food runs deeper than simple desire. It’s like it’s ingrained into my genetic makeup to optimally thrive off of…
Nana San
Nana San keeps company with Ohshima, San Shi Go, and Ikko as Orange County’s best sushi spots. I’ve been here before for dinner omakase and was thoroughly impressed with the offering. It’s definitely the most bang for your buck compared to the other 3 places. Lunch was no exception. Fishing Zebra Man has become my…
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