The Irvine Asian food scene continues to grow with each passing year. New eateries are popping up here and there. A notable addition to the Chinese offerings here is Capital Noodle Bar, which is related to Capital Seafood. The latter is Irvine’s mediocre attempt at dim sum. Sadly, I’ve been here many times because, frankly…
Category: SoCal
Bestia
Bestia is one of the hot restaurants in LA that has alluded me for some time now. It’s been open for a few years and many have extolled its solid offerings, especially the pastas. I’ve tried to come here not once but twice with Ho Bag. Once she cancelled on me, and once I cancelled…
The Tasting Kitchen
I was doing SO well and totally getting caught up on my blogging and THEN…I moved into a black frickin’ hole for a solid 2 weeks. Some people say it’s totally refreshing to be off the grid for a while. Those people are not just crazy, they are CUR-RAZY! I burned through my month’s data…
Sushi Tsujita
It’s so awesome how Little Osaka, or the area on the Westside I’m used to referring to as “Sawtelle,” has totally exploded into this mecca of delicious Japanese-centric dining destinations. I’m actually envious and wish I could turn back the clock to be a UCLA student now. Back in the day, the only thing I…
The Factory Kitchen
I think I’m ready to admit to myself that I like Italian more than French food. Growing up, I had more French influences in my life than Italian. Baguette and pate were common things in my household. Escargot and poulet roti were foods that I ate without a second thought. To love French food is…
Slapfish
Who doesn’t love lobster anything? Slapfish serves up lobster rolls and other seafood themed eats just steps away from the beach in the heart of Laguna Beach. The original location is in Huntington Beach, which, for people like LoMa-Linda and BigHead Talks-A-Lot, would be like hiking it to Mongolia on a camel. Since moving to…
Ohshima
I’m coming realize that Orange Country has some pretty darn good sushi at an amazing price point. While I’ve never been to LA’s high end sushi places like Sushi Zo or the bang-for-your-buck joints like Hama Sushi, I have been to the ever popular Sushi Gen. I was quite impressed with the omakase at Sushi…
Chuan’s
My experience with Szechuan cuisine is pretty limited. I’ve probably eaten it only a handful of times and I was never impressed or filled with a desire to go back for more. I think people always mistake Szechuan food for being particularly spicy, which it’s really not. Though, my spice-O-meter may not be representative for…
chi SPACCA
The April birthday dinners in my family were pretty good with Orsa & Winston and Sushi Sushi. September rolled around (yes I’m behind on the blogging!), and it was time to treat Smooth Obturator to something tasty. Triple T, being the thoughtful wife that she is, made reservations at chi SPACCA knowing the carnivorous glutton…
Dia de Campo
The South Bay is an upcoming foodie area. It seems like there’s always something new and cool opening up. I really liked Little Sister so I was excited to hear that the chef/owner was opening up a Mexican/seafood themed joint just down the coast in Hermosa Beach. Who other than Smooth Obturator and Triple T, who…
Gusto
It’s been a while since the Bears joined forces to eat our way through LA. Many things have changed since our days as “overworked and underpaid” drones. Some of us are now “appropriately paid,” while others, sadly, are still “underpaid” (Luau Bear who I’m going to rename Digs-Thru-Poop Bear and Panda Bear). But the “underpaid” ones…
Sushi Sushi
The birthday festivities continued with my birthday at Sushi Sushi. Originally, Smooth Obturator wanted to go to Maude or Trois Mec, but was unable to snag a rezzie. No worries because Smooth Obturator fell back on his trusty Sushi Sushi. Let’s be honest, LA is riddled with expensive sushi places. Smooth Obturator and Triple T…
Overworked. Underfed. 