Hi Friends! Today I am sharing my Sabroso Taco Festival 2019 Recap. The 6th annual Sabroso Taco and Beer festival came back to Dana Point this last weekend and was fabulous. The weather was perfect and Dana Point is always a wonderful setting for an outdoor taco, beer and music festival. There were so many GREAT BEERS. Along with the beer offerings, the festival included tacos from various… Continue Reading
Sabroso Festival Dana Point
Spring is nearly here and that means that one of my favorite festivals will be in Orange County soon. The , Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito is in its sixth year and this year it will expand To Two Days At Doheny State Beach In Southern California. Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7, 2019 because that is when this fun festival… Continue Reading
The Taste Costa Mesa
Last weekend I had the pleasure of covering the inaugural Los Angeles Times The Taste Costa Mesa. This event was an entire weekend of food, drink, music and more from dozens of Orange County restaurants. The Taste Costa Mesa event was held Friday, October 19th through Sunday, October 21st in a lovely outdoor space. Presented by Pacific Sales and Home, Travel Costa Mesa and others, the event was held at the… Continue Reading
Friday Fun Foodie Finds Tasty Events
My Friday Finds is a roundup of fun food festivities. The inaugural Los Angeles Times The Taste Costa Mesa takes place at the Met later this month. The Taste Costa Mesa Join the Los Angeles Times at The MET in Costa Mesa for 3 days of amazing food, wine, spirits and chef experiences, plus unique culinary pop-ups and collaborations. The event is held in L.A. at the Paramount Picture Studios,… Continue Reading
Sabroso Craft Beer Festival 2018
This past weekend I attended the sold out Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. Check out my recap. Talk about a great way to spend a Saturday. The day started out a little cloudy, but later the sun came out as did many festival attendees. If you have not been to Doheney Beach, it is the perfect Southern California location and… Continue Reading
Inaugural OC Wine Fest
The first ever annual OC Wine Fest brings wines and brews from around the world to Orange County. It is nearly here! The inaugural OCWineFest brings award-winning wines from around the globe – including from producers hailing from Israel, Croatia , Greece, France, and Orange County and Los Angeles. Beer lovers will also have tastes of their own as the OC Wine Fest team has specially curated some tasty craft… Continue Reading
Sabroso Craft Beer Taco & Music Festival
The Sabroso Craft Beer Taco & Music Festival returns to Orange County and it is even bigger than before! Hello Friends! Today I wanted to share with you the details on the upcoming Sabroso Festival coming to Orange County. You may remember I went to this fun event last year. This year, it is expanding to include events across the Western United stats this spring. It will be back… Continue Reading
Macy’s Culinary Council Event Costa Mesa
The following post is sponsored is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Check out the latest happenings from Macy’s Culinary Council. There are a few things I am excited about this month! As you know, I love to cook and share recipes on my blog and next week I will be attending a fun event at my nearby… Continue Reading
Cheers to Islands Restaurants Fine Burgers and Drinks
As August comes to an end, I feel a little sense of loss because August represents long summer days at the beach and enjoying the day with friends. But the sense of loss did not last long, as I enjoyed a tasty celebration of summer at one of my favorite orange county eateries. Recently, after one such summer day, I had a chance to attend a media tasting celebration for… Continue Reading
30th Annual Hoag Summer Classic
30th Annual Hoag Summer Classic is nearly here You may remember I went the the Hoag Summer Classic a couple of years ago. Next week, the Hoag Hospital Foundation and the 552 Club are collaborating with more than 40 of the finest restaurants in Orange County to host an evening of fantastic food, friends and fun. This year’s film is Midsummer Night’s Dream, and like all of the other benefits,… Continue Reading
Orange County Food Wine and Music Festival
It is nearly time for the the Orange County Food, Wine and Music Festival! Talk about a great way to kick off summer! The upcoming Orange County Food Wine and Music Festival captures the best of summer in a day and that day is nearly here! It is the best of great food, beverages and music come together in Sea Terrace Park in Dana Point. This year will highlight its… Continue Reading
Brunch and Early Bird Happy Hour at Jimmys
Cheers to the weekend! I hope you are enjoying yours right now! I am popping in to tell you about the terrific brunch I had last weekend at a recent media tasting at Jimmy’s American Tavern in Brea, California. I received a complimentary brunch and all opinions are my own. Now I do not eat a big breakfast during the week, but I really enjoy a good weekend brunch and the… Continue Reading
Fun Times at the Sabroso Taco Festival
It is no surprise that tacos and beer go together, but it was all that and more at the Sabroso Taco Festival in Dana Point last weekend. Start off with a fabulous sunny day, blue skies and an oceanfront setting and that was the foundation for this year’s festival presented by KLOS radio station. Sabroso Taco Festival I attended the festival as media and had a chance to check out… Continue Reading
Golden Chicken Salad is Back at The Habit
I want to share some news about one of my favorite eateries, The Habit Burger Grill. I love their burgers and Grilled Chicken salad, but recently, I had a chance to try their Golden Chicken Salad. This meal starts with a buttermilk battered, sliced chicken breast, served atop fresh garden greens, with feta cheese, diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, red onions, carrots and cilantro, and is then tossed in a house-made Southwest-inspired cilantro lime ranch… Continue Reading
Boysenberry Festival Knotts Berry Farm
Hello! Did you have a great weekend? This weekend, we attended a hosted event in Buena Park, the Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s Berry Farm! I had not been for a couple of years, and I am happy to say it is even better now! There are boysenberries everywhere. You may have seen me share this quick video on IG. Happy Saturday! It's a lovely day here at @Knott's for their annual #boysenberryfestival… Continue Reading
Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Fesitval
Spring is nearly here! That means it is food and beer festival time. I am excited to share a local event: KLOS radio station presents the Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival on Saturday, April 8th at Doheney State Beach in Dana Point, California. The Festival will have performances from: The Offspring, Sum 41, Rival Sons, Lit, Unwritten Law and Metalachi, as well as roving mariachi bands. In addition to the… Continue Reading
Dining Out Green 2 Go
I had heard about Green2 Go from a friend and was intrigued when I saw some of the photos on Instagram a few months ago. Recently, I was invited to a media tasting for Green 2 Go, and I was thrilled at the opportunity since I had heard a lot of good things about it. Founders, Joulia Kallah and Anita Allison wanted to create a place to offer healthier fast… Continue Reading
Jimmys Great American Tavern
It was a rainy week here in Southern California and the other evening and my husband and I decided it was time to check out a new local restaurant. As a travel writer, I was invited to check out Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern in Brea, California. Having never been to a Jimmy’s, before, I didn’t quite know what to expect. When we walked in the atmosphere was very casual, welcoming, and friendly…. Continue Reading
