If you are not able to travel as much as you like this summer, you can still enjoy a culinary adventure at Roy’s Restaurants. Roy’s is offering a Global Tasting menu – A Taste of Korea at Roy’s participating restaurants. Check out what is on the Korean inspired menu. Disclosure: I was invited to dine as a guest of Roy’s received a complimentary meal in exchange for this post. As… Continue Reading
Taste of Japan at Roys
Is there anything better than a delicious global meal experience in a lovely setting? I recently had the chance to check out the latest offering from Roy’s Restaurant. The latest menu offering is the Taste of Japan menu, which I had the wonderful experience of checking out recently. All opnions are my own. We have always been fans of the Pacific Rim offerings at Roy’s Restuarants. Roy’s is always… 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
Square One Pizza Cafe
Pizza is one of my favorite foods ever. So when I was invited to a media tasting at a new to me pizza kitchen in Irvine, California, I jumped at the chance. Square One Pizza Cafe is located at the cross streets of Jeffrey and Alton, in the Oak Creek Shopping Center. This is not your average “pizza place”. It has the feel of a hip restaurant and the casualness, friendliness and taste… Continue Reading
Summer at Islands
I recently attended a preview of the new menu items at Islands Restaurant. Islands, known for their gourmet burgers and tasty tropical drinks, recently added some new menu items for summer. What’s New at Islands Restaurants We started with some fresh chips, salsa and guacamole and their newest local brew, The Hula Bay IPA in frosty mugs. The Hula Bay IPA, a recent collaboration with Left Coast Brewery, is brewed… Continue Reading
Exploring Black Box DTSA
I think I have found the perfect place when looking for a craft cocktail and tasty burger in Orange County. I was checking out the new Black Box in downtown Santa Ana (DTSA) at a recent media tasting and was curious to see what became of the former Little Sparrow Restaurant. Black Box has a family dining area and a separate speakeasy area down a hallway (located on the right… Continue Reading
EMC Seafood Irvine
This week I had a chance to check out the new EMC Seafood in Irvine. This eatery opened about three weeks ago and already seems like a very popular place. It was early on a Sunday evening and the sleek and spacious restaurant was busy with families getting a start on their Sunday supper. The openness of the restaurant makes it a nice place to relax and their are TV’s… Continue Reading
Tempo Urban Kitchen
Walking into Tempo Urban Kitchen in Brea, California, I knew that I was in for a fun evening! I was invited to attend a media tasting earlier this week to this wonderful Orange County eatery. There was a cool breeze in the air and a light rain setting the stage for a terrific meal. The ambiance of this contemporary dining spot is chic, urban and very inviting. I personally was excited… Continue Reading
Brunch Fun at KayNDaves
On a beautiful Sunday I had the opportunity to attend a tasting one of LA’s hottest spots for brunch, Kayndaves. Located in Culver City, this gem of a Mexican cantina was a warm and welcoming way to spend an afternoon. We were seated in a nice spot on the Kayndaves patio in the back at the fire table, which was great for people watching and southern California weather basking, yes, even in… Continue Reading
Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill
I had the chance to try Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill last week when they invited me to a media tasting at their Aliso Viejo location. I had never been to a Sharky’s before, so I was really looking forward to visiting their restaurant. It was a warm summer evening and the restaurant was busy when I arrived. I was greeted by David Goldstein, COO of Sharky’s, who gave us some background on… Continue Reading
Summertime Favorites and Happy Hour at Islands
This delicious post is sponsored by Islands Restaurants. Now that summer is here, I am looking forward to my favorite summer pasttimes including: Going to the Beach Travelling And summertime Happy Hour at Islands. Islands has some great drinks like the Makaha Maggie which is made with pineapple infused tequila and is a tropical dream. Or one of my favorites, the Spicy Mango Shandy which is the best… Continue Reading
Discovering Leoness Cellars in Temecula
I recently visited Temecula Valley for a weekend getaway. Temecula Valley is home to many restaurants, spas and events, but it is widely known for its wine country. Temecula is not far from Los Angeles and Orange Counties and is a great place to spend a weekend. I received a complimentary wine tasting and tour last month and want to share my experience with you. We visited the stunning Leoness Cellars, which sits atop a… Continue Reading
An Evening with the Sultan of Smoke at Wood Ranch BBQ @WoodRanch
I was recently invited to attend a sponsored dinner and barbecue information session at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill in Irvine, California. Wood Ranch BBQ is one of my favorite places to get authentic and tasty barbecue in Orange County. Alex Benes is the Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill Partner and is also known as the ‘Sultan of Smoke”. He is truly an expert at barbecuing and provided a wealth… Continue Reading
Bon Appetit at Mimi’s Cafe
Earlier this month, I was invited to Mimi’s Cafe to taste their recently redesigned menu. I received a complimentary meal, but as always, all opinions are my own. I have been going to Mimi’s Cafes for over 25 years, so I happily accepted the invitation. Mimi’s cafe was acquired by French-owned, Le Duff America, Inc., earlier this year. With the new ownership, the restaurant is returning back to it’s French-American… Continue Reading
