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
A look at the New Macaroni Grill Chefs Menu
I had a chance to check out some of the new menu-items at a Romano’s Macaroni Grill®. Macaroni grill is a national restaurant chain with award winning Italian food, is now offering their guests a new chef-driven menu with some new entrees just in time for spring. I love their handcrafted pastas, entrees and desserts. On a recent visit there, I decided to start with one of their new appetizers,… Continue Reading
Celebrate the Holidays at Texas de Brazil!
I participated in the Texas de Brazil Campaign on behalf of Wendy’s Bloggers. All opinions are my own. Check out how you can celebrate the Holidays at Texas de Brazil! Hello Friends! I hope this week is finding you well! I don’t know about you but I am ready more than ever to celebrate the holidays. This time of year is a great time to gather with friends and… 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
Ten Reasons to Visit Texas de Brazil
I participated in the Texas de Brazil Campaign on behalf of Wendy’s Bloggers. My guests and I received complimentary meals to facilitate this post, but the opinions, creative content, and photographs are my own. Texas de Brazil celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Throwback Pricing and a Toast from Coast to Coast! Hello Friends! Just popping in to share ten great reasons to visit Texas de Brazil and remind you to… Continue Reading
Marukame Udon
Noodles are something I crave on a regular basis and when we were in Hawaii recently, we went back to our favorite noodle stop, Marukame Udon. The noodles are so fresh, you can see them being made! This was located right across the street from our hotel so talk about convenient But even if it wasn’t across the street, we would have made time to go. Marukame Udon is… 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
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
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
First Ever Foodie Con
I am so excited about Los Angeles’s newest Food gathering event! Foodie Con will be a gathering of the county’s most faithful culinary enthusiasts in a setting surrounded by food, beer and wine, (and you know how much I love to cover restaurants and Southern California events, so I am excited to attend this inaugural event). But this is not just about tasting great food items from Southern California restaurants, Foodie Con… Continue Reading
The Poke Shack
We were invited to check out The Poke Shack last week. What a treat it was – a small taste of Hawaiian paradise right on the boardwalk of Venice Beach. This eatery, which is literally a shack, offered a Poke Bowl heaven with an extensive list of fresh ingredients to choose from. You might be wondering – what is a poke bowl? A poke bowl is a Hawaiian dish made… Continue Reading
Habit Burger Grill
There are some new happenings going on at the Habit Burger Grill. I was recently invited to a media tasting to try some of the newest offerings from The Habit Burger, which is one of my favorite burger spots. All opinions are my own. The Habit Burger Grill is one of my favorite places to grab a hamburger here in Southern California. They started back in 1969 in Santa Barbara and… Continue Reading
What it’s Like to Participate in Menu Creation
I had a unique opportunity this week to participate in a focus group for Johnny Rockets. Johnny Rockets is well-known for the delicious hand-crafted original hamburgers and fountain drinks, and now they are working on creating additional vegetarian burger options to add to their chef-inspired menu. It’s like comfort food you remember with a modern twist. Johnny Rockets operates more than 340 franchise and corporate locations in 26 countries around the world. Each year,… 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
Utopia Restaurant Long Beach
Strolling down a charming street in the Long Beach Arts district, you will find Utopia Good Food & Fine Art. I recently was invited to a media tasting as part of the upcoming Dine Out Long Beach event. It was our date night, so we started with a glass of wine – they have a wonderful wine bar in the room that was the original restaurant when they opened… Continue Reading
Dine Out Long Beach 2.0
So Cal friends, get ready for some tasty bites Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0 taking place February 28-March 5. If you love discovering new local restaurants like I do, this event is for you! As you know, I love exploring new eateries in the Los Angeles area and Long Beach offers so many great cafes, restaurants and bars. This event is a great way to try a restaurant’s… Continue Reading
Russo’s Neighborhood Ristorante
When Jack Russo opened up Pasta al Dente in 2009, he wanted a wonderful restaurant to share his wonderful Italian recipes in a place where friends and family could gather around the table and enjoy a fine meal and a bottle of wine. Today, that same restaurant is Russo’s Neighborhood Ristorante and Bar, located on Naples Island in Long Beach, California. I recently was invited to a media tasting for the upcoming… 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
Maro Wood Grill
Maro Wood Grill is a lovely casual and elegant bistro located on the infamous South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. Recently, I was invited to a media preview on a most beautiful September evening. Come along with me and let’s enjoy! Originally from Argentina, Mariano Molteni “Maro” eventually came to California and opened his first restaurant in Laguna Beach in 2010. With Executive chef Debra Sims, who brings her passion for sustainable, seasonal cuisine… Continue Reading
Savannah Chop House
With the sun nearly setting on the hills of South Orange County and the ocean on the horizon, I was excited to explore the new menu options at Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel. It was a warm summer California evening and we invited to taste the new offerings from Executive Chef Chris Tzorin. Chef Chris is a fourth generation culinary professional born and bred right here in Orange County. His first… Continue Reading
