Welcome Umami Burger in Costa Mesa! Umami is a Japanese term used to describe the 5th flavor taste: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami – also known as savory. The name Umami Burger delivers all these flavor tastes. I’ll go on record, boldly, the burgers have more flavor than any other burger joint out there. [...]
Last night I sat in a chair listening to some ultra-savvy women from Orange County, speak about Women in New Media. It was an inspiring night. I always leave these gatherings encouraged, nurtured and ready to Rock and Roll. The smart, funny and adorable Suz Broughton, just love her, brought this marvelous night together. She [...]
Restaurant Week is back, but not for long! Oh, happy, joyful, week. My most favorite dining event has returned until this Friday, March 3rd. It only happens once a year, so be sure to check it out. Restaurants from Fullerton to Laguna Beach will be offering pre-selected multi-course menus with set pricing. You typically have [...]
Are you wondering where to go for dinner tonight or this weekend? Well, I’ve found an absolutely delicious and delightful place. An Italian kitchen and wine shop; CUCINA enoteca. Today’s post is about this new Irvine Spectrum restaurant, it would make for a fantastic dinner any night of the week. Think of a modern Italian [...]
Conca D Oro Italian Restaurant is a family owned restaurant here in the OC since 1960. It’s a little hard to find, but worth the effort. The service is friendly and always accommodating. As soon as your sit down, garlic bread arrives promptly. It is severed warm to your table and never runs out. [...]
What day is it? It’s almost February? Huh. Feels like I’ve been spit out of a black hole in the space-time continuum. Adjusting to West Coast time after pulling too many all nighters on the East Coast can wreak havoc on those circadian rhythms. Today we are catching up, so I can get a grasp [...]
Airplane Food. Oh my. This weekend I’ll be flying across the county to a very cold destination. I don’t mind the 20 degree weather as much as I mind the to and fro in-flight meals. Julia Child once said that she’d rather eat a peanut-butter-honey sandwich than suffer through airplane food. Even when it was [...]
I just turned 42 years old, yep that’s me. My dad still cannot believe it. He shakes his head in disbelief every time I mention it. Strangely, I still feel like I’m in my twenties. Perhaps a better way to say it would be, I just turned 28 with 14 years experience. Yes indeedy, staying [...]
There is a new restaurant in town folks. Tamarind of London When it was determined that London’s premier Indian restaurant was going to open in Newport Beach in 2011, heads turned. Including mine. The original Tamarind of London, from across the pond, has been recognized with several top honors, including Michelin stars from 2001 [...]