L.A. Street Food Fest 2014 (Pasadena, CA)

Last year, I had to miss L.A. Street Food Fest because I was out of town and it just nagged at me the whole year because I KNEW what I was missing… the best food event of the year!  So when the date was announced, I cleared my calendar and impatiently awaited the date.  🙂 […]

Tacolandia 2014 (Los Angeles, CA)

I headed to Tacolandia, an event held at the historic El Pueblo de Los Angeles.  There were unlimited tacos from 43 of L.A. and Mexico’s taco vendors, plus desserts, tequila, and mariachi music.  It was a hot day with lots of lines to stand in, so next year I’ll be sure to bring a few […]

Alegria Cocina Latina (Long Beach, CA)

Having grown up in the area, I was very familiar with Alegria Cocina Latina on Pine Street.  It has been one of the most successful restaurants in the area for years and is a staple of the vibrant downtown area. Now, Adrian Amosa and Miguel Baeza, owners of Gaucho Grill, Agaves Kitchen & Tequila, and Sevilla have […]

Il Fornaio (Irvine, CA)

We were in the area and very hungry, so we visited Il Fornaio, because I remembered the wonderful dinner we had there several months ago.  It was wonderful as always, and it was an opportunity to try a few more delicious dishes! For pictures of the decor and more, check out the first post I wrote. […]

Bistango (Irvine, CA)

Just a few months ago, I shared with you a meal we had at Bistango and earlier tonight I headed to the launch party for the new summer menu.  There were lots of appetizers to sample, and they were all delicious! The event also benefitted THE Breast Cancer Fundraiser, an organization that started in Orange County […]

Z’Tejas (Costa Mesa, CA)

It was time for a much needed study break, so we all went to Z’Tejas for dinner.  They just rolled out the new summer menu, so we tried just about everything on it!  Yum! It is located in Costa Mesa, in the largest mall on the West Coast, that I know a bit too well: South […]

The Belvedere (Beverly Hills, CA)

For Father’s Day, my dad had his choice of restaurant for brunch, and he chose The Belvedere at The Peninsula Hotel.  In all honestly, I was not sure what to expect, but it was amazing! Yes, the restaurant is located in a hotel, but this is not your average hotel cafe.  First of all, The […]

fōnuts (Los Angeles, CA)

I already know what you are thinking. Do I really need to know about a doughnut place in L.A.?  The place right around the corner from me is just fine. As you may or may not know, original doughnuts have been a trend for a while now.  Wait, then does that make it not a […]