Del Frisco’s Grille (Santa Monica, CA) – Valentine’s Day Menu

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, I admit that I don’t always make plans… but I had a preview of Del Frisco’s Grille‘s menu, and this is definitely worth planning for!  Even better, they are serving the menu all weekend, so you can have it Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, if your little heart desires! For […]

GD Bro Burger (Signal Hill, CA) – Grand Opening!

Alert!  Alert!  GD Bro Burger is opening in Signal Hill on Saturday, February 6th at noon, and I had an inside sneak peek of their second brick-and-mortar location.  You may remember their award-winning truck from Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, and you definitely cannot forget that red bun.  🙂 There is one item that […]

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (Los Angeles, CA) – American Licks Collection

Ever since Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams opened nearly a year ago in L.A., we have been treated to inventive flavors like Thai Chili, Sweet Basil and Honeyed Pine Nut, Berries and Burgundy, and Yazoo Sue with Rosemary Bar Nuts. Well, Jeni’s New Winter Collection features six, all-new nostalgic flavors!  What does that mean?  The new […]

The Halal Guys (Costa Mesa, CA) – Grand Opening!

Starting today, Southern Californians won’t have to hop on a plane, brave the snow, or stand in line on the street to try some awesomely amazing New York street food.  Last week, I had the pleasure of previewing The Halal Guys and their new restaurant location in Costa Mesa! I was super, super excited to […]

Umami Burger (throughout U.S.) – The Mindy Burger

  So right now you’re thinking, “Diane.  What in the world could you be writing about now because you ate the entire freaking Umami Burger menu in your last post?”  Oh friend, I’m delighted to say that you are so very, very wrong. First of all, you know that Umami Burger likes their seasonal menu items.  Remember the Pumpkin Spice Latte Burger? […]

Umami Burger (throughout U.S.) – 10 Course Tasting Menu!

  Every so once in a while as a food blogger, I get to do something really special.  You might be thinking, “Hey Diane, haven’t you already written about Umami Burger three  other  times?  How is this special?” First of all, I visited another new Umami Burger location to me: Hollywood!  And yes that’s fun and all, […]

Philly’s Best (Southern California)

Are you hungry?  Well, if you aren’t now, then you will be by the end of this post!  I visited the first location of Philly’s Best in Fountain Valley, which was opened in 1992 by native Philadelphian Bob Levey.  I ate so much and loved it all.  I’ll tell you about it soon, but first, let’s […]

Juice It Up! (California)

It’s mid-way through February already!  Do you know what that means?  It is American Heart Month, and Juice It Up! locations everywhere are celebrating by promoting some extra heart-healthy juices, smoothies, and açaí bowls.  Seriously yummy stuff!  I met with one of the scientists who makes sure that the menu is not only nutritious but delicious, and […]