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 […]
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TART Restaurant (Los Angeles, CA) | dineLA 2016
Happy 2016! This year for dineLA week, I returned to TART Restaurant for their special menu with beer pairings. After their fantastic Thanksgiving meal, I was super excited to try out their debut dineLA menu and it did not disappoint! In addition to the awesome comfort food, each course was paired with a beer, so I […]
Old Vine Cafe (Costa Mesa, CA)
Recently, I was invited to an intimate dinner at Old Vine Cafe. Actually, if you have ever been to the tiny restaurant at The CAMP, you’ll know that just about every meal there is cozy! Also, if you have ever shown up on a weekend, you will find a crowd of people waiting for a […]
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? […]
SOCIAL Costa Mesa (Costa Mesa, CA)
When I hear about a new restaurant opening up in Orange County, I immediately at it to a list of places on my radar. With all the constant updates, sometimes one place slips through the cracks for far too long. Unfortunately for me, SOCIAL Costa Mesa was one of those restaurants. Fortunately for my stomach, […]
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (Costa Mesa, CA) – September 2014
After my last trip to Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee, you would think I was all doughnut-ed out… Wrong! I found out that there are new wonderful flavors each month, so I had an inkling that I would be returning soon. I’m so glad I did! Without further ado, the September flavors! PB & J a […]
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (Costa Mesa, CA) – August 2014
I’m a food blogger, I love doughnuts, and I live really close to Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee. So why haven’t I been here yet? Well, maybe it’s one of those things that you put off because you just know you’ll adore it and once you start, you won’t be able to stop. Now, not to […]