Before I even started The Episodic Eater, I was all about the food trends and trying everything new. While boba in Southern California is more of a staple and less of a trend, and food trucks exploded here several years ago, there is something completely fresh and new about the Milk + T‘s boba truck. What […]
If you have never tasted or even heard of Chianina beef, you are not alone… but that travesty can be remedied right away! Nestled on Naples island in Long Beach is Chianina Steakhouse, which serves the namesake steak on its extensive menu of cuts of the prized beef. They consider themselves a “boutique […]
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 […]
One of the best things about living in Southern California is the wonderful Mexican food. You can find the usual trucks, seafood spots, and so on, but there are very few spots that stand out… and solita is one them! Besides the absolutely gorgeous space, I decided to make my way over to the convenient Huntington […]
One of the most popular destinations for tourists and locals alike in California is the city of Laguna Beach. Why? It is beautiful and charming, plus the perfect beachside location means that there are amazing views everywhere you look. That certainly applies to the new restaurant Driftwood Kitchen, which is located right on the water. […]
I was extremely excited to have a preview of the new Boldo Bol restaurant opening in downtown Santa Ana soon. The food was beautiful and one of the first on my new Instagram account! The restaurant’s philosophy is rooted in the Slow Food movement and will uphold a true earth-to-table sourcing model. Chef Paul and […]
The Sycamore Kitchen is a restaurant that has been on my list for a really long time. It almost did not happen this time either, but a series of unfortunate events that ended up working to my advantaged occurred. 🙂 I was headed to a sewing blogger meet-up (for Vintage Zest) and ended up almost […]
Today, I had the pleasure of going to La Boulange and it was simply magnificent! With so much to eat, drink, and see, I am amazed that I only sampled a fraction of the menu. A return visit is already on the works! Here is a sneak peek into the restaurant before it opens this morning! […]
