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 […]
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Benley: A Vietnamese Kitchen (Long Beach, CA)
Last year, I was in the mood to eat somewhere nice, but I was honestly too lazy to make a trip to L.A. or Southern Orange County. I headed to the restaurant guide of my choice and found that Benley: A Vietnamese Kitchen was close by and highly rated! Check out a quick recap of […]
Lola’s Mexican Cuisine (Long Beach, CA)
One of the busiest restaurants in Long Beach’s Retro Row is Lola’s Mexican Cuisine, which has been open since 2008. The crowds are always evident in the outside parklet, but the inside and back patio are filled with hungry people awaiting fresh Mexican food! Let’s get to the food! Chips & Salsa Yes, maybe chips […]
Pie-Not (Costa Mesa, CA) #2
Is there anything better than pie? Tender, flaky crusts filled with… meat? Well, in the U.S., we usually limit our pies to sweet offerings, unless we’re talking pot pie or shepherd’s pie. However, the Aussie’s have their savory pie game down, and lucky for us in SoCal, we have a transplant from the land down […]
El Pollo Loco (U.S. & Mexico)
Since I shared our roadside eats at Fatburger on the way to Vegas, I thought I would do the same on the way back. We stopped at El Pollo Loco, a chain of restaurants that started in Mexico and are now found all over the western U.S. I know most of you are thinking, “Really? […]
Beachwood BBQ (Long Beach, CA)
It is summertime, so that means barbecue season! If you follow me on Vintage Zest, you know that I tend to make vegetarian dishes at home because it just takes so much work and time for meat dishes (except my favorite Ropa Vieja “Tostada” Pizzas). To satisfy my cravings, I like to leave it to the experts […]
Pie-Not (Costa Mesa, CA)
Here’s the problem with Pie-Not… I’m a pie fiend. I just love it, so there’s no way that I can be objective. I can be very picky about crust and filling, but when I like a pie… I LOVE IT. So, I decided to take my guy along so I could have a second (less […]
Lee’s Sandwiches (Western U.S.)
Today’s post is about a chain that is a bit under the radar, even if you have one in your area. It’s Lee’s Sandwiches, a casual spot that serves both Vietnamese and European-Style sandwiches. Let’s dig in! The outside is the same at each location, and tends to blend in to surrounding shops. The menu […]