Just about everyone I know loves donuts. Why? My theory is that when you have a sweet tooth, the only way to really have dessert morning, noon, and night is in the form a donut! But I’m not talking your average morning pastry here, I’m thinking of the incredible flavors and gorgeous creations that you […]
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Friendsgiving Feast @ TART Restaurant (Los Angeles, CA)
It’s almost time for my favorite holiday of the year: Thanksgiving! Maybe it’s because all of the food involved? Yep, probably. 🙂 I was recently invited to TART restaurant, just inside the iconic Farmer’s Daughter Hotel for a preview of their new “Friendsgiving” feast and I could not pass up the chance to check it […]
Maradentro (Studio City, CA)
Recently, I was invited to dine at Maradentro Restaurant, which I was ridiculously excited about after having tried a glorious shrimp tamale at this year’s East LA Meets Napa event. Believe me, if I’m making the trek out to Studio City, it better be worth it… and it totally did not disappoint! Most of the […]
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 […]
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? […]
The Dirty Cookie (Tustin, CA) – Grand Opening!
Romeo and Juliet. Peanut butter and jelly. Peas and carrots. Some things were just made for each other and The Dirty Cookie capitalizes on one of our favorites: cookies and milk! Opening in the new Union Market at The District in Tustin, I was excited to spy the sign hanging on the wall and pop […]
I Love Poke OC 2015 (Huntington Beach, CA)
I admit that the last time I was in Hawaii, I was probably around 3 years old, so even if I tried authentic Hawaiian poke… it’s been juuust a little while since then. Fortunately for me, the dish is gaining in popularity! Not only can I find it on the menus of regular restaurants nowadays, […]
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, […]