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 […]

Izalco (Santa Ana, CA)

My guy and I were headed back from Orange County, and I insisted that we stop by a restaurant that I had been eyeing for a while.  Unfortunately, it was a Sunday and closed!  However, I was ravenous, so we stopped at the nearby Izalco because it was the only open restaurant around and was […]