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Husband-and-wife team, Chef Noah and Marín von Blöm invite guests to experience their recently, opened to the public, The Guild Club in Costa Mesa on October 4th. Originally opened in 2017 as a reservations-only club, The Guild Club has its own private entrance,...
The L.A. Times presents, on October 18th & 19th, The Taste Costa Mesa. Two days of delicious food, wine, spirits, and chef experiences at The MET in Costa Mesa. Each night, local restaurants will showcase the incredibly diverse culinary scene of Southern...
Chef Ross Pangilinan of Terrace by Mix Mix Kitchen in South Coast Plaza is a rising star of the Orange County restaurant scene. The Orange County restaurant scene has exploded recently and one rising star has been Chef Ross Pangilinan of Terrace by Mix Mix...
The sun is finally out, temperatures are rising, and so is my appetite. Lucky all the best restaurants in Orange County are unveiling their new summer menus. To begin we joined Chef Diego Velasco and his culinary team at Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa. Diners can expect...
The Descanso Brunch "La Plancha" experience is similar to Tepanyaki, Benihana-style cooking experience, except it is amazing Mexican food! If you have not been to Descanso yet or heard of their "la plancha" experience then you are in for a treat. Imagine a Tepanyaki,...
Descanso Restaurant is offering a new experience that surprisingly has never been done before. They are bringing the idea of Tepankayi cooking to Mexican cuisine in a new experience called "La Plancha". The "La Plancha" menu offers grilled at your table tacos that are...
The OC Fair never ceases to amaze me and the 2018 OC Fair is no different. Each year is a battle to outdo the prior year's fantastic foodie feats. It is a time-honored tradition that each summer I loosen up my belt notch and take a dive into some of the craziest fair...
Old Vine Cafe in Costa Mesa is a quaint rustic hipster equivalent spot located at The Camp in Costa Mesa. The Camp is like a more luxurious version of Silverlake in LA with cute trendy restaurants and boho shopping boutiques. It's also home to one of the best...
From the outside, you would never guess that Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa would exemplify such remarkable creole inspired cuisine. This quaint gem has been a staple for brunch in the Costa Mesa area since 1995. However, Chef Diego Velasco is creating a wonderful...
The moment you step into The Country Club in Costa Mesa you"ll feel as if you just stepped into the latest Ralph Lauren catalog. Vintage golf clubs, elegant chandeliers, and plaid accents adorn the walls bringing this rustic-chic restaurant to life. You'll have to...
Sondra Barker
I created this site for purveyor of exceptional eats and escapes; our team is always on a journey to find the perfect bites in the most wonderful places.
Descanso Taco Tuesday is stepping up their game with an all-new "La Plancha" menu. If you haven't had a chance to dine at Descanso, their "La Plancha" experience is like the Benihana of Mexican cuisine. At the "La Plancha"...
Sunday, November 17, Descanso in Costa Mesa will be celebrating their one year anniversary! The restaurant features amazing and authentic Mexican cuisine. Additionally, the chefs even prepare the dishes on a traditional plancha...
Husband-and-wife team, Chef Noah and Marín von Blöm invite guests to experience their recently, opened to the public, The Guild Club in Costa Mesa on October 4th. Originally opened in 2017 as a reservations-only club, The Guild...
The L.A. Times presents, on October 18th & 19th, The Taste Costa Mesa. Two days of delicious food, wine, spirits, and chef experiences at The MET in Costa Mesa. Each night, local restaurants will showcase the incredibly...
Chef Ross Pangilinan of Terrace by Mix Mix Kitchen in South Coast Plaza is a rising star of the Orange County restaurant scene. The Orange County restaurant scene has exploded recently and one rising star has been Chef...
The sun is finally out, temperatures are rising, and so is my appetite. Lucky all the best restaurants in Orange County are unveiling their new summer menus. To begin we joined Chef Diego Velasco and his culinary team at...
The Descanso Brunch "La Plancha" experience is similar to Tepanyaki, Benihana-style cooking experience, except it is amazing Mexican food! If you have not been to Descanso yet or heard of their "la plancha" experience then you...
Descanso Restaurant is offering a new experience that surprisingly has never been done before. They are bringing the idea of Tepankayi cooking to Mexican cuisine in a new experience called "La Plancha". The "La Plancha" menu...
