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I always seem to have trouble finding a great happy hour in Orange County, but thanks to Eats Kitchen at Hotel Irvine, my Friday nights are officially taken. I recently made a visit to discover they have an amazing new tapas menu which offers a fantastic selection at...
Let me first start by saying I cannot believe it's taken me so long to visit Bistango in Irvine, especially considering how long this classic Orange County restaurant has been in business. The ambiance inside the restaurant is sexy and sophisticated with a...
Attending fabulous food events always provides an opportunity to find amazing new restaurants like Krave in Irvine. This completely random discovery was all thanks to this year's Fresh Toast put on by OC Weekly. As we walked from booth to booth, sampling...
The Marriott's Hive and Honey Rooftop Bar finally delivers a great location for adults to enjoy some cocktails, a fantastic view, and a classy night out on the town. Orange County is perfect in every way with its gorgeous beaches, amazing restaurants, and...
It's no surprise that one of the biggest restaurant openings this year has been the new Puesto Irvine location. Let's be honest, Californian's love their tacos. They are basically our state food and are to Californian's what hot dogs are to New Yorkers. Puesto...
Andrei's in Irvine recently introduces a new Saturday brunch you are not going to want to miss. Orange County definitely needs more amazing brunch spots and this spread did not disappoint. Each dish was perfectly executed with delicious offerings that will keep...
Welcome to Trade in Irvine, where all your indecisive hunger needs are met. Do you ever get so hungry you can't decide what to eat? Of course, who doesn't? Trade in Irvine is the perfect place to...
We are bringing you our drool-worthy list of the best burgers in Orange County in celebration of OC Burger Week. We basically spent 2 weeks stuffing our faces with ooey gooey meaty burgers to bring you our personal faves. Updated April 2022 Table Of ContentsshowWhat...
We scoured high and low to bring you the best place in Orange County for National Grilled Cheese Day and foodies are going crazy over our top pick! The uber popular spaghetti grilled cheese from Burnt Crumbs can be seen all over Instagram. It was even highlighted on...
Update: Spoleto is no longer open at Campus Center and has closed permanently This week I had the pleasure of visiting Spoleto, the latest addition to Irvine's University Center. This year the University Center has seen a massive update with several new restaurants...
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.
Davio's in Irvine is the latest restaurant bringing delicious cuisine to the Orange County foodie scene. Located on Michelson next to the Marriot Hotel, Davio's Northern Italian Kitchen is in a prime spot and perfect for...
If you are a fan of authentic Mexican cuisine then you"ll want to head to the Puesto Los Olivos location to be the first to try out all the new menu items from Chef Katy Smith. While each Puesto location is delicious, only the...
I always seem to have trouble finding a great happy hour in Orange County, but thanks to Eats Kitchen at Hotel Irvine, my Friday nights are officially taken. I recently made a visit to discover they have an amazing new tapas...
Let me first start by saying I cannot believe it's taken me so long to visit Bistango in Irvine, especially considering how long this classic Orange County restaurant has been in business. The ambiance inside the...
Attending fabulous food events always provides an opportunity to find amazing new restaurants like Krave in Irvine. This completely random discovery was all thanks to this year's Fresh Toast put on by OC Weekly. As we...
The Marriott's Hive and Honey Rooftop Bar finally delivers a great location for adults to enjoy some cocktails, a fantastic view, and a classy night out on the town. Orange County is perfect in every way with its gorgeous...
It's no surprise that one of the biggest restaurant openings this year has been the new Puesto Irvine location. Let's be honest, Californian's love their tacos. They are basically our state food and are to Californian's...
Andrei's in Irvine recently introduces a new Saturday brunch you are not going to want to miss. Orange County definitely needs more amazing brunch spots and this spread did not disappoint. Each dish was perfectly executed...
