Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate Mexico’s heritage. It is also a time to enjoy festive music and delicious food. Mexican restaurants throughout LA are celebrating with food and drink specials. Towards that end, I have assembled a list of fun ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. There is something for everyone! Saturday,…
Orange County
OC Restaurant Week Begins March 3
The 11th annual OC Restaurant Week is set to begin Monday, March 3, and runs through Sat., March 9. The restaurants featured are geographically extensive, from Buena Park to the north to San Juan Capistrano to the south. I like the fact that there are choices for every budget. The prix fixe menus are priced…
Silva’s, a Churrascaria and Fresh Food Eatery
The owners of Silva’s Bar and Grill in Santa Ana recently renovated and reopened with an elevated bistro setting serving international cuisine while highlighting Brazilian meats prepared in a Churrascaria. To reflect this transformation, they named the restaurant Silva’s Fresh Eatery and Churrascaria. Silva’s Fresh Eatery and Churrascaria is located near the corner of Bristol…
The Taste Costa Mesa: Three Day Foodie Event
The LA Times Food Staff took their popular event, The Taste LA, on the road to Orange County. On Friday, Oct. 19, they held their inaugural event for their OC version of The Taste Costa Mesa. This is a three-day event for foodies and for people that enjoy tasty beverages. It seemed fitting that the…
Gindaco Takoyaki Lands in Tokyo Central in Gardena
Gindaco Takoyaki, the number one takoyaki chain in Japan, recently opened its first American site in the food court inside Tokyo Central in Gardena. The chain, extremely popular in Japan, specializes in this golf ball-sized street food made with a wheat flour mixture with fresh octopus. Takoyaki originated and became popular in Osaka and then…
The Taste OC Debuts in Costa Mesa on Oct 19
The Taste recently took place over Labor Day weekend and was another huge success. This year, the Times is adding The Taste OC in Costa Mesa to focus on the thriving dining scene and award-winning restaurants in the heart of Southern California. The Taste’s debut in Costa Mesa will take place at The MET over…
Tan Cang Offers Scrumptious Asian Seafood
A former colleague left our company and it was quite a blow to us. Not only was he talented, he was outgoing, friendly, and a really nice person. Since he left before we had an official send-off, we recently met him for an early supper at Tan Cang Newport Seafood. Since he lives in Lake…
Fresh Churned Ice Cream at Churned Creamery
If you purchase prepacked ice cream, you know what happens to it as it ages. The crystallization process sets in and, over time, the ice cream is no longer enjoyable to eat. I recently learned of Churned Creamery, an operation that makes real churned ice cream in very small batches. Churned Creamery is located inside…
Metrolink – Day Trip to San Clemente Pier
I enjoy riding trains and metros. There is something nice about leaving the driving to someone else and not experiencing the hassles of stop and go traffic. Since I drive quite a bit, it is an opportunity for me to relax and watch the world go by. I have been wanting to take the Metrolink…
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern Now Offers Brunch
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern, or better known as JFAT, recently introduced a new brunch menu. I was happy to learn about it and my wife and I recently visited their location in Brea. JFAT is located next to Whole Foods in the Village at La Floresta on Imperial Hwy. just east of Kraemer Blvd in…