tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25311756569600844682011-11-27T15:57:29.744-08:00I live to eat.Arisuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457064056589079022noreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2531175656960084468.post-12898906910763082402007-10-30T23:00:00.001-07:002007-10-30T23:19:02.888-07:00

Work brought my SO and I to stay about 4 days in Los Angeles. Staying at the Hotel Figueroa, I was excited to see that the Original Pantry Cafe was just right around the corner just 30 seconds walking distance away. I've heard about people lining up just to eat at this "landmark" and couldn't wait to see what the fuss was about.Maybe I've been spoiled by Omelette Parlor, but after eating at the

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It's hard for my SO and I to find a breakfast place that we thorougly enjoy and want to come back again and again. The Omelette Parlor in Costa Mesa has seen us 2x in the past 2 weekends.I'd say that was pretty damn good.It's located in a plaza where a supermarket is (either Ralph's or Albertson's) and situated in a corner semi-hidden. The name might also be confusing as well since the sign says

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Once in awhile, I'll loosen up my purse strings, particularly for special occasions. In this case, it was my friend's birthday whom I've known since we were wee little sophomores in high school. She chose Lucque's as her birthday dinner destination and off we went!My SO and I arrived early and were invited to sit in the waiting area in front of a cozy fireplace on plush black chairs. After

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For some reason I have a hard time remembering the name Donut Man. I keep on thinking it's called Mr. Donut and it screws up my google search each and every time I try to find its location.But alas, I was able to make a visit to DONUT MAN today after a work errand to Sherman Oaks. I first read about their fresh seasonal donuts on Yelp and I've been dying to try the strawberry donuts. Since the

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Little did I know that there was such a stylish and swanky Korean cafe near by my place that doesn't cost (too) much.Walking in, my mouth gaped open at the interior design as it felt like I was transported to New York instead of Fullerton (and next to a Target plaza too!)After a booth request, the waiter gave us an intimate and plushy red booth with high backs in 1 of the 3 main seating

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Yikes, it's been awhile. Convention season is upon me and I've been getting ready for 5 shows that's starting this week. Lots of backlogged entries and I'm going to do my best to churn them out.Today's post is on the Buena Park Farmer's Market. If you've lived in OC all your life, like I have, you'll know what Buena Park is. If not, you may be scratching your head.To give you a brief background,

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Even though it's been hot, I still want a comforting bowl of Pho for dinner. Not just any pho though, I tend to favor Chicken Pho complete with gizzards, ovaries, and extra chickeny good stuff.We went to Pho Quang Trung nearby Pho Bolsa #4. The establishment is not hard to miss with their blinking christmas icicle lights all around the building.I got a large bowl of Pho Ga for $5.45What's

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Luckily I have July 2-4 off so now I can start catching up on my food posts!So it being a Monday, the question that popped in my head this morning was...."Where to go for Happy Hour?"Or more accurately "Which restaurant can I take advantage for Happy Hour?"Hmmm.Morton's Steakhouse?Yes.We arrived at 5:00 pm just in time for the start of their "Power Hour." Misnamed though since their Power Hour

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Another picture update, this time for Naan & Kabob in Tustin.Complete Lunch Specials Menu:This time I ordered the Chicken Kabob with Zereshk Rice (cranberry) It was delicious! Tender flavorful pieces of chicken mixed with a slightly sweet rice was a great combination. The rice is plentiful so I had enough to take home for a late night snack.Coworker ordered the Chicken Koobideh w/Rice Another

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Picture update on Pho Bolsa #4.A close up of the Chicken Ovaries I talked about in my original review:Pho Ga ("Chicken Pho") with the traditional thin rice noodles versus the wide rice noodles I had the first time. Both types of noodle are great but I prefer the wide version.Original ReviewPho Bolsa #414092 Magnolia StWestminster, CA 92683714-898-2322

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I read about Naan & Kabob on Yelp.com when I was searching for Tustin eateries. I love Persian food and when I read that this place was delicious AND affordable, I had to try it out!The small restaurant was not hard to find as they had a huge sign that explained all you need to know about the place.NAAN & KABOBPERSIAN FOODOpen from 11 am- 9pmDAILY LUNCH SPECIALFrom 11 am-3:30 pm They are also

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For a business lunch, someone suggested Javier's Cantina & Grill at the Irvine Spectrum. There really isn't anything thrilling to eat at the Spectrum but it was closeby and also I have not been to Javier's before.When we arrived at around 1:15 pm, the restaurant was busy and loud. We immediately asked to be seated outside as the interior was very dark and the table they were originally going to

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I'm usually the one who suggests where to go for our weekday lunches but I was happy to let my co-worker take us to her newfound favorite japanese place. Particularly an establishment that I have not been to before. When I inquired what the name of the restaurant was, she gave me a sheepish look and said that she didn't remember (?!) I'm still amazed whenever I hear that response. How can one not

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A 2 year anniversary + my S.O.'s belated birthday celebration warranted a special sushi dinner for the 2 of us.I reserved a bar spot for 6 pm on a Sunday at Sushi Shibucho in Costa Mesa. When we arrived, the whole counter was filled except for 2 spots at the end nearest the entrance door.The smiling woman gestured us to sit there when I said we had RSVPd and promptly brought out 2 steaming hot

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I had the pleasure of being treated to a lunch at French 75 last week after my co-worker scored some cash by selling off his anime dvds ;)After giving our orders to a very bubbly waiter with Weezer's River glasses , a basket of warm soft bread came along with a cup of olive spread. ^ Very warm delicious bread^ Olive spread that was not too overpowering ^ My order of the Le Petit Bistro Lunch

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Picture Update 5/19/07:Plain/Blueberry Yogurt w/ Magic Stars, Strawberries and Mini Mochi BallsAlso noticed a new topping: mini cheesecake bites. My friend got this, and I took a bite- yum!5/14/07 After my bento lunch, I took some coworkers to the newly opened Yogurtland in Irvine. ^ They're sporting a new logoWe walked in to be greeted by this:^ Bright, pleasing on the eyes and sooo cleaaaan. ^

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After a successful trip to Cypress' Marukai 98 Cents Store Plus, we drove over to the Gourmet Pie & Cafe as I was longing for their apple pancakes. It was busy, as it was Mother's Day, but since it was just the 2 of us we got seated in less than a minute.The interior is like a much brighter and sunnier Mimi's cafe with a more homey feel to it as it was mostly booths rather than a mixture.^ He got

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Went to Taiko for lunch today, and also to check up on Yogurtland's progress. Driving by while parking, I was ecstatic that there were 2 girls inside eating. But as I approached closer to the door, there was a white paper sign that said "Sorry, we're not open yet!"GAH.As I stood there staring at the paper, one of the girls inside opened the door and said "We're opening this Saturday! Please come

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Very fond memories of Pasadena this past Sunday as we went to the Vinyl Toy Show at the Pasadena Conference Center. We were amongst the first 100 people to stand in line and we got an awesome gift bag. Below are all the toys that we got. Not shown are the books, magazines, and lot of stickers still inside the bags. I think each gift bag's value is $100+! I also bought some Gloomy Bear toys as

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Having limited experience with Indian cuisine (think Wholesome Choice Market "food court" Indian food) this fairly nearby establishment intrigued me to take a trip up to Little India, Artesia.Ashoka was not hard to find as it was in the heart of Little India and faced Pioneer Blvd; and with a name after the legendary Ashoka, Emperor of India, I figured it would be a good place to start with real

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Over the weekend, I went to visit a gallery that was showing work from one of my favorite artists- Mark Ryden. His newest exhibit, "The Tree Show" is showing at the Michael Kohn gallery. ^ custom hand-crafted frames for each paintingI guess if I can describe his work in 3 words it would be: haunting, beautiful, and twisted. His paintings are oil, and the brushstrokes are so incredibly smooth and

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I'm in love! As an avid fan of noodles, this place has captured my heart for the past 3 weeks. I've gone each weekend, and I have not been disappointed. Located in Westminster, there are a gajillion vietnamese restaurants to choose from but this small, cozy, and oftentimes crowded restaurant beats the rest in one category: Bun Bo Hue. A popular vietnamese soup noodle dish with noodles that are

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It's hard to keep up with my eating habits!There has been so many great places I've been to that I'll eventually post about in the next couple days but I wanted to make tonight's post on the sushi feast and dessert I had last night with 2 friends.We originally had our hearts set on Sushi Shibucho in Costa Mesa but they don't take reservations past 6:30 pm which didn't work with our schedule. We

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I believe I'm done travelling for the month! I just came back from a 3-day trip in Seattle (which was gorgeous). Unfortunately I didn't take my camera as the battery was dead since I left my battery charger at the San Francisco hotel the week before so I couldn't charge it to life! But I had fun with my boyfriend's canon DSLR which is still in Seattle as he's staying a couple more days. Until

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I've been a big fan of Yogurtland ever since I found out about it on the Los Angeles Chowhound Board. Since around mid-December until now, I've been there about 5 times now. It doesn't seem like a whole lot but it also hasn't been the bestest weather for a cold dessert either as I only go at night time.Yogurtland in Fullerton is the cheap version of Pinkberry of Los Angeles area. Although I've

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While I disagree with the "authentic" in the restaurant name, the food here was cheap and pretty decent for a quick (and close by) mexican fix that I was craving for.Interior of the place:I ordered the Weekly Special of the Super Chicken Burrito with Enchila Sauce that comes with rice and beans. This was quite a hefty portion for $4.49. The burrito inside had chicken, lettuce, sour cream, and

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A friend and I had our hearts set on Mentasu Ramen in Costa Mesa last night. But to our disappointment, Mentasu was closed on Tuesdays! I personally have not been to Mentasu but was going on her recommendation.Since our first choice was shot down, I suggested Oki Doki across the street as our alternative. I've been here once before a year ago but wanted to see how they've progressed so far. The

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First, Happy New Year to the asian folks :) For our New Year lunch, we decided on Pho Bolsa (#4) located in Westminster. Considering that there's a million pho joints in this area and in the surrounding area, there must be something special at this place right?Apparently so.It was my first time eating here, but it's been several many times for my family. They come here for the Pho Ga, which is a

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I didn't think my first official review on this site would be on an LA based restaurant but since I've never been to this place before, and I have time tonight to write about it, sure why not? :)Tonight, my parents and I had gone to El Monte to visit relatives who we haven't seen for awhile. And after chatting for an hour, we left to go find food in the area. My mom was leaning more towards

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I've decided to move here to start a brand new blog to write about things I enjoy to give my opinions on rather than discuss what's up with my day to day life as I have been. Maybe it's a new year's resolution for me, although I've never really made any nor committed to any (and it's already February). This year will be the first. Yay for me. :) Besides the usual "save money," and "get a raise,"

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