Head to Puesto Los Olivos and be the First to Try Their New Menu
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 Los Olivos location lets you try...
Flemings Steakhouse Brunch Just Got Better on Their Beautiful New Patio
Flemings Steakhouse brunch just got even better with their newly remodeled patio at Fashion Island. I’ve always been a fan of Flemings Steakhouse since I used to visit their Beverly Hills location when I still lived in Los Angeles. The Fashion Island...
We Just Found Our New Favorite Friday Happy Hour in Orange County
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...
Fig and Olive in Newport Beach, For When Only the Best Will Do!
This article is long overdue for one of my absolute favorite restaurants, Fig and Olive in Newport Beach. I often get asked what my favorite restaurants are in Orange County and I go to the Fig and Olive in Newport Beach regularly. It’s one of the...
Enjoy a Porterhouse Dinner for Two with Live Jazz at Bistango in Irvine
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...CHEERS!
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.
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