I'm beyond excited that Fig and Olives Menu has been updated with all new delicious offerings. During covid, Fig and Olive featured a reduced menu and many of our favorite selections were no longer available. My taste buds are very happy to report that we have your...
Food events have been greatly missed, but I am so excited that the San Diego Wine and Food Festival 2021 is scheduled to take place this year from Friday, November 11th, 2021 through Sunday, November 14th, 2021. I assure you, this is one Food and Wine Festival you do...
I've spent some time recently looking for the best Italian food in Orange County. My favorite restaurants are those intimate, family-owned, unassuming restaurants you have to discover. The restaurants that have been open for years, have a loyal following and are found...
This week I decided to head to Hopdoddy Burger Bar to indulge in some of their delicious gourmet burgers. I'm a firm believer that if you're going to eat a burger, you should go to a place that specializes in them. I try to find a balance between eating healthy and...
Being from Morocco, lamb is one of my favorite ingredients and my authentic Indian Lamb Curry recipe is amazing. I make this often and freeze batches to eat throughout the week with whole wheat couscous. It makes a great quick lunch and is better than you'll find in...
One of my favorite dinners is this super easy baked lamb chop recipe with my magical mint chimichurri sauce. I recently made this for Easter dinner, but this is so easy to make, it's great for any day of the week. My special mint chimichurri sauce takes this dish up a...
Taco Rosa in Irvine and Newport Beach is introducing several new family-style "Tablitas", or platters, to their menu. These unique Tablitas will feature both traditional and seafood options as well as a mini Tablita for two. They also plan on introducing some fabulous...
Eddie V's happy hour in Newport Beach is one of the most popular spots to enjoy after a long workday. The bar is always filled with diners and for good reason. They offer a great selection of enticing eats on their happy hour menu like Lamb Lollipops, Fish Tacos, and...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we have the perfect dish to impress your guests. Last week I enjoyed the new fall menu from Orange County's most wonderful restaurants Olea, Ironwood, and Vine which are all headed by executive chef...
Knife Pleat's Afternoon Tea is an exquisite display of this time-honored English tradition If you're looking for a weekend brunch Knife Pleat's Afternoon Tea is an exquisite display of this time-honored English tradition. I'm already predicting Knife Pleat to be...
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Cello at Allegretto Resort is a Mediterranean influenced restaurant in Paso Robles offering luxurious classics like Duck Breast & Leg Confit, Rack of Lamb, and Carpaccio. Easily one of the best restaurants in this popular...
The Goldfinch in Irvine is the most recent restaurant to land in the trendy up-and-coming Eighteen Main Complex. After much success with The 908 restaurant in Long Beach, owners Ciaran Gough, Juan Carlos Guerra and Todd Miller...
If you're searching for a true Italian restaurant in Orange County, IL Farro in Newport Beach should be at the top of your list. Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, IL Farro in Newport Beach offers a culinary journey that...
Bloom in San Juan Capistrano is the latest addition to Russell Bendels' growing list of exceptional restaurants. Head chef Jarred Cook has created an entirely new menu full of southern inspiration, decadent sauces, and...
I've been working on perfecting these Instant Pot meatballs with my homemade spaghetti sauce for quite some time. These are the most tender, moist, authentic meatballs you'll find. The recipe is from my late aunt from Italy....
These 20 Vegan Just Egg recipes are the most delicious you'll find. For those following a vegan diet or looking for an amazing egg substitute, Just Egg is one of the most popular and easy-to-find brands. They have even expanded...
Callaway Winery in Temecula can be found perched high up on a hilltop overlooking the endless miles of vineyards. This is easily one of the most well-known wineries in Temecula and for good reason. They offer a premium wine...
This guide to the best Disneyland food isn't going to have your typical turkey leg and churro suggestions. This is the real deal food guide for all those foodies out there who have exceptional palettes and think themselves to be...
