If you are looking for truly unique accommodations then look no further than The Westgate Hotel in San Diego. This stunning Victorian hotel was designed after the Palace of Versailles and features luxurious decor, massive crystal chandeliers, one-of-a-kind dining...
We've recently discovered the best English afternoon tea in San Diego at the Westgate Hotel. For the past several months we have noticed a new trend on the rise, English Afternoon Tea. Ladies are skipping brunch and opting for dainty tea sandwiches, scones, sweets,...
Summer is here and we have the inside scoop on all the new happenings at one of our favorite attractions, Knotts Berry Farm. I love how affordable and accessible Knotts Berry Farm is and I probably go several times throughout the summer. Their season pass is...
On June Monday, June 19th and Tuesday, June 20th, Sushi Roku Newport Beach will be celebrating their 2yr anniversary and National Sushi Day by offering 50% off their entire food menu. Guests can also enjoy an exclusive Anniversary Menu offering a la carte specials...
This past week we decided to visit 370 Common in Laguna Beach after taking a look at their delicious menu. To prepare for the upcoming summer months we decided it was time to give the nostalgic city of Laguna Beach some love and take a dive into...
Five Crowns is a classic Orange County restaurant mostly known for their juicy and indulgent traditional prime rib dinners. For spring, however, they also have a wonderful and refreshing new menu that features light colorful ingredients like english peas and fresh...
For a limited time, Disneyland has secret Beauty & The Beast Food spread out all over the park. I absolutely love when Disneyland introduces new special foodie finds. I will often plan a day just to roam around the park and search out all the coolest food just so...
My final visit for OC Restaurant Week was to SOCIAL Costa Mesa. They just revamped their already awesome menu with tasty selections like lamb lollipops, an amazing beef tartare, and creative cocktails. Their new menu is incredible and making its debut right in time...
On a late afternoon, I headed over to Kings Fish House in Laguna Hills to try out their special Orange County Restaurant Week Menu. As I began taking pictures of the space I couldn't help but notice that their customers were true locals. By the time we left the...
I have an avid love affair with Indian cuisine and had to try LA Biryani as soon as I heard of its opening. In Orange County, it is surprisingly difficult to find good, fresh, and authentic Indian cuisine. Typically you"ll find an underwhelming buffet where the food...
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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.
Chef Alejandra Padilla did an excellent job creating the new Five Crowns Summer Menu. Five Crowns summer menu invigorates with garden-fresh ingredients and a hint of South Asian influence. Chef Alejandra Padilla drew her...
The sun is finally out, temperatures are rising, and so is my appetite. Lucky all the best restaurants in Orange County are unveiling their new summer menus. To begin we joined Chef Diego Velasco and his culinary team at...
Andrei's Irvine Restaurant has been an Orange County favorite since opening in 2009. Located in Irvine's business district off Main Street, they are best known for their fresh local and organically grown produce, as well as...
If you live in Southern California there is not a chance you haven't heard of Porto's Bakery. Maybe you've seen the lines wrapped around the building all hours of the day or you've been one of those patrons waiting for your...
If you are looking for a luxurious VIP casino experience in Southern California than look no further than San Manuel Casino. The Vault Gaming & Provisions offers an escape into a Steam Punk themed gaming room dedicated to...
Forage in Vancouver prides itself on using seasonal ingredients to develop their menu which changes every week. Both the food and wine menus are divided by sea, soil, and land bringing together suggestions for the perfect...
There are so many wonderful restaurants in Temecula Wine County, but The Leoness Cellars Restaurant is the creme de la creme. This restaurant could easily be located anywhere in the country and it would still stand out amongst...
Old Town Temecula seems to be having a resurgence of visitors and there's no doubt that restaurant 1909 is the reason why. Most visitors head straight to Temecula Wine Country not realizing how incredibly amazing and charming it...
