Are you familiar with Chef Ben Ford? You may have seen him on TV and you’re probably very familiar with his father, Harrison Ford’s acting career. Ben is known for his focus on sustainability and for his feasts featuring whole animals. As a vegetarian, I wasn’t sure that Ford’s Filling Station was going to be […]
Restaurants
Tamarind of London Happy Hour – Newport Beach, California
Have you been to Tamarind of London lately? I’ve been to the restaurant many times for lunch and dinner. They’ve now added something new to entice me to take a beautiful drive down PCH to Crystal Cove – happy hour! Happy hour is available Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. There is a special […]
OPM Restaurant and Lounge – Huntington Beach, California
Do you like to brunch? I am thrilled to see the rise in popularity of using brunch as a verb instead of just a noun. It is wonderful to brunch with family or friends as a fun way to socialize and enjoy a good meal before the work week starts up again. OPM is a […]
McCormick & Schmick’s – Anaheim, California
Many years ago, my co-workers and I liked to go to McCormick & Scmick’s after a stressful day. The atmosphere and food were always just what we needed. That job ended long ago and it’s been a long time since I’ve been back. Recently, I got reacquainted with McCormick & Scmick’s at a special event at their […]
Uoko Japanese Cuisine – Tustin, California
Uoko is located in an unassuming shopping center on 17th Street in Tustin, near the 55 freeway. Most of the other stores and restaurants were deserted on a Saturday evening, but Uoko had a crowd waiting for tables to open up. We took the first available regular table. Next time we’d like to wait for a low […]