Have you been to Downtown Riverside lately? They’ve turned the area into a fun destination for shopping, dining and hanging out with friends or family. Whenever I go to shows at the Fox Performing Arts Center, I make sure I leave enough time to wander and grab a bite before the show. Elephant Thai Cuisine […]
Restaurants
Jjang Restaurant – Buena Park, California
There is a fantastic assortment of Asian restaurants where Orange County and Los Angeles County meet at the intersection of Beach Blvd. and La Mirada/Malvern. I can never remember exactly where the city lines are, but the area includes Buena Park, La Mirada and Fullerton. Some of the restaurants have been there for years and new […]
Chen’s Panda Chinese Restaurant – Orange, California
When I’m looking for an easy option for a meal out, I often end up at Chen’s Panda. The location is convenient for me and I always have a good experience at the restaurant. The food is typical of what you’ll find at other Chinese restaurants. There are vegetarian items along with chicken, pork, beef, […]
Le Pain Quotidien – Fashion Island – Newport Beach, California
Naturally, the food options at Orange County’s Fashion Island in Newport Beach are not the typical “mall food” that I grew up with. There are many great options for good, healthy food to choose from. About a year and a half ago, I attended a fun and informative hands on bread baking class at Le Pain […]
Green Tomato Grill – Orange County
Orange, California: Green Tomato Grill Have you been to Green Tomato Grill in Orange? This wonderful fast-casual restaurant is out of the ordinary in a good way, a very good way. As you can see from the photographs, this does not look like the usual burger and fries that other fast food restaurants serve. This […]