Doesn’t that food look amazing? It was! Each year, The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano hosts Green Feast. This is a farm to table fundraising event that supports the good work the center does while highlighting the skills of local chefs. The 2015 event will be held on Saturday, September 12th from 4pm to […]
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California Pizza Kitchen – Anaheim, California
Have you been to CPK lately? Many of the restaurants are getting a new look and a new, expanded menu. I visited the California Pizza Kitchen at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Orange County. It’s a great location for locals and for those who are visiting the nearby Disneyland Resort or Anaheim Convention Center. The […]
Zena’s Lebanese Cuisine – Orange, California
Tustin Avenue in Orange is home to a wide variety of small restaurants serving food from around the world. I’ve driven by Zena’s Lebanese many times over the years and finally stopped in for a late lunch. We were there mid-afternoon between the lunch and dinner crowds and had the restaurant to ourselves other than […]
Miguel’s Jr. – Tustin, California
There is a brand new Miguel’s Jr. in Orange County! It’s in the Tustin Marketplace on El Camino Real across the street from Home Depot. The first Miguel’s opened in 1973 in Corona and is still open today. It’s a full service sit down restaurant in Corona. Business improved and within two years owners Mike and Mary Vasquez […]
Taqueros Mexican Restaurant – San Juan Capistrano, California
Southern California is home to many authentic Mexican restaurants. I love the flavors of Mexico, but often have a hard time finding vegetarian friendly items on the menu. Marinated meats are a staple in Mexican cuisine and beans are traditionally made with lard that gives them their rich flavor. My first question when I go […]