The Secret Life of Onions.
Prompted writing sample on the description of a single ingredient, used to obtain an editorial position for Sauté Magazine and for SPOON University, University of California chapter.
Best Things We’ve Tasted: Weekends in Ventura —
Exploring hidden local favorites from the quaint California beach town of Ventura
Located 100 miles up the Pacific Coast lies a quaint beach town renowned for it’s famous surf spots and growing craft brewery scene. Ventura is a home to popular eateries such as Spencer Mackenzies and McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream. It is also the birthplace of Topa Topa Brewery and MadeWest Brewing, labels that are quickly showing up in restaurants and groceries all along the California Coast. Ventura serves as the
Castelvetrano: The Gateway Olive —
The Castelvetrano is quickly becoming known as the irresistable olive; find out why.
Some folks are ever too eager to gift away the olives that garnish their plates, top off their martinis and sneak their way into Mom’s lasagna. We learn to smile lovingly at them as they pick through their food, turn up their noses and grimace at any residual taste from the little black and green ovals. This can be a tedious task when picking toppings on shared pizzas or deciding on a plate at virtually any Med
Heli-Dining with OC Helicopters: An Unforgettable Way To Eat —
OC Helicopters is taking fine dining above and beyond by bringing it to the skies.
There are some moments in life that raise the bar on what qualifies as a memorable experience to a whole new level. This is the goal behind Heli-Dining, a service offered by Santa Ana-based OC Helicopters. Veteran owned and operated, the company provides six exclusive tours showcasing the coastlines of Newport Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Beach among other Southern California beach towns. Recently, the company expan
Exploring the Riches of Little Tokyo —
I had the pleasure of experiencing a sneak preview of Delicious Little Tokyo last weekend and sampled some of the up-and-coming gems in this dynamic cultural enclave of Los Angeles. The festival is going on this weekend, and you shouldn’t miss the savory delights in store. The Japanese Plaza transports you to another place, with multicolored lanterns swinging gently from flowering trees and brightly colored signs blinking advertisements for steamed buns and Japanese cosmetics. Enticing aromas co
The Best Things We Tasted This Week: Memphis Cafe —
Passing by on Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, Memphis Cafe might look like an unassuming roadside barbecue house. Locals, however, know it’s a place that holds 24 years of culinary history. Although it first gained popularity with its famous fried chicken and barbecue platters, the restaurant has earned a reputation akin to Southern hospitality. Crowds of people fill the space nightly for the friendly, family-like vibe, consistently great service, authenticity and hip yet cozy setting. And then th
McClain Cellars: The Story of a Winery —
Laguna Beach’s newest winery has a story to tell with each label and each sip.
Some of you may have heard of the new rising star among Orange County wine producers. Or maybe you’ve spotted the brand’s unique hand-painted labels at dinner parties and tastings. If not, then meet McClain Cellars, a winery based in Orange County with vines rooted in Santa Ynez and a tasting room nestled in Laguna Beach. The winery first began to bloom when Jason & Sofia McClain made the bold choice to walk away fro
SteelCraft Bellflower: One Place, Nine Entrepreneurs —
SteelCraft Bellflower marked the opening of its new 15,000-square-foot food and drink plaza in Bellflower on June 13, unveiling an alluring collection of nine craft food and drink vendors, including Ten Mile Brewing, Off Duty Wine Bar, Long Beach Creamery, Solid Coffee Roasters, Fritzi Coop, Pholanthropy, PRIME by Shenandoah, Cassidy’s Corner, and The Standing Room. And, as you might expect, opening weekend was full of celebration.
Located in downtown Bellflower, the space has a sophisticated a
SteelCraft Bellflower: One Place, Nine Entrepreneurs —
SteelCraft Bellflower marked the opening of its new 15,000-square-foot food and drink plaza in Bellflower on June 13, unveiling an alluring collection of nine craft food and drink vendors, including Ten Mile Brewing, Off Duty Wine Bar, Long Beach Creamery, Solid Coffee Roasters, Fritzi Coop, Pholanthropy, PRIME by Shenandoah, Cassidy’s Corner, and The Standing Room. And, as you might expect, opening weekend was full of celebration.
Located in downtown Bellflower, the space has a sophisticated a
Uncovering Orange County’s 2019 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand —
As milestones go, it’s been a good year for O.C.’s dining scene, especially when you consider that two Costa Mesa restaurants – Taco Maria and Hana re – earned one-star ratings from the esteemed Michelin Guide, which covered the entire state of California for the first time in its history.
Originally started in 1900 by brothers Édouard and André Michelin, the guide first began as a mode of reference and review for French motorists when looking to buy a new vehicle. The guide became well trusted
The Buzz About Lost Pier Café —
Lost Pier Café at The Ranch at Laguna Beach Now is Pouring Cold Brews and Cool Wines.
The golden shores of Aliso Beach have never looked more inviting, thanks to the newest beer and wine menu now available at the Lost Pier Café. The oceanfront eatery overlooking lapping waves and buttery sands, is a dining extension of The Ranch at Laguna Beach, nestled in the Aliso and Wood canyons. Although it is just a short walk from the resort, the café is open for all passers-by looking for cold beers and
