I like to eat...A LOT! This is a listing of some of the places that I've eaten at. I started this blog back in 2007 but since I've only started blogging more regularly in 2010, I only have a couple of reviews written up so far. Please check back regularly for new updates.
My Top Ten List:
2012
2011
2010
Orange County, CA:
The Original Pancake House - Aliso Viejo
Catal Restaurant - Anaheim
Thai Del Mar - Corona Del Mar
118 Degrees (Raw) - Costa Mesa
Boudin - Costa Mesa
Daikokuya (Ramen) - Costa Mesa
French's Cupcake Bakery - Costa Mesa
Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop - Costa Mesa
Kohryu (Ramen) - Costa Mesa
Kickin' Crab - Costa Mesa
Mentatsu (Ramen) - Costa Mesa
Ramen Yamadaya - Costa Mesa
Santouka (Ramen) - Costa Mesa
Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa
Side Street Cafe - Costa Mesa
Z'Tejas - Costa Mesa
Fuddruckers (burgers) - El Toro (Lake Forest)
Au Lac (Vegan/Raw) - Fountain Valley
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata (Ramen) - Fountain Valley
Tsuruhashi BBQ (Japaneses/Korean) - Fountain Valley
The Cellar - Fullerton
Brodards (Vietnamese)- Garden Grove
Agora Churrascaria - Irvine
Asian Tapas - Irvine
Baja Fresh - Irvine
Blaze Pizza - Irvine
Blackmarket Bakery - Irvine
Britta's Cafe - Irvine
Champagne French Bakery Cafe - Irvine
Charlie Kabob - Irvine
Chef's Yen's Chinese and Thai Fusion - Irvine
Cheesecake Factory - Irvine
Claim Jumpers - Irvine
Corner Bakery Cafe - Irvine
Cucina Enoteca - Irvine
El Cholo (Mexican) - Irvine
Fukada (Organic Japanese) - Irvine
Greens Cafe (Vegan) - Irvine
Hen House Grill (Persian) - Irvine
Izakaya Wasa - Irvine
Javier's Fine Mexican - Irvine
Kaya (Soft Tofu) Restaurant - Irvine
Knowlwood - Irvine
La Pho - Irvine
Las Fajitas Grill - Irvine
Layer Cake Bakery - Irvine
Lee's Sandwich (Vietnamese) - Irvine
Lucca Cafe/Deli/Fine Dining - Irvine
Maizuru (Japanese) - Irvine
Marmelade Cafe - Irvine
Mimi's Cafe - Irvine
Mokkoji Shabu Shabu Bar (Japanese) - Irvine
O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Irvine
Pei Wei Asian Fusion - Irvine
P.F. Chang's - Irvine
Pho Bac Co/Photasia (Vietnamese) - Irvine
Pho So 1 - Irvine
Pick Up Stix - Irvine
Pomodoro (Italian) - Irvine
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant - Irvine
Ruth's Chris (Steakhouse) - Irvine
Sam Woo's Seafood Restaurant - Irvine
Shizuma (Ramen) - Irvine
Stone Fire Grill - Irvine
Taco Rosa - Irvine
Tea Station - Irvine
Thai Cafe - Irvine
The Counter (Burger) - Irvine
The Veggie Grill - Irvine
Yogurtland - Irvine
Zen Sushi and Roll - Irvine
Casey's Cupcakes - Laguna Beach
Gallo's Italian Subs - Laguna Beach
La Sirena Grill - Laguna Beach
Lumberyard Restaurant - Laguna Beach
Pizza Lounge - Laguna Beach
Tivoli Too! (Mexican) - Laguna Beach
Lulu's Creperie Cafe - Laguna Hills
Break of Dawn - Lake Forest
Uoko (Japanese) - Lake Forest/Tustin
Aloha BBQ - Mission Viejo
Benihana - Newport Beach
Gulfstream - Newport Beach
Haute Cakes Caffe - Newport Beach
Sprinkles Cupcake - Newport Beach
Susie Cakes (cupcakes) - Newport Beach
True Food Kitchen (organic) - Newport Beach
Villa Nova (Italian) - Newport Beach
Wonderland Bakery - Newport Beach
Cinnamon Productions - Rancho Santa Margarita
Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill - Rancho Santa Margarita
The Ramos House - San Juan Capistrano
The Tea House on Los Rios - San Juan Capistrano
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse - Tustin
Five Guys (burger) - Tustin
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Tustin
Native Foods Cafe (vegan) - Tustin
On-The-Border (Mexican) - Tustin
Whole Foods (food court) - Tustin
Au De Paris Patisserie (Macarons) - Westminster
Banh Mi and Che Cali - Westminster
Pacific Bakery (Macarons) - Westminster
Pho Thanh Lich - Westminster
Quan Hop (Vietnamese) - Westminster
Souplantation - Various Locations
Macaroni Grill - Various Locations
Mitsuwa Visiting Ramen Purveyors:
Tatsunoya Ramen
Nidaime Tsujita Ramen
Kagetora Ramen (9/15-18, 2011)
Food Trucks:
Kogi
Dos Chinos
The Lime Truck
Oh For Sweets Sake (cupcakes)
Barcelona On The Go
Chunk N Chip
Seabird Vegan Truck
The Burnt Truck
Rolling Sushi Van
Flavor Rush
Brats Berlin
Lobsta Truck
Morsel Bakery
Theme Parks:
Knott's Berry Farm - Buena Park
Disneyland - Anaheim
Universal Studios - Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA:
Wood Ranch - Arcadia
Grissini Ristorante - Agoura Hills
Terri's Cafe - Agoura Hills
Green Papaya (Thai) - Alhambra
Pho 79 - Alhambra
Boiling Crab - Alhambra
Genki Living - Alhambra
Kang Kang Food Court - Alhambra
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori/Shabu Shabu - Alhambra
Vietnam House - Alhambra
Vietnam Restaurant - Alhambra
Golden Deli - Alhambra
La Casita Mexicana - Bell
Urth Caffe - Beverly Hills
Famous Cupcakes - Beverly Hills
La-Men (Ramen) - Buena Park
Cafe Hiro - Cypress
Frostbites (Crepes and Frozen Delights) - Cypress
Genghiskhan BBQ Buffet - Cypress
Aguas Tijuana's Juice Bar - Downey
Paleteria Y Neveria - El Monte
Tito's Plaza Food Court - El Monte
Crumbs Bake Shop - Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Hoy Ka Thai Noodle - Monterey Park
Lincoln Plaza Hotel Restaurant - Monterey Park
Beachwood BBQ - Long Beach
Queen Mary Sunday Brunch - Long Beach
The Original Fish Company - Los Alamitos
Asahi Ramen - Los Angeles
Beard Papa's - Los Angeles
Coffee Tomo - Los Angeles
Furibo - Los Angeles
Kabuki's Japanese Restaurant - Los Angeles
Paulette Macarons - Los Angeles
Phoenix Bakery - Chinatown LA
Soi 7 - Los Angeles
The Restaurant (@Getty Center) - Los Angeles
Toshi Sushi - Los Angeles
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle - Los Angeles
Dave and Buster's - Ontario Mills
Chado Tearoom - Pasadena
Euro Pane Bakery - Pasadena
Fair Oaks Pharmacy Soda Fountain- Pasadena
Half and Half (Tea Express) - Pasadena
Central Park Cafe - Pasadena
Marston's Restaurant - Pasadena
Mike and Anne's - Pasadena
Novel Cafe - Pasadena
Rose Tree Cottage (afternoon tea) - Pasadena
Tea Rose Garden (afternoon tea) - Pasadena
Van's Bakery - Rosemead
My Hanh - Rosemead
My Dung - Rosemead
Thach Che Hien Khanh - Rosemead
Torihei - Torrance
Ajiman's - San Gabriel (closed)
Battambang Seafood Restaurant - San Gabriel
Ducks Curry -San Gabriel
Phoenix Food Boutique - San Gabriel
Ton-Chan Ramen - San Gabriel
Yong Dong Tofu - San Gabriel
Huntington Library Tea Room - San Marino
Julienne's - San Marino
Yoshida - San Marino
Cru (Vegan/Raw) - Silverlake
Tenju Tea - Temple City
Jin Patisserie - Venice
Central CA:
Laetitia Vineyard and Winery - Arroyo Grande
Avant Tapas and Wine - Buellton
Pea Soup Andersen's - Buellton
Los Olivos Wine Merchant and Cafe - Los Olivos
Saarloos + Sons Tasting Lounge - Los Olivos
Montrio Bistro - Monterey
Paluca Trattoria - Monterey
Old Fisherman's Grotto - Monterey
Suzanne's Cuisine - Ojai
Passionfish - Pacific Grove
Gallery Cafe at the Lodge - Pebble Beach
Brophy Bros (Seafood) - Santa Barbara
Crush Cake Cupcakery - Santa Barbara
McConnell's Ice Cream and Yogurt - Santa Barbara
Olio Pizzeria Enoteca and Bar - Santa Barbara
Olio E Limone Ristorante - Santa Barbara
Trattoria Mollie - Santa Barbara
Tupelo Junction Cafe - Santa Barbara
Paula's Pancake House - Solvang
Taqueria Cuernavaca - Ventura
Pete's Breakfast House - Ventura
Sicily - Ventura
San Diego, CA:
Buccaneer Beach Club - Oceanside
The Longboarder Cafe - Oceanside
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill - San Diego (Mission Hills)
St. Germain's Cafe
Northern CA:
Boulettes Larder - Ferry Building, SF
The Palace Hotel (Afternoon Tea Service) - San Francisco
Katana-Ya (Ramen) - San Francisco
Barbacco - San Francisco
Mangia Tutti - San Francisco
Ferry Plaza Seafood - Ferry Building, SF
Miette Patisserie - Ferry Building, SF
Pho Garden - San Francisco
Mel's Drive-In - San Francisco
Crown and Crumpet - Ghirardelli Square
Zachary's Pizza - Oakland
Las Vegas, NV:
M Resort Buffet (M Hotel)
Bachi Burger
The Cracked Egg
Hash House A Go Go
d.Vino (Italian) (Monte Carlo)
Jean Philippe Patisserie
Payard Patisserie (Caesar's Palace)
Cafe Belle Madeleine (Paris Hotel)
La Creperie (Paris Hotel)
Le Cafe (Paris Hotel)
Miller's Ale House
Mon Ami Gabi (Paris Hotel)
Monta Japanese Noodle House
Boston, MA:
Mike's Pastry, Monica's Salumeria, Caffe Vittoria
Georgetown Cupcake
Chicago, IL:
Kinzie Chophouse
Russian Tea Time
Giordano's Pizzeria
Yolk
Carmine's (Italian)
Zapatista (Mexican)
New York, NY:
Ray's Pizza
Teany (vegan)
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Travel Points of Interests:
California:
Circle Bar B Stables (Horseback Riding) - Goleta
Clairmont Lavendar Farm - Los Olivos
Gainey Vineyard - Santa Ynez
Silver Sun Alpaca Farm - Santa Ynez
Apple Lane Orchards - Solvang
Quicksilver Ranch - Solvang
Seein' Spots Farm - Solvang
Ostrich Land - Solvang
