Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop – Costa Mesa, CA

We recently tried Greenleaf, a fast -casual dining restaurant that opened its first Orange County outpost in Costa Mesa. The gourmet chopshop, as they are known, is a healthy concept that prides itself on using fresh and healthy ingredients as well as being built in environmentally conscious locations using recycled and compostable products. They make

ARC Introduces New Lunch Menu, Weekend Brunch and Spring Cocktails – April 2013

Chef Noah Blom’s American roast house features new menu focusing on scratch cooking and sourcing from local artisan producers   ARC, Orange County’s unique American roast house, introduces three new menus for spring, including new lunch selections, a Saturday and Sunday brunch menu, and a new seasonal cocktail list. Chef Noah Blom’s focus remains on

Artisan Pizza makes OC debut – Pitfire Pizza, Costa Mesa, CA

New pizza joints seem to be popping up all over the OC, with their various interpretations of Chicago-, New York- or Neapolitan-styles. We don’t get too caught up in the pizza wars because we don’t discriminate when it comes to pizza style, only taste. Pitfire Artisan Pizza, is a small Los Angeles-based chain that just

Finally Umami comes to the OC – Umami Burger, Costa Mesa, CA

A couple years ago, Kim and I had the chance to try Umami Burger in Los Angeles. The only negative about Umami was that they were 50+ miles away from us. It’s worth the drive, but hard to do regularly when you are craving a really great burger. We have been waiting for their much-anticipated

SOCO Farmer's Market Announces Farm to Food Truck Challenge II – November 19

On Saturday, November 19th, SoCo Certified Farmers’ Market will host its Farm to Food Truck Challenge II. The event is a farmers’ market inspired cooking competition pitting top Gourmet Food Truck chefs against each other to create the best dish using locally grown farm fresh ingredients. Over 15 gourmet food trucks will be hosted during

The Generous Pour Wine Event through September 4 at Capital Grille South Coast Plaza

A few weeks ago we attended a preview event at The Capital Grille, South Coast Plaza, in Costa Mesa, CA. The Generous Pour Wine Event, is a wine pairing that the restaurant is offering through September 4. For just $25 with dinner, you can experience nine of the wines they offer. Each wine is selected

CHANCE TO WIN VIP TICKETS: 1st Annual "A Taste of Rock" Benefiting KOCI 101.5fm

We recently did a post on the upcoming First Annual “A Taste of Rock” on May 21 benefiting KOCI 101.5FM. We have FOUR pairs of VIP tickets to giveaway. Here is your chance to attend what looks to be great event supporting a great cause.  This event is being hosted by Sweet Style Productions. The event

Does DG really mean "Damn Good"? – DG Burger, South Coast Plaza

I finally got over to the new DG (Damn Good) Burger at South Coast Plaza. DG Burger is the latest addition to the Charlie Palmer restaurant brand. There has been a lot of hype since they launched so I’ve really wanted to check it out. DG Burger is considered a high end burger joint so

Event Wrap-up: Sugar Rush Cupcake Extravaganza

Last Sunday was the first ever Sugar Rush at PieceMakers in Costa Mesa.  The event had a cupcake competition, crafts and even food trucks!  We were asked to help judge the cupcake competition along with  Elise from Cupcake Activist and John Jennison.  We wanted to share some photos from the event.  Make sure you check out the cupcake

Gourmet Tacos Coming to Costa Mesa – Taco Asylum

Last Thursday was the grand opening of Orange County’s newest joint, Taco Asylum. It is a small place that holds approximately 30-40 people, located at The CAMP in Costa Mesa. We were invited to a media preview event just two days before their grand opening. Taco Asylum is a gourmet taco concept developed by the