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08.30.2010 | OC DinDin-A-GoGo


Orange County is quickly becoming food truck country & it is fabulous! The latest thing on the scene is the OC DinDin-A-GoGo which is promising to “revolutionize dinner one city at a time.”

Based on the wildly popular DinDin-A-GoGo that happens every Thursday evening at K1 Speed in Gardena (from 5:30-9pm), the OC version will be hosted by the Tropical Shave Ice Truck every Wednesday evening right here in Orange County, at K1 Speed in Irvine (from 5:30 – 9pm).

Each week the OC DinDin-A-GoGo will feature 2 -5 different trucks, in order to keep things “fresh.” (Kinda of like the OC Foodie Fest, but on a much smaller scale & there are no admission fees, so you can spend that extra money on food!) So bring your lawn chairs & some cash (not all of the trucks accept credit cards), & don’t forget your blankets & sweatshirts, because we can guarantee you’ll want to make an evening of it. Finally everyone in your family will be able to have exactly what they want for dinner. With multiple food trucks on site, you can be sure that there will be something for everyone to love.

What: OC DinDin-A-GoGo
When: Wednesday Evenings, 5:30-9pm
Where: K1 Speed Irvine, 17221 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92614

For a full recap of the very first OC DinDin-A-GoGo, check out Saturday Night Foodies.

xoxo, K
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07.27.2010 | 12 for Tuesday: shave ice in the oc

Welcome to 12 for Tuesday, where we highlight 12 great finds in & around Orange County. Today we are featuring 12 places to get your fix – your shaved ice fix that is. Some of these place offer “Hawaiian Shave Ice,” others serve ” Italian Ice” or “New Orleans style Shaved Ice,” whatever they are serving, it’s sure to cool you down on a hot summer day.

1. The Balcony Grill & Bar: Irvine
2. Cafe Java Bru: Buena Park
3. Cefiore: Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Newport Beach
4. Champion Food Co: Irvine
5. Giggidy Goo Hawaiian Ice: Orange
6. Guppy Tea House: Anaheim, Irvine, Cerritos
7. Joe’s Italian Ice: Garden Grove
8. Milk + Honey: Costa Mesa
9. Mochilato: Irvine
10. The Nutty Hawaiian: San Clemente
11. Sno on the Go: Huntington Beach & Mission Viejo
12. Sticky Fingers: Irvine

* Tropical Shave Ice: mobile Hawaiian Shave Ice truck. Check their Calendar or Facebook for their scheduled stops. For up-to-the-minute updates or or follow them on Twitter.

Outside the OC:
Aloha Food Factory: Alhambra
Cefiore: Arcadia, Claremont, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, San Francisco
Guppy Tea House: Hacienda Heights
Teri Hawaii: Gardena
Shave It: Norwalk, Thousand Oaks, Valencia & Mobile Truck
Stevie’s Shave Ice: Glendale

Shaved Ice Catering Companies serving the OC:
CJ’s Shave Ice
Hula Girls Shave Ice
Kona Ice

xoxo, K

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07.23.2010 | Girls’ Night Out at The Melting Pot

Okay ladies, this one is just for you… did you know that the last Tuesday of EVERY month is Girls’ Night Out at The Melting Pot? So – hire a sitter, tell your hubby you’ve got plans, & make a date with your best girlfriends for night full of fun, adult conversation, & the most delicious food and drinks. The best part? Girls’ night out is just $28 per person (not including tax & gratuity) for a four-course meal that includes: your choice of savory cheese fondue, festive salads, entrees (such as fliet mignon, chicken breast, fresh seasonal fish, tiger shrimp and teriyaki sirloin) and my favorite part… milk, dark or white chocolate fondue dessert. Oh yum! If you’ve ever done fondue, you know $28 for a four-course meal is a steal! & If you’ve never done fondue, then all I can say is you are missing out!

The Melting Pot’s 3 Orange County locations (Brea, Irvine, & San Clemente) will be hosting Girls’ Night Out on Tuesdays: July 27th, August 31st, September 28th, October 26th, November 30th & December 28th.

All ready to plan your own Girls’ Night Out at The Melting Pot? Make sure to make a reservation, you don’t want to miss all the fun, or any of the deals. (Rumor has it there are often some fabulous giveaways too!) To make a reservation online, simply choose your preferred location & select the “reservations” tab: Brea, Irvine, & San Clemente. You can also make reservations by calling the locations directly: Brea (714) 671-6000, Irvine (949) 955-3242, San Clemente (949) 661-1966.

xoxo, K
image via The Melting Pot

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07.15.2010 | Orange County deals & coupons

I’m sure I’m not the only one trying to save my pennies. That’s why I am LOVING all of these new “deal” sites springing up in Orange County. Just because I’m saving my money for a rainy day, doesn’t mean I can’t go out & play today! If you don’t already receive these coupons, deals, bargains or perks in your inbox every morning, you must sign up TODAY! Many of these offers are the best (& cheapest) way to truly experience Orange County.

Screamin Coupons: Once you sign up, you will receive daily deals on the best in your community – at 50% to 90% off. What sets Screamin Coupons apart from some of the other sites? They “give 5% – 10% of their proceeds back to local schools and non-profits.” All you have to do is select your school when you sign up & your school will earn a portion of each of your purchases.

Groupon: Each day they feature “something cool to do at an unbeatable price.” However, you only get the deal if enough people join that day…. so if you see something that intersts you, you better tell your friends.

Friendly Bargains: They “strive to bring you deals on the best stuff to DO, EAT, and SEE in your city at an amazing discount. Each day, Friendly Bargains features fabulous local deals at unbelievable discounts.” Plus, each day a different local charity is featured, receiving a portion of that days’ bargain proceeds.

Deal Perk: Each day they offer a new & exciting “perk.” If enough people “get in on the perk,” everyone gets the deal.

Orange County Register’s Deal of the Day: “Each day one incredible deal is featured as the Deal of the Day. The offer is only available for a limited amount of time, so make sure to check back frequently so you don’t miss out… Usually a minimum number of purchases is required before the deal reach a “tipping point” and becomes available to everyone.”

OC Deals: The original Orange County deal site. Marla Fisher posts almost daily with “freebies, deals and discounts from and for Orange County shoppers.”

xoxo, K

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07.13.2010 | 12 for Tuesday: oc food trucks

Welcome to 12 for Tuesday, where we highlight 12 great finds in & around Orange County… If you haven’t already jumped on the food truck craze, I can pretty much guarantee that by the end of this post, you will definitely have a hankering for some gourmet roach coach delectables, because today we are featuring 12 Orange County food trucks that can’t be missed! So without further ado, 12 tasty food trucks that will have you licking your lips & wanting more (in alphabetical order):

1. Barcelona on the Go: They “combine wholesome, traditional Spanish recipes with modern cooking techniques & local products to bring unsurpassed quality and taste to our customers.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow Barcelona on the Go on Twitter, on Facebook, or check their Calendar.

2. Dos Chinos: “Dos Chinos just doesn’t want to offer Asian food wrapped up in tortillas, but we want to give people a true marriage of Latin and Asian flavors. We believe that these flavor profiles are destined to be together.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow Dos Chinos on Twitter, or on Facebook.

3. Crepes Bonaparte: “Home to GASTON the crepe truck, providing French crepes on the go to Orange County & Los Angeles.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow Crepes Bonaparte on Twitter, on Facebook, or check their Calendar.

4. Kogi BBQ: “Traveling Los Angeles & Orange County landmark that serves up korean Mexican tacos, day and night. Spicy Pork Tacos, Kimchi Quesadillas and Short Rib Sliders satiate the hugry mouth of those who crave excellent food on a dime budget.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow Kogi BBQ on Twitter, on Facebook, or check their Calendar.

5. The Lime Truck: “Lime was created to fill a void; Orange County needed us. We wanted to deliver amazing fresh food to people who are on the go, people cramped in office cubicles every day and provide delicious food made with high quality ingredients to our fellow insomniacs during our sild late nights.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow The Lime Truck on Twitter, on Facebook, or check their Calendar.

6. Longboards Ice Cream: “A classic surfboard is handcrafted with extreme care and reverence for the sport. Longboards Vintage Ice Cream is created with this same passions. Our distinctive recipes combine rich ingredients to create mouthwatering flavors.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow the Longboards Ice Cream Van on Twitter, on Facebook.

7. Louks to Go: “Louks owner, Aki Vourakis, is a first generation Greek-American. The menu is comprised of Aki’s favorite cuisine during his visits to Greece.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow Louks to Go on Twitter, on Facebook, or check their Calendar.

8. Oh For Sweets Sake: “Orange County’s first mobile cupcakery! We have cupcakes, bundt cakes, and even whoopie pies. All of our products are made with the finest ingredients & baked fresh daily. Wih over 20 flavors (and counting) to choose from Oh For Sweets Sake will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow Oh For Sweets Sake on Twitter, on Facebook, or check their Calendar.

9. Piaggio on Wheels: “OC-based Argentine taco truck. Empanadas, skirt steak tacos, chimichurri, sausage and lomito sandwiches, dulce de leche. Chef Piaggio on board at your service!” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow Piaggio on Wheels on Twitter, or check their Calendar.

10. Seabirds Truck: “The mission of Seabirds is to bring convenience to high quality, healthful food. We have a 100% plant based menu that changes with the seasons… We use all organic produce that’s as local as possible. We get as much as we can from our neighboring organic farms right here in OC. Raw and Gluten-Free options.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow Seabirds Truck on Twitter, on Facebook, or check their Calendar.

11. Taco Dawg: “Tacos go in a shell, Hot Dawgs go in a bun, both so delicious and so similar that its hard to decide between which one thats why at Taco Dawg you dont have to. You can enjoy one of our all beef natural casing Vienna hot dawgs served in our fresh buns baked fresh daily especially for us. Or try one our grade A tacos seasoned to perfection and ranging from the traditional to Cuban from Texas to Korean we have a taste to satisfy every palate. You still can’t decide? Well… have our soon to be famous Taco Dawg, it’s the perfect collision of cultures who from the time of their creation were destined to be together.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow Taco Dawg on Twitter, on Facebook, or check their Calendar.

12. Tropical Shave Ice: “Southern California’s (& Orange County’s) first Hawaiian Shave Ice Truck specializing in Hawaiian Shave Ice.” For their latest schedule & stop locations follow Tropical Shave Ice on Twitter.

So who’s ready to hit the streets & chase down some of these tasty gourmet food trucks?!

xoxo, K

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04.01.2010 | Joe’s Italian Ice


Just in time for summertime, I’ve found my latest addiction… Joe’s Italian Ice. (Just thinking about it, & I’m feeling the cravings coming on.) As an Orange County transplant, this new-to-me tasty treat has something for everyone. Just down the way from Disneyland, I’ve probably driven by Joe’s hundreds of times, yet never stopped. Luckily, a reader recommended Joe’s Italian Ice, & boy am I glad she did – now, I can’t get enough of the place.

Joe’s is definitely what I would call a “hole-in-the-wall.” Located on a lonely stretch of road, just outside the hustle & bustle of Anaheim, it’s one of those places you drive by wondering if it’s any good, & if you should stop. Let me tell you here & now – STOP! STOP! STOP! You won’t be disappointed.

Joe’s Italian Ice specializes in “Authentic Philly Style Water Ice,” which they make homemade, with fresh fruits, on a daily Basis. (Think shaved ice, but not really. Unlike shaved ice that is simply shaved ice with flavoring on top, Italian Ice is made by the same process by which ice cream is made, resulting in a delicious, almost creamy-like concoction, that is amazing!) Having “perfected” over 50 flavors (although every flavor isn’t available every day), you will definitely find a favorite or two. (Bada Bing Cherry, Mango Tango & Strawberry were some of my personal favorites.)

Believe it or not, that’s not the end of the yumminess. Even though it’s called Joe’s Italian Ice, that’s not all they serve. They also have this incredible soft serve ice cream, that they ship in from Pennsylvania! Hello?! If they’re shipping in the ice cream, all the way from Pennsylvania, you know it is got to be good. (A Butterscotch dipped cone or thick & creamy shake is sounding so tasty right now!)

So enough of my ramblings. I honestly could go on & on about Joe’s Italian Ice. But, it ‘s really a place you just have to experience for yourself. Make a special trip, or stop by on your way home from Disneyland… trust me, you’ll thank me later!

Joe’s Italian Ice
12302 Harbor Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714)750-1076

xoxo, K

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02.02.2010 | 12 for Tuesday: Romantic, Date Night Restaurants

Welcome to 12 for Tuesday, where we highlight 12 great finds in OC. This week we are highlighting romantic, date night restaurants…

1. Anaheim White House, Anaheim
2. Blue Bayou, Anaheim
3. The Cellar, Fullerton
4. French 75, Laguna Beach
5. The Hobbit, Orange
6. k’ya Restaurant, Anaheim & Laguna Beach
7. Melting Pot, Irvine, Brea & San Clemente
8. Napa Rose, Anaheim
9. Spark Woodfire Grill, Huntington Beach
10. Stone Hill Tavern, Dana Point
11. Studio Restaurant, Laguna Beach
12. Watermarc Grill, Laguna Beach

xoxo, K

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02.01.2010 | Divine Desserts

There’s a new cupcake shop in town & boy am I in love. Okay, so it’s not exactly “new” seeing that they’ve been open for almost a year, but Divine Desserts is new-to-me. But, let me tell you, my hubby might be in trouble, because I think I am in love – I’m definitely dreaming about Divine Desserts night & day.

Awhile back, during the hustle & bustle of the holiday season, Divine Desserts invited us out to sample some of their delicious-ness. They specialize in in cupcakes, cookies, muffin tops (who doesn’t remember that Seinfeld episode?), & frosting shots. After sampling, sampling & sampling what seemed to be dozens of flavors, I’m here to tell you, you won’t be disappointed. With a selection of 20 flavors offered every day, you will easily find one, two or three that will quickly become your favorite! I’m totally crushing on their Red Velvet, Gavin (my 4 year old) devoured the Cookie Dough, Owen (my 3 year old) took a particular liking to the Key Lime Cake, & Charlie (my 8 month old) absolutely LOVED the Pina Colada frosting shots.

Divine Desserts
27261 La Paz Rd., Suite G
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)305-3355

Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 7pm, Saturday 9am – 6pm & Sunday 10am – 5pm (Monday by appoint only)

Become a Fan of Divine Desserts on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter (@DivineDesserts), to find out about their daily flavor selections, specials & events.

Still not “sold” on ‘em? Want to get a second, third & possibly fourth opinion of how delicious Divine Desserts really is? Check out The Cupcake Activist’s review, Angry Julie’s Review, or watch Greer’s OC’s video (you might just spy my little guys)…

xoxo, K

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01.05.2010 | 12 for Tuesday: Disney Treats & Eats to Crave

For me, part of the “Disney” experience is definitely the yummy treats. Rarely do I go & not get something to nibble on. Sometimes, only an entire meal can suffice me. Other times all I need is a little sugar fix. Here are some of my favorite Disney treats & eats, in no particular order…

1. Corn Dog from the Little Red Wagon on Main St.
2. The Dole Whip at the Tiki Juice Bar, outside the Tiki Room
3. Chicken Tenders from the Stage Door Cafe
4. Churro (have you tried the filled churros found in Downtown Disney?)
5. The famed Monte Cristo from either Cafe Orleans or the Blue Bayou
6. Beignets from Cafe Orleans (you can also pick some up from The Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney)
7. Turkey Leg
8. Funnel Cake from the Stage Door Cafe
9. Sonoma Chicken & Apple Salad from the Pacific Wharf Cafe in California Adventure
10. Candy Apples on Main St.
11. Big Thunder Ranch BBQ (come hungry, it’s all-you-can-eat)
12. Macaroon from the Blue Ribbon Bakery

So which of YOUR favorite Disney treats or eats did I leave off the list?

xoxo, K

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12.30.2009 | Cafe Rio is here in the OC!


It’s true! Cafe Rio has opened its doors and you can now grab one of the amazing salads, burritos, or even a coconut shrimp taco! We ate there tonight and loved the great service and the amazing food. The OC is now complete.

Cafe Rio
24312 Rockfield Boulevard
Lake Forest, CA

xoxo, C

p.s. Want a Cafe Rio sneak peek? Check out our WHRRL story HERE.

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