Category Archive: minty life

Costa Mesa: Try the Classic Combo at The Halal Guys

  The Halal Guys opened their first West Coast location a couple weeks ago in Costa Mesa. The next one is set to open in Long Beach. My only question is – why… Continue reading

SGV: Dim Sum at Crown Palace

  Crown Palace just opened about a month ago. Although we are not lacking in dim sum in the San Gabriel Valley, I always like the options. I grabbed my noodles and occasional… Continue reading

Chinatown: Crab Louie at the Lobsta Shack

  Recently I checked out the Lobsta Shack in Chinatown. It’s always good to see food trucks go brick and mortar. I was in a soup and salad type mood so I went… Continue reading

New Orleans: Tiki Drinks at Latitude 29

  There’s always a bar I go back over and over to when on a trip. Or at least there should be. On this New Orleans trip, I ended up at Beachbum Berry’s… Continue reading

New Orleans: Late Night Eats at St. Lawrence Bar

  One night we swung into the St. Lawrence bar for some late night eats in New Orleans. We had just come from Latitude 29 and needed a little nosh. My friend had… Continue reading

New Orleans: Dinner at Cane and Table

  A few years ago, I tried Cure in New Orleans and loved it. I wanted to go back but it’s hard when you want to try new places. Solution? Try another restaurant… Continue reading

Santa Ana: Ooze Fest Is Coming This Saturday, October 10 + Discount Code

  Foodbeast is hosting Ooze Fest this Saturday, October 10 in Santa Ana. They will be celebrating National Cheese Month with the world’s largest grilled cheese stack and debuting over 20 brand new… Continue reading

New Orleans: Dinner at Luke

  On our last night in New Orleans, I wanted to check out the restaurant Luke from Chef John Besh. The restaurant reminded me of restaurants in LA, where the spot might be a little… Continue reading

New Orleans: Lunch at Cochon

  After a quick bite and drink at Compere Lapin, we continued the street to Cochon. I was going to check out the more casual Cochon Butcher but it was packed and we… Continue reading

New Orleans: Ramos Gin Fizz at Compere Lapin

  My ideal vacation starts with stopping for drinks before lunch. And that’s what we did one day as we walked towards Cochon. We passed Compere Lapin and I realized it was on… Continue reading