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Costa Mesa – How to Create a $12 Bowl of Ramen at Santouka

Step 0 – Go to Santouka Ramen. Step 1- order the shio (salt) ramen Step 2- get it large (not small, not medium) Step 3- add an egg Step 4 – get extra… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Craft Cocktails Including the Pickleback Sour at Pie Society

The term “speakeasy” gets tossed around these days and some misuse the term. However, Pie Society is a true speakeasy. Hidden behind Pitfire Pizza, the Costa Mesa bar is bringing craft cocktails to… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Going Full Fat at Ramen Yamadaya

Although I have been to Ramen Yamadaya in Los Angeles (or Culver City if you wish to be exact), I am glad I made it out to the Costa Mesa location. It had… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Cocktails at ARC

  I don’t head down to Orange County much but I was very curious about ARC which I heard was probably some of the best craft cocktails in Orange County. That’s high praise… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Happy Hour at Scott’s Seafood

I was down in Orange County a few weeks ago and decided to try Scott’s Seafood for happy hour. I usually go to Charlie Palmer’s but decided to stay closer to the performing… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Pizza and Pasta at Ortica

In an attempt to diversify what I eat before a show at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, I checked out Pizzaria Ortica. The only thing I knew about it was from David… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Tasting Menu at Leatherby’s

    A few times a year, I head down to Orange County for theatre shows. Last month, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre was in town. Alvin Ailey is my favorite modern dance… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Late Night Happy Hour at Charlie Palmer

Following a stellar performance of Sarah Chang with the Pacific Symphony, I headed across the street to check out late night at Charlie Palmer. I’ve had lunch and dinner there before and was… Continue reading

Leatherby’s in Costa Mesa

Last week I found myself in Orange County for a show. We decided to eat at Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge. It’s located inside the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa. Leatherby’s is… Continue reading

SGV: Dumplings and Noodles at Din Tai Fung

  Din Tai Fung went from one busy location to an even busier spot inside the Westfield Santa Anita mall almost a couple of years ago. It anchors the busy “food alley” at… Continue reading