Tag Archive: brunch

Little Tokyo: Brunch Every Day of the Week at Jist Cafe

  If eating breakfast foods any time of the day or night is one of life’s many pleasures, then getting brunch any day of the week may be even better. Jist Cafe in… Continue reading

San Jose: Dim Sum at Ocean Delight

My last meal in the Bay Area took me to dim sum in San Jose. After a quick search, I found Ocean Delight. We walked in as they just opened and got the… Continue reading

San Francisco: Brunch with Waffle Shots at 15 Romolo

It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been to 15 Romolo in San Francisco but I always knew I’d return for their Punch Drunk Brunch. Their motto is, “with no drink in… Continue reading

Oakland: Dim Sum at Peony Seafood Restaurant

  Originally we headed to Oakland’s Chinatown to try a shop specializing in handmade noodles but sadly they were closed for the holidays. We followed the crowd to a bustling shopping center and… Continue reading

Westchester: Brunch at Cinco

We love brunch and Cinco in Westchester is perfect for a lazy day of cocktails and watching sports. The large 9-month old restaurant features a menu of Mexican specialties with an emphasis on… Continue reading

PDX: Lunch at Urban Farmer

On my last trip to Portland, I stayed at the Nines Hotel. The restaurant Urban Farmer is just off their lobby on the 8th floor. After a week of great meals at food… Continue reading

PDX: Doing the Brunch Thing at Tasty N Sons

“Why is brunch so popular in Portland? Why isn’t happy hour popular?” I hazarded a guess it had to do with the implication happy hour is for the hapless cube monkeys who need… Continue reading

Hollywood: The Amazing Bloody Royale at Franklin & Company

There are two kinds of brunch drinkers- Bloody Marys or mimosa drinkers. Those who like Bloody Marys appreciate their boldly flavored drink. Often described as a meal in a drink even the stingiest… Continue reading

SGV: Dim Sum at Atlantic Seafood

When my fine dining partner mentioned she had never had dim sum before, I dragged her to Atlantic Seafood. I hadn’t tried it yet but figured it’d be an adventure for both of… Continue reading

BEP Vietnamese Kitchen Brunch Pop-Up Begins This Sunday at Franco on Melrose

Chef Connie Tran begins her brunch pop-up this Sunday, April 21st at Franco on Melrose. The bi-weekly brunch has one seating at 11:30 a.m. I was invited to a special preview and experienced… Continue reading