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January 21, 2011
Eat Here, Not There: Ham-and-Cheese Croissant
Edwin GoeiI don't think I've ever met a ham and cheese croissant I didn't like. Taken from our county's myriad of mom-and-pop donut shops, they're usually more like a ham-and-cheese danish: croissant dough folded into thick pillows, dense Danola-type ham tucked inside with cheese of indeterminat ... More >>
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January 11, 2011
Another Sushi Restaurant to Open Where Another One Failed in Irvine. What's So Special About This One?
Edwin GoeiIn the space left behind by Aomatsu, once the closest sushi bar to UC Irvine, yet another sushi restaurant called Gatten is poised to enter. It's about now that you might wonder: Are these restaurateurs suffering from amnesia? Don't they remember the last restaurant that tanked also d ... More >>
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January 10, 2011
Drunk After Work: Auld Dubliner
Edwin GoeiThe Place: Auld Dubliner, 2497 Park Ave., Tustin, CA 92781, (714) 259-1562; www.aulddubliner.com. The Hours: 3-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Deal: $5 Guinness 20 ounce pints. $3.50 draft 16 ounce beer specials. $3 Coors Light & Miller Lite Bottles. $4 glass house wine, red ... More >>
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January 4, 2011
Guess Where I Ate; Win A Prize!
Edwin GoeiThe ravioli is in the foreground, with a pizza in the background. But where did I eat these two dishes? Guess correctly, and you win a to-be-determined prize. One guess per comment per person. Good luck!
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January 3, 2011
New Okinawan Restaurant Replaces Teriyaki Bowl Joint in Tustin
Edwin GoeiTeriyami, the teriyaki joint that Gustavo reviewed last March and featured in our 100 Favorite Dishes, is no more. A new restaurant called Habuya has moved in. This time the featured food is Okinawa-style Japanese. A sampling of dishes include omelets with Japanese bitter melon and eel ... More >>
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December 31, 2010
Eat Here, Not There: Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Edwin GoeiThe feature is called "Eat Here, Not There", but don't take this as a no confidence vote on Yoshinoya. In fact, I enjoy Yoshinoya's chicken. A lot. It's all about that crispy skin, slips of concentrated poultry-ness, which after thorough dusting of togarashi, can take away all th ... More >>
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December 30, 2010
Tustin's Curtain Call Dinner Theater Closed; Building For Lease
Edwin GoeiIt's curtains for Tustin's Curtain Call Dinner Theater. The 30-year-old institution took its final bow last month, and is now closed for good. On its marquee is a "For Lease" sign. I'm a bit late in posting this, only hearing about its shuttering a few weeks ago, never having the chan ... More >>
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December 29, 2010
Alcoholic Chocolate Milk Now On Sale at Costco
If this was the year of anything, it's the year of creative and not-so-creative alcohol-based products. You may have heard of Four Loko, the caffeinated alcoholic energy drink that became the subject of bans and dire FDA warnings. Then there was CREAM, the booze-infused whipped topping that our ... More >>
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December 28, 2010
Guess Where I'm Eating; Win a Prize!
Edwin Goei Where did I eat this meal, drink those drinks, and have a jolly good time? First one to guess correctly wins a prize and my kudos. One guess per person per comment. Good luck!
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December 27, 2010
Drunk After Work: Lucille's Smokehouse
Edwin GoeiThe Place: Lucille's Smokehouse, 2550 Park Ave.,, Tustin, (714) 259-1227. Also available at its other locations; check Lucille's website for addresses. The Hours: 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 p.m.-close all week. Available in the bar only The Deal: Appetizers from $1.95 ... More >>
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December 22, 2010
Jollibee: A Reflection of Our Fast-Food Selves
Edwin GoeiJollibee in CerritosWith the announcement that Jollibee is slated to replace Chris & Pitts in Anaheim came a few xenophobic comments, not just here, but on other blogs. The irony, of course, is that Jollibee is more American than Filipino. Take a gander at the menu and it's as if ... More >>
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December 16, 2010
A Hard-to-Beat Dinner Deal at Asian Tapas in Irvine
Edwin Goei If you haven't tried Asian Tapas, our Best Of Issue winner for Best Chinese, this is the time to go (particularly if you're one of the ones that voted P.F. Chang's to win Reader's Choice). As I promised earlier this week in the Drunk After Work post on the Irvine restaurant, I a ... More >>
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December 15, 2010
Edwin's Top Five Restaurants for 2010
Kimberly ValenzuelaAs that fictional cartoon critic in Ratatouille so succinctly put it, "In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment." The hardest part of the job (and even this isn't ... More >>
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December 14, 2010
Guess Where I'm Eating; Win a Prize
Edwin GoeiGuess correctly on where I had this dish of fried chicken (one of the better deep-fried hens I've tasted) and you win a prize from our Prize Patrol. One hint: the place isn't in South County. As always, one guess per comment per person. Good luck.
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December 13, 2010
Drunk After Work: Asian Tapas
Edwin GoeiThe Place: Asian Tapas, 6380 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine, (949) 651-8999; www.asian-tapas.com/. The Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The Deal: All 16 ounce draft beers and domestic beers are $2.00 each, and all 16 ounce imported beers are $3.00 each. Prices on shochu and sake range bet ... More >>
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December 9, 2010
Dueling Dishes: Fish and Chips
Edwin Goei The Chippy You can get fish and chips just about anywhere. Pubs that also pour Guinness. Restaurants that also serve everything else. Jack in the Box. Today we will focus on the fast-food and food court variety. We pit the product produced by The Chippy, an Irvine food court denize ... More >>
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December 6, 2010
Drunk After Work: Agora
The Place: Agora, 1830 Main St., Irvine, (949) 222-9910; www.agorachurrascaria.com. The Hours: Daily 3-7 p.m.The Deal: $10-$12 caipirinhas, martinis and mojitos. $6-$10 wines by the glass. Only in the bar area: $9 for one trip to the hot food sides and salad bar. $4 for 3 small bites of churra ... More >>
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December 6, 2010
Is This The Cheapest Non-Fast-Food Chicken Dinner in OC?
Edwin GoeiLua Bistrot is too sleek for Little Saigon. Among the neon-lit declarations of tackiness that surrounds it, Lua sticks out like a polished Porsche in a lot full of jalopies. You half expect James Bond to waltz in and rendezvous with a smoldering Russian spy. Yet ... More >>
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November 30, 2010
Guess Where I'm Eating; Win a Prize!
Edwin Goei For this week's Guess Where contest, I'll give only one hint: 'neath those golden fried balls is cheese. That already should give away the dish, and if you know what it is, most likely you'll know where I had it. One guess per comment per person. Good luck!
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November 29, 2010
Drunk After Work: Ecco
Edwin GoeiThe Place: Ecco, 2937 Bristol St., Ste. A103, Costa Mesa, (714) 444-Ecco (3226); http://www.eccocm.com The Hours: 5-7 p.m.The Deal: $4-$8 appetizers. $3 domestic beers. $4 import beers. $6 well martinis. $4 well drinks. $5 house red or white wines by the glass. $10 cocktails.
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November 15, 2010
Le Napoleon Sells Cream Pan, But About the Spelling...
Edwin GoeiIt's no secret that most coffee houses source their pastries from elsewhere. Kean Coffee buys theirs almost exclusively from Pacific Whey Cafe. I'm sure other local java joints do the same. It's a symbiotic relationship as perfect as the pairing of their chosen specialties. What bet ... More >>
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November 9, 2010
Guess Where I'm Eating; Win A Prize!
Edwin GoeiSame rule as always: one guess per comment per person. So where did I eat this succulent dish (hint: there are two kinds of pork and one kind of duck)? First one to guess correctly wins a yet-to-be-known prize from our Prize Patrol.
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October 29, 2010
OC Great Park Farmers Market Opens This Weekend...With Food Trucks
Edwin GoeiWhat is anything these days without a whole bunch of food trucks. This post marks, I think, the third, maybe fourth, food truck gathering I've mentioned on the blog this week. The next happens Sunday, October 31 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., which also happens to be the inaugural launch of The ... More >>
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October 26, 2010
Guess Where I Ate; Win a Prize!
Edwin GoeiWhere did I have this platter of food. Guess right and you win this week's prize. As always, one guess per comment per person. Good luck!UPDATE 10/27/2010: As you've no doubt noticed, our comment page is wonky. But the answers did come through for those of you who tried (even thoug ... More >>
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October 18, 2010
The Capital Grille Opens Today in South Coast Plaza
Edwin GoeiIf you haven't noticed, the building that was once The Clubhouse in South Coast Plaza has between split in two like a two-layer cake. The bottom layer is now Seasons 52, part of the East Coast chain that eschews butter and fry oil to keep their entrees at or under 475 calories.
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October 18, 2010
Drunk After Work: Wildfish Seafood Grille
Edwin GoeiThe Place: Wildfish Seafood Grille, 1370 Bison Ave., Newport Beach, (949) 720-9925; eddiev.com. The Hours: Tues.-Sat., 4-7 p.m.; Sun.-Mon., 4-11 p.m.The Deal: $5-$8 appetizers. $6 wines by the glass. $6 Svedka Vodka martinis, mojitos, or margaritas.
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October 15, 2010
A Summary of Restaurant Closings For The Last Couple of Months
Edwin GoeiSummarizing what's happened in a few months of restaurant closures in a list is a morbid, depressing task; but it is a duty we must do once in a while. With so many restaurants coming and going, I am not going to cover them all, and most times, there's already a new place ready to jump ... More >>
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October 14, 2010
Random Picture Of The Day
Edwin Goei This is a cheap shot, but I couldn't resist. This street sign in Huntington Beach says it all in its
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October 12, 2010
Guess Where I Ate; Win a Prize!
Edwin GoeiTime again for our weekly guessing game. Where was this picture taken? There are hints everywhere. So you won't be seeing me give any more. I wouldn't be surprised if we get a winner within the first five commenters. As always, one guess per comment per person. Good luck.
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October 11, 2010
Wacky Snacks: D'Onofrio Pezi Duri Lucuma Ice Cream
Edwin GoeiName: D'Onofrio Pezi Duri Lucuma Ice Cream Origin: Peru Found at: Aji Limon, Buena Park Cost: $10 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Milk Whey, Lucuma Flour, Milk Protein, Skimmed Milk, Glucose, Emulsifiers (Mono and diglycerides, Guar Gum, Garrofin Gum, Carragee ... More >>
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October 4, 2010
Drunk After Work: Cucina Alessa
Edwin GoeiThe Place: Cucina Alessa, 520 Main St., Huntington Beach, (714) 969-2148; www.cucinaalessa.com. The Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 3-6 p.m. & 9-10 p.m.; Fri., 3-6 p.m. & 9-11 p.m.; Sat., 9-11 p.m.; Sun., 9-10 p.m.The Deal: $4 antipasti. $6 pizza marghertia or beef carpaccio. $3 draft ( ... More >>
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September 28, 2010
Guess Where I Ate; Win a Prize!
Edwin GoeiOnly clue I will give this week is already in the picture, that is, what is in the background. Where did I eat this cake? Guess right and you win a prize. One comment per person per comment. Good luck!
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September 27, 2010
Wacky Snacks: Bourbon Kikori No Kiri Kabu
Edwin GoeiName: Bourbon Kikori No Kiri Kabu Origin: Japan Found at: Freshia, Tustin Cost: $2.49 Ingredients: Sugar, Wheat Flour, Milk Powder, Cacao Mass, Shortening, Palm Oil, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Wheat Meal, Wheat Germ, Lactose, Wheat Bran, Creaming Powder (Milk, Cream, Lactose, Butter), H ... More >>
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September 22, 2010
Last Night at The Cupcake Showdown OC
Edwin GoeiClick here to see the slideshow!Last night, inside an unmarked warehouse deep-set in Fountain Valley's furniture row, a party happened. A party centered around cupcakes. The Cupcake Showdown OC, an event that seemed to come out of nowhere, brought the crowds, a line out the door, th ... More >>
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September 21, 2010
Guess Where I Ate; Win A Prize!
Edwin Goei Where did I eat this? What is it? Well, it's pork belly, of course. Only hint I'll give is that it is considered a first course at this establishment. Winner gets a prize from our Prize Patrol (it changes every week). One guess per person per comment. Good luck!
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September 20, 2010
Wacky Snacks: Nestlé Yorkie
Edwin GoeiName: Nestlé Yorkie Origin: U.K. Found at: Cost Plus, Santa Ana Cost: $1.49 Ingredients: Sugar, Dried whole milk, Cocoa butter, Cocoa mass, Vegetable fat, Lactose and proteins from whey, Whey Powder, Emulsifiers (Soya lecithin, E476), Butterfat, May contains traces of ... More >>
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September 20, 2010
Drunk After Work: Ws China Bistro
Edwin GoeiThe Place: Ws China Bistro, 17585 Harvard Ave. Suite A., Irvine, CA 92614, (949) 757-1588; http://www.wschinabistro.com. The Hours: Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m.-6 p.m.; Monday-Friday 4 p.m.-7 p.m.; Thursday 4 p.m.-9 p.m. The Deal: $3-$6 appetizers. $8 entrees. $4 beer. $4 wine. $5 ... More >>
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September 14, 2010
Guess Where I Ate; Win A Prize!
Edwin Goei The clue for this week's Guess Where I Ate restaurant is that it is Japanese. Now what Japanese restaurant did I enjoy this dish of scallop and zucchini stir fry. As usual, only one guess per person per comment. Good luck!
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September 13, 2010
Wacky Snacks: SamYang Topokki - Red Pepper Paste Dipped Snack
Edwin GoeiName: SamYang Topokki - Red Pepper Paste Dipped Snack Origin: Korea Found at: H-Mart, Garden Grove Cost: $0.79
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September 9, 2010
LA Times: A Sizzler and Subway Food Truck?!
Edwin GoeiHow do we know when this whole food truck thing has officially gone off the rails? When Sizzler and Subway get into the game. In an LA Times article today about the continuing phenomena that Kogi started, reporter Sharon Bernstein writes that Sizzler and Subway are planning food tr ... More >>
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September 7, 2010
Guess Where I Ate; Win a Prize!
Edwin GoeiWhere did I eat this? Guess correctly and you win a prize. Only one guess per comment per person. I'll give another hint when it seems no one's getting it. Good luck!
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September 6, 2010
Drunk After Work: Opah
Edwin GoeiThe Place: Opah at Town Center, 26851 Aliso Creek Rd., Ste. C, Aliso Viejo, (949) 360-8822; www.opahrestaurant.com. Opah at the Marketplace, 13122 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, (714) 508-8055;www.opahrestaurant.com. The Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 4-6:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 9-11 p.m. The Deal: $6 marti ... More >>
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August 31, 2010
Schwarzenegger And Crew Get A Boiling Crab Of Their Own
Edwin Goei Most people around these parts are well aware of the success of Boiling Crab. It is one of the breakout out stars from Little Saigon that begat competitors aplenty since they opened in 2003.
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August 31, 2010
Guess Where (And What) I Ate; Win a Prize!
Edwin Goei To win this week's contest, you must tell me both what the dish pictured is called and where I ate it. For this city whose motto is "a nice place to live and work..." (and where this week's restaurant can be found) I think I must also add "to eat". (That was a hint.) As usual, one g ... More >>
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August 30, 2010
Wacky Snacks: Kinder Bueno
Edwin GoeiName: Kinder Bueno Origin: UK Found at: Cost Plus, Costa Mesa Cost: $4.99 for 3-pack Ingredients: Milk chocolate 31.5% (sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, skimmed milk powder, concentrated butter, emulsifier: soy lecithin; vanillin), sugar, vegetable oil, wheat flour, hazelnuts (10.8% ... More >>
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August 24, 2010
Guess Where I'm Eating; Win a Prize!
Edwin GoeiThis one should be easy. Same rules as usual: Only one guess per person per comment. I'll give another clue if no one's getting it; but I doubt I'll need to. I'm guessing we'll wrap this contest up in the first two, if not the first, comment.
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August 23, 2010
Wacky Snacks: Black Black Hard
Edwin GoeiName: Black Black Hard Origin: Japan Found at: Mitsuwa, Costa Mesa Cost: $4.99 Ingredients: Maltitol, Guarana and Chrysant & Gingko Extract, Xylitol, Acesulfame K, Aspartame, L-Phenylalanine, Sucralose, Gum Base, Artificial Flavor, Gum Arabic, Caffeine, Cacao & Caramel C ... More >>
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August 20, 2010
On Getting a Food Dish Named After Gustavo
Edwin GoeiThis post says its author is Edwin, but it's really me, Gustavo. He asked me to step in, even after writing an elaborate post, because he wants to get my reaction to news that the Lime Truck (which I thoroughly enjoyed but also found a bit expensive for their minuscule offerings) nam ... More >>
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August 19, 2010
Dueling Dishes: Sushilicious vs. Kaisen
Edwin Goei SushiliciousOn this episode of Dueling Dishes we pit two revolving sushi houses. Sushilicious is the newcomer; Kaisen is the long-established contender. But this week, we're not comparing just a single dish between the two of them. Since one dish can literally constitute just one b ... More >>
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