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    April 10, 2012

    Corazon de Tierra: Baja Med from the Ground up in Mexican Wine Country

    An hour south of Tijuana, somewhere along Ensenada's Ruta del Vino--the road through Baja's wine-rich Valle de  Guadalupe--two Americanos are searching for a sign. Not the eagle-on-the-cactus-with-a-serpent-in-its-mouth kinda sign, but one that, nevertheless, we hope will lead us to some sort o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    A Tijuana Virgin On His First Visit: No Shootings, No Narcos, Amazing Food Galore

    ​I didn't get shot. Not once, not at all. As silly as that sounds, after all of the travel warnings I've read and horror stories I've been told, a tiny part of me kinda thought the moment I arrived in Tijuana I would be stopped by the cartels and taken out. I admit I'm not much of a traveler, but ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Beachcomber at Brio, Our Drink of the Week!

    ​Here's the plan ... we hit Mega Millions the next Friday it's worth hitting ($100 million, nothing less); we scoop the whole damn thing (no splitting it with a a group of minimum-wage warehouse workers in Wisconsin, most of whom would be broke in 12 months and living with their in-laws); we bag a ... More >>

  • Music

    January 5, 2012

    Brandon Ferguson Not Welcome at Slidebar!

    [Mental Notes] What does this have to do with the Kelly Thomas case?

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    Slidebar Bans Weekly Writer Brandon Ferguson From Premises!

    ​For most drunks, there's nothing remarkable about getting banned from a downtown Fullerton bar. Shit, stroll along Harbor on Friday between the hours of midnight and 2 a.m., and you'll see sidewalks teeming with wayward boozers, some spilling urine and other bodily fluids along the planters. But ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    On the Line: Iliana Chiarini of Cafe Chiarini, Part Two

    Photo by Meranda CarterPretty in purple - Iliana as Part Two's spokesperson​Ladies' month at On the Line continues with Iliana Chiarini. If you frequent Cafe Chiarini, she has probably greeted you by name. I was thrown for a loop by her humor the first time, her warm greeting (as though I were fam ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    "Everyday Affluent" Can Be Pampered in Newport Coast Vacation Home

    ​Do you consider yourself a member of the "everyday affluent" who has endured poor vacation experiences or, at least, been forced to congregate near common, working-class folks?Well, Brent Handler has an idea you might like:Never lower your standards from the luxury you deserve--especially after B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2010

    Ugo Allesina of Prego, Part One

    Kimberly Valenzuela​Of all the Los Angeles-area airports, John Wayne has the best food within easy striking distance. The traffic at LAX prevents people from eating nearby; Burbank's airport is in an absolute desert of food, and Ontario is even worse. Long Beach has some good options, but if you'r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Panna Cotta at Cafe Hiro

    Jessica Ford​The decor of Cafe Hiro in Cypress may suggest some kind of identity crisis--wall murals reminiscent of Tuscany, chopsticks on your table--but the food delivers exactly what the ambiance promises: a focused, unique fusion of Japanese, Italian and French cuisine. Panna cotta, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2009

    Five Great Egg Dishes

    Mmm...underdeveloped duck embryo...​Ate a simple scramble this morning at Monkey Business Cafe, which is getting ready to do something wonderful with persimmons. At $4.95 for four pieces of toast, a melon slice, and eggs mixed with cheddar cheese and green onions, quite the treat. Eating it, howev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2009

    UPDATED: Paellaphiles Take Note: Lucca's Going All Spanish This Sunday

    ​The cuisine of France may be dominating the culinary news this week, thanks to Julie & Julia, but those of us who love its neighboring country might want to make a beeline for Lucca in Irvine. On Sunday, August 9, the Italian restaurant/deli will be dishing up a four-course Spanish dinner (se ... More >>

  • Film

    September 25, 2008

    No Matter the Runtime and Budget, Spike Lee's WWII Drama 'Miracle at St. Anna' Is an Epic Bore

    ​The cuisine of France may be dominating the culinary news this week, thanks to Julie & Julia, but those of us who love its neighboring country might want to make a beeline for Lucca in Irvine. On Sunday, August 9, the Italian restaurant/deli will be dishing up a four-course Spanish dinner (se ... More >>

  • Food

    February 7, 2008

    Haute and Heavy

    Sutra may be OC's sexiest restaurant

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2007

    To Do Tonight - 11/28

    SCIENCE AND THE UNIVERSITY: AN EVOLUTIONARY TALE PART III, 5pm Lecture on science, security and control Crystal Cove Auditorium located at UC Irvine BREAD WORKSHOP, 6:30pm Cooking class. Sur la Table, 832 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, (949) 640-2330 A VINEYARD IN TUSCANY: A WINE LOVER’S DREAM, 6: ... More >>

  • Food

    November 16, 2006

    This Hole-in-the-Wall Life

    That's a-yummy: Barolo Cafe

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    September 22, 2005

    Pedestrian Encounter

    That's a-yummy: Barolo Cafe

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    June 30, 2005

    LOWBALLASSCHATTER

    That's a-yummy: Barolo Cafe

  • Music

    June 10, 2004

    Bourbon Street West

    That's a-yummy: Barolo Cafe

  • Food

    November 7, 2002

    Looking for Love in All the Right Pastas

    That's a-yummy: Barolo Cafe

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    July 25, 2002

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    December 27, 2001

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