The title says enough. Anytime we Americans can fill anything that pours with anything containing any percentage of alcohol, oh we will do it. It’s called a Porrón, Porró, or Porron. I googled Porron and of course, there’s someone on Youtube, attempting to drink beer from the porron. The traditional glass wine pitcher originated from Spain and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Orange County
Good eats in OC
Just a Trip to Hokkaido
It’s a chilly evening and if you’re a warm blooded mammal or at least sane, a large and very hearty bowl of ramen would do the trick. I’m not talking about Top Ramen kids. Feast your eyes on this fiery treat worth breaking a sweat for. The Japanese noodle dish came a long way here … Continue reading
This Ain’t Your Tiger Mom’s BBQ Joint
When you casually stroll by, the windows provide a glimpse of what appears to be a nightclub. But wait, there’s a grill, some bottled soju, and plates of meat. Now we’re talking. Housing florescent lights and booth style seating, Tustin’s Gen is the attractive way to get your meat and Hite beer fix. This ain’t … Continue reading
Pretty Damn Good Burger
Nothing better than biting into a great burger. It’s a mouthwatering experience, holding a warm creation in your hands, knowing it should enter your body soon, and invading your senses. Yes, we’re still talking about the burger. For me, the experience starts with the bun. The texture, firmness, the bounce back ratio, and the toast … Continue reading
You had me at beans.
Specifically, an order black beans and white rice from Wahoo’s hits the spot. It’s a Mexican eatery meets beach meets surfer shack, but done right. None of that messy fiesta decor, just messy product placement of surf apparel and polaroid shots trim the wall. An afternoon of cravings led a friend and I to the … Continue reading
Can I please have the “Cooh- be- day”?
Persian food is not the easiest to prepare and the taste might be foreign to the average Aliso Viejo-an where our definition of exotic is the local Panda. You might ask what the hell is Koobideh? I know I love to order it with a side of tadik at my local Caspian where a belly … Continue reading
A Family Affair
Keeping up with the An’s. This family run business is far from your average mom and pop shop. Taking the family name to new heights in the culinary bubble of Orange County, AnQi Gourmet Bistro & Noodle Bar in Costa Mesa is more than another noodle house. Yes, it is more on the classy side … Continue reading