Archive for category: Table for Two

Be True to Your Food, at Brunch

Be True to Your Food, at Brunch

0 / February 18, 2012 8:02 am

We’ve been to True Food Kitchen in Fashion Island several times since it opened in 2010. We’ve enjoyed the Tuscan Kale Salad as well as many other dishes, but never had time to sample the restaurant’s brunch menu—until now. True

Special Menus From the Heart

Special Menus From the Heart

0 / February 14, 2012 12:01 am

Retailers depend on the Christmas season to boost their bottom line. Given a choice, restaurateurs would rather bypass Christmas in favor of the more lucrative Valentine’s Day. Yes, flowers and chocolate can set the stage for a romantic evening, but

A Small Chocolate World

A Small Chocolate World

0 / February 3, 2012 11:56 pm

Valentine’s Day is drawing near, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than with chocolate. Lots of chocolate. A room full of chocolate. I’m always ready to dive into a chocolate treat. Stasha pretends not to enjoy chocolate, but

Sneaky Health Food at SOL

0 / January 28, 2012 12:17 am

What do you call cuisine that looks decadent, tastes scrumptious, yet is actually good for you? Stealth Health. That’s chef Deborah Schneider’s catch phrase to describe many of the dishes on her extensive Mexican-influenced menu at SOL Cocina. Stealth is

Clear Your Palate: Restaurant Week Opens Today

Clear Your Palate: Restaurant Week Opens Today

0 / January 19, 2012 11:54 pm

We love dining out in Newport Beach, especially when it means trying new restaurants or sampling new menus at our favorite culinary haunts. There’s no better time to do this than during Newport Beach Restaurant Week, which starts today and

Here’s ‘What’s Cooking at the Library’

Here’s ‘What’s Cooking at the Library’

0 / January 14, 2012 9:00 am

    “I just got back from the library,” I announced to Stasha. “They must have some good food there.”    “Why do you say that?”    “I could see the readers digest.”    Stasha just shook her head and turned back to her

Ring in the New Restaurants

Ring in the New Restaurants

0 / January 7, 2012 12:23 am

“Happy New Year! Happy New Meal!” I exclaimed. “Happy new meal?” Stasha turned from her desk and gave me a quizzical look. “What are you going on about this time, Trela?” “Newport Beach welcomed a handful of new restaurants last

The Best of 2011 in Dining

The Best of 2011 in Dining

0 / December 30, 2011 8:01 am

“Lobster Ravioli at Sapori, Crab Sliders at Tommy Bahama. Nouveau wine with Pascal, Seared Salmon at Zov’s. AnQi’s Crab Tuesday was such a big deal, those were a few of my favorite meals…” “Chris, what in God’s name are you

New Year’s Dining

0 / December 26, 2011 12:10 am

“I’ll be glad when Christmas is over—I’ve had my fill of holiday songs,” I told Stasha. “I’m looking forward to the week between Christmas and New Year’s, when I can enjoy New Year’s songs.” “New Year’s songs,” repeated Stasha quizzically.

Holiday Dining Around Newport

Holiday Dining Around Newport

0 / December 18, 2011 12:11 am

“It’s that time of year again,” I sighed. “For what?” asked Stasha. “Deciding where to feast this Christmas.” “That shouldn’t be a problem. I bet there are plenty of Newport Beach restaurants serving Christmas dinner for you to choose from.”