Kean Coffee in Newport Beach has really good espresso but they only have one location. I think the fact that they only have one location and have great coffee makes this place (unlike another larger but struggling coffee chain) such a gem.
1 comment August 2nd, 2008
Looks like it’s time for whale watching! You can go whale watching from Dana Point Harbor but most of all you can go to Jon’s Fish Market for some great fish and chips.
1 comment February 29th, 2008
I wonder if this would be considered a Fire Hazzard? This shot was taken on the outdoor patio of Habana located at The Lab in Costa Mesa. I have been visiting The Lab frequently lately.
Add comment February 26th, 2008
I found this crystal artwork in Costa Mesa at The Lab. If you’ve browsed my older posts you remember The Lab from these posts:
Whenever I go to The Lab I usually eat at Habana a great Cuban Restaurant.
2 comments February 23rd, 2008
In my quest to find a good baguette outside of France I have stumbled on a few great places to eat. Lee’s Sadnwiches in Lake Forest is one of them. Their baguettes come pretty close to the baguettes I’ve tried in Paris, they are cheap ($1) and baked fresh every 30 minutes.
texture - crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside
taste - sweet but not very sweet and a hint of salt
size and apperance - very close to the baguettes in France. Most American made baguettes look fatter and much more round.
aroma -like wheat and cream
The texture and taste seem to last pretty long but not like the baguettes in France.
Other great baguettes:
Champagne Bakery (my favorite)
texture - crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside
taste - sweet but not very sweet and a hint of salt Tastes very close to a French made baguette.
size and apperance - very close to the baguettes in France.
aroma - like fruit and wheat. Apricot or a pear???
This baguettes taste and texture last longer than the one from Lee’s.
texture - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Although, not very consistent it is only soft in the middle portion of the baguette.
taste - sweet and salty
size and apperance - fat and round
aroma -
loses taste after a few hours
Gelsons Market
texture - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
taste - sweet and lightly salty
size and apperance - very fat and round
aroma
loses taste after a few hours
I am sure there are more great baguettes in Orange County but I think Champagne and Lee’s are the best.
2 comments February 7th, 2008
How many versions of the California Roll are there in the World? This version is a Bonsai Roll.
The Bonsai Roll has the typical California Roll ingredients of crab meat, avocado and cucumber. The addition is a shrimp tempura.
Add comment February 3rd, 2008
Is France in Orange County?
This was taken at Champagne French Cafe. The cafe is located in Costa Mesa at South Coast Plaza by the Tiffany’s entrance. They have great baguettes!!!! Yum!
1 comment July 7th, 2007
Time to take a break and have some coffee at Amsterdam Cafe in Laguna Niguel.
4 comments March 12th, 2007
After a long hard search I finally found a baguette that is worthy of posting. It is from Henry’s and it tastes almost as good as a baguette from France!
6 comments February 21st, 2007
This place has some great pancakes!
It is the Cottage in Laguna Beach.
Add comment January 17th, 2007
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