Playground 220 E 4th St Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dining date: 3/7/15 I don’t often come to Orange County too often to dine, but Playground has been on my radar for some time. It was probably the OC restaurant I’ve most wanted to try and I finally got the chance when it was chosen for a…
I’ve been meaning to try this place for a little while now, since my friend (who is a regular) has been talking about it for some time. Located just off the Chapman University campus, Haven Gastropub draws a lot of students, as well as locals in the area. As a “gastropub,” Haven offered a very extensive wine and beer list, as well as gourmet foods to pair with the alcohol. We decided to share a number of dishes to sample the menu.
Fukada is probably one of the more popular Japanese noodle houses (non-ramen) in Orange County. I had come a couple of years ago and remembered it being pretty good. Being a huge noodle fan, I had to come back.
Old Vine Cafe 2937 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 On a rainy day in Southern California, I found myself at Old Vine Cafe in Costa Mesa, the first leg in a day of eating in Orange County, which would include Old Vine, A & J, 85 Degrees Celsius Bakery, Andrei’s and Pizzeria Ortica. Located…
Pizzeria Ortica 650 Anton Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92626 I had high expectations for Pizzeria Ortica, which, to me, resembles an Orange County rendition of Pizzeria Mozza. The restaurant serves a number of Italian specialties, focusing on pizzas and pastas. As always, I love an open kitchen and being able to the kitchen at work….