Category Archives: Costa Mesa

April 25, 2015
5:22 PM
by: Uhockey

Taco Maria, Costa Mesa CA

Taco Maria Canapes – Pickled Carrot, Pork Trotter with Scallion Aioli, Suzuki with Nori Chip Betabeles – Beet, Winter Citrus, Quinoa, Jalapenos, Cilantro, Dill Enchilada ‘Suiza’ de Ortigas – Black Trumpets, Huitlacoche, Queso Oaxaca, Stinging Nettles Arroz con Cangrejo – … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Costa Mesa, Crab, Dessert, Food, Los Angeles, Orange County, Pork, Taco Maria, Tasting Menu, Vacation

April 25, 2015
4:59 PM
by: Uhockey

Afters Ice Cream, Fountain Valley CA

Afters Ice Cream Samples – Milk and Cereal Ice Cream, Cookie Monster, Almond Cookie Glazed Milky Bun with Almond Cookie Ice Cream, Cap’n Crunch Highly praised by friends in Orange County, and proudly declaring themselves the inventors of the “Milky … Continue reading →

Posted in Afters, Afters Ice Cream, California, Costa Mesa, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Los Angeles, Orange County, Vacation

July 15, 2013
5:42 PM
by: Uhockey

Pizzeria Ortica, Costa Mesa CA

Pizzeria Ortica Pork belly butter, tomato conserva, crostini Ricotta gnocchi, marinara, Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P. MARGHERITA – San Marzano tomatoes, imported buffalo mozzarella, basil Budino di Cioccolato – Chocolate crème layered with caramel Babà al rhum – Rum soaked brioche From … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Costa Mesa, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Italian, Orange County, Pizza, Pizzeria Ortica, Pork, Vacation

July 15, 2013
8:27 AM
by: Uhockey

Plum’s Cafe and Catering, Costa Mesa CA

Plum’s Café and Catering Dutch Baby – Skillet Baked with Powdered Sugar and Lemon Blueberry Almond Bread Pudding French Toast Apparently a twenty year Orange County staple for breakfast, brunch, and lunch I’d be lying if I said I knew … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Costa Mesa, Food, French Toast, Orange County, Pancakes, Plum's Cafe, Plum's Cafe and Catering, Vacation

July 14, 2013
7:46 PM
by: Uhockey

Marche Moderne, Costa Mesa CA

Marche Moderne Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Aszu 2001 Baguette and Whole Wheat with Salted Butter Soft Shell Crab En Saison – Beignet of Fleur de Courgette, Armagnac Jus, Chicken Chicharron Beignets of Fleur de Courgette – Emulsion yaourt et basilica, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Costa Mesa, Crab, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Marche Moderne, Orange County, Vacation

July 14, 2013
7:16 AM
by: Uhockey

Sidecar Dougnuts & Coffee, Costa Mesa CA

SideCar Doughnuts & Coffee Peanut Butter Chocolate Huckleberry Cornbread with Sorghum Brown Butter Maple Bacon Apricot with Vanilla Bean Monte Cristo Buttermilk Cornbread with Chive and Mt. Tam Peach and Chamomille Cream Open daily at 6:30am but baking at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Cornbread, Costa Mesa, Dessert, Food, Orange County, Pork, Sidecar, Sidecar Doughnuts, Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee, Vacation

July 13, 2013
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Blackmarket Bakery, Costa Mesa CA

Blackmarket Bakery Almond Cinnamon Croissant Nutty:Banana Split – Peanut Butter, Sliced Banana, Marshmallows, Chocolate Ganache Date Caramel Bread Pudding –Not really a Cake, Bread or Pudding – we toss our Brioche, Croissants, Cake and Cookies with rich Custard then bake … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackmarket Bakery, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Costa Mesa, Croissant, Dessert, Food, Orange County, Vacation

July 13, 2013
8:53 AM
by: Uhockey

Old Vine Cafe, Costa Mesa CA

Old Vine Café Caramel Apple French Toast – Freshly Baked & garnished with a Caramel and Chocolate Swirl Lamb Meatloaf & Eggs – 2 poached Eggs, Fried Lamb Meatloaf, BBQ Sauce & Cheese Grits Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee Located in … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, Costa Mesa, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Old Vine Cafe, Orange County, Vacation