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Posted on 02 May 2013
Chicago. Sure, I left there when I was eight, but I still feel a connection to that place. As such, I have a warm place in my heart for things that remind me of the windy city. Like Hot Dogs and Italian Beef. Portillos is a Chicago restaurant chain that has taken root right here [...] Continue Reading...
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Posted on 23 April 2013
Leggo my Prosciutto & Gruyere gourmet waffle sandwich! Throw out everything you think a waffle is and prepare yourself for the newest addition to the Bruxie family, this time in my hometown of Huntington Beach at The Strand. Honestly, I love waffles and was prepared for the savory combination I had in my head. However, [...] Continue Reading...
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Posted on 17 April 2013
You ever have those times when you’re at your desk and the day hasn’t gone spectacularly well? Maybe your boss is being more of an ass than usual. That coworker is bringing new meaning to the word “ditzy”. Or maybe you’ve been bombarded with an overflowing toilet, baby poop and cat puke as my wife [...] Continue Reading...
Chicago. Sure, I left there when I was eight, but I still feel a connection to that place. As such, I have a warm place in my heart for things that remind me of the windy city. Like Hot Dogs and Italian Beef. Portillos is a Chicago restaurant chain that has taken root right here [...]
Leggo my Prosciutto & Gruyere gourmet waffle sandwich! Throw out everything you think a waffle is and prepare yourself for the newest addition to the Bruxie family, this time in my hometown of Huntington Beach at The Strand. Honestly, I love waffles and was prepared for the savory combination I had in my head. However, [...]
You ever have those times when you’re at your desk and the day hasn’t gone spectacularly well? Maybe your boss is being more of an ass than usual. That coworker is bringing new meaning to the word “ditzy”. Or maybe you’ve been bombarded with an overflowing toilet, baby poop and cat puke as my wife [...]
Tripe and Beef Tendon. Who’s in??!! That question normally gets greeted with the sound of crickets. But for me, this stuff is delicious. And no, I didn’t grow up eating this stuff. I took it upon myself to try these tasty things in my twenties and never looked back. So when I see them [...]
Every once in a while, a guy needs a burger and an ice cold beer. Like now at the Islands at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach. I’ve always liked Islands ever since I went to my first one back in high school over 20 years ago. Wow, has it really been 20 years? Good grief. [...]
Oysters, I love em. Who doesn’t? Luckily, Costa Mesa’s OC Mart Mix just opened Shuck Oyster Bar. Before moving on to this great meal, I gotta give props to the people behind the South Coast Collection (SOCO) redevelopment. Having lived in Orange County for almost 15 years, I remember this place when it was just [...]
Last weekend I had a chance to check out the Orange County Restaurant Week Launch Party held at the Newport Beach Lexus Dealership. The event was a great kick off to a week of awesome culinary delights from over 100 participating restaurants in the OC. February 24th – March 2nd. It only happens once a [...]