Marie Callender’s @ Riverside – Media Event

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A co-worker introduced Marie Callender’s to me many years ago when we used to work in Marina Del Rey.  I loved (still do) their Chicken Pot Pie.  This is also our family’s go-to place when we need a pie (or two) for a family get-together, especially during Thanksgiving Holiday. When a fellow blogger organized a...

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Sushi Gen @ Downtown Los Angeles

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If you do a search on Sushi Gen, you won’t find a website nor a FB Fan Page.  But what you will find is almost 1,800 reviews on Yelp.  The 4.5 rating also spreads across other sites such as Trip Advisor and Urbanspoon.  I’ve long heard of the glorious raves but just never made it...

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Bottega Louie @ Downtown Los Angeles

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Allen and I don’t venture out to Los Angles too often unless it is for business, i.e., photo shoot.  Last weekend we attended an amazing conference (more details to come in a separate post).  At the end of conference, we decided to check out Bottega Louie.  Our good friends and fellow bloggers, Daniele of Dani’s...

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The Queen’s Bakery @ Costa Mesa – Media Tasting

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A friend had talked about The Queen’s Bakery a few months back.  I vaguely remember seeing a couple of pictures and was captivated by how charming and chic it looked.  We all agreed that it’d be a great place for us girls to have afternoon tea there.  I couldn’t believe my luck when Nadine of...

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Bistrot Massilia @ Yorba Linda

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French restaurant in Yorba Linda?  You betcha!  Although it’s situated in an unassuming strip mall, the interior is very charming and warm.  The black and red walls are decorated with lots of photos and paintings.  You definitely get that artsy boutique kind of feel.  In the far end of the room by the small bar,...

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