Monthly Archives: August 2011

Kim Tar Restaurant

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There is nothing fancy about Kim Tar.  In fact, this restaurant is old, small, and a little run-down if you ask me.  But that does not deter me from coming back because it feels like ‘home’.  The very first Kim Tar Restaurant I went to was in San Gabriel some 23 years ago.  Back then...

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Kaju Tofu

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I can’t remember who introduced me to Soon-Du-Bu (aka Soft Tofu), but it was love at first spoon!  I also happen to love Korean BBQ of all kinds.  At Kaju, you get the best of both world! The restaurant is located on the corner of Magnolia and Garden Grove Blvd. in the city of Garden...

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Orange Tree Deli Where You Won’t Get A Lemon

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While the east coast is battered by Hurricane Irene, So Cal is having a heat weave.  97 degree was the reading from my car thermometer!  Holly smoke!  As I was driving, I saw the beautiful sky, I just had to pull over and take a few pictures! Deciding on what to eat for lunch on...

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Costa Mesa Restaurant Week 2011 – Mastro’s Steakhouse

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Of all the restaurants participating in Costa Mesa Restaurant Week, I was most excited about Mastro’s Steakhouse.  Many of my Yelp friends have yelp’ed about it.  With a rating of 4 1/2 stars among over 700 reviews, I was sure it was going to be a feast of its kind.  When we drove up to...

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TGIF on a Tuesday Night – BOGOF

I can count with my one hand, that’s how many times I’ve been to TGIF.  While I didn’t find the food horrible, I didn’t find it appealing, either.  Their famous Jack Daniel’s entrees tasted all too sweet for my liking.  I get coupon flyers all the time in the mail but they often ended up...

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