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Santa Barbara, CA
Yelping SinceAugust 2009
Things I LoveHungarian, Vietnamese food, France, Canada, America, vegetarianism, High School Musical 3
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When I'm Not Yelping...I'm a student/nomad!
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI travel, and eat, and travel, and eat
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2710 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 387-0888
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 387-0888
The Balcony Grill & Bar
Categories: Asian Fusion, Bars
Loved Grace W.'s review of this: this place is totally a grown-up Chain Reaction. I saw The Hold Steady here last week; really liked the vibe with the couches, funky decor and red/black color scheme. Very accessible bar, nice enough bartenders, drinks are okay (some people think they're cheap, some of us have different standards for 'cheap' because we're not from here).
Super cheap shows though, which is great. Aaaaand the Dos Chinos food truck came by after the show! And if there's no food trucks, no fear, there's the Mexican place and the donut shop.
A little hard to find parking, but there's normally some on 19th street.
Super cheap shows though, which is great. Aaaaand the Dos Chinos food truck came by after the show! And if there's no food trucks, no fear, there's the Mexican place and the donut shop.
A little hard to find parking, but there's normally some on 19th street.
448 S Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 464-9255
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 464-9255
Gelato Paradiso
Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
As usual, I should've checked Yelp before stopping by. But also, the server should've told me that I could put more than one flavor in the smallest cup.
In any case, I really enjoyed this quaint little gelato place down a pretty alley in one of O.C.'s best areas. Right across from the main beach but not ridiculously trafficky, there's a ton of flavors at pretty reasonable prices. The panna cotta was wonderfully creamy, so was the toasted almond. The dark hazelnut was like dark chocolate Nutella; absolutely fantastic!
Tasty tasty. I wish my service was friendlier/more helpful the day I went, but you win some, you lose some.
No seating.
In any case, I really enjoyed this quaint little gelato place down a pretty alley in one of O.C.'s best areas. Right across from the main beach but not ridiculously trafficky, there's a ton of flavors at pretty reasonable prices. The panna cotta was wonderfully creamy, so was the toasted almond. The dark hazelnut was like dark chocolate Nutella; absolutely fantastic!
Tasty tasty. I wish my service was friendlier/more helpful the day I went, but you win some, you lose some.
No seating.
750 St. Clair St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 754-1944
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 754-1944
Rooster Café
Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
I don't get the big deal about this cute little cafe with not enough parking and constant lines. I mean sure it's good, and it's reliable, but it's not jaw-droppingly awesome (aka jawesome). We grabbed some coffee, OJ, the famous breakfast burrito + avocado for an extra $1.25, and some strawberry-banana pancakes. About $20 for a big ol' hangover breakfast for two, so pretty sweet deal and I love the atmosphere, but the food was whatevs. Absolutely love that their produce is local/organic!!! Service was nice too.
All in all, a nice little neighborhood joint but not worth a trek out of your way. Might as well just make a b.burrito at home with hash browns, a lot of eggs, and some bacon. I did really like their salsa though.
All in all, a nice little neighborhood joint but not worth a trek out of your way. Might as well just make a b.burrito at home with hash browns, a lot of eggs, and some bacon. I did really like their salsa though.
Super friendly, very affordable, and very very transparent which is a huuuge plus for me with the scary black box of dentistry. They explained everything they were doing clearly; my dental assistant even warned me that the water would be a little cold. Also, absolutely no waiting around! I'm used to having to wait to see the x-ray person, then wait to see the dentist, then wait some more... and here, almost every minute of my two-hour visit I was seeing someone/being worked on. Yay!
Also, conveniently located a few doors down from the big Target on Harbor. Lots of parking. There's a light for the shopping center so you can turn left onto/from Harbor if you head that way.
Also, conveniently located a few doors down from the big Target on Harbor. Lots of parking. There's a light for the shopping center so you can turn left onto/from Harbor if you head that way.
1902 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-1431
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-1431
Chaat Cafe
Category: Indian
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley
I'd never seen an Indian chicken wrap before, but after coming here I wondered how that was possible. It's such a good idea! Chicken tikka masala, tomatoes, cucumbers, delicious sauce, all wrapped in their yummy warm naan! With the tasty spicy potato salad on the side and unusual but still good chai. You might not expect this, but I thought the chicken wrap was perfect hangover food =) And the whole thing was like $6. Yay
It's one of those places where you order at the counter and they give you a little plastic number to put on your table and bring you your food.
It's one of those places where you order at the counter and they give you a little plastic number to put on your table and bring you your food.
1512 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94701
(510) 549-3055
Berkeley, CA 94701
(510) 549-3055
The Cheeseboard Pizza Collective
Categories: Cheese Shops, Pizza
Neighborhoods: North Berkeley, Gourmet Ghetto
Since this place clearly doesn't have enough reviews...
this was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Might be sacrilegious to those who know what I'm talking about, but I liked it better than Pepe's in New Haven, CT. Super long line moves fast, and not having choices makes the whole experience better for me at least. If you come on a day where they serve the pizza with wedges of lime, SQUEEZE THE LIMES. Incredible.
Sat on the median, listened to the live jazz band, had a wonderful time!
this was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Might be sacrilegious to those who know what I'm talking about, but I liked it better than Pepe's in New Haven, CT. Super long line moves fast, and not having choices makes the whole experience better for me at least. If you come on a day where they serve the pizza with wedges of lime, SQUEEZE THE LIMES. Incredible.
Sat on the median, listened to the live jazz band, had a wonderful time!
865 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 978-9770
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 978-9770
Buckhorn Grill
Categories: American (New), Sandwiches, Steakhouses
Neighborhoods: SOMA, Union Square
Yum! Gourmet fast food, as Jessica C. says, for real! We split the yik-yak salad (HUGE) and the sirloin tri-tip platter. Wow!
Yik-yak salad- highly recommended. Sesame, jicama, almonds, lots of other flavors. Served in a big fat tortilla. Good veggie option, huge huge salad.
Sirloin tri-tip: uggggh the tri-tip here is SO GOOD. Wonderful meat! Liked the mashed potatoes and perfectly grilled veggies on the side too.
Random note: the mall closed the bathroom early, before the mall and food court closed. So.... yeah. Watch out for that.
Yik-yak salad- highly recommended. Sesame, jicama, almonds, lots of other flavors. Served in a big fat tortilla. Good veggie option, huge huge salad.
Sirloin tri-tip: uggggh the tri-tip here is SO GOOD. Wonderful meat! Liked the mashed potatoes and perfectly grilled veggies on the side too.
Random note: the mall closed the bathroom early, before the mall and food court closed. So.... yeah. Watch out for that.
2834 Diamond St
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 469-8757
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 469-8757
La Corneta Taqueria
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Glen Park
Of course I came in with expectations of this little place by the Glen Park station, since La Corneta would represent Nor Cal Mexican food to me (a SoCal native). Did not disappoint! My super baby burrito was pretty tasty, I liked all the fresh flavors. Chips should've come with some salsa, but I asked and got some. The ceviche tostada was alright, lots of seafood and very fresh. My friend's Prawn Burrito was awesome. I love how much seafood they give you!
Horchata was the best I've ever had. This is NOT small praise. I highly highly recommend it.
We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was still busy at 2 pm! Worth the wait though! And cheap!
Horchata was the best I've ever had. This is NOT small praise. I highly highly recommend it.
We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was still busy at 2 pm! Worth the wait though! And cheap!
200 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94101
San Francisco, CA 94101
Fisherman's Wharf Chowder and Crab Sidewalk…
Categories: Food Stands, Seafood
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf
YUM. I went to the second stand from the street with a friend late in the day and bought a crab cake and fried calamari (wasn't a chowder day). Set us back only $16 or so. One of the best crab cakes I've ever had. Moist inside, crabby, crispy and flavorful crust on the outside. Both came with fries. a LOT of calamari, a LOT of fries, some tartar and some marinara.
Why pay more for a nice seafood place with the same seafood and a less memorable experience? Eat here and struggle to find a perch to eat your delicious finds at. Doooooooooooooo it!
PARKING NOTE: The lot right there will give you free parking for 1 hour if you validate at the crab shacks, 3 hrs for one of the restaurants. It's something like $2.50 for 20 minutes otherwise.
Why pay more for a nice seafood place with the same seafood and a less memorable experience? Eat here and struggle to find a perch to eat your delicious finds at. Doooooooooooooo it!
PARKING NOTE: The lot right there will give you free parking for 1 hour if you validate at the crab shacks, 3 hrs for one of the restaurants. It's something like $2.50 for 20 minutes otherwise.
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BUT the shaved ice is unlike any I've had in OC or NYC. Love that the sweetened condensed milk, instead of being poured on top, is frozen in and it's actually SHAVED instead of just crushed. Like eating a cloud of delicious! Also, the mochi was big ol' hunks of the good stuff, not just itty bitty bites like you'd get with froyo or at Guppy's. Super tasty and not overwhelming!
If you haven't been to Diamond Jamboree yet, get ready for a parking experience. Miraculously I normally just have to circle for a few minutes before finding a spot.