Monthly Archives: August 2011

Shin-Sen-Gumi: Food Review…

Posted on August 14, 2011 by surrealist11

We arrive at this yakitori restaurant about 4:30pm and several of the waiters are hanging outside puffing away at their “topel sticks”.  I inquire as to when the grill portion of the restaurant (the ramen house is already open) opens … Continue reading →

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Mona Lisa Cucina: Food Review…

Posted on August 12, 2011 by surrealist11

We decided to venture out of our comfortable surroundings and finally get around to trying an interesting looking Italian restaurant in Huntington Beach.  It’s located in an old mini-mall and is likely the smallest café we’ve been to in years.

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Smoking: Flanken Beef Ribs…

Posted on August 11, 2011 by surrealist11

I started my prep about 8:45am.  I learned a few more valuable lessons on this latest smoke-fest.  Our meats of choice were flanken beef ribs (think Korean ribs) and beef back ribs.

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O-Fine Japanese Cuisine: Food Review…

Posted on August 11, 2011 by surrealist11

Bella found us another Japanese food restaurant via the Internet after viewing some innovative and striking photos of various dishes.  The restaurant is located in the shopping plaza across from the Montage Hotel & Resort.  It is ultra-modern inside with … Continue reading →

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Villa Nova: Food Review…

Posted on August 11, 2011 by surrealist11

I turned 41 today and Bella is taking me to dinner at the restaurant of my choice.  It used to be my tradition to eat at an Italian restaurant on my birthday and I’m attempting to resurrect that tradition today.

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