California

Monkey Business Cafe — Really good food, for an excellent cause

November 10, 2011
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The Monkey Business Cafe in Fullerton provides fresh delicious farm to table breakfasts and lunches for a very worthy cause.

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Our picks for romantic dining in Big Bear

October 6, 2011
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The Himalayan Restaurant and the Evergreen Restaurant are two excellent choices for romantic dining in Big Bear, California.

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Romantic French Dining at Le Vie en Rose in Brea, California

September 8, 2011
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Jeff and I recently celebrated our second wedding anniversary at Le Vie en Rose, a highly rated romantic French restaurant in Brea, California.

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Erick Schat’s Bakkery — a Highway 395 institution

August 19, 2011
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Erick Schat’s Bakkery is a “must stop” institution on Hwy 395 between Southern California and Mammoth Lakes or Reno. The baked goods are nice, but it’s really more about the experience than the bread.

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Dining on an 11,053-foot peak — lunch at Top of the Sierra Cafe on Mammoth Mountain

August 12, 2011
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If you plan to visit Mammoth Mountain this summer or fall, be sure to grab lunch at the super scenic Top of the Sierra cafe located at the summit. The cafe and gondola ride are dog-friendly.

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Idyllwild’s Cafe Aroma Bistro — Elegant and Yummy Mountain Munchies!

July 5, 2011
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We finally made it to Cafe Aroma Bistro in Idyllwild, after following their mouth-watering specials and photos on Facebook for a year. It was worth it!

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French Dipped Sandwiches at Philippe’s: A Los Angeles culinary tradition

June 21, 2011
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This Father’s Day, we treated Dad to dinner at one of his boyhood favorites, a french dipped sandwich at historic famous Philippe’s in Los Angeles.

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Tea & Teacups in Yorba Linda, California

September 26, 2010
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Beautiful elegant Tea & Teacups, tucked away in old town Yorba Linda, offers a fabulous afternoon tea at reasonable prices.

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Rebecca’s Garden Tea Room in Lake Elsinore

July 2, 2009
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My review of the adorable wonderful tea house in old town Lake Elsinore, California.

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Stagecoach Festival–A Foodie thumbs up!

April 30, 2009
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A review of the barbecue tasting at the 2009 Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California.

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Ra Sushi in Tustin

April 16, 2009
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Our review of Ra Sushi in Tustin, California.

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