Category Archives: Special friends

Some flock to Vegas for the women, clubs, and for a wild time, however I went for an entirely different reason.  I just loss a very important person in my life, and to be honest, I’m just heart broken.  Feeling sad, restless, and just lost, I needed to go to a place that had flashing lights, sights, and constant sounds to keep me sane.  My love JP & I, found a flight and headed to the airport within hours after we booked.  Upon our arrival, we were greeted by a dear friend.  Here is a recap of our 24 hrs. in Vegas.

It started with Sake & dinner over @Sushi Samba.

Fresh diced mangos inside a honey ginger wonton crisp & Yuzu ice cream

A sea of fresh cranberries floated on a bed of water @ Palazzo in the great foyer. It was festive, bold, and just beautiful.

Close up of the cranberries.

Pizza was a must, at Mario Batali's famed San Marco restaurant...(the view from our table)

Towering polar bears made from fresh flowers @ Palazzo.

Admiring the beauty of the Venetian, before hitching a ride back home.

Hitched a ride back on the G4.

View from our seats on the jet.

Dinner consisted of crab legs, lobster tail, shrimp cocktail, mini sandwiches, beef chow fun, dim sum, and mini desserts. It was one of the best meals I've ever had in the sky!

It’s been awhile since I’ve been back in the OC.  I finally got a chance to meet up with some friends for a shabu shabu dinner.  There’s a really cool spot next to Shark’s in Costa Mesa called California Shabu and it’s really yummy.

This shabu spot, has Kid Robot-ish toys all over the walls. I love it!

How cute is this?!

Kanpai!

Happy Birthday Tony!  We were invited to the most awesome birthday ever!!!  There was beer tasting, tons of home made appetizers, steaks, and gourmet sausage.  We had an awesome time!  Here are some of the highlights of the night.

Mini sized beer mugs for all!

Mini sized beer mugs for all!

There were even drinks for Fuego!!!   He had some Corona & Kettle One...  =)

There were even drinks for Fuego!!! He had some Corona & Kettle One... =)

The fridge was stocked full with all kinds of exotic beeeeeers.

The fridge was stocked full with all kinds of exotic beeeeeers.

Home made truffle fries...So tasty!

Home made truffle fries...So tasty!

A super popular dish...Sliced apples with carmel & cream cheese dip.  MmMMm.

A super popular dish...Sliced apples with carmel & cream cheese dip. MmMMm.

No party is complete w/o a cheese plate!

No party is complete w/o a cheese plate!

The "secret sauce" used for the steaks.  It was mighty good!

The "secret sauce" used for the steaks. It was mighty good!

Cheers Tony!  Damn, that's a huuuuuge CHIMAY glass.  Filler up!

Cheers Tony! Damn, that's a huuuuuge CHIMAY glass. Filler up!

As of late, I seem to be having way more fun on Wednesdays, then I do on weekends. I guess not having a 9 to 5 gig, makes everyday fair game!

I was in SF last week, so didn’t get a chance to venture out, but this week I decided to do something different.

I had my friend over for dinner, I made spaghetti with a side caesar salad and garlic bread. And for dinner, my girlfriend brought over some fabulous desserts from Chantilly Patisserie. Take a look for yourself…

=) so cute and yummy.

=) so cute and yummy...p.s. thank you for the lovely plate, Trisha!

she picked out 6 desserts for us to share after dinner...so thoughtful!

she picked out 5 desserts for us to share after dinner...so thoughtful!

I’m not much a dessert kind of gal, but these mini desserts were delicious! Japanese desserts are usually less sweet and packed with flavor. They always look so dainty and appetizing. =)

After dinner & desserts @ home, we drove over to Katsuya for some drinks. Things were pretty mellow this Wednesday, but it was really fun. Hope to do it again sometime. Thanks for the awesome desserts Young!!!
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After running some errands yesterday with JP, we were craving Urth Cafe, but decided to go with something different. Cruising the mean streets of Bev. Hills, we stumbled across a cute street side cafe called BeverLiz. One look at their menu, and I was sold!!! I love kabobs, wraps, and greek salads, so this was the place for me!

I ended up ordering a Chicken & Artichoke Pressed Wrap, which features a toasted wheat lavosh wrap.  It’s basically like a panini, except they used lavosh bread instead.  My lunch selection came out with a side of Greek salad, and everything on my plate was sooo delicious!

JP ordered up the low carb Shish Kabob special with chicken, and that was extremely good as well.  This is definitely a place I will frequent, whenever I’m in the area.

BeverLiz Cafe

308 S. Beverly Drive

BV, CA 90212

 

View from the outside patio area where we dined.

View from the outside patio area where we dined.

Take a sneak peak @ their menu...right on the door.

Take a sneak peak @ their menu...right on the door.

JP's lunch..mine was already all gone!

JP's lunch..mine was already all gone!

 

 


Virtually every Sunday, JP and I truck it on down to the local Farmer’s Market for some fresh fruits and veggies. In addition to the produce section, there are also food vendors that whip up some good stuff like breakfast burritos, roasted corn, fresh juices, and crispy crepes! Going to the Farmers Market is always a treat!!!!

Yep, you're looking @ the bike valet for the Farmers Market!!!  Pretty cool, huh?

Yep, you're looking @ the bike valet for the Farmers Market!!! Pretty cool, huh?

We also ran into the "Tree Man" on the way there...Look closely!

We also ran into the "Tree Man" on the way there...Look closely!

Search around on the web for a Farmers Market near you!!!

After countless referrals to check out WURST, JP and I buckled and had to see what all the commotion was about. Needless to say, it was a sausage and beer kind of date, even though we didn’t drink beer. hahaha.

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Sausage heaven!

Sausage heaven!

Oodles of drinks...even cucumber soda. Ewww!

Oodles of drinks...even cucumber soda. Ewww!

Super sized Chimay!

Super sized Chimay!

Patiently waiting for the yummies.

Patiently waiting for the yummies.

There they are...1 Kielbasa, 1 Duck & Bacon...and Fries!

There they are...1 Kielbasa, 1 Duck & Bacon...and Fries!

Lawry’s + chocolate chip cookies + pool + good friends = THE GOOD LIFE (hahahahah)

Programming Guru & Super Paul...Poolside.

Programming Guru & Super Paul...Poolside.

Cookie monster!

Cookie monster!

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One of my new found hobbies is cycling by the beach. I love sharing this experience with my friends. Here are just some random pics from our outing today.  Here’s Miss Young, rocking the Schwwwwwwwwwwwin!

 

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Me, staying shady.

Me, staying shady.

 

Afternoon tea @ Jin's...so refreshing.

Afternoon tea @ Jin's...so refreshing.

Cute girls promoting & handing out free LEMONADE!

Cute girls promoting & handing out free LEMONADE!

And for lunch, we got lucky and chased down the Kogi Truck.

And for lunch, we got lucky and chased down the Kogi Truck.

Enjoying wine, cheese, and crackers with my lovely neighbor, outside her patio.

sooo relaxing!

sooo relaxing!