Looking for a new eating experience? Then I recommend Silva’s Fresh Eatery + Churrascaria in Santa Ana! This new Brazillian steakhouse is located just around the corner from South Coast Plaza in South Coast Metro - an international bistro serving Churrasco and modern Brazilian favorites buffet style. Silva's is open for lunch and dinner daily. A buffet experience where...
A Visit to Fazoli's Italian Restaurant...Italian Food Fast
This is a sponsored post. The first time i heard of Fazoli's® was a couple of weeks ago. I’m always looking for great family-friendly restaurants in Southern California to share with my readers, and after reading about Fazoli's, i thought i should take the family and give it a try. Fazoli's is Italian food....fast! and...
Brunch at Tortilla Jo's in Downtown Disney
for us, weekends are a celebration of food. while we most often go out to lunch or dinner, it is always a treat to be able to change it up and go out for brunch. for me, brunch is the perfect meal. you still get the sweet and yummy of breakfast with a helping of...
Customize Your Own Donut at Poqet DONUTS in Irvine
for that past few weeks, the boys and i have been staying low and hanging out at home. but we decided to get out one day after school, and check out one of Orange County' newest donut stores, Irvine-based poqet DONUTS. it's the first doughnut shop around here that offers costumers the chance to customize their very...
Breakfast with Santa at Catal Restaurant in Down Town Disney
Christmas is in the air at Down Town Disney, and right now, Catal Restaurant is having a special event – Breakfast with Santa. i pretty much get excited for anything that has to do with Christmas, as it's my favorite time of year. but i was particularly excited for this event because it's not only geared...
Sometimes You Just Need a Johnny Rockets Milkshake!
it's National Shake Month!!! and it's been a long time since i've had a creamy, cold and frosty milkshake. so last week, the boys and i headed over to Johnny Rockets to check out a couple of their new shakes....AND of course get a burger and fries. because boy!!!! they are deeeeeelish!!!! we love going to...
What's New at California Pizza Kitchen in Family Dining
i am happy to share some news about California Pizza Kitchen! did you know that 80 California Pizza Kitchen locations have recently gotten a brand new makeover? plus, CPK has just released a brand new ‘Next Chapter’ menu showcasing seasonal dishes, locally sourced ingredients and globally inspired flavors to complete the ‘Next Chapter’ feel of the restaurant. this...
Family Ice Cream Fun at Scoops N Scoops in Irvine
this week, me and the boys headed over to Scoops N Scoops in Irvine to try out their ice cream which is created and frozen on the spot with liquid nitrogen. it was not only a trip to an ice cream store, but also a fun and exciting experience to watch how they make the ice cream...
Where to Get Giant Pizza in Orange County, CA
Where to get a giant pizza in Orange County, CA. Ever since i shared photos of my son's birthday party last month, I've had so many emails and Facebook messages asking me "where did you get that GIANT PIZZA?" With that much interest, I knew I had to write post about where I got these HUGE PIZZAS!...
Orange County Welcomes Miguel's Jr. Mexican Food Restaurants
for over 40 years, Miguel's Jr. has been serving homestyle Mexican food to the people of SoCal. until recently, all of their restaurants have been located in Corona and the Inland Empire. but i am pleased to announce that the now have three restaurants in Orange County. you can now find Miguel's Jr. in Costa Mesa,...
Picnic in the Park with Del Real Foods
when Del Real Foods asked me to try out their new Al Pastor Taco Kits, of course i said yes. i have written about how much i enjoyed Del Real Foods pre-made authentic Mexican foods before, and have continued working with their company ever since. for two reasons...one, the food is great! and two, Del Real Foods is a family...
Family Fun at the Irvine Improv Comedy Club
finding activities that the entire family will enjoy can sometimes be tough. i even find it hard to find activities that my older boys and youngest boy both like. but we didn't have this problem at all when we attended our first comedy club as a family. the Irvine Improv invited us to the club to check out their new series...
Farm to Table Events at Manassero Farms OC
last month, i was invited by Manassero Farms to attend one of their Breakfast in the Barn events that they host monthly. i have been to a few of their produce stands around Orange County, but i had not known that they hold special events like Breakfast in the Barn, Farm to Fork Cooking Classes, Dinners...
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Farrell's
once again, we headed over to Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour to try out another one of their burger masterpieces and ice cream creations. during the month of March, Farrell's is serving up their Blarney Burger & Irish Nachos, and their Pot O'Cold Sundae in celebration of the day of green...St. Patrick's Day. first up was the...
Family Dining: Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood
when Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood invited our family to check out their new Roxtars Kids Menu, we were very excited. it has been many years since i have been to a Hard Rock Cafe, and never have i been with the kids. it ended up being a very fun and unique dining experience that was a highlight...
Farrell's Football Themed Menu Items
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants are celebrating everything delicious about football by introducing Gridiron Grub! for a limited time, the Tailgate Burger and fry combo and the 4th & Goal football themed sundae are available at Farrell's Restaurants, and you are definitely going to want to try them out. the Tailgate Burger is a one-of-a-kind burger that slams two stadium...
Family Dining: Elbows Mac 'N' Cheese
during the winter break, the boys an i headed over to Elbows Mac 'N' Cheese, one of Orange County's newest restaurants. and you can probably guess by the name, that they serve macaroni & cheese. they do! and not just your average mac and cheese. Elbows Mac 'N' Cheese has two locations here in Southern California, one in...
Halloween Fun at Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
last weekend it was the hubby's birthday, so we decided to celebrate at Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour. i have written about our love for Farrell's before, and a special occasion like dad's birthday call for another visit. PLUS...Farrell's has two fun Halloween specials on their menu for the month of October. we definitely wanted to...
Taking My Boys to Their First Chinese Restaurant | Spicy City Review
a few weeks ago we were invited to a Spicy City in Anaheim Hills. i thought it was a Chinese take-out place, so i figured my boys would love to try it out with me. however, when we arrived, i found that it was actually a nice Chinese Restaurant. it had more formal seating and traditional Chinese...
U.S. Tacos Co. in Huntington Beach: Taco Bell Concept Restaurant
U.S. Taco Co. has now unfortunately closed. last week the boys and i were able to preview Huntington Beach's newest taco shop, U.S. Taco Co., the much anticipated craft taco concept restaurant from Taco Bell Corp. it was really a treat to get to try it out and see what the hype was all about...i had no idea what...
A Visit to the Historic Pink's Hotdogs in Hollywood
today is National Hotdog Day, and i thought this was the perfect time to share our visit to the historic Pink's Hotdogs in Hollywood. i took the boys there to try some of their famous hotdogs on a visit to Los Angeles earlier this year, and we had a lot of fun. Pink's has been serving...
Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market
last week, Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market opened its 8th Southern California store right here in Orange County…in Costa Mesa to be exact. Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market is known for their seasonal offerings, and farm fresh produce that come from local farmers all over SoCal. they promote sustainable farming, and specialize in artisan food and drink. while...
Vintage Buena Park: Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Now Closed: We are so excited that a new Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour has just opened in Buena Park! this just happens to be one our family's favorite restaurants. you may have read about the fun we had there when we celebrated my baby's birthday at Farrell's in Brea. it is a place you go when you want...
Earl of Sandwich | Family-friendly Restaurant
finding restaurants that are both family-friendly, and that satisfy both the adults and kiddies is not always an easy feat. my boys are picky and don't like to try new things…or at least things that are out of the ordinary. our family tends to enjoy restaurants that have fairly traditional foods. this is why we...
Pirate's Dinner Adventure "Pirate's Take Christmas"
last week we were invited to check out the Pirate's Dinner Adventure holiday show, Pirate's Take Christmas. it was our first time visiting Pirates Dinner Adventure, so we weren't sure what to expect…what a pleasant surprise, it was a fun family night out. we had such a great time and loved the holiday spirit it brought! the show...
See's Candy Store in Tustin
the other evening some of my blogger friends and i got to check out the new See's Candy Store in Tustin Marketplace before it's grand opening last Friday. the new store is fantastic! double in size to regular See's Candy stores, and it is set up to help you shop and checkout during busy time with ease....
Cupcake Decorating Parties at Casey's Cupcakes Party Room
a couple of weeks ago we were invited to a princess and prince party at Casey's Cupcakes. you may remember me writing about Casey's Cupcakes before, and how you can have cupcake decorating parties at their stores. that is exactly what we did at the princess and prince party. Casey's Cupcakes Shops are fabulously decorated,...
Date Night at BJ's Restaurant
This is a sponsored post from Pollinate Media on behalf of BJ's Restaurants. this week i was able to go on a loooooooong needed date night with the hubby. it's a little embarrassing to say that we haven't been out on a date in quite some time. the kids are always with us, and although...
The Best of OC: Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
have you ever been to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament? if you haven't been in a while, you should really go and check out their new show that just launched this year. Medieval Times in Buena Park just happens to be one of my kiddies FAVORITE places to go. we took them earlier this year...
Parents Night Out: Knott's Dinner & Rides
have you ever been to Knott's Berry Farm without the kiddies? i haven't. and when the opportunity came to try out Knott's new selection of food, i thought...date night! how much fun to enjoy a night out at the amusement park with just my husband. when i think of Knott's, i think of rides....Knott's Chicken...
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour and Restaurant
yesterday was this little guys birthday. he turned two years old. and while i am still getting over the fact that my little baby....really isn't a baby anymore, i am also in awe of each little new thing he learns, his sweet little spirit and how hard he tries to keep up with his big...