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Hungry girl looking for the next adventure.

Although its in a food court at an Asian market, Santouka Ramen hits the spot.

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In light of my recent purchase of some airplane tickets to Tokyo next month, I headed over to Mitsuwa Marketplace for lunch.  For anyone who has been here before, you know there are many options for a quick lunch.  Udon, sushi, beef tongue (yes you read that right), curry and of course ramen.  One of my favorite ramen places in Orange County, Santouka Ramen was my first choice for that day.

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And with a heavy heart I introduce to you…Iron Press

/ By / In Booze with my Boos, Brunch, Bummer, Costa Mesa, Lunch Time, Newport Beach, Orange, Sandwiches, Santa Ana, The Weekend Update, What's for Dinner? / Leave Comment

I really wanted to like this place.  Very badly.  Every time I visit The Mix, or OC Mix Mart, or SOCO, or whatever the hell that place is called, The Iron Press is always packed.  So on one sunny Saturday, I was stoked when there were tons of seats for my friends and I to sit down and grab some lunch.  I had been waiting months to have some chicken and waffles.
A piece of fried chicken and a waffle

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Gyu-Kaku: the gift that keeps on giving.

/ By / In Booze with my Boos, Huntington Beach, Lunch Time, Time for Happy Hour, Tustin, What's for Dinner? / Leave Comment

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I first attended this glorious restaurant in LA.  It was new and all the rage when I was in high school.  Unfortunately, that was quite a long time ago.  Anyway, this place is still a fun spot – especially during happy hour.  So when I was trying to think of a place to grab dinner at 8:00 on a Friday, I thought why the heck don’t I try this place out again?

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Lemonade: a fun, healthy counter spot.

/ By / In Best of Series, Coffee and Tea, Corona Del Mar, Fashion Island, Lunch Time, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Sandwiches, The Weekend Update / Leave Comment

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Lemonade has recently appeared at Fashion Island’s “food court.”  Started in Los Angeles, it is another one of those places that you order your pre-made food as you walk down the line to a counter at the end.  (Think “glorified Souplantation”.)  The great part is that the food is actually quite extraordinary: fresh ingredients in ways that other restaurants of this type are just not creating.
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“Hole in the Wall” doesn’t mean bad.

/ By / In Coffee and Tea, Lunch Time, Sandwiches, Westminister / Leave Comment

Deep in the heart of Westminster…not really just right off the freeway actually…there is a little shack full of surprises.  I stumbled across this hole in the wall by accident really.  I was looking for a sandwich shop near(ish) to Costco and yelp had a 4 star 500 something review recommendation: Banh Mi Che Cali.
BBQ Pork, a bit fatty but still decent

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