Brunching at Saint Marc Huntington Beach

Most recently we went in for a tasting at Saint Marc Pub-Cafe, Bakery and Cheese Affinage for their new brunch which is offered every day/7 days a week. Located at the new Pacific City Center in Huntington Beach, you can find them on the second floor. Free flowing bread baskets, yummy danishes and croissants baked fresh daily, twisted grapefruits, bacon bar and bites, and cheese boards – I am totally enjoying. Ordering is via iPad. Appetizers As mentioned, their free-flowing bread baskets are endless, and there are 11 types of bread. Their Veggie Crudite & Edamame Hummus is not only beautiful, it’s naturally flavorful! I would like more of the … READ MORE >>

Featured March Signature Items at STACKED: Food Well Built PLUS a Giveaway!

My family and I been out trying new spring menu items around OC, and if you love pesto and arugula, you’re going to love this month’s Signature Items Menu at STACKED: Food Well Built. If you haven’t been to STACKED, I’ll just quickly explain that they have a unique tabletop iPad ordering system where you can completely customize your order. You will be able to remove, replace, put it on the side, or how ever you wish, and then you send it to the kitchen via iPad. Here are March’s featured menu items… Wild Arugula Mediterranean Salad This salad has spring lettuce mix with wild arugula, artichoke hearts, green and … READ MORE >>

DINING: Solita Tacos and Margaritas + New Tequila Tasting Thursdays #solitamommies

We finally got to try Solita Tacos in Huntington Beach. If you love Mexican food with a contemporary flare, Solita is worth checking out. They just celebrated their second anniversary and we got to try their inaugural tequila tasting Thursdays. They’re also participating during OC Restaurant Week. If you’re wondering if it’s family-friendly, they sat us in the middle where we can see the action in the bar area but we were also half way in the patio where all the other families were and where it was much quieter. It’s kind of like the best of both worlds. antojitos (little cravings) We tried two items on the appetizer menu. … READ MORE >>

STACKED: #FoodWellBuilt in Huntington Beach Now Open and Serving Breakfast!

Orange County is in for a unique dining experience as STACKED: Food Well Built opens their first OC location in Huntington Beach! Each table has an iPad where you can customize and build each entree to your personal taste and send it to the kitchen at your own pace. Here are examples of some of the things we modified in our order… We ordered their Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast with nutella, we added shredded coconut to their yummy Whole Grain Pancakes which came with fresh berries, Short Rib Benedict was ordered as is, and sampled their Southwestern Scramble with black beans on the side. STACKED in Huntington Beach … READ MORE >>

3 New Fall Menu Items at Boudin SF Bakery #CelebrateNewCravings

Cooler weathers are finally here! It is feeling like Fall at last! Feeling hungry? Most recently I went to a Tasting Event at Boudin Bakery to learn about their new fall items and wine selections. I didn’t even know they have wine. Did you? If your location carries them, Happy Hour starts at 4:30 pm til closing every day! Ham ‘N Brie on Focaccia If the salad is too large, you can pair it with a half sandwich or soup. Their new Ham ‘N Brie on Rosemary Focaccia is a great option. It comes with applewood smoked ham, Brie, arugula, cranberry dijon, and is served with rosemary focaccia bread. It’s … READ MORE >>