Tag Archives: Costa Mesa

L.A. Times ‘The Taste’ Returns to Costa Mesa in October

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Karin E. Baker

One of LA’s favorite food festivals for a decade has been Los Angeles Times’ The Taste, held at Paramount Studios each Labor Day weekend. The Taste expanded its reach last year with a second weekend in Orange County. Now, thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Photo Gallery: The Taste Costa Mesa

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Christy Kane

The Los Angeles Times brought its annual food festival The Taste LA to Orange County last weekend with inaugural The Taste Costa Mesa, held in a courtyard of The Met, a mixed use complex across the street from South Coast … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chef Amar Santana’s Vaca in Costa Mesa Brings a Touch of Spain to Delight the Taste Buds

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Ed Simon

Chef Amar Santana is on a roll. This Thursday, he is in the finale of Bravo TV’s Top Chef, with an excellent chance of becoming the next “Top Chef”. Since opening his newest restaurant, Vaca, in early December, it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food, Photo Essays, Television | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

‘Sip and Savor’ Scotch Tasting at PIRCH in Costa Mesa: Great Food; Excellent Teaching by Scotch Connoisseur Ray Pearson

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Ed Simon

Last Wednesday, PIRCH, purveyor of quality high-end goods for kitchen, bath and outdoors, held a ‘Sip and Savor’ event featuring noted Scotch Whisky expert Ray Pearson. Ray took the guests through the basics of Scotch, how it is different from … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Events, Food, Miscellanious | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Whiskey Tasting with Gourmet Pairings Coming to PIRCH Costa Mesa

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Ed Simon

Noted whiskey educator, collector and connoisseur Ray Pearson will be hosting a ‘Sip and Savor’ evening of whiskey tasting at PIRCH in the SOCO Collection. The night will include gourmet appetizers paired with each whiskey sample. Ray explained his fascination … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food, Upcoming Events | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hakata Ikkousha Brings Their First Ramen Shop to The US (and Costa Mesa)

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Ed Simon

Hakata Ikoussha Ramen is a new name here in Costa Mesa, but in Japan and other countries like Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia and even Hong Kong, it is known as one of the top ramen houses. It has garnered many … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Miscellanious, Photo Essays | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

SOCIAL in Costa Mesa Celebrates Mardi Gras with Authentic New Orleans Dishes and A Little Bit More

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Ed Simon

‘Laissez le bons temps rouler’ (Let the good times roll) is the slogan of the week as Mardi Gras begins for 2015. And even though there may not be parades, floats and drinking and dancing in the streets, SOCIAL in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food, Interviews, Miscellanious, Upcoming Events | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chef Amar Santana Will Follow Up his Culinary Success In Laguna Beach When He Opens Vaca, a Spanish Restaurant in Costa Mesa

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Ed Simon

Chef Amar Santana and his partner, Ahmed Labbate, the team behind Orange County’s critically acclaimed Broadway by Amar Santana in Laguna Beach, have announced their newest project, ‘Vaca’. Destined for a June 2015 opening in Costa Mesa, ‘Vaca’ will showcase … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food, Interviews, Miscellanious, Upcoming Events | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Habana Cuban Restaurant in Costa Mesa Is The Perfect Place For Late Night Cocktails and Great Food

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Ed Simon

Habana, Cuba in the 1930’s and 40’s must really have been something. Incredible bars and booze, casinos, marinas, great food and entertainment, it was nearby and yet exotic. That same feeling of nearby yet exotic holds true for the Habana … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food, Miscellanious | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Everyone Enjoyed Terrific Pig and Terrific Drinks at the Pig Out 3.0 Benefit for Inspire Artistic Minds

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Ed Simon

Yesterday’s Pig Out 3.0 took place under beautiful Southern California skies at the Noguchi Gardens in Costa Mesa. The event, a benefit for the Orange County organization Inspire Artistic Minds, featured 15 local chefs from top-notch restaurants and 7 top … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Events, Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment