Where 2 Go In Orange County

Kinda Lahaina Broiler is back

jasonhas — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:10:52 +0000

In May of 2005, the landmark Seal Beach restaurant, Kinda Lahaina Broiler, burned to the ground, leaving locals without one of their favorite eating places. Although the restaurant has been open since August of 2007, Friday February 8th 2008, will mark the grand re-opening of this wonderful restaurant.
Some of the new features of Kinda Lahaina, are the all bamboo floors, stained-glass windows, handicapped accessible restrooms and HD plasma flat screen TVs. Another benefit is that the menu hasn’t changed, but a new executive chef has joined the staff. (more…)

A Healthy Sandwich in Huntington Beach

jasonhas — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:58:33 +0000

Esther’s Place, is one of those small sandwich shops that you want to keep to yourself. Behind the counter is Esther Kim, and there are three things you can count on ever time you step foot into her establishment:

A warm greeting upon entering
Probably the healthiest sandwich around
A line of customers waiting to get their hands on Ester’s food

This isn’t just a healthy sandwich shop, there is also soup, which is always at the right temperature. (more…)

An Old Surf Shop with an Edge

jasonhas — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:48:05 +0000

The Frog House is the place to go if your looking for place that will bend over backwards for their customers. Speaking from personal experience I can tell you that there is no more customer oriented surf shop in the land. I was looking for a board, and not being a long time surfer, I had no idea what I was looking for or what would fit me. Instead of pushing me for that incredibly awesome new surfboard, the staff helped me get comfortable with a nice used board. Let me tell you, they couldn’t have helped me make a better decision. There is an assortment of new and used surfboards, some used ones are on consignment, but everything in there is in good shape. (more…)

Look Mom I Can Dance!

jasonhas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:03:08 +0000

Have you been looking for a place to dance in Orange County, but just haven’t found the spot? Foxfire in Anaheim Hills is one of the busiest dance spots around. Depending on the day, Foxfire might have live local music such as Radio Rage, Chain Reaction and Taxi Wisdom or they might make you the start with karakoe. Although Foxfire is known for their lounge and entertainment, one can’t go wrong with the dinning experience either. The low-key dress code makes for a comfortable evening, but don’t think you can show up in board shorts and sandals, no no, this place is elegant and romantic, so it’s perfect for a date. (more…)

Brew Your Own at BrewBakers

jasonhas — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:35:42 +0000

Have you ever thought about brewing your own beer? BrewBakers makes that possible for you in Huntington Beach, and the best part is that you leave the mess for them to clean up. At BrewBakers, you get to brew your own beer, but you also get to create your own label, which you can then show off to your friends and family. After creating your own brew, wouldn’t it be great to enjoy it with some pizza? Well, your in luck, BrewBakers has fresh baked pizza, pretzels and sandwiches on bread that baked fresh daily. There are 30 brews on tap that are never older than 2 weeks for you to enjoy, which if I didn’t mention, goes great with their freshed baked bread. Get it, “Brew” “Bakers”.
There is also some brewing for the non-alcoholic drinker and (more…)

Good Laughs and Good Theater

jasonhas — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:11:39 +0000

The Maverick Theater in Fullerton is a great place to go if you enjoy a night out at the theater. Joseph Musil, whom works with Disney and Regal Cinemas, recreated a 1920s Cabaret Stage which more appropriately showcases musicals and lighter fare performed on the stage. which leads to the theaters main stage. The Cabaret, which leads to the main theater, has tables and a bar, which makes for a very comfortable setting and allows you to marvel at the design by Musil.
On Fridays, starting at 11:00 pm, “Improve Shmimprov” allows for audience members to get involved in the act. For a mere $5 the audience can throw out suggestions and watch as the actor/comedian turns your suggestions into something unique and entertaining. For some late-night fun, this is a great ticket, and is guaranteed to be different each and every time you see the show. (more…)

The Move Is Complete

jasonhas — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:36:59 +0000

As many of you may have noticed, we haven’t had a lot of entries lately. The reason for our lack of content is that we were having problems with our webhost and weren’t able to update as much as we liked. The problem has now been fixed and you can expect to find new and improved postings here. As always we appreciate your emails and comments. For those who sent us email about posting your favorite places in Orange County, California, no fear, we have received them all and will continue to update the site with your information.

So here is to a great 2008, and keep the emails coming and enjoy everything that Orange County has to offer.

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Savannah Steak and Chop House

jasonhas — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:40:25 +0000

If your looking for a place to relax and enjoy an upscale dinner for two or with friends, then Savannah Steak & Chop House in Laguna Niguel is for you. What started out as drinks with some friends, turned into appetizers and dinner for four. The setting of Savannah’s is perfect for an evening with someone special, or a business dinner. We ended up retreating to the bar for some drinks before we met our friends, and ended up finding a nice oversized booth where we enjoyed a cocktail. While sitting there in the dimly lit room, we noticed that there was a person playing some light live music in the corner. The music wasn’t over bearing and contributed to the ambiance of a very full room. Think of the setting as southern hospitality yet trendy and elegant. (more…)

3-Thirty-3 Restaurant

jasonhas — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 07:27:27 +0000

Newport Beach has many selections to choose from, but if your one of those people that likes the finer things in life for the right price you’ll really like 3-Thirty-3 in Newport Beach. Their motto is “Small Plates, Big Taste”, and we would say that’s just about right. It seems as though they are more interested in being a martini bar then they are a gourmet kitchen, which in our book is just fine. Their menu is designed to be “grazed” upon, which makes it perfect for an after work meeting place or a lazy afternoon cocktail. 3-Thirty-3 caters to the young professional crowd and really builds a sense of comfort and community. If it’s conversation you seek, then you’ve come to the right spot. (more…)

When You’re Tuckered You’re Tired!

jasonhas — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:23:52 +0000

Driving around to all the local hot spots and events has taken it’s toll on our vehicles, the latest issue being throughly worn out tires. Without thinking about it we immediately went to Tucker Tire in Laguna Niguel. They have the best staff in the business and nobody can touch their prices. If they don’t have something for you in stock they will order it for you. You’ll end up paying half of what you would have paid had you done the research yourself, found the exact rim and/or tire that you wanted, then have it shipped from the four corners of the globe. Why bother? Tucker will find it and install it for you, cheaper than anyone in the area. We’ve been to Costco for Tires and even the occasional Sears, but we won’t be going to those other locations anymore, especially after our most recent visit to Tucker. (more…)