August 4, 2016
Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen
by Kirbie
Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen opened a few months ago, replacing Heat Bar & Kitchen in Hillcrest. The new restaurant offers a California-French menu and last month we were invited to a private...
June 26, 2016
Best Bites of May
by Kirbie
It’s the last weekend of June and so I really need to get this post written! Here are my favorite bites from May: Tofu made with Wisteria flowers from Shoraian (Kyoto Japan) One of...
June 19, 2016
85C Bakery Cafe (Mira Mesa)
by Kirbie
Last Friday, the second 85°C Bakery Cafe in San Diego opened, located in Mira Mesa.I was definitely looking forward to another location opening, and this new one is a little more convenient for me...
June 17, 2016
Pompompurin Cafe
by Kirbie
One of the things Japan is known for is their character themed cafes, where the entire cafe is centered around a cute and popular character. Given my obsession with Hello Kitty and other Sanrio...
June 7, 2016
Et Voilà! French Bistro
by Kirbie
Et Voilà! French Bistro opened earlier last month and I recently had brunch there with my good friend CC of Pink Candles at Ridgemont High. The modern French bistro features classic French dishes. Bubbling Guava
May 8, 2016
Greetings from Japan
by Kirbie
Hello everyone! As some of you know, I’ve been eating my way through Japan this last week. It’s been a delicious trip full of street food, fancy meals and cuteness overload. Sorry things have...
April 20, 2016
Pandor Bakery
by Kirbie
Pandor Artisan Boulangerie & Cafe is a bakery and cafe offering French breads, pastries and more. They have several locations in Orange County, and on a recent road trip to Los Angeles, I had...
March 25, 2016
Trader Joe’s March Edition
by Kirbie
I recently purchased a few of Trader Joe’s new products and wanted to share my finds. The Fearless Flyer for March was smaller than the previous Trader Joe’s flyers. And I didn’t find myself...
January 19, 2016
Stake Chophouse
by Kirbie
If you’re looking for a nice restaurant to dine at during restaurant week, I highly recommend Stake Chophouse. Located in Coronado, this sleek and modern steakhouse provided us with a very memorable meal to start...
January 16, 2016
Nutella S’mores French Toast
by Kirbie
Nutella S’mores French Toast. Because it’s the weekend and you deserve it. Graham cracker crumb crusted French toast slices, stuffed with marshmallow creme and Nutella spread and topped with toasted or torched marshmallows. Worth....
December 30, 2015
Best Bites in San Diego 2015
by Kirbie
It’s that time of year again. The last week of the year, I love reviewing my year of eats and attempting to come up with some best lists. This year, I plan on doing Best...
December 23, 2015
Holiday Recipe Round-Up
by Kirbie
If you’re looking for fun and easy holiday treats to make for friends and family, here is a round-up of some of my favorites I’ve shared over the years. Happy baking! Candy 5 Minute...