Chakra Cuisine
Irvine, California
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I didn’t know Indian food was this good. Wow, Chakra Chakra, this food was electric. Seasoned to perfection. I love seasoned food. I had the lamb chops and it was seasoned with these flavors that tasted like fried chicken. It was put on top of this rice and spinach emulsion. To [...]

Villa Nova Restaurant
Newport, California
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This restaurant is in a great location. Right at the head of the bay in Newport, CA. The view is right out of “The Love Boat.” I wish I could say that the food was as good as the view. I ordered the fish of the day. It was Halibut. [...]

The God Father Restaurant
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego , CA 92111
858-560-1747
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This restaurant is a little deceiving. Stuck in a shopping center built in the 70’s, you may wonder what you are doing. Don’t worry because after you walk inside you will think you are in The God Father. The decor is right from [...]

Dolce Vita
22741 Lambert St.
Lake Forest, CA. 92630
This is a local neighborhood restaurant that we visit often. They serve classic Italian food. I always order the Pollo Piccata. The Piccate sauce is very traditional and delicious. It comes with a side of paste and a red sauce. The wine list is above average because not only [...]

BRUSSELS BISTRO
222 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: 1 949 376-7955
Fax: 1 949 376-7965
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A little taste of Belgium. I found this restaurant hidden underground in Laguna Beach. It reminded me of my time spent in Belgium. I lived in Antwerp, not Brussels, which is so much better. Brussels is full of tourist [...]

Ti Amo Restaurant
31727 South Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Telephone: 949-499-5350
Fax: 949-499-9760
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This restaurant exudes richness, from the decor to the cuisine, it is almost on the cusp of nauseating. If a color or a flavor exists, you will find it here.

Ristorante Robilio
303 Broadway St.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: 949.497.6220
Fax: 949.429.4735

This restaurant is a nice bang for your buck. Not the biggest variety but some very tasty dishes. The pastes are excellent portions at excellent prices. If you are not in the mood for paste the seafood dishes are superb.
We started the dinner off with a bottle [...]

Ruth’s Chris
2961 Michelson Drive
Suite A, Building 10
Irvine, CA 92612
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Reservation Phone: (949) 252-8848
Fax: (949) 252-0104
Email: irvine@ruthschris.com
Or dial 1-800-544-0808 followed by 156

Brothers’ Restaurant at Mattei’s Tavern
2350 Railway Avenue
Los Olivos, California 93441
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Telephone: (805) 688-4820
Fax: (805) 688-8965
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This is one of my favorite dining experiences. It is right out of a movie or at least fantasy. Before I get into the description of the restaurant I have to start with a story of [...]

Acqua Al 2
322 5th Ave. Gaslamp, San Diego
(619) 230-0382
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This is one of my favorite stops in downtown San Diego. It is walking distance from Petco Park home of the San Deigo Padres. What a great setup San Diego has, so many restaurants and bars you couldn’t hit them all in a year. [...]