Happy 4th of July!
The Mrs. and I will be celebrating Independence Day with a house warming 4th of July Party at our home with our family and friends. I will be cooking a bunch of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill (memories of my days at Mc. Donalds!) Remember the freedoms we have are because of those that have fought so bravely for us to be able to celebrate them.
We wish you, your family, and friends a happy and safe 4th of July.
Quick Review – Aléa Cafe – Anaheim
Aléa Cafe is located down the street from my Anaheim office, so it's a quick easy visit when I'm looking for a decent burger and fry's type of meal.
If I'm craving a burger I usually go with their Aléa Combo, which is a cheeseburger with bacon and avocado, served along with fries and a drink. If I remember correctly I think the price is just under $9 which is probably about a buck more then it really should be, but sometimes you pay for convenience.
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Aléa Cafe
3371 Miraloma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 993-5198
Garlic Jo’s – Newport Beach
We went to Garlic Jo's in Newport Beach two weeks ago on a Saturday. I honestly wasn't that blown away by their use of garlic. Maybe it's because we already use a lot of garlic at home when we cook, but I was expecting more.
Mrs. DanGarion had the Original Garlic Chicken ($14.95), I liked it and finished half of it for her, it was the only thing we had bursting with garlic!
I had the Garlic Beef Fried Rice ($10.95) and it was just sort of average, plus for being what I observed as an entree it didn't really seem like much. Would be better if you could order it as a side for a "real entree.
Lastly we had the Garlic Ice Cream which was loaded with some the thickest whipped cream I can remember, but really didn't have much "homemade" garlic taste, the vanilla overpowered any garlic that happened to be in it.
Service was really good, the waiter was nice.
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Garlic Jo's
2332 W. Pacific Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-673-8444
Philly’s Best – Placentia
I'm very fortunate to have both a Philly's Best down the street from my house in Orange, as well as a Philly's Best down the street from my office in Anaheim. I even think to myself sometimes that I'm the luckiest man in the world that I have a loving wife and two Philly's Bests so close (there is also one down the street from my other office in Garden Grove!). I've praised the PB in Santa Ana on more then one occasion and now it's time for me to praise the PB in Placentia as well.
There is usually only one thing I order at Philly's Best, and that is a Cheesesteak, sometimes with onions sometimes without. One funny thing, usually when I order it without onions I get onion rings on the side instead. I wish they'd not charge me for them, since I'm just getting my onions a different way; that's how it works right? I'm always happy when I get my Cheesesteak, the meat is lean and just juicy enough to give the bread some extra flavoring. And the cheese perfectly drapes over the meat and bread. For me it's just about the perfect sandwich. The onion rings are aren't made fresh but they are good quality beer batter rings that are thick and hold up to dipping into ranch dressing. I do wish they had BBQ Sauce, but I'm content with the Ken's ranch dressing.
Service is always good, but it's just counter service so there isn't much to expect. Funny thing one of the guys that used to be a cook in Santa Ana is now working here instead, even though they have different owners. The Placentia owner also told me that he's hoping to buy the Santa Ana store someday. Regardless I'm happy that there are so many Philly's Bests near where I tend to be, it just about makes life perfect.
Various visits monthly usually on Fridays for the last 2 years.
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Philly's Best
198 E. Yorba Linda Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-3278
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Rooster Cafe – Costa Mesa – REVIEW #100!
Wow this is the 100th review for Eat in OC, talk about an accomplishment! Rooster Cafe in Costa Mesa is a worthy choice for my 100th review (not to mention the first restaurant name to start with the letter R). Why is Rooster Cafe worthy you ask? Well because this is the third time I've tried to write a review!
My previous 2 reviews of Rooster Cafe were never posted because I accidentally deleted the pictures, but not this time! Rooster Cafe doesn't make any amazing dishes or any snooty food, they just make sandwiches and the like and they taste good.
I ordered the Randolph, which is a turkey, bacon, and avocado sandwich served on ciabatta bread ($6.99). The bread is a much softer version of ciabatta then I'm used to but it's much better that way, because it's not too chewy. The sandwich comes with just about the right amount of all the ingredients noo too much turkey meat like some places, but if I could change one thing I'd like a bit more avocado. The Mrs. ordered the BLTA ($6.49) which is a bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado sandwich served on thick slices of toasted sourdough. Both sandwiches are served with mayo and yellow mustard. The sandwiches also come with red onion that is sliced very thin to not overpower the other ingredients. Don't get me wrong this isn't gourmet eats but the sandwiches here really hit the spot and are near perfect. On previous visits I've had the breakfast burrito which is one of the best I've have in recent memory. If you don't feel like getting a soda, or their great fresh brewed tea (which has lemon slices floating in it), make sure you have some of the lemon infused water, which hits the spot.
Service always seems to be good, but there isn't much to it since they just take your order at the counter and bring the food to your table, but everyone is nice there. It was enjoyable watching all the trendy kids that are trying to be cool and individuals walk over to the American Apparel store's sidewalk sale, because all of them looked exactly alike.
The Rooster Cafe is also the home of Boqueria's a tapas restaurant, Thursday - Saturday 5:30 PM -11:00 PM. Check out the recent review by Edwin Goei at O.C. Weekly!
Visit on 06/07/09 @12:30 PM for lunch
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Rooster Cafe
750 Saint Clair St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-754-1944
Live blogging – Rooster Cafe – Costa Mesa
We had delicious sandwiches at Rooster Cafe in Costa Mesa for lunch today.
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