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By Eileen, on July 28th, 2010
I am so behind on updating my blog. My schedule is pretty hectic right now. We are moving into our new house next week (YEAH~~~~ I’m so excited… more on that to share later), our wedding (YEAH~~~~) is in 2 weeks (and honeymoon to Costa Rica after that… another YEAH~~~~), I’m still in summer school taking my last class for the Register Veterinary Technician program (and graduating after this class, YEAH~~~~), and I have to prepare for the state board exam to get my license (I will say YEAH once I pass the test). Phew…. even though there are so much to do, everything is toward a happier future. I’m busy, but I’m doing everything with a big smile. And when I say YEAH~~~~, I’m doing it with the Y signs with both hands like how us Asians do it. haha….
Anyway, we had a great engagement photo session with photographer Marc Weisberg last week. We had a great time posing on the street, as well as wearing high heels to conquer the canyon. We love the photos. Here are a few to share….
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By Eileen, on July 26th, 2010
When I cook Chinese/Asian dinner, I always like to make 3 dishes. There is 1 meat dish, 1 vegetable dish, and 1 more whatever I feel like making dish. I think I do that because that’s how my mom cooks our everyday dinner at home.
Pork Bulgogi
I bought marinated pork bulgogi at Korean supermarket. I cooked the meat first in a pan, then used the juices and drippings to sauteed some onion. That way, the onion soaked up all the flavor form the pan.
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By Eileen, on July 26th, 2010
The Boiling Crab
33 W Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 300-5898
http://www.theboilingcrab.com
Dr. P and I love The Boiling Crab. All of our friends love The Boiling Crab. Recently we took Dr. P’s brother and his girlfriend to try Boiling Crab for the first time, and they love it as well. So I thought I gotta take my parents to try it, too. I picked the new Alhambra location on Main street because I heard it’s less crowded than the Alhambra Valley Blvd location. We got there around 6pm, and there was no wait.
King Crab Leg ($17.99/lb)
Since we ordered all the same fixing as my previous visits, I didn’t take many pictures. We got a pound of shrimp with sausage and corn added, cajun fries, hot wings, gumbo, and 2 pounds of King Crab Legs. I had King Crab Legs at Euclid location before. It was super fresh and delicious. But the crab leg at Alhambra wasn’t as fresh. The shell was really soft and soggy. Some pieces were better than others, but overall I think the Orange County locations has better food.
Continue reading [Alhambra] [Seafood] The Boiling Crab
By Eileen, on July 25th, 2010
Mimi’s Cafe
4030 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-8840
http://www.mimiscafe.com
Dr. P felt like having American style breakfast. We signed up for Mimi’s Cafe’s eClub, and printed out a buy 1 get 1 free breakfast coupon. Even though we got there around lunch time, they have an all day breakfast menu.
French Toast Breakfast ($7.99)
Served with two eggs, bacon or sausage.
Dr. P ordered French Toast Breakfast with two eggs and bacon. The French toast was good, but a bit oily. Egg was cooked perfect. It also came with fresh squeezed orange juice.
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By Eileen, on July 24th, 2010
Chong Qing Mei Wei Szechwan Restaurant
重慶美味川菜
5406 Walnut Ave #C
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 651-8886
Dr. P came back from his 3 weeks long business trip. He said there was no Chinese food in Utah, and he really missed spicy Chinese food. We headed over to Chong Qing Mei Wei for some authentic spicy Szechwan food.
風味冷菜 Cold Appetizer ($5.50)
As usual, we started with the 3 item cold appetizer combo. The waiter thought we were getting it to-go, and put the food in a to-go container. My favorite cold appetizer is the spicy kidney with onion. I can have just that dish with rice and be very happy. The spicy beef & tendon is always good. Strings of potatoes was very refreshing.
Continue reading [Irvine] [Chinese] 重慶美味川菜 Chong Qing Mei Wei Szechwan Restaurant
By Eileen, on July 24th, 2010
Arcadia Garden Cafe
嘉頓港式西餐
850 S Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 446-0688
I spent the night at my parents’ house since Dr. P was out of town on a business trip. Parents and I decided to go get dim sum for breakfast. Our first stop was Capital Seafood on Huntington Drive. What? Closed? It was about 9am, and they open at 10:30am. I thought dim sum restaurants always open early? Next stop, Hop Li on Baldwin. Well, they were also closed. What’s up with all the dim sum restaurants opening late in Arcadia? Since Arcadia Garden Cafe is right across the street from Hop Li, we decided just to there for breakfast.
咖啡 Coffee
I remember this place used to be a French restaurant. Growing up in Arcadia, my parents always take us here for Sunday brunch. I miss that restaurant. I’ve been to Garden cafe in Alhambra and Rowland Heights, but this was my first visit to the Arcadia location. We ordered 2 breakfast combo to share. Both combo came with coffee or tea. I like Hong Kong style coffee with condense milk.
Continue reading [Arcadia] [Fusion] 嘉頓港式西餐 Arcadia Garden Cafe
By Eileen, on July 20th, 2010
IKEA
848 S Barranca Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 732-4532
http://www.ikea.com
Sister is moving into a new apartment. We went to IKEA to shop for furniture. I wasn’t really hungry. But when I go to IKEA, I just instantly start craving for their meatballs.
Meatballs Kids Meal ($2.49)
Since it was only a snack, I decided to get Meatballs Kids Meal. I tried to order the kids meal once before, but they refused to let me order it because I’m not a kid, and I didn’t have a kid with me. This time I had no trouble though. There were 5 meatballs, mashed potatoes, and a small drink in the kids meal. I just love IKEA meatballs.
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By Eileen, on July 19th, 2010
Chuan Yu Noodles Town
川渝麵莊
525 W Valley Blvd #B
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 289-8966
My dad heard about Chuan Yu Noodles Town on a Chinese radio show. This show airs weekly. The DJs from the radio station visit a restaurant, try their dishes, and rave about everything. I don’t trust anything they say on the show because it’s basically glorified advertisement. Any restaurant can pay the radio station to be on the show. So when dad suggested to try this restaurant, I wasn’t expecting much.
This place used to be Dai Ho Kitchen (大合滷味). It’s a tiny place with only 5 tables. They serve Sichuan style dishes.
Continue reading [Alhambra] [Chinese] 川渝麵莊 Chuan Yu Noodles Town
By Eileen, on July 17th, 2010
Stonefire Grill
3966 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 777-1177
http://www.stonefiregrill.com
I love Stonefire Grill’s Tri Tip BBQ Salad so much. I have been thinking about it ever since I had it. After studying their salad menu, I thought the South of Border Salad with Tri Tip looks good, too.
South of the Border Salad (Small) ($7.99)
Choice of grilled chicken or tri tip with mixed greens, roasted corn, red pepper, avocado, red onion, tomato, red cabbage and pepitas, tossed with tortillas and chili lime vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese
South of the Border Salad had similar ingredients as the the BBQ salad. But instead of jack cheese, this salad comes with my favorite feta cheese, plus avocado!
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By Eileen, on July 15th, 2010
El Pollo Loco
88 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 756-0380
http://www.elpolloloco.com
I had been starring at a sheet of El Pollo Loco coupon for days. The picture of their new grilled chicken sandwiches looked so good. I tried very hard to control my urge for fast food because the wedding is only a month away. But no, I just couldn’t do it anymore. El Pollo Loco, you won!
Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich ($4.29)
There are two new grilled chicken sandwiches: Guacamole and Jalapeno. Both are made with citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken breast, crisp lettuce and pico de gallo on a telera roll. Jalapeno sandwich includes pepper jack cheese and a southwest sauce. With a coupon, a sandwich is only $2.99. I picked Jalapeno with the thought that spicy food probably speeds up metabolism to burn more calories. Is that true?
Continue reading [Irvine] [Fast Food] El Pollo Loco
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