http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/reviews/howie Restaurant reviews by howie on the FoodieView Restaurant Guide en-us Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:23:14 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:23:14 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification FoodieView Restaurant Guide contact@foodieview.com contact@foodieview.com http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/728 Until recently, my only experience with ramen had been with the instant kind to which you add hot water and flavor packet. This was a staple during my college days since it was both cheap and fast. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:23:14 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/728 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/642 Marche Moderne serves French bistro fare for weary shoppers in South Coast Plaza. They offer a $20 3-course prix fixe lunch - a salad, a choice of two entrees, and dessert. I went there a couple of weeks ago with my family, and we all got the prix fixe lunch, and also ordered the Seared Foie Gras with Mango appetizer to share. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:19:26 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/642 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/581 I had read on Alice Q Foodie's blog that Cafe Chloe had started an afternoon tea service. For $25, you will be treated to a pot of tea, a selection of finger sandwiches, pastries, and desserts. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:56:22 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/581 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/579 Ritual Tavern is one of the newest entries in the growing North Park restaurant scene. The unassuming exterior on 30th St hides a charming upscale pub interior. It's a cozy place for a casual-but-not-too-casual meal. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:32:15 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/579 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/470 I asked my friend if she wanted to try Pho King this afternoon, and she seemed hesitant. But after telling her that I would pay for it, she said OK. I had been meaning to try Pho King for a while, but just never got around to it, so I was psyched. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:22:03 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/470 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/450 Los Reyes has slowly become one of my default Mexican stops over the years. I usually go to Adalberto's just down the street, but Los Reyes does some dishes better and offers some that are not as common like birria and menudo. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:52:45 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/450 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/449 I was disappointed to hear a while ago that Da Kines in PB had closed down, but I recently heard that they had opened up a new location in the Liberty Station, the naval training center turned shopping center. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:49:10 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/449 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/444 Dao Son is one of those places that I feel guilty giving a middling review because the people who work there seem so nice. Plus Dao Son fills a greatly needed niche in the metro area; if you want casual, but not too casual Asian food in the metro area, your options are limited. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:36:07 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/444 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/443 Pacific Whey is one of those places that I'm almost glad that I don't have near me because otherwise I would probably get fat stuffing my face with their food every day. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:45:20 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/443 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/304 Wow, these yogurt places keep popping up faster than I can keep up with them. This is the fifth tart frozen yogurt place that I've tried in San Diego so far, and it's also my least favorite. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:16:33 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/304 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/300 Peking Restaurant is an old school Orange County restaurant, specializing in Northern Chinese cuisine. Apparently it's been around for decades. My parents told me that they used to go here regularly in the 70's when it was one of the only Chinese restaurants in town. We recently visited when we found ourselves cruising around Westminster looking for a place to eat. Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:43:24 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/300 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/299 This new North Park newcomer bills itself as a late-night diner. It's certainly nice to have a place in the neighborhood to grab a meal after 9pm besides Jack-In-The-Box. Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:19:26 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/299 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/247 Quan Hop in Little Saigon is not quite upscale, but it's definitely nicer looking than your average hole-in-the-wall pho joint. Sometimes when you up the decor, you lose out on the authenticity of the cuisine. That might be true to a small extent at Quan Hop, but the food was still delicious. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:02:54 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/247 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/246 Opera Patisserie is notable for being the only place in San Diego to offer French macarons (as far as I know). French macarons are two light, glossy meringue cookies sandwiching a small amount of filling. The impression is that of a very high-end Oreo cookie, but that's not really doing it justice. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:08:19 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/246 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/236 When I heard that Takashi Abe, the chef behind Bluefin, had opened an izakaya in Huntington Beach, I was very excited. Bluefin's perfectly executed, and beautifully-presented creations make for my favorite sushi experience in OC. Abe applies the same aesthetic to izakaya-style food, basically Japanese bar food in small tapas-sized portions. The results are simultaneously refined and homey. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:47:06 http://www.foodieview.com/restaurant/review/236