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Eating Since: Aug 7, 2006

tulips500

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"i'm chubbie"

i’m a chubbie bunnie & food-lover for life.

i love duck – duck curry, peking duck, roast duck, stuffed duck…if i see a duck dish on the menu, i’m all over it. quack, quack.

Cuisines:
Family Fare, Asian, Family Dining, American
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*****
Tustin, CA

Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ

May 7, 2008 Link

decent BBQ chain

in the sprawling monstrosity that is The District sits Lucille’s like an island w/nothing around it (but more and more parking). i came here for a late lunch during the weekend, and was pleasantly surprised by how much i enjoyed the BBQ, the fun and casual ambiance (very family friendly), and the friendly service. the serving sizes are ridiculously large, and the quality of the food is satisfying (NOTHING like The Outback, as the previous reviewer stated). albeit it being a chain, i’d return again for a meaty lunch or dinner.

What I ate:
  • Biuossocqr3ibdaby-gaa780x80
    ***

    after having pulled pork in kansas city, it’s been difficult to find anything of similar caliber so 3.5 stars for this burger…my expectations are probably too high now. still a good sandwich though. loved the crispy fries, but wasn’t a fan of the dry cole slaw.

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
between $10 and $25
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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Chicago, IL

Thai Eatery

May 7, 2008 Link

take out please!

this is one of those very small mom ‘n pop shops that seems to be more suited for takeout than dine-in. the inside is in need of ambiance and makes for a poor dining experience, but what it lacks in ambiance it makes up for in price—relatively, very cheap compared to other thai places. w/that being said, the quality is not the finest, but just ok.

What I ate:
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    ***

    fried goodness

  • Dpms5owkor3lfjaby-gaa880x80
    **

    not a fan of clear noodles, and didn’t like this clear noodle dish. wanted to try something new and took a chance…oh well.

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***
Lake Bluff, I.L.

Full Moon Restaurant

May 7, 2008 Link

24-7 roadside diner

when i think of a roadside diner, full moon fits the bill w/its location (right on skokie hwy), booths and pie display. very homey, friendly (most times), and no-frills, this large diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24 hours a day. it’s right around the corner from the navy base and RFUMS, so i could always count on it to satisfy any late night breakfast cravings. serving sizes are hefty (as other reviewers have stated) and overall, full moon isn’t a bad place to catch an affordable late night meal w/friends or a casual breakfast w/family.

What I ate:
  • *****

    nothing fancy here, but they do it right so i give it 5 stars.

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
less than $10
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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****
Newport Beach, CA

Harborside Restaurant & Grand

May 5, 2008 Link

go for early bird special!

i haven’t tried the brunch buffet, but did catch a dinner early bird special—and what a deal it is—an appetizer + entree + dessert for $16! there’s still enough daylight to enjoy the harbor view and the interior is casual elegant (leaning more on elegant than casual) for a classy meal if you want. the service was good (but we were one of only a handful of parties) and the food was more or less on par w/what you’d expect at a more upscale place like harborside.

What I ate:
  • Afiprufwar3yqaaby-q0qf80x80
    ****

    i love chowder soups that are thick and creamy. this was a smidge more watery than i would’ve preferred, but it was still good. not too salty and a few clams here and there.

  • Copinwfv8r3y1aaby-t3n_80x80
    *****

    at first i couldn’t really taste the coconut crust, but after awhile my tastebuds picked it up. the salmon was cooked through just enough to make it moist yet not raw. it was cut into 2 pieces and stacked…i think to make it look prettier and bigger, which it did.

  • Cy2qfofx4r3y1aaby-t3n_80x80
    *****

    i’m no creme brulee conossieur, so this gets 5 stars indiscriminately. it was sweet, custardy, light and fun w/cranberries cooked into it. a good portion size too.

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****
San Diego, CA

Extraordinary Desserts

May 5, 2008 Link

extraordinary prices too

i stopped by for the 1st time on a sunday evening after dinner, and boy was it crowded (or so i thought—the line was even longer when i left.) the prices are hefty for these beautifully presented and deftly baked desserts, but i guess that doesn’t stop people from frequenting this dessert shop/cafe at late night. there’s a nice covered outdoor patio (w/heat lamps) and a pleasant cafe interior for couples or large groups. you order at the counter and receive a number, then someone brings you your desserts.

the desserts were delicious, not too sweet or heavy, but given the prices…i think there are better, more affordable options out there too. worth a visit though if you’ve never tried.

What I ate:
  • Akovwwh60r3z2jaby-q0qf80x80
    ****

    i always forget how tart passion fruit can be, which is why i gave 4 instead of 5 stars. overall though, the cake is spongy and mmm good, and the cream is light with the fruit slices adding a nice refreshing touch. comes decorated in a fancy pool of red-orange sauce that sweetens the cake even more.

  • B1x6mqh6wr3zdvaby-q0qf80x80
    *****

    although the cake isn’t as spongy and moist as the passion fruit torte (actually almost borderline dry), the lack of passion fruit tartness made this more ‘even’ tasting berry cake my kind of cake. maybe more sauce would even out the dryness of the cake.

  • Dvu-qqh6wr3z2jaby-q0qf80x80
    ****

    wow that’s chocolate indulgence. comes w/a side of vanilla ice cream to sugar it up even more (if you’re not getting enough from the chocolate already) and moisten the flaky, chocolatey pastry. too sweet for me.

  • Cq1uoyh6wr3zdvaby-q0qf80x80
    *

    dry and a bit crunchy/airy, this cookie tasted old…maybe a bit stale. definitely not worth $2.50.

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
between $10 and $25
I tipped
no comment
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*****
Los Angeles, CA

Red Mango

May 3, 2008 Link

love it! real yogurt!

they only offer 2 frozen yogurt flavors, but the ‘yogurt’ taste is strong and quite refreshing & delicious as it’s real yogurt. it’s not like other frozen yogurts that just taste sweet and sugary. i think i actually prefer red mango over golden spoon (and i’m a huge golden spoon fan). it’s a small store w/a couple booths and seats inside (very trendy), and a small patio outside.

What I ate:
  • A2tyo8h6wr3z2jaby-q0qf80x80
    *****

    you can’t mistake the strong yogurt taste, and i rather enjoyed it. most frozen yogurt i’ve had tastes like sugar, but not red mango. i got strawberry topping, which was sugared and a nice addition to my yogurty-yogurt.

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
less than $10
I tipped
no comment
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*****
Honolulu, HI

The Beach Bar

Apr 25, 2008 Link

great patio

so it’s a total tourist trap, but i have to say lounging at the beach bar isn’t a bad way to spend your evenings if you’re looking to relax and sip tropical drinks. sitting right on the sand, you have the beautiful moanasurfrider hotel on one side and waikiki beach on the other. i enjoyed being here so much that i came back multiple times at night during my short vacation to oahu. they also have a live band play hawaiian music and other audience requests. the food & drinks are expensive, but you don’t really come here for that.

What I ate:
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    *****

    being as expensive and touristy of an area as it was, i was afraid my mahi-mahi was going to be not so good-good. but much to my surprise, the fish tasted pretty darn fresh.

  • Dgajxweo8r3zezaby-apxr80x80
    ***

    eh, it was just ok. too icy.

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
between $10 and $25
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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****
Los Angeles, CA

Mr Pizza Factory

Apr 24, 2008 Link

yum pizza w/a korean twist

i had heard many good things about mr pizza from friends and family so on a trip to LA, i finally had a chance to check it out. this is not your typical shabby pizza parlor, but rather a trendy and amazingly upscale pizza restaurant run by koreans. they have a handful of ‘different’ premium pizzas that are their specialties (sweet potato stuffed crust), in addition to the typical and non-typical (bulgogi pizza, anyone?) thin pizzas. a great casual place to hang out w/friends or for families…seems to work on both levels.

What I ate:
  • *****

    sadly, i wasn’t too big on the sweet potato stuffed crust, but the strange pizza toppings made this pizza amazingly tasty.

  • Acwqmod98r3zezaby-apxr80x80
    *****

    i’d never seen pizza look like this, so i was mildly shocked when it came out, but it was surprisingly good. not too heavy (except for the sweet potato stuffed crust part), and very fresh tasting.

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*****
Carlsbad, CA

Nozomi Japanese Fusion

Apr 24, 2008 Link

good rolls & ambiance

somewhat tucked away right off the 5 freeway, this japanese fusion restaurant offered a nice variety of your standard rolls as well as their ‘specialty’, fun rolls (in addition to other fusion dishes, which i didn’t pay too much attention to). i came here w/my family for a friday night dinner, and had an overall great time. the service was friendly and accommodating, the ambiance relaxed, but still flashy enough to make it comfortable and/or intimate. it’s a 3-story building w/a theme for each floor—don’t forget to check out turtle pond on the 1st floor!

What I ate:
  • B_3cneecqr3bfoaby-t3n_80x80
    ****

    i love ordering rainbow rolls b/c you get to taste a little bit of multiple fish. the fish tasted fresh and the rolls were large and rolled not too shabily.

  • Bgpzgueckr3ag5aby-q0qf80x80
    ***

    this roll just left a funny taste in my mouth.

Extras:
I came here for
a family meal
My meal cost
between $10 and $25
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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***
Tustin, CA

Tropika

Apr 23, 2008 Link

not very crowded, but...

tropika serves some good food. we ordered a barrage of malaysian and thai dishes, and despite being a bit hit/miss, there were more hits than misses. the service was very friendly (surprisingly), but may have been because we were one of just a couple parties there during dinner. the inside is casual, but still nice enough of a place to go for lunch or dinner w/your family. parking is plenty. as far as location, it’s more off of 17th street, than actually on it. we drove by it the first time around, and had to U it.

What I ate:
  • D62kbmeb0r3bc1aby-q0qf80x80
    *

    the dipping sauce was so watery.

  • A_irs2eb4r3arjaby-t3n_80x80
    *****

    yum!!! small bite-size pieces of chicken skewers w/a tasty chunky peanuty dipping sauce. very very oily and good.

  • Bnjhskeb4r3ztcaby-q0qf80x80
    ***

    this was actually a smidge spicy, which made the flavor a bit more interesting. but, the noodles were overcooked, sticky, and too soggy.

  • Bzgluweb4r3ztcaby-q0qf80x80
    *****

    this almost tasted like a chinese dish to me. plenty of vegetables, delicious tofu, and seafood covered in a cornstarch-gooey goo. very good. probably my favorite dish.

Extras:
I came here for
a family meal
My meal cost
between $10 and $25
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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