The Michelin Project

Opening week at Seasons 52, Costa Mesa

holly wong — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:47:59 +0000

Note: for my super duper possibly more concise “professional” style review, please consult my post as the OC Fine Dining Examiner. Disclaimer: I was “media sponsored” in obtaining the below information. I think I fell in love with Seasons 52 way before it even opened, which is rare because this restaurant is technically “in the [...]

The Counter Burger at The Counter, Irvine

holly wong — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:01:16 +0000

Highly customizable, gourmet quality burgers are the new trend these days. But as much as I’ve been enjoying NOT having to go to Burger King to order a burger “my way”, I’ve really been tired of having to choose my own toppings, which usually range anywhere from the ordinary (read: grilled onions) to the highly [...]

How to survive a food truck festival: OC Foodie Fest 2010

holly wong — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:03:07 +0000

I was one of the 8500 or so that flocked to the Honda Center this past weekend for the first ever OC Foodie Fest. Can you spot me in the picture below? Well I’ll save you the effort. I was the one that took this picture on top of the World Fare double decker bus [...]

Judging Cupcake Camp OC: A triathlon of sugar

holly wong — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:47:19 +0000

Let’s rewind ourselves to about a month and a half ago. It was then that I got an email asking ME if I’d like to be a judge for the first annual Cupcake Camp OC! I know what you’re thinking: what on earth qualifies YOU to judge a baking competition? You’ve been rarely making time [...]