Author Archives: emilyestone

B is for Bakery

Posted on October 7, 2010 by emilyestone

I have found a new favorite OC place — the 85 Degrees Bakery Cafe in Irvine. This bakery is inexpensive and amazing. I have never been a fan of Asian baked goods, mostly because my exposure has been limited to … Continue reading →

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M is for Movies

Posted on October 7, 2010 by emilyestone

I love going to the movies but very few movies are worth the $13 ticket price. So I was thrilled to learn about Woodbridge Movies 5  dollar theaters. Movies are $2 on most days and $1 on Tuesdays. They show … Continue reading →

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L is for La Sirena Grill

Posted on October 6, 2010 by emilyestone

Please excuse that the posts are Laguna Beach-heavy this week. My parents were in town last week and since Laguna is our original home base in OC, we went back to many of our favorite haunts. La Sirena Grill is … Continue reading →

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O is for Orange Inn

Posted on October 6, 2010 by emilyestone

One of my favorite breakfast spots in the Orange County is the Orange Inn in Laguna Beach. I love to walk the Main Beach in Laguna in the morning and then head over to the Orange Inn for some fresh … Continue reading →

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S is for Sleeper Sofa

Posted on October 4, 2010 by emilyestone

This post isn’t about something to do in Orange County, but I still have to share. I moved into a new place not too long ago. In a one-bedroom condo I knew I needed to either put in a Murphy … Continue reading →

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F is for Farmers’ Market

Posted on October 3, 2010 by emilyestone

Have you been to the Irvine Farmers’ Market? It’s held Saturdays in the shopping center at Campus Drive and Bridge Street (near In-N-Out, across from UC-Irvine). Every Saturday,  8am – Noon (rain or shine).  Seriously, even if it’s pouring rain … Continue reading →

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A is for Apology

Posted on October 3, 2010 by emilyestone

Hey readers! Sorry I’ve been such a slacker with my blog posts this week. My parents were visiting and we’ve been having a lot of fun, trying lots of new things and taking lots of photos. There will be many … Continue reading →

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Y is for Yogurt

Posted on September 21, 2010 by emilyestone

I know I’m the last one to know about this place– today I went to Yogurtland for my first time. I love it! If you’re not familiar with Yogurtland, it’s a yogurt store designed for control freaks. It’s DIY (almost) … Continue reading →

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C is for Cafe Rio

Posted on September 20, 2010 by emilyestone

Driving in Costa Mesa the other day,  I was thrilled to see a Cafe Rio sign shining out like a beacon of yumminess.  Cafe Rio is a Utah-based chain of Mexican restaurants with locations all over the West. The decor … Continue reading →

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C is for Coleslaw (and Cornbread)

Posted on September 16, 2010 by emilyestone

One of my favorite places to eat in Orange County is Bandera in Corona Del Mar. They offer classic American fare — rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes, cornbread, ribs, steak– but kicked up a notch. Everything there is good but my … Continue reading →

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