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Jul 12
Girls Day Out at The Grove
Yesterday, the girls and I spent a beautiful day at The Grove doing what we do best…eating, wining, and shopping! We dined while people-watching and chatting at La Piazza and then headed over to some of our favorite stores, Anthropologie, Zara, and Nordstrom. We refueled with some more dining and wining back at La Piazza before heading back to the IE where we finished off round three at Roscoe’s Famous Deli. It was a great day to catch up with my girls, and best of all, baby Eli! I even scored a pair of mint and silver strappy heels on sale at Zara to remember the day!
How did you spend your Saturday?
02
Jul 12
Villa Blanca and Dress Shopping for a Special Bride-To-Be
{Villa Blanca chardonnay}
{cheers to the bride-to-be}
{rock shrimp & asparagus risotto…can’t stop thinking about this}
{BBQ chicken flatbread pizza}
{lobster & crab salad}
{honey roasted salmon}
{the bride & company}
{Bella Bridal in Ktown}
{rows & rows of dresses}
{some of our picks}
{ending the day with ddukbokki and wine at Haus}
Saturday was a special day for a special bride-to-be, Carol. I was ecstatic to have been asked to be a bridesmaid, and this was a much anticipated day for us all. We started the day with lunch at Villa Blanca in Beverly Hills owned by the fabulous Vanderpumps. The food was up to par with my expectations. Actually, I can’t stop thinking about the lobster & crab salad and the rock shrimp & asparagus risotto. I definitely would love to go back and try dinner. After about 2+ hours of chit-chatting, wining, and eating (we couldn’t stop picking up our forks), we headed over to Ktown for the first appointment at Bella Bridal. They wouldn’t allow photos which was a bummer, not that I would post any pics of the bride in the dresses anyways. She looked amazing and gorgeous!! But she is such a pretty girl already, so that’s a given. After the next appointment, Carol, Jenn, and I headed over to Haus Dessert Boutique to continue wining with some ddukbokki which had a lot of heat…yum! And I can handle my heat! We called it a day at 7 PM, and I headed home tired but very happy to be a part of Carol’s special day.
25
Jun 12
Weekend Recap :: Meatings
{friday // round one // smoked chicken & sides}
{our little visitor}
{saturday breakfast made by our guest, the baby daddy // pastrami sandwich w/ eggs & macaroni salad}
{saturday // round two // five hours smoked ribs}
{so juicy and tender}
{my BFF’s dogs having a staring contest with my dogs}
{sunday lunch with hubby at Peking Deli}
{watching Myron Mixon, the BBQ world champ/legend}
{our Weber smoker in the back}
{Big Green Egg!}
{Chef Danny brought this over on Sunday.}
{sunday // round three // prime rib & sides}
{jalapeño cheddar creamed corn going in the oven}
{on the smoker}
{peeking}
{Well, hello there!}
{out of the oven}
We put our smoker to work this weekend! It was a meat fest like no other. Chicken, pork, and beef. Wow. I will be eating lettuce for the next few days.
Happy Monday!
18
Jun 12
Couples Dinner to GNO
We started off Friday night as a couples night at Honda-ya in Fullerton, but of course the night ended as a GNO at Ziller NRB. The hubbies went to watch some movie in IMAX (not our type of stuff). We missed our other girls but quickly forgot that it was just the three of us…haha.
04
Jun 12
Hit and Run, Exploded Fire Hydrant, Firemen, and Edward Cullen…Just Your Typical PGC Yard Sale
{setting up}
{BFF getting a car wash}
{exploded fire hydrant from across the street}
{arrival of fire department}
{customers unfazed}
{police car getting a car wash...no joke! He drove really slowly and even the other way!}
{my crazy BFF}
{life-size cut-out of Edward Cullen}
{I came late with my inventory.}
{4 households' loot on the driveway}
{doing some more marketing}
{wining and selling}
{lunch by BFF}
{dinner time!}
{shrimp diablo}
{fiesta platter}
{the thickest, most pillowy chicken quesadillas I've ever seen}
{shrimp enchiladas}
{carnitas tacos}
{the end}
Have you ever held a yard sale for your unused junk stuff? My girls and I decided to have a joint yard sale at my BFF’s house on Saturday, and it was the most exciting yard sale ever…literally. I know this was my first yard sale, but I don’t think it’s normal to have a hit and run, exploded fire hydrant, firemen, and Edward Cullen all in one morning. A paying customer got into her car, backed up into the fire hydrant across the street, and took off! …hence the water show and a visit from the fire department that was nice enough to take a pic at the request of my BFF…LOL. Unfortunately, I got there late after the morning rush. Who knew that yard sales were so popular at 7:30 in the morning! Nonetheless it was a success, and we had a blast hanging out. We’re doing it again this Saturday! Come by! 
*yard sale photos courtesy of Hannah*
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May 12
Shino Japanese Grill
{chicken with wasabi}
{shrimp and chicken}
{tofu salad}
{sake}
{bacon wrapped tomatos}
{pork belly}
{cartilage}
{chicken with green onion}
{crab & asparagus salad with real crab}
{more chicken with green onion}
{jumbo shrimp}
{shrimp & garlic fried rice}
{potstickers}
{bacon wrapped something}
{tempura}
{octopus cucumber salad}
{bacon wrapped jalapeño}
{cold udon}
{kung pao chicken}
{bacon wrapped something again}
{chicken with green onion}
{the end}
Do you love yakitori? Sometime during the week, my BFF, her hubby, and I went to Shino Japanese Grill. It’s really in the middle of nowhere, but if you’re in the Norco area for whatever reason, it’s definitely worth a visit. It was packed on a weekday which is a good sign. The food definitely warrants the wait. Yes, this was for 3 people, but we love variety!
Have a great Memorial Day weekend! What are your plans???
23
May 12
Lunch Date
{beef satay}
{garlic tofu}
{a very different but tasty tom yum soup with noodles and pork}
{spicy mint noodles}
{McD's for dessert}
{Snickers McFlurry}
I visited my BFF at work and said hi to my old bosses and co-workers. Then we headed out for a lunch date. Only we can order 4 dishes for 2 little people and head over to McD’s for dessert. Oink.
20
May 12
Shogun Sushi & Omakase
{porridge to start}
{soft tofu salad}
{scallops}
{wasabi octopus}
{squid}
{banchans (Korean side dishes)}
{more banchans}
{sashimi}
{oysters}
{more sashimi}
{my fave, uni}
{dynamite}
{some sort of roll}
{I'm never interested in rolls much, so I didn't get pics.}
{mackerel}
{mae eun tang (spicy fish/seafood stew)}
{tempura}
{noo roong ji (burnt rice soup)}
{cherimoya sprinkled with orange juice}
When in LA, please visit Shogun Sushi & Omakase. Located in the heart of Ktown, you’ve probably driven in the area one time or another. We frequent Shogun several times a year, and it is always a treat. They have traditional private rooms for special occasions too. Excellent food, excellent service, excellent location. Go now!
Shogun Sushi & Omakase 987 S Vermont Ave Suite DLos Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 365-0213
02
May 12
Weekend Recap :: First Grubs in My New City
{all the Korean goodies...thanks to C-Nance!}
{Saturday lunch date with my BFF at Ojiya}
{red snapper}
{hamachi}
{ice green tea}
{fried pork cheek}
{wish I was having this bite right now}
{live shrimp...my fave! sushi man showed us the live shrimp he was serving us}
{fried shrimp heads}
{uni...another fave of mine! and a different red snapper}
{red snapper again}
{Kumamoto oysters}
{halibut}
{fish roe}
{round 1.5}
{hubby brought home The Hat}
{I only ate half...and then the other half later.}
{S-1 from Thai Original BBQ!!!}
{absolute necessities}
{refueling from Friday's leftovers}
{finishing off the weekend}
{Guess what that is!}
{BFF brought me El Taurino hot sauce!!}
{dipping ain't cuttin' it}
{that's how I do}
{never complete without wings}
Is it too late for a weekend recap of last weekend? But I had to share. Better late than never!
I must say it is totally awesome being near my besties. Living in SD, nobody could just “stop by” or come over to hang out at my place. We wasted no time, and they came over on Friday (moved here on Thursday) for another good time full of laughs…and food! On Saturday, my BFF treated me to lunch at one of her faves, Ojiya, a sushi bar by my place. I haven’t been back, but trust me, I have been thinking about it for the past week. Must go back ASAP! And the photos are only half the serving of what we had! My BFF loves me so. Sunday was spent with my hubby who got back from his bro’s bachelor party trip, and what better way to start than with S-1 at Thai Original BBQ?! It’s only 3 minutes away! Seriously?? Coming from Solana Beach where we were close to NOTHING, it is amazing being around so many yummy establishments, as well as everything else we need. You name it, we got it within 2-5 minutes. No joke. I love this city!
