Lemonade: a fun, healthy counter spot.

Lemonade has recently appeared at Fashion Island's "food court."  Started in Los Angeles, it is another one of those places that you order your pre-made food as you walk down the line to a counter at the end.  (Think "glorified Souplantation".)  The great part is that the food is actually quite extraordinary: fresh ingredients in ways that other restaurants of this type are just not creating.

Gulfstream...heaven in my mouth.

I am a huge fan of the Hillstone Restaurant Group and quite frequently eat at Houston's, R+D Kitchen and Bandera.  So when I was asked to choose a place for my birthday dinner, it wasn't hard to pick Gulfstream - their "fish restaurant."  I am so glad I did because I now dream about this meal...

Halibut and slaw: seems minimal, but mashed potatoes are hiding under the fish

Hot damn it's Happy Hour!

The best hour of the day is clearly happy hour.  I mean it IS always happy.  And because it is Thursday, we have to start off the weekend right.  And what better way then at a classy joint with cheap prices and great food.

Steak, calamari, drinks, yes please!

Happy Hour Hump Day

It's time for a refreshment! 

We made it halfway through the week, and now we need a little something extra to make it 'til the weekend.  Try The Cannery.  This Newport Beach spot will perk up anyone's work day.