Thursday, March 5, 2009
I am Sad
I am sad. I try really hard not to listen to the news......but......IT SUCKS!!! We are obviously trying to beat the metrics...in the bear market. Sighed.
Kimera - Trendy and Stylish
Restaurant # 2 on our list for OC Restaurant Week was:
The husband ordered the soup du jour AKA soup of the day. The day's soup was French Onion Soup. The husband thought the soup was fine. We have had better FOS so we can compare. Although, to be honest, we both don't really care for French Onion Soup. For the most part, most FOS will have cheese, sweet onions, croutons and the broth will usually be slightly on the sweet side. Kimera's FOS has some type of herb in there (see the green). The soup was not memorable.
My entree - London sirloin over gorgonzola potato fondue, asparagus and pesto. This entree was tasty! The sirloin was tender and I ordered "medium well!" The asparagus had just the right firmness and the potato fondue had a tint of garlic with gorgonzola on top (not my favorite but that is simply because I do not like cheese). On the outskirt of the plate, there is pesto perfect for your sirloin.
The husband order - Atlantic salmon, baby bok choy, wilted spinach and soy shiitake mushrooms. Both entrees were beautifully displayed. The husband enjoyed his plate but he always enjoys his food! I did get to try a piece and the salmon was delicious, the bok choy was a perfect mix to the tasty dish.
My dessert - Warm flourless chocolate torte with toasted almond gelato and ice cream. I love the presentation of desserts. They are always so appealing to look at. Chocolate is chocolate is chocolate wherever you go. I have tried so many chocolate desserts and to be honest - it is just another chocolate dessert. Nevertheless, it is still yummy. 
The husband's dessert - Ice cream with fresh berries. Vanilla ice cream to be exact and the berries are submerged in some type of alcohol. I have no clue since I did not try it. Yes, the husband mentioned what type of alcohol but I don't remember what he said. ;P Probably rum. It is usually rum in these desserts.
Kimera Restaurant and Lounge
19530 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92612
Kimera is situated in corporate Irvine. The restaurant can easily be overlooked when you drive down Jamboree Road as it is tucked in between several office buildings. Parking can be by valet, which will cost you, or you can park yourself and have your parking ticket validated by the restaurant. As you walk into this restaurant, you will be reminded of your clubbing days. Bright red walls and modern paintings will greet you. The lounge is located to the right and the restaurant is located to the left. There is also a private lounge area perfect for the special occasion. Since we were here to dine rather than get drunk, our hostess steered us to the left. The dining area is one big room with plush couches and private tables that offer seclusion for a romantic evening. Remember to look up and admire the bamboo ceiling. It is absolutely marvelous! This restaurant is definitely trendy with its contemporay art decor and use of straight lines. The crowd tends to be young, vibrant and dress to impress, although, we were dressed casually for this evening.
The husband and I ordered the $ 30 menu. I started the evening with the organic greens salad with baby tomato draped with balsamic vinaigrette. The leaves were fresh but the salad was plain and SOUR! I felt like I was dipping my salad in vinegar.
The husband ordered the soup du jour AKA soup of the day. The day's soup was French Onion Soup. The husband thought the soup was fine. We have had better FOS so we can compare. Although, to be honest, we both don't really care for French Onion Soup. For the most part, most FOS will have cheese, sweet onions, croutons and the broth will usually be slightly on the sweet side. Kimera's FOS has some type of herb in there (see the green). The soup was not memorable.My entree - London sirloin over gorgonzola potato fondue, asparagus and pesto. This entree was tasty! The sirloin was tender and I ordered "medium well!" The asparagus had just the right firmness and the potato fondue had a tint of garlic with gorgonzola on top (not my favorite but that is simply because I do not like cheese). On the outskirt of the plate, there is pesto perfect for your sirloin. The husband order - Atlantic salmon, baby bok choy, wilted spinach and soy shiitake mushrooms. Both entrees were beautifully displayed. The husband enjoyed his plate but he always enjoys his food! I did get to try a piece and the salmon was delicious, the bok choy was a perfect mix to the tasty dish.My dessert - Warm flourless chocolate torte with toasted almond gelato and ice cream. I love the presentation of desserts. They are always so appealing to look at. Chocolate is chocolate is chocolate wherever you go. I have tried so many chocolate desserts and to be honest - it is just another chocolate dessert. Nevertheless, it is still yummy. The husband's dessert - Ice cream with fresh berries. Vanilla ice cream to be exact and the berries are submerged in some type of alcohol. I have no clue since I did not try it. Yes, the husband mentioned what type of alcohol but I don't remember what he said. ;P Probably rum. It is usually rum in these desserts. Overall - the starters were uneventful, the entrees were tasty and the desserts were fine. Would we go back? Maybe. We feel young and cool dining at this establishment. The menu prices are reasonable with entrees going for about $ 10 to $ 20 a plate.
Monday, March 2, 2009
The Bachelor
Somebody shoot me. Guy goes on show to find wife. Guy proposes to girl A. Guy decides she's not the one and takes back the proposal. Guy then decides that he wants to try with girl B.
All through this - girl A is pissed and throws hate words at guy. Leaves. Then in the limo - it seems she has a change of heart in terms of how much she hates guy. She doesn't hate him and that she's learn from the experience. Blah Blah Blah....
Give me a freaking break.....I just want to gag right now. Why? Why? Why? Do I put myself through this torture and watch this mind numbing show right now?
OMG...guy cries!!!!!!! How can anyone fall in love with someone who goes on a show and kissed 20-something other girls? EWWWW!!!!!!!!!!
All through this - girl A is pissed and throws hate words at guy. Leaves. Then in the limo - it seems she has a change of heart in terms of how much she hates guy. She doesn't hate him and that she's learn from the experience. Blah Blah Blah....
Give me a freaking break.....I just want to gag right now. Why? Why? Why? Do I put myself through this torture and watch this mind numbing show right now?
OMG...guy cries!!!!!!! How can anyone fall in love with someone who goes on a show and kissed 20-something other girls? EWWWW!!!!!!!!!!
Mozambique - Africa meets Portugal
Courtesy of OC Restaurant Week, the husband and I ventured out to town to try several new restaurants. We tried three restaurants: Taps in Brea, Kimera in Irvine and Mozambique in Laguna Beach. Our favorite:
Mozambique (pronounced Moe-zahm-beek) is situated on PCH in Laguna Beach. Driving down this stretch of PCH, you will discover the delightful fragrance of the sea mixed with floral. On this particular evening - the scent I identified in the air was tuberose. Aside from what is the air, there is much to see. Art galleries can be found on both sides of the street as local artists proudly display their work. Sometimes, Laguna Beach reminds me of SoHo. Anyway, enough about Laguna Beach. If you have time, do venture down to Laguna Beach one of these days. Just be patience as with any beach city - parking can be a pain and the streets can get crowded.
Back to Mozambique - As you walk up to the entrance, the right side displays a patio with an inviting outside fireplace. To your left, you will be pleasantly greeted by three exotic friends. They will peek at you curiously and bid you an enjoyable evening and resume back to what they were doing before.
Stepping into the restaurant, you will brought to a Spanish influence fixed with African art dining area. The cusine is Africa meets Portugal. The husband ordered a mojito drink. I don't remember the specific name. I was pleasantly surprised by this drink. Not much of an alcoholic, I have occasional taken a few sips here and there of other mojitos and have always disliked the drink with its strong mint and rum taste. This motijo had a hint of mint and rum.
The husband and I had the $ 30 dinner menu. That included a starter, entree and dessert. The husband and I both ordered the Mediterranean salad. By far, out of the three restaurants we tried during OC Restaurant Week, this was our favorite salad! Calamata olives, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, artichoke hearts, sundried tomato croutons, half a boiled egg over mixed greens draped with Grecian dressing. Just enough salad to call it a starter and enough to leave you looking forward to your entree. 
The husband ordered the Peri Peri Rotisserie Chicken and Garlic Prawns with toasted basmatic rice and tropical mango salsa. He really enjoyed his dinner, finished the chicken, prawns and mango salsa. 
As we walked to our car, this is what we saw on a corner street:
Mozambique Steakhouse and Coastal Lounge
1740 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Mozambique (pronounced Moe-zahm-beek) is situated on PCH in Laguna Beach. Driving down this stretch of PCH, you will discover the delightful fragrance of the sea mixed with floral. On this particular evening - the scent I identified in the air was tuberose. Aside from what is the air, there is much to see. Art galleries can be found on both sides of the street as local artists proudly display their work. Sometimes, Laguna Beach reminds me of SoHo. Anyway, enough about Laguna Beach. If you have time, do venture down to Laguna Beach one of these days. Just be patience as with any beach city - parking can be a pain and the streets can get crowded.Back to Mozambique - As you walk up to the entrance, the right side displays a patio with an inviting outside fireplace. To your left, you will be pleasantly greeted by three exotic friends. They will peek at you curiously and bid you an enjoyable evening and resume back to what they were doing before.
Stepping into the restaurant, you will brought to a Spanish influence fixed with African art dining area. The cusine is Africa meets Portugal. The husband ordered a mojito drink. I don't remember the specific name. I was pleasantly surprised by this drink. Not much of an alcoholic, I have occasional taken a few sips here and there of other mojitos and have always disliked the drink with its strong mint and rum taste. This motijo had a hint of mint and rum.The husband and I had the $ 30 dinner menu. That included a starter, entree and dessert. The husband and I both ordered the Mediterranean salad. By far, out of the three restaurants we tried during OC Restaurant Week, this was our favorite salad! Calamata olives, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, artichoke hearts, sundried tomato croutons, half a boiled egg over mixed greens draped with Grecian dressing. Just enough salad to call it a starter and enough to leave you looking forward to your entree. The husband ordered the Peri Peri Rotisserie Chicken and Garlic Prawns with toasted basmatic rice and tropical mango salsa. He really enjoyed his dinner, finished the chicken, prawns and mango salsa. I ordered the Durban Lamb Curry. Let me just say one word, "YUMMY!" Add some chutney to the piece of lamb and taste the sweet and savory in your mouth. 
The husband ordered Signature Warm Bread Pudding for dessert.
As we walked to our car, this is what we saw on a corner street:
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