So its been a while...

But sometimes law school gets in the way!  I can't help these things.  However... I am back!  And I have a lot of food to write about.  I tried to think of a good way to blog about everything I have eaten, see or done.  But its a lot.  So I have decided to do a picture monologue of all the goodies.

First Up: Some OC Spots
1.  Tustin Brewing Co. - went here for a Michigan Game (big, big fan of Michigan) because its a Alumni bar.  It has a collection of its own microbreweries, but as everything in the OC it was a bit plain.  Didn't try to food, probably won't go back unless its for a game.

Full Beer List

2.  Muldoons - Fun bar at night.  Live music on Fridays.  Again typical Irish bar.  Came here for food...NOT good!  Its so bland and expensive, pass on this!  But the bread they give you to start is amazing!  So maybe try to just sneak and get this, and maybe some nachos because they looked bomb!

Soda Bread and a fully stocked bar! Heaven.

3.  Bear Flag - If you have a chance to go here, you must!  There is one on Newport Peninsula, always packed and slow, and one at Crystal Cove.  The Crystal Cove is also packed, but the service is a bit better.  The food is unbelievable.  They have a different fresh fish special everyday, and they always have Ahi Poke.  The panko tacos are their standard but you cannot go wrong with anything here.  Also, if you are a clam chowder fan, GET THIS ONE! It is unbelievable.

Ahi Burrito

Ahi Poke Tacos

Panko Crusted White Fish Tacos

Tourist Tip: Orange County has a lot of chain restaurants but if you search hard enough (think Yelp) you will find some amazing jewels!

Sac Town Tres

Last stop on the Sac train was The Porch.  After a long night of drinking, nothing is better than the hair of the dog and a little grease to help soak it all up.  The Porch has just the right amount of all of that.  Although its a bit pricey for an every weekend kind of spot, it is PERFECT for out of town visitors and fun occasions.  They have regular mimosas as well as your fun Bloody Marys and some specialties such as Mint Julep and Prosecco Berry specialties.

A little hair of the dog

We started with baked brie, got a round of drinks, and everyone ate a scramble, benedict or Fried Chicken.  It pretty much was the best hangover cure ever.  After the meal you WILL need sleep though.  Love me some southern cookin'!

Fried Oyster Benedict (get the sauce on the side)

Baked Brie to start was amazing! The jam was homemade too.

Thanks Chris for a wonderful weekend away!

Tourist Tip: Sunday mornings they have live music to make you really feel like you are in the south.  Loved the guy with a washboard!

Sac Town Night Out (Part 2)

Apparently night life in Sacramento just isn't that wonderful.  (Sorry kids.)  However, Chris did show me a great time.  We started out the night at PourHouse.  Apparently the tables have two kegs and a Jameson tap for easy drinking, however we were too late to get a table.

Got your own tap?

We next went to the seediest place in Sacramento.  I don't even remember what it is called, and I don't want any of you to go there...so moving on.  We ended the night at DeVere's with a fun session of games and pitchers.  It is a great atmosphere, a kind of bougie Irish "pub," pitchers, board games, and lots of space.  They don't have dancing from what I could see though - annoying.

Beers on Beers on Beers

After that we got some Greek food around the corner, open late night and the line was CRAZY.  Chris cut, naturally, and we got two orders of fries with feta cheese on it (amazing) and 4 gyros that I definitely did not get a bite of.  Fun night out, but you aren't missing out on anything...