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For My Foodies 🍣
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items The places I’d actually tell my friends to try 😂🍽️ From cute brunch spots and casual hidden gems to date-night restaurants and places worth getting dressed up for. These are my favorite places to eat around LA + OC, plus a few spots worth the drive...
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🥂 BRUNCH + BREAKFAST
🍕 CASUAL EATS + HIDDEN GEMS
💕 DATE NIGHT
✨ NICE DINNERS + SPECIAL OCCASIONS
🌊 COASTAL EATS
🥂 BRUNCH + BREAKFAST
One of my favorite brunch spots when I want good food AND a whole vibe 🌴🥂 The atmosphere is gorgeous and feels like a little escape, plus the Sunday brunch spread has SO many options. Perfect for brunch with the girls, birthdays or when you want br...
Habana
Such a fun brunch spot when you want good food, drinks and a whole vibe 🥂✨ The atmosphere is super cute and lively, and it’s perfect for brunch with friends or a weekend date. Definitely one of those places where brunch can easily turn into drinks a...
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
🍕 CASUAL EATS + HIDDEN GEMS
One of my FAVORITE pizza spots in Downtown Fullerton 🍕🤌🏽 The pizza is authentic Neapolitan style with the perfect light, slightly charred crust and everything tastes so fresh. Such a cute spot for a casual date night or when you’re craving REALLY ...
Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana
One of my favorite spots in Long Beach when I’m craving Mediterranean food 🤤 The food is SO flavorful and there are so many good options to share. I love coming here for a casual lunch or dinner and then walking around 2nd Street after. Definitely o...
Open Sesame Grill - Long Beach
Such a fun casual spot when you want more than just dinner 😂🍖 The BBQ is the main event, but they also have drinks, tons of TVs AND axe throwing. Perfect for a group hangout, casual date or grabbing food before a game or event nearby. 🪓🤍
Sauced BBQ & Spirits
💕 DATE NIGHT
Such a cute spot when you want dinner with a VIEW 😍🌇 The atmosphere feels romantic and elevated, with gorgeous views overlooking the San Gabriel Valley. Perfect for date night, celebrations or getting dressed up for dinner and cocktails. 🤍🍸
Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events
Such a pretty date-night spot, especially around sunset 🌅🤍 The views are AMAZING and the whole restaurant has that romantic, special-occasion feel. Perfect for an anniversary, birthday or when you just want to get dressed up, have dinner and enjoy ...
Orange Hill
Such a cute Italian spot in Belmont Shore 🍕🍝🤍 The atmosphere is perfect for date night, and the pizza and pasta are SO good. I love that it feels elevated and romantic without being overly fancy—perfect for dinner, wine and a little walk around Be...
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Belmont Shore
Such a VIBE for date night 😍🍸 The restaurant is gorgeous and gives you that Cabo vacation feel without leaving Newport. I love it for Mexican food, margaritas and a night where you actually want to get dressed up and go somewhere cute. Perfect for ...
Palmilla Cocina y Tequila
✨ NICE DINNERS + SPECIAL OCCASIONS
One of my favorite spots in Brea for a nice dinner or date night 🥩🍸 The atmosphere feels upscale without being overly stuffy, and the food is SO good. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or those nights when you just want to get dressed up and hav...
OLD BREA CHOP HOUSE
Such a beautiful spot for a birthday, anniversary or special night out 🌃✨ The views over LA are GORGEOUS, especially around sunset, and the gardens and Japanese-inspired architecture make the whole experience feel extra special. Definitely somewhere...
Yamashiro Hollywood
🌊 COASTAL EATS
From the chef behind 608 Dahlia 🌿✨ This new Sunset Beach spot brings the same fresh, seasonal approach to a more relaxed coastal setting. I’m SO excited for this one—perfect for a cute beach-day lunch, date night or cocktails by the coast. Definitel...
608 Sunset
The perfect spot for food and drinks with an ocean view 🌊🍹 The rooftop overlooks the coast and is SO pretty around sunset. I love it for grabbing a bite after a beach day or just sitting back with a cocktail and taking in the view. Definitely one o...
The Rooftop Lounge - Laguna Beach Restaurants
One of my favorite spots in Laguna when I want to eat RIGHT by the ocean 🌊🤍 The views are absolutely gorgeous and you can literally hear the waves while you’re eating. Perfect for brunch, a sunset dinner or just making a beach day feel a little mor...
Splashes Restaurant
Such a cute waterfront spot in Newport 🌊🤍 I love coming here for the harbor views and relaxed coastal vibe. Perfect for brunch or grabbing something to eat before walking around the marina. Definitely one of those places where sitting outside makes...
Lighthouse Cafe