Restaurants Maggiano's "Today & Tomorrow Special": Buy One Entree for $13, Get One To Go for Free

Restaurants Maggiano's "Today & Tomorrow" promo launches NATIONALLY on 7/27!  One pasta to eat at the restaurant, one to go, just $12.95.  Choose from a selection of half portions of our Chef’s favorite Pastas & Baked Specialties, and go http://www.eileenlikestoeat.com with the same or a different selection to enjoy tomorrow.  The 2nd selection will be packaged and ready to go at the end of the meal.  Click here to find a location nearest you.

The Cheesecake Factory: 50% off any slice of cheesecake

In honor of National Cheesecake Day, The Cheesecake Factory restaurants are offering a slice of any flavor cheesecake at 50% off today (7/30/2009).  Limit one per customer for dine-in only.

[Rosemead] [Chinese] 慶相逢海鮮酒家 East Gourmet Seafood Restaurant

East Gourmet Seafood Restaurant
慶相逢海鮮酒家
8118A E Garvey Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 288-9128

Aunt really likes the dinner we had at East Gourmet Seafood Restaurant.  So we returned for dim sum two days later.



The place was packed.  We waited outside for a good 40 minutes before our number was called for a table.  I think most people came because they were having an "all dim sum for $1.88" special.

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[Rosemead] [Chinese] 慶相逢海鮮酒家 East Gourmet Seafood Restaurant

East Gourmet Seafood Restaurant
慶相逢海鮮酒家
8118A E Garvey Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 288-9128

Dad heard about East Gourmet Seafood Restaurant from his friend.  His friend told him the food is good with reasonable price.  So when my aunt and cousin came to visit from San Jose, my parents took them here for dinner.


花生 Peanuts

I forgot to bring my camera.  So the photos were taken with my cell phone.  Complimentary peanut was oily, but good.

[Fountain Valley] [Vietnamese] Nhu Y Ca 8 Mon

Nhu Y Ca 8 Mon
10830 Warner Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 963-1700
http://www.nhuyrestaurant.com

I went to Nhu Y Ca 8 Mon once a long long time ago.  I remember their 8 course fish meal was delicious.  But I forgot the name of the restaurant and forgot where it was.  Thanks to the Internet that I was able to find the restaurant again.



I googled "8 course fish meal Westminster" and recognized Nhu Y Ca 8 Mon by pictures of the restaurant.  Gotta love google.

[San Clemente] [Italian] Sonny's Pizza & Pasta

Sonny's Pizza & Pasta
429 N El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672-4718
(949) 498-2540
http://www.sonnys.com

After Dr. P's surfing session, we stopped by at Sonny's Pizza & Pasta to grab a quick lunch.  Dr. P told me he's been to Sonny's a few times and really likes their pizza.


Garlic Bread

The garlic bread at Sonny's was very addicting.  I can't even begin to describe how good it was.  It was just super delicious.

Dr. P Surfing

Dr. P LOVES surfing.  Sometimes I even think he loves surfing more than he loves me....  I finally went to watch him surf for the first time.



Here's Dr. P's surfer look.

[San Diego] [Seafood] Anthony's Fish Grotto

Anthony's Fish Grotto
1360 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-5103
http://www.gofishanthonys.com

We found Anthony's Fish Grotto from San Diego Magazine.  The magazine described the restaurant as affordable and delicious seafood restaurant.  I like affordable, so off we went.



Anthony's Fish Grotto is located right on the downtown harbor.  The restaurant actually has two sides.  One side serves in fast food style.  The other side is the sit down restaurant that serves a more extended menu.

San Diego Downtown

After afternoon dessert at Extraordinary Desserts, we headed to the harbor area in San Diego for an sunset stroll.



We parked our car and paid the expensive meter, and started walking on the boardwalk.

Wonton Forest's Garlic Chili Sauce Anyone?

I am so addicted to Wonton Forest's Garlic Chili Sauce.  If you've had it before, you know what I am talking about.  It was unfortunate that the restaurant closed.  But if you were one of the few lucky ones, you probably ordered some wontons through Mr. E and Wen.  Now you also have a chance to get Paul's special garlic chili sauce.

So would anyone be interested in ordering the garlic chili sauce?

*Paul wants to get a general idea how many people would be interested to order the garlic chili sauce first.  More detail about the price, size, and pick up location will be posted later.*

New Arrival at Angie Hearts Boutique

Please check out my sister's store, Angie Hearts Boutique.  Tons of new arrival.  Hope you guys will find something you like!  ^^

[San Diego] [Dessert] Extraordinary Desserts

Extraordinary Desserts
1430 Union St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 294-7001
http://www.extraordinarydesserts.com

What to do when you have some time to kill in the afternoon in San Diego?  Have dessert, of course.



I read about Karen Krasne's Extraordinary Desserts a long time ago.  The pictures on their website always made me drool.  Finally I got to try their extraordinary dessert in San Diego.

Hotel del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
(800) 468-3533
http://www.hoteldel.com

After our relaxing brunch at Bino's, we walked across the street to tour the historical Hotel del Coronado.



This hotel was built in 1888, which make this place 121 years old!

[Coronado] [Deli] Bino's European Coffee & Crepes

Bino's European Coffee & Crepes
1120 Adella Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-0612

Our last day in San Diego, we wanted to take it easy and just relax.  We woke up late, checked out from the hotel, and went to Coronado downtown area for brunch.



We found Bino's European Coffee & Crepes on a small side street.  The outdoor seats looked inviting.

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Loews Coronado Bay Resort
4000 Coronado Bay Rd
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 424-4000
http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/San-Diego-Resort/Overview.aspx

It was our last day at Loews Coronado Bay Resort.  After we checked out, we walked around the hotel to take some pictures.



This is the front desk area.

[San Diego] [Spanish] Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurante

Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurante
3923 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 294-3061

I asked my Plurk friends for restaurant recommendation, and Maggie told me about Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurante.  We tried not to spend too much money on this trip, and Tapas Picasso's $5 happy hour sounds good to us.  Our hotel provided San Diego Magazine in our room.  While flipping through, I found out Tapas Picasso was rated #3 in San Diego Tapas restaurants!



$5 happy hour tapas is from 5pm to 7pm.  But on Monday, it's all night happy hour.

San Diego Wild Animal Park (Part 2)

San Diego Wild Animal Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 747-8702
http://www.sandiegozoo.org

*We're finally settled in our new apartment in Irvine.  Time to update the long due San Diego trip!*

After our relaxing lunch with bees and birds, we got back on our feet again to see more animals.



The weather was pretty hot, so a lot of animals were taking naps in the shade.  They have a white tiger, just like the white tigers in Las Vegas.

Peet's Coffee & Tea: Buy One Beverage Get One Free

At Peet's Coffee & Tea , buy one iced beverage and get another for free via this printable coupon.  Juices and bottled drinks are excluded.  Deal ends July 17.

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We're Moving to OC

I know I know.... I am so behind on updating my blog.  I have been really busy because I'm working at an animal shelter this summer and we are moving down to Orange County.... TOMORROW!

Once I get settled in to our new apartment, I promise I'll update like craaaaaazy.  haha....

Hello, Irvine, here we come!

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[Escondido] [Fast Food] San Diego Wild Animal Park Thorntree Terrace

San Diego Wild Animal Park Thorntree Terrace
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 747-8702
http://www.sandiegozoo.org

We had been walking in the Wild Animal Park for 4 hours.  Our feet started to feel tired and our stomachs were in desperate need of food.



We went into to Thorntree Terrance to get lunch.  There were quite a few food stands inside the Wild Animal Park.  Each one has its own specialty.

San Diego Wild Animal Park (Part 1)

San Diego Wild Animal Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 747-8702
http://www.sandiegozoo.org

I visited San Diego Wild Animal Park once when I was about 11 years old.  I was still living in Taiwan and came to the U.S. for a family vacation.  I remember sitting on the tram for the tour and fell asleep.  That was all I remember about the zoo.  I have been talking about visitng the zoo again with Dr. P for quite sometime.  And Dr. P got me a pair of tickets for Christmas!  I took too many pictures so I am going to write about the zoo in 2 parts.



San Diego Wild Animal Park is about 1 hour away from Coronado, where we were staying.  We got to the zoo about 10am.

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