Lorelyn's Wedding Party

我們經理Lorelyn要結婚啦！只是公證結婚沒有宴客，但是我們大家覺得還是要幫他辦個小小的派對慶祝一下，這次大家都帶了好好吃的菜(除了那個討厭自私的韓國大叔，沒帶東西又吃最多，後氣死我了，等等來寫一篇抱怨文)，我們還買了性感內衣當禮物呢！

Our manager, Lorelyn, is getting married.  It will be a very small and simple wedding.  Since there is no reception for the wedding, we decide to have a small potluck party at work to celebrate the special occasion for her.  Everybody brought delicious food (except that selfish old Korean guy, John.  I have to write another post just for him). 


Turkey, Ham & Cheese Pinwheels

I made pinwheel wraps.  Whole wheat tortilla, feta & spinach cheese spread, turkey, ham, and 2 different kinds of cheese.  This appetizer dish was very easy to make.  Great snack for kids, too.  This dish was gone in 5 minutes.

[Rosemead] [Chinese] 大湘園 Hunan Seafood Restaurant

Hunan Seafood Restaurant
大湘園
8772 E Valley Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 280-8389

上個周末是8月8日父親節，但是弟弟要上班，所以我們星期一中午才請爸爸吃飯慶祝，爸爸想吃辣所以選了大湘園，這天點的菜都很不錯呢！大家吃辣吃的滿身大汗又流鼻涕的真是過癮！

August 8th was Father's Day in Taiwan.  Since that was the date my dad was used to, we don't celebrate the US June Father's Day and still follow the Taiwanese holiday.  My brother had to work last weekend.  So we postponed the celebration to Monday.  My dad loves spicy food.  He picked Hunan Seafood for our father's day lunch.   


小炒黑山羊肉 Toss-Fried Mutton with Cilantro ($9.98)

It was dad's holiday, so we let him do all the ordering.  My family loves lamb (or mutton).  The toss-fried mutton with cilantro was really good, and spicy.  I like to mix it with my rice.

[Beverly Hills] [American] Porterhouse Bistro

Porterhouse Bistro
8635 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 659-1099
http://www.porterhousebistro.com

在網路上發現這家比佛利山莊的牛排館有很不錯的套餐，$43.20一個人有四道菜還附兩杯飲料，而且飲料可以點酒喔！感覺很划算，決定來試試看，他們的湯、前菜都很不錯，牛排也做得很棒，甜點也優，我們覺得很不錯，不過前一個周末吃的義大利餐廳太優了，所以這家還是有略遜一籌的感覺，不過是真的很划算，而且很適合約會的地方喔！

I read about Porterhouse Bistro's prix fixe menu online.  4 courses and 2 drinks for $43.20 per person.  Sounds like a great deal.  When I mentioned it to Dr. Park, he was also very interested.  He had dinner there few years back and thought their steak was great.  We made a reservation on Saturday night at 7pm.  We arrived a few minutes earlier and was able to find metered parking spot on the side street.  Since it was after 6pm, we got to park for free and saved the $5 valet parking fee.



The restaurant is spacious and has a large dining area.  It seemed very empty for a Saturday night.  It was quite interesting that most of the customers were Asians.  Yes, us Asians love bargains.

Awww.... Sweet Gifts

上周六和公園先生約會前先到他家碰面，他神祕兮兮的說有小禮物要送給我，有一張可愛的卡片，還有護唇膏和我最愛的杯子蛋糕，因為我的嘴唇常常乾裂，所以這個護唇膏的小禮物讓我覺得很貼心呢！好啦！我有甜蜜到啦！忽然想起來好像忘了寫我送公園先生的生日禮物之一，這是我親手一針一線縫出來的耶！一共縫了將近三個月，很有心吧！

Met up with Dr. Park before our dinner date.  He said he got a small gift for me.



On the kitchen table sat my gift.  Cupcakes, lip balm and a cute card.  My lips are always dry and chapped.  The lip blam was a thoughtful present and I use it everyday now.  Thanks for the sweet little surprise, Dr. Park!

[Temple City] [Chinese] Happy Noodle

Happy Noodle
麵對面
4815 El Monte Ave
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 279-7558

爸媽的朋友推薦這家山東口味的小店，這天中午帶著阿姨和表弟表妹一起來用餐，他們的三鮮水煎包很好吃，餛飩也還不錯，爸媽和阿姨覺得非常好吃，但是我自己是覺得整體來說就只是還算不錯而已啦！可能這家口味比較「大人」吧？

My parents' friend recommended this new Sheng Dong restaurant.  So we took my aunt and cousins here for lunch before they headed back to San Jose.


五香燻魚 Special Smoked Fish ($4.95)

Dad ordered two appetizers.  One was smoked fish.  I never liked smoked fish.  But dad and cousins liked it.

[Santa Ana] [Italian] Antonello Ristorante

Antonello Ristorante
3800 S Plaza Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 751-7153
http://www.antonello.com

平常很少到OC，前陣子South Coast購物中心的幾家餐廳舉辦了美食周，晚餐四道菜$40，我們選了Antonello Ristorante這家義大利餐廳，兩個人的四道菜都選不一樣的，所以一共嚐了八道菜，居然每一樣都令人非常滿意，餐廳的服務非常周到，布置也很有情調，我們非常喜歡這家餐廳，以後去South Coast逛街一定要再來這家吃。

I don't really venture down to Orange County too much because I don't know what's good to eat down there.  When I saw the 4 course for $40 event at South Coast Plaza resturants, I thought it would be a great opportunity to try a new restaurant in a new area.  At first we made a reservation at Charlie Palmer because it was such an expensive restaurant and $40 seemed like a great deal.  But after reading some negative reviews on Chowhound, we decided to change it.  Dr. Park and I both liked the special menu at Antonello Ristorante.  So we came here at our 7pm reservation on Saturday night.



The plaza looked empty.  But the restaurant was quite busy.  We waited for about 5 minutes for the hostess to seat us.

Stars Hair Band

在South Coast看到了這個亮晶晶的星星髮箍，好愛好愛，但是一個髮箍要賣$58，貴成這樣我實在買不下手啊！好啦！那就只好照相留念就好了啦！真的很可愛對不對？

We had reservation at an OC restaurant for the 4 Course Dinner for $40 event.  We went to South Coast Plaza to do a little shopping before dinner. 



While browsing at Norstrom, Dr. Park saw a stars hair band and said, "I think you'll like this one."  He really knows me well.  This hair band is totally my style.