In AAA‘s Westways Magazine, Al’s New York Cafe in Costa Mesa was recently named one of the “Best Cheap Eats” in Southern California, and most on Yelp rave about it too. We tried their Pepperoni Pizza and unfortunately thought it was a bit too greasy for us.* We might be a little too CPK. We’ll try a couple of Al’s other specialties next visit.
* We’re not grease snobs — Pizza photo was taken after blotting.
We started at it like a WISH BONE — Then a few of us shared this Pretzel as an appetizer. We liked the taste of the Pepperoni and sweet flavor of the Pretzel Dough, but neglected to order a side of Marinara Sauce, which we think to be necessary for full enjoyment of Auntie Anne’s New Pepperoni Pretzel. There’s an extra charge for a DIP, but you’ve gotta have the Sauce with this one — That was the consensus here. P.S. Did you know that Sunday, April 26th is National Pretzel Day?
Auntie Anne’s INFO: http://www.auntieannes.com/
There was a lot of fanfare today and FREE Slices of Pizza at the new Domino’s Pizza location on 17th Street in Costa Mesa — They moved across and down the street and today they were giving away Free Pizza Slices between 11AM and 1PM. I tried the Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch, one of Domino’s American Legend Pizzas. Loved the Bacon, but my slice didn’t come with Chicken. It was still good and with a little more Sauce I’d have it delivered.
To celebrate their Grand Re-Opening, Domino’s Pizza also had a couple Laker Girls signing stuff and employees were waving from every corner for two blocks. You couldn’t miss the hoopla if you were driving by, so hopefully you stopped and got your Free Slice of Pizza.
Domino’s Pizza DIRECT: http://www.dominos.com/home/index.jsp
The “Special Menu” is the Cheesecake Factory’s New Small Plates & Snacks and Specialties Menu. Here we had the Beets With Goat Cheese Salad and a Margherita Pizzette. The plates are “small” as they note, but the prices are small too — Each was $4.95. It’s a better lunch than fast food for the same price, except for the tip. 🙂
Related Links:
http://www.cheesecakefactory.com/menu.htm
http://www.ineedtext.com/FoodBlog/?p=1960
A rainy day is a perfect day to try a few things at Pizza Hut. We’re hungry, busy, and don’t want to go out into the rain, so we were happy when this combination was magically delivered to our door in 25 minutes. Thank you Pizza Hut. Delivery from anywhere good can be fun.
This time we tried a couple Personal Pan Pizzas, the Quepapas Potato Bites, and the Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce. One Pizza had Pepperoni and Mushroom, and the other Ham, Pineapple and Jalapenos. We seamlessly ordered online and were eating in less than a half hour this day.
There were no complaints about this meal — The Breadsticks and Marinara are pretty good, and the Quepapas weren’t bad either, but next time we’d order an extra side of the Marinara to go with them. We’re now warm, dry and full.
Related Link: http://www.pizzahut.com/Default.aspx
I’m very impressed with Little Caesars “Pizza Pizza” who is giving back to our injured Veterans. They’re really changing lives and making more opportunities for deserving people. I hope other companies will do the same. Here’s more information regarding Little Caesars Veteran’s Program.
http://franchise.littlecaesars.com/VeteransProgram/tabid/76/Default.aspx
This time we tried the Spicy Thai Chicken Pizza and Moo Shu Egg Rolls. Both were top notch, just like most dishes at the Yard House. The price and quality are there. And the varied menu items are consistently good. There’s more photos of other fabulous Yard House appetizers linked below. We’re getting around to trying them all. Why not?
Related Links:
http://www.ineedtext.com/FoodBlog/?p=1310
http://www.ineedtext.com/FoodBlog/?p=762
This Pizza was okay. I bought Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough and Pizza Sauce, then added what I had on hand — It has Cheddar Cheese, Salami, Pineapple and Jalapeno. The Sauce was good and the Dough works, but I might want to try it another time with Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Olives, Pineapple, Artichoke Hearts, Jalapenos, and maybe more.
I think I overcooked this Pizza and made the Dough too thick. Good thing I didn’t videotape myself trying to spread out the Dough and make it stay – HA. I really wanted to throw and spin it up in the air, but feared I’d drop it on the kitchen floor. I wished I had a big bolt of plastic to lay down. I might pick some up before the next Pizza.
Related Links:
http://www.traderjoes.com/
Here’s Deep Fried Crab Ravioli with Spicy Marinara Sauce, an uncommon Appetizer at any restaurant. Nick’s Pizza in Costa Mesa is family owned and has been open since 1968. And the name ‘Nick’s Pizza’ doesn’t do it justice, since it offers so much more.
I hear its Pizza is great, but haven’t gotten around to trying it yet, because the Pasta is excellent. Below is the Chicken Portobello, a grilled boneless Chicken Breast and Portobello Mushroom, with Artichoke Hearts and White Wine, served with Pappardelle in Gorgonzola Sauce.
I’ll be posting more about Nick’s Pizza on Restrauntica, so please check there for more food pictures and information, and then check back here for more to come.
Related Links:
http://www.restaurantica.com/
http://www.nickspizzapasta.com/
http://www.ineedtext.com/FoodBlog/?p=249
This visit we had the Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad and Brick Oven Margherita Pizza. Both were good. I like many things on their menu — Next time I want the Chicken Artichoke & Goat Cheese Salad or Salmon BLTA.
The decor could be lightened up a little, but the service is excellent. The Desserts are on display and they offer Beer & Wine. It’s a nice escape from shopping or working. You’ll find it on the 2nd Floor of Nordstrom at the Irvine Spectrum Center — There’s a lot of great restaurants and entertainment at the Irvine Spectrum.
Related Links:
http://about.nordstrom.com/aboutus/restaurant/default.asp
http://www.allmenus.com/menus/54953/Nordstrom-Cafe-Bistro/
http://www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/
The Brea Mall Cafe Nordstrom INFO & FOOD:
http://www.ineedtext.com/FoodBlog/2009/06/07/cafe-nordstrom-serves-a-mean-mall-lunch/
It’s just okay. Since I LOVE California Pizza Kitchen’s Salads and Pizzas in their Restaurants, and this was on sale, I gave it a try. I added Capers before baking, because I often feel the need to add something to jazz up frozen Pizzas.
The package picture doesn’t capture it well, but the Pizza has a fair amount of Pesto Sauce on it — As some Margherita Pizza’s do.
Related Links:
http://www.cpk.com/
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