Recent content by savvysearch_IHB

SD is definitely a biotech hotspot, but biotech isn't the savior of the local economy as it's been made out to be.

I'm incredibly sad. They may relocate somewhere else in south county but with this economy, who knows if they will. The prepared food counter sucked. But there were certain cheeses, meats, and even fruits that aren't sold anywhere in Orange County.

Service is still a little amateurish. Not bad, but not at the level of the food. Do restaurants not realize how important service is to the quality of experience or is there simply few talented wait staff?

It's disingenuous to indicate Obama as the reason for the Dow Jones downfall. It's obvious to everyone why.

It seems that prop 8 isn't likely to be overturned. There is bright side. The marriages that already have taken place likely won't be voided. And everyone on the right side of history can feel content that the acceptance of gay marriage is inevitable. In the long run, the religious right will...

Marche Moderne offers a less intensive cooking class (difficult to get reservations) for $80. It's 2 hours followed by the 3 course lunch. Williams Sonoma also offers some interesting classes if you're on their mailing list.

This is a money pit.

Bus service is important, both as a singular mode of transit and as a vital component of a rail network , but to concentrate efforts completely on bus service isn't going to have any effect to lessen our dependence on cars. The only way public transit is going to work is if it's faster, or at...

Irvineans really needs to jump on the bandwagon and approve light rail transit that we rejected a few years ago.

Maybe the problem was that he didn't do his homework. He was clearly reading from a script. You can see his eyes darting side to side as as he's reciting the words.

I agree. But Stonehill Tavern has the most exquisitely beautiful space in Orange County with a more extensive wine list. it's not consistent like MM, but it's riskier in creativity.

The problem with the fries at InNOut is that they are made to order. This is not the proper way to make good fries. You just don't stick fries in oil and be done with it. After you cut them you have to chill them for 30 minutes to increase crispness. Then, you have to precook them...