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    Questions about Portola Springs

    The environmental issues in PS are no better or worse than most other places in Irvine. If you want new construction, your only choices in the near future are Woodbury and PS. Personally, I like PS much better than Woodbury. The "benefits" of Woodbury such as the Commons, the massive retail...
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    The world famous Jeffrey Open Space Hobo made the news

    I was a regular customer of the Northpark Samurai Albertson bagger from 2000 until his untimely demise. He had a sense of humor, I discovered one day. I was checking out with one 22oz can of Steel Reserve and without asking me, he started to put it in a brown paper bag. I told him I preferred...
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    Great Spots for Engagement Photos (no beaches)

    The Arts District was a great improvement for people with business in the courts or the civic center. Previously, professionals fled the area as soon as their business was done. If you had to eat lunch, it was either Shelly's Courthouse Bistro or the Mexican hot dog cart. Memphis/Gypsy den...
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    Great Spots for Engagement Photos (no beaches)

    The best place for engagement photos is Taiwan. <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTP14527920080530">Overseas couples in Taiwan for photos</a>
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    Allergies in Irvine

    Stay far away from Irvine if you are allergic to Eucalyptus, Olive, or Pepper trees.
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    Food reports from Taiwan

    I have been looking for authentic stinky tofu in the states for years but I have concluded that stinky tofu is the only Taiwan deli item that no US establishment has been able to accurately reproduce. Based on my understanding of how stinky tofu is made, I can understand why. Taiwan street...
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    Goodbye IHB

    I've learned more about Irvine and real estate in the few months I've been on this forum than in the decade I've lived in Orange County. This site has been a valuable resource to me and I want to see it continue to exist. There is nothing inherently unethincal about helping people buy real...
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