Hit Taps Fish House & Brewery a few weeks ago for a nice sit down lunch. We planned on going around the noon hour on Friday, but our plans got kicked back a few and we ended up getting there around 1:30pm. We pretty much had the place to ourselves (which was nice, I am kinda "anti-social" you know) there were a couple "late lunches" going on but they were far enough away to give us ample space.
Upon being greeted by the hostess I announced it was our first time ("virgin" TAP go'ers if you will) she politely nodded and seated us in a roomy booth. The waitress was prompt and attentive and I started out with one of their micro-brews (hey, it was 1:30pm ok...) after I few more samples we settled down and ordered the fish & chips and BLATT (bacon,lettuce.avocado,turkey & tomato...whew, I said it...) sandwich. The fish & chips were awesome with a unique batter which made it, well, unique! The BLATT sandwich was fresh, good tastin' and on toasted ciabatta bread (I said the bread was toasted, not me, even though I had a few more micro-brews...) We had side salads which were ala carte.
The atmosphere is charming with the brewery look and classy decor is quite impressive. Almost forgot, the oyster bar looks good although I saved it for next time.
The waitress brought us a complimentary dessert (creme brulee) that was quite tasty. That, along with the lunch and service made this a memorable "first time".
I here the place gets rockin' at nice with live music and their "cigar friendly" patio. Valet parking is also the norm on weekends. It's not cheap but well worth the price (the food not the valet dummy...)!
TAPs gets a big "A" from us and we'll definitely be back!
TAPS Fish House & Brewery
101 E. Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
714-257-0101
http://www.tapsfishhose.com/
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Tony's Little Italy Pizza / Placentia
Geez...what do I say. this is an Orange County classic in my book. Tony's been around since 1978 (a classic year for the chevy camaro if I may add..) Yikes, that's makes 30 years in 2008! He's gotta be doing something right.....
Check out any OC review and it'll probably have Tony's Pizza in it. His stuffed pizza is "the best", hey "forget about it"....( guess you had to be there..) Anyway the stuffed pizza is loaded with authentic ingredients (not processed stuff like at certain franchises....get what I'm talking about) Fresh cheese, homemade sauce......THE BEST.....hands down.
I finally, after many years of going there, ordered something besides the pizza. The "Spaghetti a La Caruso" is to die for...if you like liver and mushrooms (yeah, it's good for you, just like your mom said..) and fine sauce you're in...
I most always get take-out but if you get a chance, eat-in at Tony's, he treats you like you're at his house, eating at his table. You won't be disappointed.
I feel like I'm going back in time from my high school days as Tony's hair color hasn't changed since then....hmmmmm.....All in all, this guy kicks *&^* in his italian cooking. An OC favorite!
Check out any OC review and it'll probably have Tony's Pizza in it. His stuffed pizza is "the best", hey "forget about it"....( guess you had to be there..) Anyway the stuffed pizza is loaded with authentic ingredients (not processed stuff like at certain franchises....get what I'm talking about) Fresh cheese, homemade sauce......THE BEST.....hands down.
I finally, after many years of going there, ordered something besides the pizza. The "Spaghetti a La Caruso" is to die for...if you like liver and mushrooms (yeah, it's good for you, just like your mom said..) and fine sauce you're in...
I most always get take-out but if you get a chance, eat-in at Tony's, he treats you like you're at his house, eating at his table. You won't be disappointed.
I feel like I'm going back in time from my high school days as Tony's hair color hasn't changed since then....hmmmmm.....All in all, this guy kicks *&^* in his italian cooking. An OC favorite!
Service - A+ (Tony and family treat you as part of "the" family)
Prices - A (A large pizza with homemade ingredients for under $20, Rocks!)
Food - A+ ( "Forget-about-it")
Tony's Little Italy Pizza, 1808 Unit B. N. Placentia Ave, Placentia 714-528-2159
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Esther's Taco House / Yorba Linda
Here's a hide-away you shouldn't miss. With two locations we decided to try the Yorba Linda location. Tucked away off La Palma Ave in the Ice Palace center, it's easy to miss if you blink.
Truthfully we found out about it during a visit to another diner.
Pulling up in the parking lot the windows are pretty tinted and you really don't know what awaits you inside. Once inside we were cheerfully greeted and seated in a cozy booth with a view of the bar area.
The waitress, was attentive and prompt with our drinks, chips & salsa and order. I had the a wet ground beef burrito with green chile sauce, my date (ok, my wife...) had the breakfast burrito. The portions were huge, and I had to struggle to eat it all (I know tomorrow I'll have to struggle getting my pants on though...) The salsa was fantastic (two styles, one with a little better "kick" then the other........The food was GREAT!
As we ate we saw locals drifting in taliking among themselves, obviously its a locals favorite.
Looking at the beer flowing (at 9:30am...) couldn't help but make me jealous as I thought of all the work I had to get done around the house. But we will return to test the "Happy Hour" waters if you will.................
Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner check it out. I think you'll love it!
Service - A+ (couldn'ta ask for better)
Prices - B (my wet burrito was $7.00 & the breakfast burrito was $4.75)
Food - A+ ( can you say "tasty")
Esther's Taco House
23741 E. La Palma Ave, Yorba Linda
714-692-7777
Truthfully we found out about it during a visit to another diner.
Pulling up in the parking lot the windows are pretty tinted and you really don't know what awaits you inside. Once inside we were cheerfully greeted and seated in a cozy booth with a view of the bar area.
The waitress, was attentive and prompt with our drinks, chips & salsa and order. I had the a wet ground beef burrito with green chile sauce, my date (ok, my wife...) had the breakfast burrito. The portions were huge, and I had to struggle to eat it all (I know tomorrow I'll have to struggle getting my pants on though...) The salsa was fantastic (two styles, one with a little better "kick" then the other........The food was GREAT!
As we ate we saw locals drifting in taliking among themselves, obviously its a locals favorite.
Looking at the beer flowing (at 9:30am...) couldn't help but make me jealous as I thought of all the work I had to get done around the house. But we will return to test the "Happy Hour" waters if you will.................
Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner check it out. I think you'll love it!
Service - A+ (couldn'ta ask for better)
Prices - B (my wet burrito was $7.00 & the breakfast burrito was $4.75)
Food - A+ ( can you say "tasty")
Esther's Taco House
23741 E. La Palma Ave, Yorba Linda
714-692-7777
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