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Slurp Worthy: Best Asian Noodles in Southern California
If you've been following this blog, this is one of several posts (I will link the others at the end) dedicated to noodles. Simply put, I...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Jul 25 min read
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The Salton Sea, Salvation Mountain and a Date with a Date
California is the largest economy in the United States, the largest sub-national economy in the world and the fourth largest global...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Jun 246 min read
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Al Fresco Restaurants: Outdoor Dining in Southern California
Today we officially celebrate the beginning of summer, the season to enjoy all things in the sunshine. In Italian, "al fresco" means "in...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Jun 205 min read
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Happy Lunar New Year - Celebrate at Great Chinese Restaurants in California
In the spirit of Lunar New Year, here are three Chinese restaurants located in California that are all worth a visit. Hong Kong East...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Jan 305 min read
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In Search of Seafood: Best Seafood Restaurants Part 4
In this installment of "In Search of Seafood," I'm taking you on a seafood journey from Southern to Northern California. We will start...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Jan 214 min read
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Whale Watching: (Sea) Lions and Tiger (Sharks) and Whales, Oh My!
One of the things I am most grateful for is living in close proximity to the ocean. Truthfully, I have always been drawn to any body of...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Dec 31, 20244 min read
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Suit and Thai Part 2
In my last post , I wrote about three, amazing, Thai restaurants in Southern California. No matter which you choose to visit, or should...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Aug 31, 20246 min read
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Suit and Thai Part 1: Best Thai Food in Southern California
This is the third post in which I am writing about great, Thai restaurants, and I guarantee there will be more to come, because I simply...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Aug 28, 20247 min read
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Pasta, Per Favore: Southern California
Last month, I posted Pasta, Per Favore: Northern California , where I reviewed what are, in my opinion, some of the best, Italian...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Aug 9, 20245 min read
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Vietnamese, Please: Part 2
Close to one year ago, I wrote a post entitled " Vietnamese, Please " featuring three, outstanding, Vietnamese restaurants in California....
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Jul 11, 20246 min read
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In Search of Seafood: Best Seafood Restaurants Part 2
This is the second installment in a series about great, seafood restaurants. Part one featured an exceptional meal I had at OmG (Omakase...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Jul 1, 20246 min read
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Greatest Hits Volume 6: Chaak Kitchen (Mexican, Tustin)
Chaak Kitchen is the newest addition to my "Greatest Hits" series, featuring exceptional restaurants. Chaak, located in Tustin,...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
May 27, 20243 min read
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In Search of Seafood: Best Seafood Restaurants Part 1
Looking for great seafood? Me too. Having lived so close to the beautiful, California coast throughout my life, I have been fortunate...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
May 23, 20245 min read
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Taco Bout It: Orange County, California
My California, taco journey has thus far taken me in search of great tacos in Los Angeles, San Diego and the Bay Area. This post is...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Apr 14, 20249 min read
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It's All Good From Diego to the Bay (California Love)
Welcome to my 100th post. I did not know what to expect when I started this blog about 18 months ago, but I was excited about the...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Apr 9, 20248 min read
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Taco Bout It: Los Angeles, California
This is my third installment in the "Taco Bout It" series. The previous two posts were about great tacos in San Diego and the Bay Area. ...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Feb 17, 20246 min read
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2023 Wrap Up
I've mentioned my love of live performances in a prior post. The rich, educational, communal and immersive experiences I always have,...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Jan 20, 20246 min read
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Oodles of Noodles (Ramen)
Ramen is one of my favorite comfort foods. I love the rich broth, savory toppings and oodles of noodles. Below is a little history...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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Taco Bout It San Diego, California
This is my second post about great taco spots in California because, well...tacos are one of my favorite foods. My first post focused on...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Sep 27, 20234 min read
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Vietnamese, Please
I was not exposed to much Vietnamese food growing up, but once I was, I was spoiled for choice, flavor and authenticity. A...
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
Aug 30, 20235 min read
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