Sea Bass Taco at SOL Cocina in Newport Beach, CA

Taco Vampiro at SOL Cocina in Newport Beach, CA

carne asada, guacamole, pico, chipotle sauce, cheese, chile & scallions... wrapped in a double tortilla

White Corn & Poblano Soup at SOL Cocina in Newport Beach, CA

Black Bean Dip at SOL Cocina in Newport Beach, CA

Mixed Greens at Greenleaf in Costa Mesa, California

with seared ahi, jicama, pickled onion & quinoa

Honey Panna Cotta at Kensington Grill in San Diego, CA

Trio of Sorbets at Kensington Grill in San Diego, CA

we especially enjoyed the blackberry and champagne sorbets, eaten together!

BBQ Baby Back Ribs at Kensington Grill in San Diego, CA

served with an INCREDIBLE cheddar jalapeno cornbread, which I can only imagine was baked in a pound of butter. yummmmm....

Shrimp Waffle at Kensington Grill in San Diego, CA

YES, PLEASE.

Mac 'n Shrooms at Kensington Grill in San Diego, CA

Roasted brussels sprouts at Kensington Grill in San Diego, CA

I've had great brussel sprouts, but these were AMAZING... served with pancetta.

Sweetbreads over polenta at Kensington Grill in San Diego, CA

Gazpacho at Kensington Grill in San Diego, CA

Delicious and refreshing!

KG Calamari Salad at Kensington Grill in San Diego, CA

Egg White Omelet With Fruit Salad at Greenleaf in Costa Mesa, California

Fruit salad included mint & toasted coconut. Incredible!