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Top 5 Healthy Restaurant Choices in Costa MesaTuesday, January 17th, 2012
Here is a list of what I consider to be the top 5 healthiest restaurant choices in the Newport Beach, Costa Mesa Area. Theses are places I frequent as often as possible because their food is not only delicious but prepared in a way that makes it a healthier option then most other sit down/ takeout restaurants.
1.) Seasons 52 –Every item on the menu is less than 475 calories and the food is fantastic. I don’t know how they make the food so good but it is superb and extremely healthy to eat.
2.) Avanti Café – exceptional organic menu with lots of variety and a great atmosphere. They have a great Arugula & Spinach Pesto Pizza that is one of my favorite dishes.
3.) Native Foods Café – If you are a vegetarian or vegan, this is a great place for you! They have a great menu filled with healthy, flavorful food along with exceptional service. Try the Chicken Run Ranch Burger – really tasty and very healthy!
4.) Chixy Natural – This is a quiet little place that would be hard to find unless you were a Costa Mesa local. But the food is excellent. I stumbled on this place when I was running errands one day and decided to go in there for lunch – I had the best chicken sandwich I have ever had and the way they prepared it was very healthy. I now have another place to go to for lunch in Costa Mesa and would recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy but tasty menu.
5.) Flame Broiler – This has become a daily habit for me. The menu is just grilled chicken or beef with brown or white rice and steamed vegetables. You can’t get any healthier than that and I have lunch there about 3 times a week, knowing that I am not expanding my waistline, despite the fact that the food is so good.
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Hiking is a great way to get some exercise while also taking some time to clear your mind and enjoy nature. Having grown up in Orange County, I’ve had the privilege of being able to hike on some of the most beautiful trails along the Pacific Ocean. With that being said, let me share with you a few of my favorite trails from around Orange County.
My all-time favorite trail to hike, is Crown of the Sea trail to big and little Coronal, Crystal Cove in Corona del Mar. There is no better view of the ocean than from here and the huge cliffs right off the beach give you an amazing bird’s eye view of the beaches and all its wildlife. The tide pools are among my favorite – trekking out on to the rocks to check out all the crabs and other little critters that live in the cracks of the rocks. I grew up in Laguna Beach (specifically Victoria Beach) where my parents still live and I have always loved the sea. I will never leave and plan on spending the rest of my life right here in the beach cities of Orange County.
My second favorite place to hike is the West Bluff Trail at the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. This area is teeming with wildlife – home to over 200 species of birds not to mention an absolutely gorgeous view of the bay. The trails are easy to follow and they even have guided tours once a month. The best part of this trail is the Interpretive Center on the northwest side of Upper Newport Bay. There is an education center for visitors where you can learn all about the California wetlands and all the species of wildlife in the bay.
I could spend all day on here talking about all the other amazing trails there are but instead I will leave it up to you. Get out there and explore some of what Orange County hiking has to offer. If you have a good recommendation for a trail in Orange County, please post a comment below and tell us about it! I’d love to hear about some of your experiences and some of your favorite trails!
Cheers!
-Jack
Tags: Corona Del Mar, Hiking, hiking trails, Newport Beach, Orange County, WildlifeThe 5 Top Seafood Restaurants in Newport Beach
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Looking for a great seafood place to try? Look no farther! Below I have compiled a list of my Top 5 all time favorite Seafood Restaurants in Newport Beach. Having been around the water for all of my life, I’ve had the privilege of having some amazing seafood. Newport Beach has its fair share of Seafood Places, but these ones are above and beyond the rest. So If your looking to take some one out on a date or just enjoy eating the freshest seafood, check out my list and let me know what you think.
- Bluewater Grill – Located right on the water off of Lido Park Drive, Bluewater Grill gives you that one of a kind feel. It has the best Ahi Tuna I have ever had, and I’ve had m fair share of Ahi! The Atmosphere is exceptional with a tasteful décor, right on the harbor. It’s not a big place, so it’s a great place to take a date for a quiet dinner for two.
- The Cannery – Some of the best oysters and muscles in all of Orange County. This is a rustic environment, that always has lots of energy there with a great crowd. This is a great place to go on a Friday night for drinks and hanging out with friends or a date. Their Balboa Sundae is to die for! =)
- Tommy Bahamas Restaurant – This place has a huge menu with lots of different fish to choose from as well as many other dishes besides seafood. The restaurant is quite large and has a great bar area for meeting friends and having a drink. I highly recommend the sea bass, It’s excellent here.
- Rusty Pelican – Located right in Mariner Mile. The Rusty Pelican is a great place to go for a casual dinner. The fish is delicious and they have a great selection. The fish is always fresh and the service is spectacular.
- Chart House – Located right next door to the Rusty Pelican, The Chart House Chain knows good seafood! They have the best seafood chowder and halibut in town. The service is great and it is reasonably priced. This is a great place to go for a good seafood dinner any day of the week.
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