Food that Lies

A few weeks ago I went to a restaurant called "True Foods" up in Newport Beach right by Fashion Island. It has a really cool vibe but I wish someone would've told me that it was a cougar feeding ground. It was the land of true religions, BMWs, and overly tanned ladies. I shouldn't forget to mention the abundance of hipsters as well. I guess that's what you get when you go to an overly priced vegan friendly restaurant.

The menu is a tad deceitful because the plates were about 12.00$ average (which isn't that bad), but they fail to mention that the portions are designed for a cougar wary about bursting out of her spanx or a hipster trying to stay snug in a pair of skinny jeans. So if you're like me, it would take about 2 plates to be full. Therefore, you're looking to spend about 24.00$.

Despite the rather high prices, I'd come back. Where else can you get roasted eggplant pizza? Definitely not at your nearest Dominos. Give me some time to save money but in the mean time I'll just eat at Veggie Grill.




The Pesto Ravioli


Forgot the name (chicken over corn...?)


Chicken Pizza

21

On September 11 I finally reached that milestone age that people go ape shit for: 21. I'm an extremely low key guy and opted for a quiet relaxing day at a winery instead of blacking out in Vegas. Is it bad that I wanted to remember my birthday? Thus, I took some family to Mount Palomar for a day of wine tasting. I really wanted to spend some time with my Dad and binge drinking wine is right up is ally.  The winery was beautiful and the people were extremely friendly. Complete strangers wanted to toast for my birthday (probably because they were drunk). I didn't expect anything like this to be located in Temecula California.

Its been about a week since I've turned 21 and I have to say that life isn't much better. So what is there left to look forward to? All that's left are those great jokes about being forever 21 (sarcasm). My mom loves shopping at Forever 21 but not so much for the clothes. I think she likes to rep the shopping bags that says Forever 21 in large writing. These shopping bags seem to confirm a false reality of a youth once had. Just because you shop at Forever 21 doesn't mean you're 21. Is this my future?

Ra Ra Sushi

On September 10 my 21st birthday was looming around the corner. Yes, my birthday is on September 11. It's not as bad as it sounds. Except for the fact that I went home ending my night watching depressing 9/11 documentaries on the History Cannel (my favorite channel), everything else was fine. 

To pregame for my actual birthday, my dear friend Raych on the Rocks and C. Beavers planned a small dinner at Ra Sushi. 

Rum Raych ended her no meat thing by eating my pale leg. I don't think eating fish counts right?

The food presentation was impeccable and it was something to look forward to as each dish kept rolling out. I was clearly more interested in taking pictures of the food then of my friends. I actually had to redo this post because it lacked any pictures of people in it. I guess it would politically incorrect to do a pre-game birthday post without any humans. Plus, I didn't want to seem like a loner.

Teddy

Mama's Lasagna

Every restaurant plays on the cliche´ of "Mama's cooking." Mama's Lasagna, Mom's Homemade Pot Pie, etc. Being an Asian American I feel absolutely no emotional connection to any of these menu items because my mom makes none of that kind of stuff. Mama's Salmon with Garlic Sauteed String Beans is more suitable for a person like me.


My Mom cooks really healthy and I love it. Mostly because it's free. On another note, I thought I was getting my stitches taken out today but it turns out that they are dissolvable! My stitches are made of sugar! Good thing I'm not a diabetic. I can feel the stitches coming out and now its itchy.