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- Snuffy2878 Jun 27, 2008 10:23 AM
My favorite local Italian restaurant, Marco Polo, closed in Newport Beach. I was hoping to take my sister there for her birthday... Any suggestions for great Italian food within 20 minutes of Irvine/Newport Beach? Trying to stay within $20/ plate.
I miss Marco Polo also...used to live in the apartments right behind it.
Il Farro by the Newport Pier is a good bet.
Sapori's in Newport Beach would fit the bill. It's in the Pavillion's shopping center on Bayside Dr at Jamboree. They have a nice patio for dining outside.
re: josephnl
Do you know if it is affiliated with the Stella's in Dana Point in Monarch Beach? If so that one is very good.
re: 1000steps
Same owners.
re: josephnl
I was going to try to go tonight, no wonder they didn't pick up the phone....closed?
I have never been to Marco Polo. Is it Northern or Southern Italian? For that price range we typically go to Francoli or Il Farro. We also like Onotria but that would exceed your price point.
There is a new Italian restaurant that just opened in West Newport called Cucina Alessa. It is owner operated family owned w/ a pretty decent menu and reasonable prices. I plan on checking it out soon.
I really like Modo Mio in Crystal Cove Shopping Center (PCH south of Newport Coast)
See, http://modomiocucinarustica.com/home....
Personally, I love hand-made gnocchi and that is offered at Modo Mio. I have found most of their dishes are cheffed well, but are not necessarily huge portions for take home (though the gnocchi dish is always more than I can eat). Great fresh fish. Good wine menu. The staff is quite personable and remain professional. Wonderful place to walk around after dinner, too !
A super home-style spot with table-tureen of handmade Minnestroni soup is in northern Newport Beach on PCH (north of Superior Ave) - The Spaghetti Bender. I like their home-made mayonnaise salad dressing. See, http://www.spaghettibender.com/
Another to add to your mix (though more expensive) is Sabatino's (near the Cannery). Drive to the guard shack into the mobile home, shipyard and docks and turn right. The owner sometimes gets into the kitchen for my hairdresser and brings "specials" to the shop that aren't even on the menu. Their food is spicy, rich, heavy and delicious.
See, http://www.sabatinosausagecompany.com/
I prefer Modo Mio, but some think it is an upscale feeling rather than home-style. I don't agree with that, but Spaghettie Bender and Sabatino's are definitely more down-home old-school Italian.
As an East Coaster, I can testify that the best red sauce Italian-American style food is at none other than Peppino's. Their sausage and peppers is pretty good and as close to east coast standards as I have found. However, finding a good red sauce Italian, and Italian bread for that matter, is not an easy task in OC or LA. Can't figure out why. Note: Peppinos is not exactly a celebration type restaurant.
re: Snuffy2878
Please report back on Modo Mio. I've been thinking about trying it and would love to hear what you think. Thanks!
re: Snuffy2878
great choice had one of the best times of my life there
re: Breakbread
We've been there several times since my post, and we always enjoy it.
re: torta basilica
Where is Francoli? Has anybody tried Gazelle's in Huntington Beach?
re: HBGigi
Francoli's is in Fashion Island, and their pastas are very good as well as the apps. We usually order the gnocchi and carpaccio and then maybe one of the day's specials
re: HBGigi
We did and reported about it in March. Type in "Cafe Gazelle in Huntington Beach now open" in the search box and it should take you to the review and comments.
And if you go, please update us.
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Thanks, I'd read the referenced comment about Cafe Gazelle but was hoping for a more recent comment/review. We've tried several times to get into the one in Belmont Shore but they were always full when we wanted to go. We're tempted by this new one but wonder about the quality of the food. Since we visit Mangia Mangia, Lino's, and Roman Cuchina in Sunset Beach most often, we'd like to try something new.
re: HBGigi
As far as OC goes I've tried most the popular ones......Peppinos (OK, a bit over-rated), Angelo & Da Vinci's, (not so good & way over-rated), Bene Mangia, Mangiqa Mangia (both decent), Lomeli's (considering the low prices, they're actually pretty good), Ti' Amo (not so good and overly hyped), The White House (I'm baffled why people like this place, not good), Villa Nova (worse than the White House). The reason some of these places receive way too much acclaim is mostly due to uneducated food afficiando's, who are fooled into thinking the food is better than it is because of the atmoshere. Honestly folks, do you really think the Villa Nova would have the rep they have if they were located in Garden Grove rather than on the water in Newport Harbor? And to be honest, I hear more about the charming 100 year old, turn of the century converted cottage home that is the White House, rather than their food. To me the place is gawdy and not very clean.
Anyway, Antoinellos, Roma Cuccina and Roma 'd Italia are all deserving of the praise they get. Their food is really good. Finbar's is good too. Too bad L'Opera's Spectrum location closed down, they were excellent. Fortunately, their downtown Long Beach location is still thriving as usual.
As far as the food goes? The best italian joint in OC is Nick's Pizza & Ristorante in Costa Mesa near Harbor & Wilson. Besides making the best pizza in OC for over 30 years, they make the best anti-pasta salad and the best brushetta I've ever had anywhere. In addition, their italian oysters on the half shell are heavenly and their clam dishes are outstanding. Most their pasta dishes are top notch and for $24.00, they serve a melt in your mouth, to die for, proscuitto wrapped Filet Mignon with creamy garlic mash potatos (awesome mash potatos, BTW) and a huge portebello mushroom filled with garlic sautee'd spinach. Unless you go Kobe, you won't find a better steak in OC. All of their food is very fresh and organic tasting. I am told that Nick the owner owns a ranch in Temecula where he grows his own herbs and vegetables, this could be why. Nick's marinara and red sauces compare to some of the best NY restaurants I've eaten at and his spicy Italian sausage is excellent.
re: IDavis
You know the original poster wanted an answer about....8 months ago?
But it's all good.
I would of suggested Roman Cuccina...But I really dislike Ill Farro.
re: IDavis
While I do like Nick's Pizza, I don't think I would say that it is the "best italian joint in OC". Mind you, I've been going there for over 25 years, and I really do enjoy their pizzas, salads, and meatball subs, it's just not THE best in orange county. I used to order their manicotti all the time, but it's not on the menu anymore. I remember my parents taking me there when I was a little kid to pick up some food and talk to Nick. This was back in the day when Nick was behind the counter with a very visible handgun in a holster on his hip to scare off the occasional robbery attempts. Ahhh, the good old days.
re: dac_1971
Ditto for Caffe Gazelle in HB. (Yes, 2 L's in Caffe). And parking is EASY!
re: dac_1971
Re; Onotria : Unfortunately the $35- corkage is so offensive so we won't be returning, EVER!!. The food is good by OC standards but wouldn't even be considered above average with the "Big Boys" Italian Restaurants in LA.
re: russkar
Russkar: I generally find your posts helpful, but your "good by OC standards" but below LA average comment is neither topical nor helpful since this thread is about Italian in OC (and quite frankly is a bit offensive and I am neither particularly protective nor dismissive of the OC). Second, you comment on the corkage fee without bothering to comment on what it is a great wine list, particularly of Italian wines, or that the concept of this restaurant is built around wine country cuisine and that wine list in particular.
My wife and I have gone to Onotria three times over three years, and its been outstanding on each occasion and compares quite favorably to most of the better rests. that we've been to in Tuscany and Umbria over the years, which is one of the things that we love about it and seems to me a more appropriate comparison than LA. However, most of this thread seems to discuss neighborhood Italian joints, and if there is one thing Onotria isn't, its a joint. Its upper end, foodie and locovore dining. Keeping it local, it belongs in the discussion with the Marche Modernes and Pascals, rather than the Roma d'Italias, of the county (and we love all of these places).
re: lawdog262
Lawdog262, respectfully disagree with your assessment of Onoteria's Wine Selections. Many of the listed bottles are "off years" or over priced. The highest corkage I've ever paid was $100- per bottle at Robuchon LV (which I didn't mind considering it was a 3 star Michelin).
My comparison to LA Italian Restaurants is also correct and Onoteria's cuisine wouldn't make it in LA for 5 mins, strike that! 5 secs. The food isn't consistent and we've eaten there much more than 3 times in 3 years, not always by choice or at our expense.
Marche has been the most consistent Restaurant in OC as of late and we normally eat lunch or dinner there 3-4 times a month. In fact twice last week. $10- corkage is an added bargain also.
re: russkar
Russkar: Glad we've had better experiences at Onotria than you have. They've hit it out of the ballpark the three times we've gone. Admittedly, three times is not an exhaustive survey. (You're entitled to your opinion re: comparison with LA, its just not all that helpful in helping someone decide where to eat in OC). Would be interested in your rec. re: special occasion Italian in SoCal (locataion important -- do not want to drive through a scuzzy part of town). Regarding Marche Moderne, we love it (although we think the wine list could use some work). And without implied criticism of either On.or MM, our favorite place for the past four months has been the Old Vine Cafe - good foodie fun.
re: lawdog262
Lawdog262: As far as Italian is concerned in So Cal depending on the level you wish to experience I would have to suggest Valentino based on 28 yrs of near flawless dining. I've never seen a menu in all that time and all my experiences are "off menu" only.
My favorite Italian is still Il Mulino in NYC but it's a little far to drive.
Other LA Italian Restaurants we frequent regularly are Angelini Osteria , Drago Centro, Mozza, Vicente, Palmeri, occasionally Capo, All Angelo, and Baldi depending on the mood?
No doubt about it that MM Wine list is anemic but they are very focused on their food.
Still haven't been to Old Vine yet. I was about to go and a friend had a less than stellar experience so I've held off.
Cucina Alessa in NB was very good last night.
Some of the menu Items we tried:
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Me, Myself, and Pi
May 29, 2014 in Endurance, English & History by JH
For my final Action Project of Endurance we were tasked with writing a paper reflecting on one of the books or survivors that we studied in class. I chose Piscine from Life of Pi and went in depth about how reading the book has modified my outlook on life. I really enjoyed reading and getting immersed in such an excellent book, yet found it very difficult to find so many quotes to use. If you're interested on what I got out of Life of Pi, please read below!
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Course: Endurance
Date: 05/29/2014
Word Count: 898 words
Me, Myself, and Pi
How does one find the strength to endure?
A life raft, an ocean, a young boy, and a tiger cross paths in what is one of the most unique and captivating stories of all time. In a course about Endurance, Pi (Piscine Molitor Patel) is the first person that comes to my mind. The young boy who in Life of Pi endured on a boat, with a tiger, for 227 days. He taught the tiger how to behave, and managed to create a daily routine which kept him alive and sane. This boy was dropped in one of the most difficult situation imaginable and acted in a way you wouldn't expect Survivorman to.
"It is true that those we meet can change us, sometimes so profoundly that we are not the same afterwards, even unto our names." (Page 15)
Pi, a young boy at the age of only sixteen he was able to be so brave and take such huge risks, which lead to him being able to endure and live on the boat for 227 days. It's inspiring to see how difficult of a task he faced, and how he took it head on and never gave up. In the end, he was victorious and years later had his own family and it goes to show that things do get better, even at the darkest moments in your life. Pi went through various stages of belief in faith, questioning what had been taught to him, he was only then able to learn on his own and find his own meaning. I find this to be an extremely crucial part that everyone goes through in life, whether or not it has to do with faith– that transformation is crucial.
"I've never forgotten him. Dare I say I miss him? I do. I miss him. I still see him in my dreams. They are nightmares mostly, but nightmares tinged with love. Such is the strangeness of the human heart. I still cannot understand how he could abandon me so unceremoniously, without any sort of goodbye, without looking back even once. The pain is like an axe that chops my heart." (Page 8)
Pi's journey although extremely intense relates to the journey everyone goes through in their life, referred to as the Hero's Journey. This idea that we in the span of our life go past many obstacles, peer into the unknown only to conquer the obstacles in front of us. My hero's journey has already taken place in the past five years of my life. I've gone through trials and tribulations that have shaped the kind of person I am today. Learning how to manage time on my own, deal with learning how to spend money, and how to solve problems with friends and families are just a few of the things I've endured thus far. I've conquered my fears and pushed my boundaries, all of these experiences have come together to create the person I am today, which may be completely different from who I will be five years from now.
"Life on a lifeboat isn't much of a life. It is like an end game in chess, a game with few pieces. The elements couldn't be more simple, nor the stakes higher." (Page 138)
In the future I hope to be able to create a company doing something I love, or work somewhere where I can be extremely passionate about what I'm doing. I want to find meaning in what I do, I don't believe that work should be separate from the rest of our lives, I think it should add to it and give it meaning. I hope to be able to travel fearlessly through places I've never gone, and never would have thought of going to before. I want to push myself every day in whatever my passion is, and never let a day go wasted. Life of Pi has helped to give me this kind of meaning, as it has helped me realize how fragile and difficult life is. It's something I'm going to hold with me moving forward, as being able to endure past the hard times is how you get to the good ones.
I believe that in the end Pi was actually lucky enough to have a second chance at life. He is able to restart his life however he wants to, and although he didn't want to lose his whole family, if this incident never happened he never would have met his current wife. Pi was able to overcome one of the most difficult adventures of all time at such a young age, which really speaks to his character and how he will evolve into an amazing person as time goes on. I believe that people who are around more difficult and serious events have a much more mature outlook, even if it does happen at such a young age. I believe that Pi being able to go through loss, defeat, conquer, faith, and others obstacles has shown how strong the will to live is. It's made me think about and cherish the life I have because it's so delicate and can change at any sudden moment. In the future I'd like to learn to be grateful of what I have by always having in mind the question What if what I have today isn't what I will have tomorrow?
Martel, Yann. Life of Pi: A Novel. New York: Harcourt, 2001. Print.
"Analysis of Major Characters." SparkNotes. SparkNotes, n.d. Web. 02 June 2014. <http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/lifeofpi/canalysis.html>.
Weston, Paula. "Great Stories." Life of Pi Explained. Great Stories, 23 Sept. 2008. Web. 02 June 2014. <http://paula-greatstories.blogspot.com/2008/09/life-of-pi-explained.html>.
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E-Fun, the US subsidiary of the Chinese tablet maker Yifang, will be showing off a couple new tablets, the Nextbook 8 and Nextbook 10. These tablets will be running Android 4.2 on a 1.6GHz quad-core CPU with 1GB RAM, a microSD card slot, Wifi, 2 cameras (VGA and 2MP rear camera), and an HDMI port.
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Investors are hearing some more good news about the economy but are locking in profits anyway following huge gains earlier in the week.
Upbeat reports Thursday on the job market and retail sales initially sent stocks higher but the gains eroded by mid-morning as traders asked "What's next?" Traders are trimming their holdings following the 4.8% gain so far this week in the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
New applications for jobless benefits plunged to the lowest level in 14 weeks, a possible sign that the massive wave of layoffs has peaked. Still, the number of unemployed workers getting benefits climbed to a new record.
And the government says productivity rebounded in the first three months of this year while wage pressures eased, both outcomes reflecting the country's deep recession.
Many retailers are reporting less sharp declines in April as shoppers bought a few more items. Warmer weather and glimmers of hope for the economy helped.
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Imagine being dressed in a down parka, ski goggles, thick gloves, plastic boots, crampons and barely being able to stand on your own two feet because 90 kph winds are attempting to blow you off the side of a 17, 000-foot ridge. In that moment, you feel as though life is unfolding at 120 frames per second.
Having backpacked extensively, I assumed climbing the 14,162 foot Mt. Shasta -- about a 4.5 hour drive from San Francisco -- would not be that hard. Yet while I grasped a rickety boulder around 12,000 feet, pummeled in the face by fierce snow-laced winds of 40 mph and shouting obscenities, I reconsidered that.


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Enjoy all 8 issues of Spin-Off Magazine exactly as they were originally printed in 1987 and 1988.
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That picture is from a series we took tonight to include in an email to Dan, who is gone for 11 days in Arizona and Utah for the Grand to Grand Ultra. In updating him on what he's missed of Ada in the last few days, I realized I owed an update here as well, but for months.
Ada is still pretty fearless, so long as she has her earmuffs.
She'd prefer to hang on with only one hand but if I insist on two, well, sigh, I guess that's okay.
She loves dressing herself, so we have a lot of motorcycle jacket + skirted dance leotard + boots outfits these days. I am kind of jealous, honestly, it looks really comfortable.
She's in a new school. Her caregiver since she was an infant went back to work in the medical field about two months ago, so we put Ada into a combination daycare/preschool program.
Somehow Dan resisted the urge to put "sub 4 minute mile" for the "what are your goals" question.
Ada is an athlete, however. Her primary sport is gymnastics.
She has leveled up once or twice since the last time I wrote about gymnastics here. She is now in the 2nd level of the No Mommy classes. I have been sitting outside the room watching through glass for 2 semesters now and it's awesome. The other girls in her class will all turn 5 shortly after Ada turns 3, so she looks even tinier than she really is, flying around the bars and rings.
Her other sport/activity is swimming. She started swimming lessons in July at Catch the Wave. We chose this club because we wanted to support a program they offered for toddlers [trigger warning] which is explained further in this link. For July, we were lucky enough with our schedules that she was able to double up and get twice as many lessons, and now she's there once a week. Her lessons are very hard for me to watch – they focus on survival and each lesson ends with a "safety jump" where she has to jump into the water, surface, roll to her back, and scream "Help" while the instructor tells her to yell louder and louder. It's an amazing thing that's just so so hard to watch.
What isn't hard to watch though is every other trip to every other pool.
Despite her love of the water, she (so far) isn't signing up for Ski Broncs just yet.
She is delightful in innumerable ways. She has comedic timing and facial expressions that are so far beyond her age that it worries me sometimes. Of course, she's also very definitely a 2 year-old pretty frequently. She's stubborn and independent and fearless.
She turns 3 in a couple of weeks. She's not asking for very much, just some balloons and a fast black car with no top on it.


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Lily Allen: Susan Boyle is Overratedby Free Britney at . Comments
Susan Boyle, the 48-year-old Scottish singer who has taken a nation by storm upon advancing to the final round on Britain's Got Talent, hasn't won over the whole UK.
Despite Boyle's beating out seven other performers belting out "Memory" from the musical Cats to reach the finals, English songstress Lily Allen was unimpressed.
"I thought her timing was off on Britain's Got Talent on Sunday - no control," the 24-year-old songbird opined on her official Twitter page.
"And I don't think she has an amazing voice."
Allen then made a comment that appeared to suggest that Susan Boyle is a mere gimmick: "She can sing," she said, "but it's not about talent with her, is it?"
She "seems like a lovely lady but, if the show is about talent, then that [Shaheen Jafargholi] kid should win." Who do you think has got more talent in Britain?
The Britain's Got Talent finale competition takes place this Saturday.
yall are all bogus
Lets put it this way... it Lily Allen had a good song, I would download it off the web for FREE. But I would go BUY "Susan Boyle" cd and have a smile on my face even if I had less cash in my wallet.
Artistry is very subjective - hopefully one day when Susan Boyle becomes a dive she will look back at Lily Allen's comments and feel pity for her ignorance and stupidity.
I didn't know Lily, first time I noticed the name when she gave comments against Susan. Now I know who Lily is, I think this is a good way to be popular. Everybody knows who is Susan, Lily is recognized as a person who is "NOT FAN " (Susan) and tried to shine by this opportunity - Famous Susan. Very clever, Lily you already famous:-)You got it!
(sorry for not proper english)
Lily Allen has not realesed a decnt song yet but at the same time you have to think that she has a guarenteed future as for susan boyle an amazing singer is already an old haggis. Definetly Shaheen should of won yesterday and in second diversity and then susan boyle. she is to overrated imagine you had never heard of Rhianna if she went to BGT as a knew talent people wouldnt like her as much as Susan do you know why Because she is ugly if she wasnt ugly she would be treated as some other contestant if she wasnt ugly she wouldnt of came second last night. So lily im backing you on this one. Sorry Susan.
First the wow factor then the backlash from selfish spiteful plainly jealous people. Unfortunately it's more difficult to be gracious as a human being and more in our nature to be spiteful. Susan Boyle has amazing talent. 99% of those criticising her have none. My landlady laughed when the 10 year old girl broke down in the semi final and was aghast she got a second chance. She's 10 years old !! The acts aren't the freaks on this show,it's many of those who watch it.
nepatisam comes to mind with most of these so called stars, when you think about it how many of them have come up through the ranks i say let them prove their worth by singing live on a talent show not seen and not named lets see then how many of them make it through i challenge you all to do this if you are all so talented you have nothing fear
It's been proved, whether you want to believe it or not, if Susan was more "pretty" no-one would care, but because she's been a bit unlucky in certain areas and due to the guilt everyone felt for pre-judging her she's suddenly "amazing". She's not even on the same level as Page, Dion etc. Furthermore, Lily Allen is entitled to an opinion whether you like it or not and you guys being mean about her isn't backing up your arguments. She's actually quite a decent singer if you bothered to listen to her songs, very heartfelt and very smart. She may have been a bit lucky in life admittedly but she is talented. By the way, Susan is a very good singer, don't get me wrong but she is NOT "great". From a happy Diversity fan.
Lily Allen's comments were totally unnecessary; and criticizing another artist is just plain offensive. I also believe that Susan Boyle would never dream of doing the same thing to Lily Allen. It has a lot to do with manners and grace; and clearly, Lily Allen is lacking in either.
Oh thanks alot Anonymous for bashing me in one of your comments! So what I didn't check her twitter? Unlike some people, I think Twitter is only for people who believe people have a right to stick their head into your business. That's why I don't have one so how could I check hers? Everyone has their own opinions and I was just expressing mine. You don't have to call me stupid for it. Also, just to make it clear, I don't 'worship' Susan Boyle over the other contestants from Britain's Got Talent. I just see she has a passion to show what ordinary people can be capable of. Next time you bitch about someone, don't include a person who is a fan of neither the people you're talking about.
Newsflash!! Susan Boyle says Lily Allen can't sing for nuts, has never been a virgin and is never likely to become one now!
Sorry Lily too late, you've been used and abused too many times.