Thursday, April 24, 2008

Mustard Cafe



Address:
190 S Glassell Street, Suite B
Orange, CA 92866


The Mustard Cafe has has six locations throughout California. The first location was opened in Irvine, CA in 2002. The creators started the Cafe in hopes to create a "New York Style Sandwich" that is available here in California. This Cafe is a quick and casual bite to eat, and they use fine quality Boar's Head Meats and Cheeses. The Mustard Cafe has delicious sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts.http://www.mustardcafe.com/





Atmosphere: Good
-Cute decorations
-Feels like a sandwich shop in NYC
-beautiful dessert display








Service: Good
-friendly staff
-quick


Food: Excellent
-fresh meats, cheeses, and breads
-delicious and a wide variety


Turkey Melt: $7.25
cracked pepper turkey, served on challah with cheddar, romaine, tomato, red onion, mayonnaise and deli mustard










Mixed Berry Salad: $8.50
Mesclun and romaine with blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, candied pecans, goat cheese and our berry vinaigrette.









Price: Moderate $ (5-12)

We really enjoyed our food at the Mustard Cafe, and strongly recommend this place. It is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat and there are so many choices and fresh ingredients. Mustard Cafe truly brings the big city feel to the small and quaint Circle of Orange!

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Aldo's Ristorante-Bar

Intimate, romantic and great food...Aldo's has it all, including many Italian dishes. Every Tuesday night Aldo's offers its guest a special of unlimited Pasta dishes of the most popular name Spaghetti and Meatballs. Enjoy the Italian wine list for either lunch or dinner. A touch of class from the delicious recipes that are unique to Italy and only found at this famous Orange County institution for five star quality and hospitality service.



Location:
190 South Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
Phone: (714) 516-1690









Service: Excellent
- Attentive
- Friendly

Atmosphere: Excellent
- Classy environment with candles on tables.
- Servers are dressed appropriately with ties.

Food: Excellent
- One of a kind dishes.
- Elegant presentation of dishes.

Prices: Expensive $ (15-25)
- Large portions

Overall we really recommend Aldo's. We all enjoyed our meals and had a positive experience. The atmosphere made for a classy environment, so next time you are looking for a upscale unique restaurant, Aldo's is a great choice!

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant








Location:
154 N. Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92866









Service: Good
-Order at the front
-Quick and pretty friendly
-free refills for chips :)














Atmosphere: Excellent
-centrally located in the circle
-very open and spacious

Food: Excellent
-Authentic
-Delicious
-Wide variety





Fajitas
-Chicken and Steak
-Peppers, onions, tomatoes
($8.25)!













Enchilada Dinner Plate
-Two cheese enchiladas
-Served with rice, beans, and tortillas
($7.99)













Taquitos
-Chicken and cheese
-served with sour cream and guacamole
($3.25)

Soft Taco
-Chicken, cheese, lettuce, salsa
($2.10)





Prices: $ (5-15)

Jalapenos is a great quick place in the circle to get some delicious authentic Mexican food. The service is fast and the food is delicious. The three of us all ordered different dishes, and each of them was great. We definitely suggest Jalapenos if you are looking to get a lot of good food for little money!

Friday, April 4, 2008

The Filling Station


The Filling Station is one of the most known restaurants in the Circle of Orange. What used to be a working gas station in the 1920's is now a quaint restaurant with good food and a memorable atmosphere. Located throughout the restaurant are old gas pumps that make the environment that much more distinct. The mission statement of The Filling Station states, " Our intent is to integrate our restaurants with the historical significance of each community in which we operate by creating a nostalgic atmosphere that reflects the local communities history and heritage." Picture (oldgas.com)
For more of the mission statement and pictures visit http://www.fillingstationcafe.com/



Location:
201 N. Glassell Street
Old Town Orange, CA 92866
View Map: Google maps

Service: Fair
-Meal took awhile to come out
-Waiter could have been friendlier, more attentive



Atmosphere: Excellent
-An old gas station turned into a restaurant
-"That of what you used to get in the good 'ol days"
(www.fillingstationcafe.com)












Food: Good
-Known for breakfast and pies
-Lunch and dinner served as well


French Dip Sandwich
-Served with A'Jus and
mixed green salad
($10)









Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich
-Topped with tomato, avocado, red onion,
cheese, and lettuce
-Served with mixed green salad
($8.50)







Prices: Inexpensive $ (5-15)

Overall, The Filling Station is a Circle of Orange classic! It is the perfect restaurant to absorb the atmosphere that Old Town Orange has to offer. The food is delicious, as well as inexpensive, and the patio is a wonderful place to sit out on a sunny day. We really recommend this place, go out and try it!