Old Vine Cafe @ Costa Mesa & OC Restaurant Week

Sometimes I wonder why I don't weight a ton because I simply love food. If eating can be a hobby then it will be one of my favorite hobbies. Anyway, recent I found a new restaurant located inside the LAB near by South Coast Plaza. This place is rather cozy inside with an opening to the outside and service is good. I ordered a seafood salad with arugula. The portion is not huge but generous. It's very light and fresh.My friend ordered $20 3-course meal. There are several choices to the starter and main course. I forgot to take a picture of pulled pork panini sandwich. It was sooooo good. I would go back for another chance at choices of panini sandwiches.
The last course was cheese cake with raspberry drizzle. Normally cheesecake is not one of my favorites but this is rich but not overpowering and there is an even distribution of cheese cake layering and graham cracker base, which I like very much. I am hungry again just writing this post. This place is not your 3 star Michelin but it is good if you are looking for a nice cozy lunch with friends or family.

On a happy side note, OC Restaurant Week is here again from Feb. 28 - March 6, 2010. You can find a list of restaurants here. I am so looking forward to trying a few new places. ~smile.....