Flawless from Appetizers to Dessert 🔥

Episode 1: Restaurants Around Irvine 📍 Populaire, South Coast Plaza First up is one of my go-to French spots 🍴—I usually visit weekly or every other week. Honestly, I think I’ve tried almost everything on the menu by now 😆. Service is generally great (though it may depend on your server—mine have always been wonderful). 💰 Prices are on the higher side, but it’s rarely crowded, so no wait times! Here are some of my favorite dishes: 🦆 Duck Breast Their duck is incredibly tender—practically melts in your mouth! The sauce strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory. This is my usual main course order. 🥘 Ratatouille + Cheese & Egg with Toast Yes, that ratatouille—though they prepare it in a more traditional style (think French-style stewed vegetables). Their creative twist: adding melted cheese 🫕 and a soft egg 🍳, served with toasted bread 🥖. I often have leftovers, which make a delicious breakfast the next day! 🥩 10oz Prime Châteaubriand Steak An absolutely delicious steak with a rich, savory sauce. The portion is generous—I couldn’t even finish it! 🧅 French Onion Soup My must-order every time! Super cheesy 🫕 with bread baked right into the soup. Perfectly seasoned for me, though my parents found it a bit salty. 👨‍🍳 Chef’s Tasting Menu Sometimes available—some courses are amazing, others depend on your personal taste. That’s all for this week’s share! If you enjoyed this, feel free to follow—I’ll be posting restaurant recommendations every week! 🍽️ #RestaurantRecommendation #Food #HiddenGem #California #SoCal #100RestaurantChallenge