Dining
The $125 Caviar Twinkie for CHOC
07.27.15
One of the OC Fair’s newest buzz-worthy foods, the $125 Caviar Twinkie, even piqued the interest of Time magazine; it's the novelty fair food of the summer.
Just when you thought it's another gimmicky over-the-top fair treat, it's not--entirely. Charles “Chicken Charlie” Boghosian created the decadent Twinkie with a layer of caviar on top in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the OC Fair running now through Aug. 16.
Charlie wanted to make sure that the item had a purpose behind it; so all proceeds from the $125 Caviar Twinkie go to Children's Hospital of Orange County.
Charlie is a father and so it's an important goal for him, to help kids.
If you purchase one, #CaviarTwinkie in social media and Chicken Charlie will feature mention you and thank you online for your donation.
The Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Visit ocfair.com/2015 for a full listing of each day’s offerings.
The OC Fair & Event Center is off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, visit ocfair.com. 714.708.1500.
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My FAVE TK Noodle Grill
07.24.15
By Mimi Ngo
With locations in Irvine, Garden Grove, and Westminster, TK Noodle and Grill serves up a variety of Vietnamese dishes but it is especially a great location if you’re looking to eat vermicelli beef soup (bun bo hue), spring rolls and my favorite entrée, a delicious treat called Banh Beo.
Banh Beo is a small steamed doughy rice cake served on little saucers. It originates from the central city of Hue in Vietnam. Banh Beo toppings vary but at TK Noodle and Grill, you will find them topped with crispy shallots, bite-size shrimp and bits of fried pork skin accompanied with a side of light fish sauce. This treat is best as a light meal for one, or as an appetizer to share among friends. One order comes with five cakes for only $3.
Tk Noodle and Grill has an English-friendly menu that offers helpful descriptions of all entrees for those who are new to ordering Vietnamese cuisine!
13861 Brookhurst St. in Garden Grove. 714.530.7353.
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