Skosh, delicious but loud: Local Irish pub and restaraunt serves up yummy food with a discount.

Originally published in the May 13, 2009 edition of The Coast Report
by Michelle Slieff, Staff Writer

Costa Mesa’s Skosh Monahan’s is more than an Irish pub — it’s a place with quality food and better yet, it offers coupons. Check your Newport-Mesa coupon booklet in the mail.

Half the venue is an Irish pub with live entertainment and the other half offers a very different dining experience.

Secret Soul Cafe: Memphis Cafe on Bristol offers a delicious twist on comfort food.

Originally published in the March 25, 2009 edition of The Coast Report
by Michelle Slieff, Staff Writer

As I pulled up to Memphis Soul Café and Bar I noticed that from the outside it looked like nothing more than an average bar. I expected fried buffalo wings and nachos, but the experience was surprising and pleasant from the moment I walked in the door.