OC Foodie Fest..is back!!

Since when was fried chicken healthy?

Olive Oil Fried Chicken - 10 pcs

Marinated Grilled Chicken Lunch Combo

Well, apparently fried chicken is healthy here @ BBQ Chicken USA, where "It's not barbecue...it's BBQ---Best of the Best Quality Chicken"! Featured above is the Olive-Oil Fried Chicken Strips, which were unbelievably crunchy and the Marinated Grilled Chicken Lunch Combo, with Cajun seasoning! I know the chicken is fried, but I guess knowing that it is fried in olive oil makes it a little less fattening...psychologically? Anyways, it doesn't matter because their high-quality chicken was delicious. Most places that fry chicken typically lack in the amount of meat they offer you, but not here! Each chicken strip had a big chunk of all-white breast meat. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Next was the marinated grilled chicken loaded with Cajun seasoning. Again, it was high quality chicken that was just yummy.

Although they had great chicken..sadly, there were some trade offs. They started off with a free appetizer which I think is supposed to be a salad. It was basically shredded cabbage with a homemade thousand island dressing. Wow, it tasted very odd. I wasn't sure how this salad was supposed to get me ready for the chicken, but it did not complement each other very well. However, despite this one little nub, I will still come back to BBQ Chicken USA! They really do have the Best of the Best Quality chicken--they just have to work on being the best of best quality salads.

A sweet Sunday brunch at Britta's Cafe

Raisin Scones & Butter

Eggs Benedict

Madame Croque

A refreshing ice tea, to top it all off

I was really craving some old fashioned American breakfast one day and decided to try Britta's Cafe located in the University Center in Irvine, CA. Britta's Cafe is so, so cute. They have two outdoor patio areas, one with a beautiful overhead garden. Inside, the decor is anything but modern and trendy. It truly felt like an American country breakfast joint with its blue checkered tablecloth and fresh sunflower on the table.  

Featured above:

(1) Raisin Scones: which were good but would have been even better if they were hot. Oh well, they were free with the meal!
(2) Eggs Benedict in full size: (half means just one egg less!)---I've never had a better eggs benedict, their sauce was perfect. I highly recommend choosing the potatoes for your side, over the salad

(3) Madame Croque sandwich with ham, turkey, fried egg, and cheese--in theory this would've been amazing, however it was not my favorite because the meats were too dry *shrug*

(4) Simple glass of ice tea & lemon--what can I say about this one? Can't go wrong with ice tea

Although Britta's is a little on the pricey side, I wouldn't mind coming here every once in awhile just to have a meal outside in the garden patio. I think it would be quite romantic at night with it all lit up with candles placed on each table. But, since I only came for breakfast...until next time!