Archives for September 2014

Don’t Miss the Lunch Specials at Gen Korean BBQ House

September 25, 2014 by greystar

Regulars say that Gen Korean BBQ House stands out for atmosphere and service. If you’ve been to the three other locations, you know what to expect in Tustin: slick, comfortable, traditional-meets-modern decor and staff that anticipates your needs before you ask.

There are no complaints about the food, either. Regulars call the menu fresh, tasty, and traditional, pleasing ex-pats, newcomers to Korean cuisine, and even kids. Add reasonable prices, outstanding lunch specials (all-you-can-eat for $14.99) and deep happy hour discounts, and you’ve found a new spot for your date or business meeting.

Check Gen Korean BBQ House’s website for hours, menus, and specials.

Gen Korean BBQ House
13741 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-1800
www.genkoreanbbq.com
www.yelp.com/biz/gen-korean-bbq-house-tustin

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Gen Korean BBQ House, Restaurants in Tustin, Tustin Dining

Today’s Imponderable: Why Can’t Oil and Water Mix?

September 18, 2014 by greystar

You’ve likely heard the expression “like oil and water,” and you may have even witnessed this strange phenomenon firsthand if you’re an avid baker. Although it is fairly common knowledge, do you really know why oil and water can’t mix?

The main reason why these two liquids can’t mix is because they’re too into themselves—literally. Water molecules are very attached to one another and though they usually mix with other liquids, they’ve met their match with oil, which is also very attached to its own molecules. In more scientific terms, water molecules are polar in nature and can only dissolve other polar molecules. Because oil is non-polar, it cannot dissolve in water. This causes the two liquids to almost seamlessly separate, and the oil then floats on top because it has a lower density than the water.

In nature, you can observe this phenomenon on water birds or animals like beavers. Their oily coats and feathers repel water, which keeps them warm and dry in the winter!

Why Oil and Water Don't Mix [Science Project Ideas]
Why Oil and Water do not mix? [Let’s Talk Chemistry]
Mixing Oil and Water [Science Experiments for Kids]

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: food, Imponderables, Oil, Science

Santa Ana Zoo: “Home of the 50 Monkeys”

September 15, 2014 by greystar

For an attractive admission price, the Santa Ana Zoo opens up the worlds of Africa and India through their variety of resident animals. The Santa Ana Zoo is known as home to 50 monkeys, at the request of their founder in 1952. Now spanning 20 acres in a spot not too far away from Coventry Court Apartments, the zoo is also home to exotic creatures housed in plush recreations of their natural climates. Favorite exhibits include Tierra de las Pampas, featuring native South American animals in their natural grassland environment, and Amazon’s Edge, a waterfall habitat for howler monkeys and various birds. Exhibits stress education in addition to conservation, with a number of endangered monkeys calling the Santa Ana Zoo home. The zoo also offers a number of additional educational programs for visitors and school groups. Adults and families can get up-close education by traveling on a Wild Safari through the zoo.

Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 835-7484

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Filed Under: Things To Do Tagged With: Santa Ana Attractions, Santa Ana Zoo, Things to Do in Santa Ana, Zoos

The Catch: Catch Fresh Seafood and More in Anaheim

September 4, 2014 by greystar

A range of dining options is offered at The Catch, with menu items varying from burgers, to steaks and seafood, all right in Anaheim.

Get your appetite primed with a tasty starter like Maine Lobster On a Stick with sweet corn truffle cream, Sizzling Hiramasa Sashimi with sushi rice, crispy shallots & tobiko caviar, or Castro Valley Artichoke with herb vinaigrette & lemon herb aioli. Seafood entrees feature taste tempters like Legendary Chilean Sea Bass with ginger carrot puree, lemon butter & spicy sesame tomatoes, Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut with stir-fried snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, & young bok choy, and Chipotle Glazed Cedar Plank Skuna Bay Salmon with roasted pepper yellow corn relish & chipotle herb glaze. Beef fare includes a 32-Ounce Tomahawk Chop Ribeye, and an 8-Ounce Filet Mignon.

The Catch
2100 E. Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 935-0101
http://www.catchanaheim.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-catch-anaheim-2