I know things have been rather “slow” here at WhiteCarrot.com for the past couple of months…We moved to a new host (I hope none of you guys noticed) and my other blog’s been pretty much absorbing most of my free time (technical issues). Now, with the Holiday Season upon us, I’m getting ready for my trip to Taiwan and wrapping up any lose ends before the month ends.
The good news is that I did get to do a lot of things this month despite the fact that I was pretty busy with work and other hobbies (like shopping), the problem is that I didn’t get a chance to blog much about it. Last Friday I went to the Sarah Brightman concert at the Honda Center. Phenomenal show! Not to mention the food was catered (Luxury Suite BABY!) Free booze and free food, can’t beat that. I did take a few pics of that, but it will have to wait. Hopefully I can do it before I go on vacation.
In any case, this post is meant to be about Balboa Island here in Southern California. If you have never been to Balboa Island, you aren’t missing too much. It is basically a little island with a bunch of multi-million dollar homes and some quaint (and expensive) mom and pop shops and restaurants. This past weekend, the wife and I decided to pay a little visit to this place (I’ve personally never been there) and kill a little bit of time.
We ate lunch at this restaurant called “Wilma’s Patio”. From the look of the number of people waiting for a table at this place, we figure it would be a pretty tasty restaurant. I was wrong. I’m going to get right to the point. It isn’t HORRIBLE, I’ve had worse food. The issue I have is the price. We shared a chicken fingers appetizer. I had a chicken sausage omelette and hot cocoa. My wife had carnitas enchiladas and lemonade. Total bill? $49 bucks with tip! Remember, this is breakfast we’re talking. What made matters worse was my omelette was bland as can be while the wifey’s enchilada was swimming in too much cheese. I did have a bite and I thought it had a lot of flavor, but yeah, too much cheese. The best part of this meal, and I not joking here, was the chicken fingers. Which may not look anything special, but were juice and flavorful.
My verdict? I’d say skip this place. Grab some frozen bananas (over at Sugar ‘n Spice) and take a stroll around the island instead! (see below)
1. Weirdest thing you have had for breakfast?
* Sushi & Sashimi
2. Most desperate meal you've ever had?
* Canned corn with a slice of American cheese, microwaved.
3. When you eat too much, you...
* Sit back on my chair and stare at the ceiling blankly...in pain. 
Never heard of the island.. pardon my ignorance
The price is indeed too astronomical for such small portions of food! What on earth are they selling?? Gold encrusted chicken??
The bananas are the best.. looks delicious.. mmmm