Really not enjoying this weather. I cannot wait for it to get cooler!
Some random ramblings…We tried the Quinoa and Arugula salad from CPK for free. This is a nice freebie because you don’t have to purchase anything and it is good for take-out. I thought it was pretty good; it made me want to cook with quinoa at home.
D and I went out for date night at Lucca with my birthday BOGO. The pasta dishes we ordered were cooked perfectly al dente. 
Asparagus and Fried Egg: Very rich a little too oily, but we split both, so it was not too overwhelming.
Amatriciana: Served piping hot and definitely spicy with a hint of sweetness.
For dessert (also gratis): a deconstructed s’more. Cute, but the marshmallow was too sweet for us. The kids would’ve loved it. I would definitely recommend signing up for their birthday club.
I pretended to take a picture of D, but I was really taking a picture of the waitstaff going over the specials and taste testing several dishes.
I also noted that there was a bar for disabled people. Never saw that before. (Looks like it serves mainly as a storage space, though).
Lucca is located near the “nice part” of Irvine. We had to take a picture of this high rollin’ truck. Wow.