“Modo Mio” means my way in Italian and their way is fabulous! I had the chance to preview their Dine Newport Beach Restaurant Week three-course lunch menu ($15!!) and I will most definitely be back. Their classic Italian food has a deft touch, and fresh, big flavors. Service is friendly and the sun splashed interior […]
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Sublime Fall Flavors at Oak Grill
Oak Grill’s Executive Chef Marc Johnson’s compelling and lighthearted personality is evident in Oak Grill’s thoughtfully devised Autumn menu. Each season he changes the offerings, bringing a fresh approach to California cuisine elevated with a range of global flavors. An apprentice of the acclaimed Chef James Boyce, his energy and talent manifests itself in artful […]
Waterline Rising and a Classic Sazerac
With Executive Chef Vincent Lesage at the helm of Balboa Bay Resort’s refined waterfront restaurant, Waterline Newport Beach (formerly the First Cabin), continues to offer residents and visiting Newport Beach guests stunning scenic harbor views while they savor new menus of fresh seafood, savory steaks, and delicious complements. The House Roll (above) as served at Riviera’s Live […]
1st Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival #NBWFF
The very First Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival will showcase live cooking demos with celebrity chefs, local restaurants, elite sommelier panels, master mixology courses, wine tastings and live music from international jazz artists. Sure to become a Newport Beach signature end-of-summer soirée, the backdrop for the event is the stunningly contemporary grounds of […]
A & O Kitchen+Bar: Great Bites + Sweet Light
A total facelift for the former Duke’s Place at Balboa Bay Resort has livened things up at one of Newport Beach’s favorite Gold Coast hangouts. The acclaimed jazz lounge and restaurant, bearing the beloved nickname for John Wayne – Orange County’s most iconic figure, has morphed into a modern beach-side gastropub offering craft beers, specialty […]
Napa Style at Provenance
The best mimosa I’ve ever had can be found in The Garden at Eastbluff at Provenance. Not a fan of diluting champagne with orange juice, the Eastbluff Mimosa with Cointreau and bitters sports a burnt blood orange peel (more like a wedge here) that captivated my tastebuds. Launched in March, Provenance is the heart and […]
Balboa Bay Resort: Newport Beach Wine Festival
Balboa Bay Resort is gearing up for Orange County’s biggest and best wine event: the eleventh annual Newport Beach Wine Festival® May 23 to May 25, 2014. To arouse anticipation and incite excitement, the resort and ResonatePR hosted a little teaser to give us a taste of what’s to come this year. With fabulous bay views from […]
Date Night at The Sliding Door Cafe
The allure and lightheartedness of a summer romance is yours for the taking year-round in Balboa now that The Sliding Door Cafe and Bakery has arrived. Bringing genuine high quality bistro dining in a cozy, casual ambiance, this bohemian little gem near the Balboa Fun Zone was warmly embraced by locals happy to have a […]
Red O Celebrates National Margarita Day
Red O Restaurant Newport Beach is celebrating National Margarita Day, February 22, 2014, as soon as they can catch their breath from the weekend Valentine’s Day celebration. Since Southern Californians are serious margarita lovers, Red O thought it appropriate to extend tribute to this iconic cocktail, born in the 1940’s, for two weeks! Beginning Sunday, February 16th […]
The Cannery – A Must Try During Newport Beach Restaurant Week
Newport Beach Restaurant Week begins Friday, January 17th and runs through Sunday, January 26th – that’s 10 days to indulge in the delicious dining that Newport Beach is known for. With over 60 participating restaurants offering three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for just $20, $30 or $40 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for only […]