As winemaking activity transitions from the vineyard to the cellar in California, Bonefish Grill’s Fall Crush menu celebrates the season with crave-worthy dishes and perfectly paired wines. Each wine in Bonefish Grill’s Fall Crush lineup is rated 90 or more points by Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast or Wine Spectator based on their character, style and […]
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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 […]
Get Happy at Susie Cakes
Happiness and cake go hand-in-hand and, now that California’s favorite bakery has arrived at Costa Mesa, it’s yours for the taking! Simply step into the all-American SusieCakes home-style bakery at its newest location at South Coast Collection (SOCO) in Costa Mesa and succumb to nostalgia. The new Costa Mesa space is a bright and homey haven with […]
Oceanfront Dining: Driftwood Kitchen in Laguna Beach
Oceanfront dining never gets old and Driftwood Kitchen in Laguna Beach is one of the rare restaurants in Southern California that is right ON the beach. You will most definitely be awestruck by the view and the spectacular natural ambiance it exudes. Recently, we celebrated our 25th anniversary with a special dinner on the outermost […]
Game On! Del Frisco’s Grille in Irvine
On August 9th, Del Frisco’s Grille opened its first location in Orange County bringing their award-winning concept to The Spectrum in Irvine. The more casual sibling of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse (NYC, Las Vegas and beyond) serves American cuisine in a contemporary, fun setting. You’ll find typical American bar and grill fare including gourmet burgers (beef, vegetarian […]
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 […]
Date Night: Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge and the Theater
If you’re lucky enough to live in Orange County…then you’re lucky enough! Sun, surf and sand along 42 miles of uninterrupted beaches that provide endless outdoor recreation, enviable year-round temps, natural beauty and eclectic cities, diverse cultures and cuisine, and a sophisticated, yet casual lifestyle that embodies SoCal. We’re also incredibly lucky to have a […]
Date Night: Dinner and the Theater
Dinner and the theater is such a classic date – the anticipation of seeing a hit musical or highly acclaimed play in a dramatic, elegant setting has more sophisticated caché than going to the latest blockbuster movie, which is fun, too, and Don and I practice both for our date nights. About 14 years ago […]
Easy Dinner Ideas: Solita’s Tacos + Margaritas Takeout
Back from the beach: hot, sweaty, sandy, sun struck, and relaxed. You peruse the contents of your fridge and nothing cries, “Make me”. Do I feel like making dinner. No. But, I have the perfect solution! And no, it’s not reservations, but it does require a call to a restaurant. Since they opened the day […]