MEAT ME IN TEXAS BoD Pop-Up benefiting Houston Flood Relief With much of Houston devastated by flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Break of Dawn in Laguna Hills is hosting a benefit dinner, MEAT ME IN TEXAS, for Houston flood relief at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 23rd. Break of Dawn is hosting the […]
From Weddings to Prime Rib: Summit House Reigns in North Orange County
From its perch high in the hills of Fullerton, Summit House has reigned as THE premiere special occasion restaurant in North Orange County since 1989. Best known for their Stockyards of Chicago roast prime ribs of beef and “melt-in-your-mouth” oak wood grilled USDA prime steaks, Summit House also boasts an array of delicious culinary choices […]
2nd Annual Tastemakers of Orange County Benefitting OCAPICA
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) celebrates 20 years with their 2nd Annual “Tastemakers of Orange County” on Wednesday, September 20th from 7 to 9 p.m. at SOCO and The OC Mix (3303 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa). Presented by Southern California Edison, this culinary event honors the Asian and Pacific […]
4th Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, September 30 – October 1, 2017
One of Southern California’s most exclusive and acclaimed wine and food events, the Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival, presented by Land Rover, Jaguar, Aston Martin of Newport Beach, returns to the contemporary Newport Beach Civic Center on September 30th and October 1st. Tickets are now on sale for the weekend of festivities, kicking off […]
Irvine’s YNK Cocktail Bar Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
Irvine’s beloved cocktail destination YNK by Ellis Adams Group is celebrating their one year anniversary with an event open to the public on Friday, September 15 at 5:30pm. And you’re invited! YNK (You Never Know) is a not-so-hidden “speakeasy” located within the Irvine Marriott Hotel that has captivated cocktail enthusiasts since its opening. Featuring cleverly-crafted cocktails […]
Chill Out! Refreshing Summer Cocktails at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern
Summer’s just getting started in SoCal! This Labor Day weekend the heat index is through the roof and Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern (JFAT) has just the libations you need to come in out of the heat and chill out! The Pearfectionist – Tito’s Vodka, Absolut Pear Vodka, Pear Nectar, Agave Sip and savor one of […]
House of Blues World Fabulous Drag Brunch
You can only experience the hilariously entertaining House of Blues World Fabulous Drag Brunch on the first Saturday of every month, so mark your calendars! The new House of Blues Anaheim introduced their World Fabulous Drag Brunch on June 3, 2017 and, in July, I was able to see this over-the-top extravaganza IRL. A nearly-full […]
10 Barrel Brewing and the Craft Beer Controversy
On Thursday, August 10th, 10 Barrel Brewing collaborated with Teton Gravity Research (TGR) to host a film screening beach party at local Huntington Beach hot spot, The Bungalow, Huntington Beach. Timed perfectly to bask in the residual surf mania following the Van’s U.S. Open, the evening’s festivities featured a free premiere of TGR and Taylor […]
Sir Bruno Serato Brings His Pasta Dinners for the Children to Huntington Beach
Sir Bruno Serato, chef/owner of the Anaheim White House, has announced that Caterina’s Club, the nonprofit he started to feed local Orange County children in need, will expand its scope and serve pasta dinners nightly to approximately 500 Huntington Beach youths starting in late August. That brings the total number of children being fed each […]
Denver and the American West: Visit These 5 Historic Spots
The allure of the Wild Wild West lives on in Denver and while you’re in the Mile High City, history buff or not, it’s fun to get a feel for what epitomizes Denver, the American West: whether it be myth or half truths, the aspirations and ambitions that drove cowboys, roundups, gold boom outlaws and […]