For National Lobster Day, I’m happy to spread the word about the 10th Annual Lobsterfest at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach on Sunday, August 10, 2018. This annual celebration of summer centers around a fresh Whole Maine Lobster dinner with dancing to live music, raffle drawing for a big screen TV, and fun […]
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Hoag Hospital Summer Fest, June 27th at Newport Dunes
Celebrating its 31st year, the Hoag Summer Fest (formerly the Hoag Summer Classic), invites the community to meet some of Orange County’s top chefs while sampling food and beverages from more than 40 of our finest local restaurants. Hoag Summer Fest restaurant partners, many of whom have been loyal participants for decades, are vital to the […]
Best of Orange County: Couple’s Costa Mesa Weekend Getaway
If family vacations leave you wondering what happened to having a little R & R, the answer lies in carving out time for an occasional adults-only weekend getaway. Staying local helps make planning your getaway less complicated and Orange County’s culinary, shopping, and arts capital, Costa Mesa, is the perfect destination for achieving the three […]
Lighthouse Cafe Offers Dock + Dine Delivered to Your Boat
Cruising Newport Harbor in an electric boat is a quintessential Newport Beach outdoor experience. Bask in the warm sunlight while leisurely tooling along or, later in the day, take in a brilliant sunset on a relaxing cocktail cruise as you drift by myriad sea-worthy vessels and the mega mansions and charming houses that line the […]
Spring Refresh at Montage Laguna Beach
Celebrating its 15th year anniversary, Montage Laguna Beach unveils a newly refreshed Lobby Lounge with a bright and breezy palette designed to frame and accentuate the myriad blue hues of sea and sky that beckon you to behold nature’s infinite beauty. Add to this, fresh modern Coastal Craftsman furnishings that beg you to sit and stay awhile […]
It’s Baaaack! Firkfest Tiki Cask Beer Festival – March 24, 2018
Firkfest Tiki Cask Beer Festival, presented by OCBeer Blog, returns to Anaheim’s Farmers Park at the Anaheim Packing District on Saturday, March 24th from noon to 4:00 p.m. Over 50 casks of beer from 30 of SoCal’s best breweries will be tapped in Anaheim’s Farmers Park! Sample unlimited tastes for $45. Designated driver tickets are […]
Dux In Tux 2018 and the Winning Cocktail from Trejos Tacos
One of the most desirable gala event tickets in Orange County, is the annual Dux in Tux charity fundraiser hosted by the Anaheim Ducks hockey team. This year marks 18 years for the exciting evening where pro hockey meets culinary creativity to benefit the Anaheim Ducks Foundation. Anaheim Ducks Center Ryan Kesler, Actor Danny Trejo, Trejo’s […]
South Coast Plaza Celebrates the Year of the Dog #CNY2018
South Coast Plaza celebrated the Lunar New Year in true fashion with world-class entertainment in a festive theatre created in the Plaza’s Jewel Court especially for the event. Festooned in shimmering gold coins suspended from the luminescent stained glass ceiling the scene was set for a memorable welcome for the Year of the Dog. Cute […]
Battle of the Chefs OC: Chefs Battle For Charity on February 20
Chef Life Network, a broadcasting and production company that engages in the art of storytelling through culinary-based competitions, events, and shows, will be hosting “Battle of the Chefs OC,” a live recorded event with the next round to take place on February 20th at 6PM, located at AV Irvine in California. The battle is set for the Semi-Final […]
The Gray Event Charity Fundraiser #SaveTheElephants
Noted Orange County Chef Pascal Olhats, a master of French cuisine who has been a celebrated fixture in Orange County’s dining scene for nearly three decades, is sharing his dynamic culinary skills and hosting the second annual “The Gray Event” on Sunday, February 25. “The Gray Event” is an evening of food, wine and entertainment to raise […]