The saying “One can never be too rich or too skinny” needs a redo, how about “One can never to be too rich or have enough chocolate”! Personally, it works for me because being skinny is not an option. But being hot for chocolate is! An invitation to the private launch of Valenza Chocolatier, Orange […]
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Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery
A winery right in Newport Beach? Yep, Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery, overlooking Upper Newport Bay, is one of the hidden gems in Orange County. Located on the 1,000-acre Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Estuary, Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery (NBVW), founded in 1998, has revived the tradition of making wine, well established in the […]
Chinese New Year 2013: Year of the Snake
The Year of the Dragon is a tough act to follow considering it is the most desirable sign to be born under, has been the symbol of royalty for thousands of years, and is believed to bring luck, strength, royalty, wisdom, and a promising future. Parents who follow Eastern astrology plan for their children to be born […]
The Surfas Has Come to Town!
Surfas Culinary District has come to Orange County! After all these years, serious Orange County chefs and culinary connoisseurs no longer have to trek up the 405 to Culver City for the exceptional gourmet lines and professional wares available only at Surfas. Family owned and operated since 1937, Surfas has served architects, chefs, food and […]
Veteran’s Day 2012 Free Meals
It’s Veterans Day 2012 weekend and quite a few of the nation’s big chain restaurants are honoring veteran’s by offering free meals again this year. Some of the restaurants are offering their special free meals for Veterans Day on either Sunday or Monday, a few eating establishments are extending their offer on both days. Whether […]
Farm to Food Truck Challenge IV
On Saturday, November 17th, SoCo Certified Farmers’ Market will mark their two-year birthday with a lively culinary celebration – and you’re invited! If you haven’t visited the SoCo farmers market yet, this is the perfect opportunity. With a dozen food trucks offering the most creative gourmet food truck fare around, sounds of the lively steel […]
What’s New at Whole Foods Newport Beach
Well, everything! Newly opened on September 19th in Fashion Island, Whole Foods Market, Newport Beach remains consistent in their mission of offering the highest-quality natural and organic products, but delightfully different in that the 32,000 square-foot store will also include the coastal-themed Back Bay Tavern, a relaxing and casual beer and wine bar and the national […]
Breakfast at the Beach
The Nike US Open of Surfing® kicks-off next weekend in Huntington Beach and runs from July 28th to August 5th. For the past week, the golden sand north and south of the pier has been covered with stacks of steel that rise like a phoenix transformed into a gleaming modern spectator area emblazoned with the signature […]
Farm to Your Table
I’m never too busy to lend my palate as a culinary judge, especially when it involves six of the most popular food trucks in Orange County and supporting local farmers at one of my favorite local farmers markets. So when, SoCo Farmers Market came a callin’, I jumped at the chance to act as a judge for […]
Taste of Huntington Beach
Taste of Huntington Beach on Saturday, April 29th to Benefit HB Children’s Library Don’t miss the Taste of Huntington Beach! Here’s a glimpse of what fun you’ll have (pics from 2010’s Taste) – expect the unexpected, like what inspired me to post about Beer and Brownies. Yes, you read that right – who knew that beer […]