The gorgeous Newport Dunes is the venue for the 29th Annual Hoag Summer Classic. Once again, Hoag Hospital Foundation and the 552 Club are collaborating with more than 30 of the finest restaurants in Orange County to host an evening of fantastic food, friends and fun. Orange County residents are fortunate to have in their […]
OC Dining & Events
Eat + Learn About Regional Italian Cooking From Two Masters
The Real Italy will explore the truths and myths of regional Italian cooking. Guests will be treated to live cooking demonstrations and a multi-course feast of Italian delicacies paired with wines at the Surfas Culinary District in Costa Mesa. Chef and owner of the beloved Old Vine Café, Mark McDonald, has made internationally influenced cuisine a […]
13th Annual Newport Beach Wine Festival, May 27-29, 2016
Balboa Bay Resort will host the thirteenth annual and highly acclaimed Newport Beach Wine Festival May 27 to May 29, 2016. This celebration will showcase Balboa Bay Resort and its exceptional food and beverage offerings through five creative and interactive wine and culinary experiences over the three day holiday weekend. “We are looking forward to […]
9th Annual Laguna Beach Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation
Mingle with some of Southern California’s most renowned chefs while noshing on beautiful bites showcasing their signature styles, sip creative cocktails and fine wines, all against a stunning Pacific Ocean backdrop while benefitting a worthy cause dedicated to the mission of feeding children in America. Montage Laguna Beach, the luxurious five star, five diamond oceanfront Laguna […]
Wine Dinner Meet & Greet with Vince Ferragamo
It took two decades for billionaire developers, corporate titans, Hollywood power-brokers and four Los Angeles mayors to bring the National Football League back to Los Angeles, the nation’s second-largest market. In the historic vote that took place in January, NFL owners voted 30-2 to allow the St. Louis Rams to move to Los Angeles for […]
What’s New on the Huntington Beach Dining Scene
What’s new? LOTS! With the opening of Pacific City, Huntington Beach is experiencing a metamorphosis of epic proportions in its dining scene. The time has long been overdue for the city to shed its raucous bar scene image for a more refined persona. Famous for its wide expanse of beaches and home to numerous annual […]
Grocery Outlet Opens in Long Beach
Have you shopped at the new Grocery Outlet bargain market yet? The new individually owned grocery stores are taking Southern California by storm with their bargain prices on natural and organic foods, health and beauty products, gluten free brands, and every day grocery items. Frozen foods include socially conscious brands like Annie’s, Morning Star and […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Silver Oak
Before you settle into the Super Bowl game and football food action, a gentle reminder that next weekend is Valentine’s weekend and if you haven’t made a plan for treating your sweetie to something special, you should get on that. Many romantic, fine dining restaurants are already booked – I dined at Selanne’s Steak Tavern […]
Celebrating the Year of the Monkey #CNY
Being in China for the two weeks before Chinese New Year is exhilarating, but so is being in Orange County for Lunar New Year celebrations. This week South Coast Plaza celebrates Chinese New Year with a grand reception on Wednesday, February 3rd for the Year of the Monkey which extends from February 8, 2016 to […]
Newport Beach Restaurant Week #NBRW- Jan. 18 – 31
Cheers to Newport Beach Restaurant Week – that time of year when Orange County foodies can celebrate the fabulous food, drink and local culinary talent that coastal gem Newport Beach has to offer. Starting this Monday, January 18th until January 31st, 2016, diners can enjoy special 3-course prix fixe menus showcasing the cuisine of the […]