Independence Day doesn’t get any better, crazier, or more patriotic than the celebrations in downtown Huntington Beach – beginning with the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade. Not what you would expect from a beach city known for its surf culture, yet the parade is in its 111th year, is the largest 4th of July […]
OC Dining & Events
I Love Poke Festival at The Waterfront Beach Resort
The 4th annual I Love Poke Festival tasting event and competition returns to Orange County on Sunday, June 28 at The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort. The foodie festival and chef competition invites poke connoisseurs and newcomers to celebrate the Hawaiian delicacy, lifestyle and culture as chefs compete for the title of best poke. “It’s going […]
James Beard Dinner At AnQi and Crustacean #GourMonday
Gourmands of Orange County and Los Angeles who are willing to go off the beaten path absolutely need to know about the monthly exclusive dining experience known as “GourMonday” happening at AnQi by Crustacean at South Coast Plaza and launching at Crustacean in Beverly Hills on June 15, 2015. I was incredibly lucky to secure a spot at […]
Sushi Roku Opens June 1st in Fashion Island, Newport Beach
Sushi Roku’s 6th location opens at Fashion Island in Newport Beach on June 1, 2015. Orange County welcomes Innovative Dining Group’s Sushi Roku which has been at the forefront of the sushi revolution since it first opened its doors in 1997, redefining Japanese cuisine by fusing centuries-old culinary traditions with contemporary accents in a trend-setting environment. Sushi […]
2015 Taste of Huntington Beach – Tickets On Sale Now #TasteofHB
Tickets for the 2015 Taste of Huntington Beach are on sale now. You don’t want to miss four hours of fun in the sun on Sunday, April 26, 2015. One single ALL-INCLUSIVE price is your ticket to the 15th Annual Taste of Huntington Beach – featuring delectable tastes from over 50 local restaurants and catering […]
Beyond Meat and Safe Catch: 2 Companies That Can Save the World
Thousands of paleo, gluten-free, vegan, earth-friendly and sustainably sourced snacks, supplements, energy drinks, juices, tea, coffee, no animal-testing beauty products, essential oils, everything chia, coconut and açai – separating the wheat from the chaff in a sea of products at the Natural Products Show Expo West (and Expo East) is an exhausting exercise. The show has always […]
Winemaker Dinner Series at Back Bay Bistro
Back Bay Bistro overlooks the tranquil waters of the Back Bay in Newport Beach, a beautiful nature preserve with an incredible richness and diversity of wildlife. Their Sunday Champagne Brunch draws a crowd and stellar reviews on Yelp, but it’s their new wine dinner series that I thought you should know about. Last month, I […]
Top Picks for Orange County Restaurant Week #OCRW
The 2015 Orange County Restaurant Week begins Sunday, March 1st and ends Saturday, March 7th with more than 100 restaurants participating in the countywide event. During the weeklong event, participating restaurants will offer special three-course menus, many with a cocktail or signature item at no additional charge. Each restaurant will have the freedom and flexibility to showcase its best offerings by talented chefs who will, no doubt, […]
Leatherby’s 2015 Broadway Series Themed Dinners
A night at the theater is definitely more enjoyable when you begin the evening with a leisurely, scrumptious repast in a beautiful, relaxed setting; and there is none more strikingly elegant than Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge adjacent to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on the ground floor of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Trust […]
How To Make French Macarons with Stephane Treand, MOF
French Macaron Baking Class With the skill and patience of master pastry chef Stéphane Tréand and the help of my daughter, the Young Baker, these lovely French macarons turned out nearly perfect. It’s still hard for me to believe that I had a hand in making them. Characteristics of a Perfect Macaron Two hours in […]