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 […]
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Memphis Cafe Unveils A Refreshed Spring Dinner Menu
Since 1995, Memphis Cafe has been the go-to place in Costa Mesa for Southern soul food and perpetual favorites such as their Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Southern Angus Meatloaf, and Jambalaya, which will always have a place on their menu. Yet, Memphis keeps the creative juices flowing and is proud to unveil a Spring-inspired dinner menu […]
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 […]
Healthy Italian Fare at Casa Barilla South Coast Plaza
With three successful restaurants in New York City, South Coast Plaza is thrilled to welcome Casa Barilla to their growing globally influenced restaurant roster. Ideally located on the lower level of the Sears wing, Casa Barilla offers a family friendly dining experience with an appealing array of Italian fare to please all palates. Lasagna | […]
Fine Dining and Libations at The Country Club in Costa Mesa
The Country Club is set to open its doors to the public on Tuesday, December 5th, coincidentally, National Repeal Day – a most auspicious day for this upscale new dining and drinking establishment in Costa Mesa. The highly anticipated opening at the site of landmark Pierce Street Annex, a long-time 17th street watering hole, The Country […]
Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup at the #OCFair
Awarded 1st Place at the Western Fairs Association’s Annual Convention for Best Event Within an Event for 2016, the 4th Annual Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup returns to the OC Fair July 15 and 16, 2017. The successful collaboration between Brew Ha Ha Productions and the OC Fair & Event Center offers a first-class […]
Mother’s Day Dining at South Coast Plaza 2017
Mother’s Day is next Sunday, so better make plans now! Moms love brunch (and shopping!) and South Coast Plaza has a delectable array of choices for Mother’s Day weekend. Brunch offerings at Water Grill First off, you’re certainly not limited to Sunday, or even brunch. There’s a Saturday AND Sunday brunch at popular Water Grill, […]
Restaurants Celebrate South Coast Plaza’s 50th Anniversary
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Coast Plaza, the internationally renowned shopping and dining destination founded by the late retail magnate Henry Segerstrom, leisurely diners and shoppers-on-the-go can indulge in culinary treats as varied as carnitas tacos to commemorative cocktails, desserts and cookies, expressly created for the milestone and available this month. Picture above, […]
7 Ways Pizzeria Ortica Rocks Sunday Brunch
Finally, there’s a deliciously creative and fun brunch option at South Coast Plaza worthy of Sunday Funday shenanigans, which may or may not include shopping after! Pizzeria Ortica launched their Sunday brunch service on August 6th with friends and family enjoying the collective efforts of Executive Chef Justin Miller, Sous Chef Colleen Flynn, Beverage Manager […]
The Generous Pour – Capital Grille’s Summer Wine Event – Features Seven Outstanding Wines
The Generous Pour 2016, Capital Grille‘s annual summer wine event, is a tribute to some of the boldest risk-taking winemakers in the world and the unforgettable wines that set new benchmarks in wine production. From July 11 – September 4, diners can taste all seven wines or unlimited pours of their favorite varietals for a […]