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 […]
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How To Make Perfect Macarons with Stephane Treand, MOF
It’s still hard for me to believe that I really made these perfect French macarons! My first attempt, and that’s only because my baking leans toward the savory, but I’ve read many accounts of frustrated attempts by bakers far better than I. It is only by the skill and patience of master pastry chef Stéphane Tréand […]
Get Happy at Susie Cakes
Happiness and cake go hand-in-hand and, now that California’s favorite bakery has arrived at Costa Mesa, it’s yours for the taking! Simply step into the all-American SusieCakes home-style bakery at its newest location at South Coast Collection (SOCO) in Costa Mesa and succumb to nostalgia. The new Costa Mesa space is a bright and homey haven with […]
Date Night: Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge and the Theater
If you’re lucky enough to live in Orange County…then you’re lucky enough! Sun, surf and sand along 42 miles of uninterrupted beaches that provide endless outdoor recreation, enviable year-round temps, natural beauty and eclectic cities, diverse cultures and cuisine, and a sophisticated, yet casual lifestyle that embodies SoCal. We’re also incredibly lucky to have a […]
Date Night: Dinner and the Theater
Dinner and the theater is such a classic date – the anticipation of seeing a hit musical or highly acclaimed play in a dramatic, elegant setting has more sophisticated caché than going to the latest blockbuster movie, which is fun, too, and Don and I practice both for our date nights. About 14 years ago […]
Seabirds Kitchen’s Delicious Vegan Fare
Seasoned vegans, New Year’s resolution vegans, vegans for Lent or those experimenting with a vegan diet for health reasons will appreciate what owner Stephanie Morgan is doing at Seabirds Kitchen in Costa Mesa at The Lab Anti-Mall. Stephanie’s journey from food truck to brick and mortar began in June of 2010, when she left the […]
Handcrafted Cocktails at Scott’s Restaurant & Bar
Scott’s Restaurant and Bar is moving with the times and jumping on the trend for craft cocktails by bringing aboard master mixologist James Wood. Just as diners now demand food from local farmers and fresh produce, the same is true in the bar where clientele now desire their cocktails to be made with house made […]
Avanti Cafe’s Vegan Thanksgiving
Looking for vegan, vegetarian or gluten free dishes for your friends and loved ones for Thanksgiving? Look no further than Avanti Cafe in Costa Mesa to make it easy on you. From a Seitan Cassoulet En Papillote or Roasted Whole Kabocha Pumpkin stuffed with garnet yam, white bean and brown rice pilaf to Smashed Spuds […]
Greenleaf for Healthy Dining and Thanksgiving Catering
When I’m able to break the hold that this computer has on me and meet a friend for lunch, Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop is always at the top of our list of choices. We love the urban rustic decor and know we can have a healthy, organic, satisfying and delicious lunch that won’t require skipping dinner […]
Autumn Menu and Thanksgiving Dinner at Seasons 52
Seasons 52 Autumn Pairing menu is always a delicious way to swing into the flavors of Fall: think mushrooms galore, sweet butternut squash, Manchester Farms quail and prized tree-ripened Asian pears from Subarashii Kudamono. The seasonal menu offerings, as with all dishes offered at the restaurant, feature techniques such as wood-fire grilling and brick-oven cooking that bring […]