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Dana Point

cast iron broiled oysters, shrimp, crab and lobster at Bourbon Steak

Make It Memorable: Treat Mom to Bourbon Steak for Mother’s Day

May 2 by Priscilla Leave a Comment

Forgo the brunch crush on Mother’s Day! Instead, plan what’s sure to be a memorable dinner at Bourbon Steak, a Michael Mina restaurant, newly opened at the luxurious Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, CA. Mother’s Day is the biggest brunch day of the year — all the more reason to avoid brunch, on this […]

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Black cherry whiskey sour, AVEO Table + Bar, Monarch Beach Resort

Happy Hour Escape at Monarch Beach Resort’s AVEO Table + Bar

February 22 by Priscilla Leave a Comment

Escape to the vacation of your dreams, if only for a few hours, at Monarch Beach Resort’s ocean view restaurant, AVEO Table + Bar. Revel in a glorious SoCal sunset al fresco while sipping one of AVEO’s winter craft cocktails and savoring from among the Mediterranean-inspired share plates, all specially priced during Happy Hour, Sunday […]

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Blackberry Sangria

Chill Out! Refreshing Summer Cocktails at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern

August 31 by Priscilla 2 Comments

Summer’s just getting started in SoCal! This Labor Day weekend the heat index is through the roof and Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern (JFAT) has just the libations you need to come in out of the heat and chill out! The Pearfectionist – Tito’s Vodka, Absolut Pear Vodka, Pear Nectar, Agave Sip and savor one of […]

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Jimmy Burger

Comfort Food Reigns at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern

October 29 by Priscilla 2 Comments

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern rode their successful concept from San Diego to Orange County, tied up at the Dana Point Harbor and the South County dining scene has been buzzing ever since. Owner, David Wilhelm states,”The idea for Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern, or JFAT, grew out of the early tavern tradition that was popular in Renaissance England and […]

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Stonehill Tavern, St. Regis Monarch Beach, seasonal cocktail

Destination Dining: Stonehill Tavern

June 7 by Priscilla 12 Comments

Stonehill Tavern at The St. Regis Monarch Beach lives up to, indeed, surpasses, what General Manager Pallava Goenka states as their concept: “At Stonehill Tavern, the food, the staff, the service, and the ambiance combine to create an award-winning restaurant that is a consistently amazing experience for our guests – and Chef Polignano’s new menu […]

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Raya, The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel

Raya – The Ritz Carlton

March 22 by Priscilla 41 Comments

Named “Restaurant of the Year” by Riviera Orange County in July 2011, Raya lives up to the acclaim with its unique Pan-Latin Coastal Cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meat and Chef Richard Sandoval’s signature Latin flavors. A stunning restaurant with unparalleled views of the sweeping Laguna coastline, Raya is destination dining […]

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St. Regis, Motif Sunday champagne brunch

The Ultimate Sunday Brunch

March 9 by Priscilla 53 Comments

First, take a deep breath, aahhhh, relax, make yourself comfortable, let the sunlight caress your skin as you absorb the magnificence of the Pacific, brilliant sun piercing the sky on a clear day and you do feel as if you can see forever. Begin with a flute of bubbly or the world famous St. Regis […]

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Savannah Chop House Citrus Salmon

Savannah Chop House

February 25 by Priscilla 9 Comments

Savannah Chop House has the classic Rat Pack vibe that has been enjoying a renaissance in the past few years; picture yourself lost in the embrace of a red leather booth, ice cold martini in hand. Whether attributed to disenchantment with the times, a desire to return to what we view as simpler days, baby […]

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Lobster Challenge, Brasserie Pascal, French 75, Savannah Chophouse

Who Will Win the Lobster Challenge?

February 3 by Priscilla 2 Comments

Lobster Challenge January 4 – February 28, 2012 $25.95 Who will win? Chef Pascal Olhats has challenged his chefs at Brasserie Pascal, Savannah Chophouse, and French 75 to prepare their best lobster dish. PICK UP YOUR PASSPORT AND BEGIN! You be the judge!! Patty Mitchell and I accepted the challenge  just so we could give […]

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