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 […]
Dana Point
Comfort Food Reigns at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern
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 […]
Destination Dining: Stonehill Tavern
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 […]
Raya – The Ritz Carlton
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 […]
The Ultimate Sunday Brunch
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 […]
Savannah Chop House
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 […]
Who Will Win the Lobster Challenge?
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 […]