My love for chile rellenos knows no bounds and the dining gods have answered my wish for more diversity in relleno land with a quad squad of chile rellenos from visionary Chef Ivan Calderon of Taco Mesa and Taco Rosa fame. Chile Relleno Pie | a thousand times, Yes! To celebrate the start of the […]
Irvine
Irvine’s YNK Cocktail Bar Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
Irvine’s beloved cocktail destination YNK by Ellis Adams Group is celebrating their one year anniversary with an event open to the public on Friday, September 15 at 5:30pm. And you’re invited! YNK (You Never Know) is a not-so-hidden “speakeasy” located within the Irvine Marriott Hotel that has captivated cocktail enthusiasts since its opening. Featuring cleverly-crafted cocktails […]
Scrumptious Modern Italian Cuisine at North Italia
Begin with a comfortably hip ambiance, add modern interpretations of popular Italian dishes, cool cocktails, a fabulous wine list of California and Italian varietals, and a healthy dose of fun and, violá, you have the makings of a memorable time with family, friends, and/or colleagues at North Italia! One look at the oooey gooey cheesy […]
New Meat-Centric Winter Menu at Twenty Eight
New comforting meat-centric dishes created with seasonal ingredients take center stage at Twenty Eight in Newport Beach-Irvine. Twenty Eight’s Executive Chef Jay Lacuesta introduces a new Winter Menu showcasing comforting meat-centric dishes and vibrant, flavorful vegetables of the season. Guests are invited to enjoy a Three Squash Agnolotti, hand-made fresh daily featuring a combination of the […]
What’s For Thanksgiving Dinner? Reservations! Orange County Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Dinner
Orange County has an abundance of superior dining establishments offering Thanksgiving dinner this year. No need to stress. Relax and be a guest at the table! Make Thanksgiving as simple as choosing the ambiance that you enjoy the most, whether it be a traditional Thanksgiving family gathering or dining with friends for a Friendsgiving, dining choices […]
Orange County Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Dinner
Make your reservations for Thanksgiving dinner NOW, if you haven’t already. No need to stress and you can enjoy the day as a guest! Here are a few of the Orange County restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings: Del Frisco’s Grille at Irvine Spectrum: For those looking to avoid doing the heavy lifting […]
Summer Heats Up at Bistango with Spanish Nights
Remember Bistango in Irvine? Back in my corporate days it was the sophisticated place to go for lunch on days when you could actually leave the office rather than inhaling a sandwich at your desk! It’s been more than a few years since I dined at Bistango, but their summer special of paella, sangria, and […]
Del Frisco’s Grille Does Brunch Right!
Weekend brunch at Del Frisco’s is an a la carte affair complete with build-your-own Bloody Marys, mimosas or sangria, and mouthwatering sweet and savory breakfast fare. Look no further than Del Frisco’s Grille in Irvine – yes, Irvine Spectrum is home to the only Del Frisco’s Grille in Orange County. Del Frisco’s weekend brunch offers traditional […]
Cocktail Program at TAPS Fish House and Brewery
TAPS Fish House and Brewery in the Irvine Marketplace has launched their “Liquid Assets” initiative on the craft cocktail space with an impressive array of original creative cocktails that rivals those of the finest dining establishments in LA or Las Vegas. Although TAPS is more known for their award-winning home brews (honored as the Mid-Size […]
Sunday Brunch at EATS Kitchen + Bar
What starts with a DIY Bloody Mary bar which, by the way, includes a unique tomatillo mix that makes a smashing Tomatillo Mary, and ends with a nutty crunchy tower of Cinnamon Crunch French Toast, is a definite must-try, especially considering the multicultural spin that Chef Jason Montelibano is known for. Since taking the helm […]