One of Southern California’s most exclusive and acclaimed wine and food events, the Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival, presented by Land Rover, Jaguar, Aston Martin of Newport Beach, returns to the contemporary Newport Beach Civic Center on September 30th and October 1st. Tickets are now on sale for the weekend of festivities, kicking off […]
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Pacific Wine and Food Classic, August 19-20, 2017
Calling all Southern California foodies and wine lovers! Enjoy the inaugural debut of this upscale culinary event and celebrate summer with inspired seasonal dishes, wine, beer and cocktails on the beach in picturesque Newport Beach surrounded by spirited jazzy music and soft ocean breezes at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. The Pacific Wine & Food […]
9th Annual Lobsterfest Newport Beach at Newport Dunes
The 9th Annual Lobsterfest at Newport Beach will be held at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina on Sunday, August 6, 2017, from 3 to 8 p.m. One of my favorite summer events, this annual celebration of summer centers around a fresh Whole Maine Lobster dinner with dancing to live music, opportunity drawings, prizes and fun on the […]
Pristine Locally Caught Seafood Stars at Lido Bottle Works
Calling all seafood lovers! If you haven’t had Lido Bottle Works‘ Chef Joel Harrington’s Dory Fishing Fleet “Catch of the Day” yet, you’re missing out on one of the most exciting specials in Newport Beach. Naturally, the Catch of the Day changes every day depending on what Chef Joel selects from the Dory Fishing Fleet’s daily […]
News Flash: Spring Has Sprung at Provenance with Enticing New Menu Items
Executive Chef and Restauranteur Cathy Pavlos has introduced new Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch dishes for spring at her garden-to-table concept, Provenance, in Newport Beach. Considered a hidden gem tucked away in Newport Beach’s Eastbluff Village Center, Provenance is a restaurant I return to year after year for special occasions, Orange County Restaurant Week, or any […]
News Flash: New Spring Menu Items at The Beachcomber Cafe, Crystal Cove
An invitation to The Beachcomber, on the sand with a panoramic ocean view at Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Coast, had my taste buds tingling, my mind freed, and my heart and soul rejuvenated! The Beachcomber’s Executive Chef Carlos Olivera is an Orange County local from Costa Mesa and is a veteran in the […]
JSH Marina Cafe and Other Big Happenings at Lido Marina Village
Health conscious in Newport Beach?! Find out for yourself why Juice Served Here has a cult-like following; as sipped by Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde, Jane Lynch, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Woody Harrelson. Nestled amongst the charming boutiques and stylish shops in historic Lido Marina Village is the first restaurant concept for Juice Served Here (JSH), the chic and […]
News Flash: New Spring Menu Items at Back Bay Bistro
Famous for their Family Brunch on Saturdays and the Champagne Brunch on Sundays, Back Bay Bistro at Newport Dunes is featuring new additions to their menu to brighten your day and put a little Spring in your step! At a recent media tasting, Executive Chef Bruno Massuger and team invited us to try dishes from […]
Sexy Waterfront Dining at The Ritz Prime Seafood
Located along Newport’s scenic Mariner’s Mile, The Ritz Prime Seafood offers a fine dining experience harbor side with pristine luxury boats as eye candy and a premium globally influenced menu featuring sustainable fish and seafood flown in daily, as well as dry-aged steaks, chops and Jidori chicken. This past fall, The Ritz Prime Seafood welcomed […]
2017 Wine Dinner Series at Waterline – Balboa Bay Resort
Celebrate your significant other and kick off Valentine’s Day weekend with an amazing evening of fine wine and exquisite food featuring the premium and award-winning Paso Robles winery JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery. Guests will enjoy an outdoor reception on the water front patio followed by a delicious four-course wine dinner in Waterline’s main dining room […]