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 […]
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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 […]
Explore Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2017 Jan. 16-29
With over 60 restaurants participating in 2017’s Newport Beach Restaurant Week, the next 14 days, January 16-29, is the perfect time to explore new dining experiences or revisit old favorites. Mouthwatering prix-fixe menus starting at just $10 for lunch and $20 for dinner await you! Options range from luxury dining offering international cuisine, locally sourced seafood, […]
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 […]