Ritz Prime Seafood’s Social Hour is a more sophisticated and civilized version of what is traditionally called Happy Hour. As soon as you enter the elegant, contemporary space and cast your eyes toward the million-dollar yachts and breathtaking view of Newport Bay, the stress of a long day seems to magically disappear. Add premium handcrafted […]
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Ritz Prime Seafood Offers Extended Tax Day Happy Hour
I don’t know about you, but we’ll be joining thousands of others on Tax Day, April 15th to either celebrate a refund or try to forget the dent in your bank account for taxes due. The Ritz Prime Seafood in Newport Beach is at the ready to cheer and console with a Tax Day Promotion on Friday, April […]
Wine Dinner Meet & Greet with Vince Ferragamo
It took two decades for billionaire developers, corporate titans, Hollywood power-brokers and four Los Angeles mayors to bring the National Football League back to Los Angeles, the nation’s second-largest market. In the historic vote that took place in January, NFL owners voted 30-2 to allow the St. Louis Rams to move to Los Angeles for […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Silver Oak
Before you settle into the Super Bowl game and football food action, a gentle reminder that next weekend is Valentine’s weekend and if you haven’t made a plan for treating your sweetie to something special, you should get on that. Many romantic, fine dining restaurants are already booked – I dined at Selanne’s Steak Tavern […]
Newport Beach Restaurant Week #NBRW- Jan. 18 – 31
Cheers to Newport Beach Restaurant Week – that time of year when Orange County foodies can celebrate the fabulous food, drink and local culinary talent that coastal gem Newport Beach has to offer. Starting this Monday, January 18th until January 31st, 2016, diners can enjoy special 3-course prix fixe menus showcasing the cuisine of the […]
2016 Cooking Classes at Zov’s
Whether you have lived in Orange County for a short time, or decades, you’ve most likely dined at one of the seven Zov’s locations: Zov’s Bistro & Bakery in Tustin and the Tustin Marketplace, Zov’s Bakery & Cafe in Irvine and Newport Beach, Zov’s Anaheim, or maybe even grabbed a sandwich or salad before boarding […]
Fresh + Fabulous Cocktails Part of the “Next Chapter” for CPK
Handcrafted cocktails, seasonal menu items and a whole new urban rustic aesthetic. The Tustin location of California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is one of the first in the country to unveil CPK’s expanded food and cocktail menus and a modern, inviting new look. A favorite for family-friendly dining, meeting up with friends, date night, business and […]
Current Obsession: Gelato Paradiso
Sensuous sorbetto, luxurious gelato, lingering on your lips like a lover’s passionate kiss. It’s just plain sexy and you’ll know it when you try it! Who but the Italians could emulate such rapture in a simple silken scoop? Gelato Paradiso, that’s who. Authentic Italian gelato in Southern California? It’s true! Whether you’ve fallen in love […]
Salmon Chilly Chili by Chef Rick Moonen and What You Missed at #NBWFF
See “Top Chef Masters” chef demonstrations by chefs Rick Bayless, Hubert Keller, and Rick Moonen; talk with executive chefs from Orange County’s best restaurants and savor tastes of their cuisine; meet Shirley Chung, Brian Huskey, Brooke Williamson, and Louis Maldonado, finalists from Bravo’s “Top Chef“; participate in a Home Chef “Top Chef” challenge; sip and learn […]
Balboa Bay Resort Craft Brew Fest Weekend
Beer geeks and craft beer fans take note of the 1st Annual Craft Brew Fest Weekend this weekend, October 16-18, 2015, at A & O Kitchen+Bar at Balboa Bay Resort – Newport Beach’s only waterfront beach resort. Kicking off Friday, October 16th with a delicious 5-course Ballast Point Beer Dinner, beer geeks and fans of […]