Farm fresh are buzz words heard often in the restaurant industry these days, thankfully. And fortunately, at Lark Creek Newport Beach delicious and healthy are not an oxymoron. Lark Creek even takes it one step further with SPE Certification of selected items on their menu, including a three-course prix fixe dinner that changes seasonally. Lark Creek Newport Beach is […]
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Salad Lover’s Paradise at Lemonade
Lemonade, the popular Los Angeles-based fast-casual chainlet that’s part lemonade stand and part modern cafeteria-style eatery, officially opened its first Orange County location in the Fashion Island Shopping Center in mid-August. Their concept is best described as a Southern California comfort food with a focus on fresh seasonal ingredients and familiar dishes with an unexpected […]
Sundays are Better with Fleming’s Wine Country Brunch
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Newport Beach’s Fashion Island has broadened their bold menu with a new a la carte Wine Country Brunch on Sundays from 10:00 am. to 2:00 p.m. We sampled their fare on a lazy Sunday in July and were pleasantly surprised at the range of sweet and savory offerings […]
Bluewater Grill’s New England Lobster and Clambake
Celebrate summer with Bluewater Grill’s sustainably harvested New England Lobster and Clambake. Beginning July 9th and continuing through the end of July you can enjoy their famous feast of Maine lobster and Manila clams along with fresh corn on the cob, baby red potatoes, crispy coleslaw and drawn butter for dipping for $34.95! Bluewater Grill, […]
WinePad and Small Plates, Big Pours at Fleming’s
To kick off summer in style, Fleming’s Steakhouse has launched their delicious Wine Country Brunch and brought back the popular Small Plates, Big Pours for six weeks. Small Plates, Big Pours is the perfect combination of one of Fleming’s delicious seafood or meat entrees (choose from 7) in a portion that’s larger than an appetizer, but smaller than an […]
Landmark, Newport Beach
The week after Newport Beach Restaurant Week, I joined two friends for dinner at Landmark in Corona del Mar. I had heard mixed reviews of the food and knew a little of the backstory of the restaurant: in 2012 new owners Kelly and Scott Polston led the transformation of the well-known Landmark Steakhouse into an […]
Five Crowns Participates in Green Feast
The Octopus Carpaccio with citrus, frisée and yuzu vinaigrette, pictured above, was a stunning example of the magical fare emerging from the kitchen of Executive Chef Greg Harrison, the culinary talent behind Orange County’s acclaimed Five Crowns, and its sister restaurant, SideDoor (both members of the Lawry’s family of restaurants). In August, Executive Chef Ryan O’Melveny Wilson […]
Champagnes Bistro and Deli
I have a soft spot for “Mom & Pop” operations that stand the test of time and Newport Beach’s popular Champagnes Bistro & Deli is celebrating 23 years by responding to requests from their loyal customers with an expanded dinner menu featuring traditional bistro specialties. Patrons still clamor for Champagne’s brick oven pizzas, “remarkable” burgers, fresh salads, […]
Beach Eats: Eat Chow 2
Another beautiful day at the beach! After a few hours of sun, sand, and surf you can really work up an appetite – fortunately, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach have an abundance of great places offering mouthwatering, creative eats that are conveniently located within walking or biking distance from the beach. No need to battle […]
SOL’s Sweet Potato and Black Bean Taco
In February, I attended a party at SOL COCINA to celebrate Chef Deborah Schneider and her Baja-style tacos being featured in Oprah’s O Magazine! (February issue). Writer Julie Powell declares a Taco Fiesta: the Easiest Dinner Party You’ll Ever Throw; there’s no argument from me that a taco bar with an array of fillings and toppings is a […]