It’s been months since I was introduced to Skuna Bay’s Vancouver Island craft raised salmon but I felt the need to process the company’s noble aspirations and have a second go of tasting the artfully crafted fish at one of the restaurants offering their pristine salmon before writing about it. Back in December there were […]
Newport Beach
True Food Kitchen Gluten Free Brunch
True Food Kitchen has revamped their Weekend Brunch menu with new gluten free menu items to help you eat healthier in 2012: Greek yogurt, fresh seasonal fruits, granola, whole grains, coconut milk, and gluten-free bites are just a few of the reasons why brunching at True Food Kitchen is always delicious and nutritious. Last weekend, […]
Le Pain Quotidien, Newport Beach
Le Pain Quotidien has arrived in Orange County! And it’s arrived in style, with a prime location and stunning ocean view at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Now we can enjoy the simple, elegant boulangerie fare of Belgian bakery and café Le Pain Quotidien that Belgians, Parisians, New Yorkers and Angelenos have been privy to for […]
Fall Menu at True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen in Newport Beach introduced its fall menu last week. The new menu features 13 seasonal dishes showcasing autumn’s essential ingredients as they continue their unwavering efforts to bring guests the best California-grown food in globally-inspired dishes. True Food Kitchen, which sources food from local growers and purveyors, has created its fall menu […]
Pizzeria Mozza in OC
Pizza lovers and gourmands across the county have been giving thanks since September 1st that they no longer have to drive to LA to savor the wood-fired pizzas, artisanal salumi and cheeses, and fine wines of Pizzeria Mozza, the unanimously adored brainchild spawned from the partnership between Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, and Nancy Silverton, It’s […]
New Beginnings at Five Crowns
The iconic Five Crowns in Corona del Mar manages to capture your heart with it’s unexpected Old English charm and character and incongruous location along the ribbon of Coast Highway between the surf and sand beach communities of Newport and Laguna Beach. A lovely replica of one of England’s oldest country inns, Ye Olde Bell, […]
Hot Dancing + Chilled Martinis
Sounds good to me! How about you? This week’s obsession…. Select from a dazzling array of handcrafted martinis and a special tasting menu every Friday and Saturday in the Great Room at The Resort at Pelican Hill while Adam Michaelson entertains you with hot dance tunes and favorites from the great American Song Book. I […]
Seafood Summit Sponsored by Bluewater Grill
This Week’s Obsession, and really my This Year’s Obsession, is sustainable seafood. You’ve heard all the buzz, but perhaps aren’t quite sure of the issues involved and are confused about what you should or should not be eating. Sustainable seafood is seafood from either fished or farmed sources that can maintain or increase production in the […]
Hot Tip: True Food Kitchen
Patio dining in southern California doesn’t get much better than this – unless you’re at the beach! Two of the best items on the menu: silky Edamame Dumplings and Caramelized Onion Tart with Figs and Gorgonzola. True Food Kitchen, newly opened in Fashion Island next to Roy’s. 451 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA (949) […]