From its perch high in the hills of Fullerton, Summit House has reigned as THE premiere special occasion restaurant in North Orange County since 1989. Best known for their Stockyards of Chicago roast prime ribs of beef and “melt-in-your-mouth” oak wood grilled USDA prime steaks, Summit House also boasts an array of delicious culinary choices […]
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4th Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, September 30 – October 1, 2017
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 […]
Irvine’s YNK Cocktail Bar Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
Irvine’s beloved cocktail destination YNK by Ellis Adams Group is celebrating their one year anniversary with an event open to the public on Friday, September 15 at 5:30pm. And you’re invited! YNK (You Never Know) is a not-so-hidden “speakeasy” located within the Irvine Marriott Hotel that has captivated cocktail enthusiasts since its opening. Featuring cleverly-crafted cocktails […]
Chill Out! Refreshing Summer Cocktails at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern
Summer’s just getting started in SoCal! This Labor Day weekend the heat index is through the roof and Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern (JFAT) has just the libations you need to come in out of the heat and chill out! The Pearfectionist – Tito’s Vodka, Absolut Pear Vodka, Pear Nectar, Agave Sip and savor one of […]
House of Blues World Fabulous Drag Brunch
You can only experience the hilariously entertaining House of Blues World Fabulous Drag Brunch on the first Saturday of every month, so mark your calendars! The new House of Blues Anaheim introduced their World Fabulous Drag Brunch on June 3, 2017 and, in July, I was able to see this over-the-top extravaganza IRL. A nearly-full […]
10 Barrel Brewing and the Craft Beer Controversy
On Thursday, August 10th, 10 Barrel Brewing collaborated with Teton Gravity Research (TGR) to host a film screening beach party at local Huntington Beach hot spot, The Bungalow, Huntington Beach. Timed perfectly to bask in the residual surf mania following the Van’s U.S. Open, the evening’s festivities featured a free premiere of TGR and Taylor […]
Sir Bruno Serato Brings His Pasta Dinners for the Children to Huntington Beach
Sir Bruno Serato, chef/owner of the Anaheim White House, has announced that Caterina’s Club, the nonprofit he started to feed local Orange County children in need, will expand its scope and serve pasta dinners nightly to approximately 500 Huntington Beach youths starting in late August. That brings the total number of children being fed each […]
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 […]
Eat Like a Local During the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, July 29 – August 6, 2017
Yay! You’ve made it to beautiful Huntington Beach, California for the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing – the largest action sports event in North America!! And you’re hungry. Here’s a local’s guide on where to eat once the surf, skate, and BMX action winds down for the day. This past year has seen numerous new […]
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 […]