The Country Club is set to open its doors to the public on Tuesday, December 5th, coincidentally, National Repeal Day – a most auspicious day for this upscale new dining and drinking establishment in Costa Mesa. The highly anticipated opening at the site of landmark Pierce Street Annex, a long-time 17th street watering hole, The Country […]
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Taco Rosa – Chile Rellenos And Tamales Oh My!
My love for chile rellenos knows no bounds and the dining gods have answered my wish for more diversity in relleno land with a quad squad of chile rellenos from visionary Chef Ivan Calderon of Taco Mesa and Taco Rosa fame. Chile Relleno Pie | a thousand times, Yes! To celebrate the start of the […]
Lighthouse Bayview Cafe Debuts New Winter Menu Items
Newport Beach’s waterfront culinary destination, Lighthouse Bayview Café, is pleased to debut new winter menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner beginning November 1, 2017. The Lighthouse Bayview Cafe‘s unique location on the waterfront of Balboa Peninsula’s Marina Park offers diners a gorgeous 180-degree view of Newport Bay. If you haven’t dined here yet, you are seriously […]
Special “Taste of Thai” Prix Fixe Dinner at Mai Thai Restaurant
Pad Thai, Satay, Thai curry, Pad See Ew – satisfy your Thai food cravings or adventure into Thai cuisine with this bargain-priced prix fixe dinner at Mai Thai Restaurant in Huntington Beach. Taste of Thailand Prix Fixe Dinner Available October 24-31, 2017, dine-in only $20 -includes one fountain drink -gratuity not included Appetizer one plate […]
From Weddings to Prime Rib: Summit House Reigns in North Orange County
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 […]
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 […]