The 8th Annual Lobsterfest at Newport Beach will be hosted by Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina on Sunday, August 7, 2016, from 3 to 8 p.m. This annual celebration of summer centers around a lobster dinner with dancing to live music, opportunity drawings, prizes and fun on the beach for the entire family. Live […]
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Taste of Summer at Macallans Public House
When the temperature rises in the hinterlands of Orange County, residents often pack their beach gear and head to the cooler coastal areas. But even closer, lies the cool confines of a classy pub called Macallan’s where one can escape and refresh with a lovely taste of summer in hand. Macallans Public House in Brea […]
Best Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free Dining in Huntington Beach
As a downtown Huntington Beach resident and avid eater, I was tapped to offer my tips for the best local dining for the 2016/17 Huntington Beach Visitors Guide. Here are my suggestions for the best vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free eateries in Surf City. Jan’s Health Bar – Since 1972, Jan’s has served healthy, fresh, high quality […]
Laguna Hills Welcomes Ironwood Cellar. Craft. Cook
Overheard during the recent media preview of Ironwood Cellar.Craft.Cook: “Laguna Hills needs a restaurant like this”, “There is nothing like Ironwood in this area”, “I’m so glad they’re open!” Take a look at why Laguna Hills and South Orange County is so excited about this newest upscale dining concept by Russ Bendel and partners. Ironwood promises […]
Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters
Concerts on the Green, Rising Stars Music Series, Art Jazz Wine & Chocolate, Festival Runway Fashion Show, Family Art Day, Sunday in the Park Music Series, Pageant of the Masters, art workshops for all ages, and more – there is something for everyone at the Festival of Arts. The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show […]
Summer Heats Up at Bistango with Spanish Nights
Remember Bistango in Irvine? Back in my corporate days it was the sophisticated place to go for lunch on days when you could actually leave the office rather than inhaling a sandwich at your desk! It’s been more than a few years since I dined at Bistango, but their summer special of paella, sangria, and […]
Empower Yourself with #Gratitude
The upscale sister to Los Angeles’s Cafe Gratitude, Gratitude in Newport Beach delivers vegan, organic cuisine with a healthy dose of Gold Coast beach sophistication to satisfy Orange County’s desire for a unique balance of indulgence and a flexitarian outlook on a plant based diet. In other words, in a suitably fashionable, sunny and SoCal zen-like […]
Del Frisco’s Grille Does Brunch Right!
Weekend brunch at Del Frisco’s is an a la carte affair complete with build-your-own Bloody Marys, mimosas or sangria, and mouthwatering sweet and savory breakfast fare. Look no further than Del Frisco’s Grille in Irvine – yes, Irvine Spectrum is home to the only Del Frisco’s Grille in Orange County. Del Frisco’s weekend brunch offers traditional […]
Farm to Fork Realized at Oceans and Earth Restaurant
Farm-to-table (aka farm to fork) has become such a ubiquitous buzz word in the restaurant industry that it’s true meaning is lost. Yet, there are a few in Orange County that “walk the walk” and buy the produce served in their establishments directly from local farmers for service that day or have on-site gardens that […]
Slice Deli and Cakery: Deliciousness In Fountain Valley
Debuting on May 20th, SLICE Deli and Cakery’s new summer menu showcases their culinary philosophy by highlighting ingredients with integrity. The new menu items focus on meats cured in-house and smoked for hours on site complemented with artisan goods including house-baked breads made from scratch daily, and fresh herbs picked from the Slice garden. Since […]