On the heels of its 20th anniversary, the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) will host the 3rd Annual “Tastemakers of Orange County” culinary event on Wednesday, September 5th in the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This culinary event celebrates the Asian and Pacific Islander community, culture, […]
Costa Mesa
City of the Arts: Costa Mesa Couples Weekend Getaway
Continuing your couples weekend getaway in Orange County’s City of the Arts — Costa Mesa… The former backyard to the beach cities, populated by acres of farmland, Costa Mesa has evolved into the center for commerce, culinary, art and entertainment and the Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa hotel is within walking distance to the […]
Best of Orange County: Couple’s Costa Mesa Weekend Getaway
If family vacations leave you wondering what happened to having a little R & R, the answer lies in carving out time for an occasional adults-only weekend getaway. Staying local helps make planning your getaway less complicated and Orange County’s culinary, shopping, and arts capital, Costa Mesa, is the perfect destination for achieving the three […]
Memphis Cafe Unveils A Refreshed Spring Dinner Menu
Since 1995, Memphis Cafe has been the go-to place in Costa Mesa for Southern soul food and perpetual favorites such as their Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Southern Angus Meatloaf, and Jambalaya, which will always have a place on their menu. Yet, Memphis keeps the creative juices flowing and is proud to unveil a Spring-inspired dinner menu […]
Healthy Italian Fare at Casa Barilla South Coast Plaza
With three successful restaurants in New York City, South Coast Plaza is thrilled to welcome Casa Barilla to their growing globally influenced restaurant roster. Ideally located on the lower level of the Sears wing, Casa Barilla offers a family friendly dining experience with an appealing array of Italian fare to please all palates. Lasagna | […]
Fine Dining and Libations at The Country Club in Costa Mesa
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 […]
Restaurants Celebrate South Coast Plaza’s 50th Anniversary
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Coast Plaza, the internationally renowned shopping and dining destination founded by the late retail magnate Henry Segerstrom, leisurely diners and shoppers-on-the-go can indulge in culinary treats as varied as carnitas tacos to commemorative cocktails, desserts and cookies, expressly created for the milestone and available this month. Picture above, […]
Fabulous Fall Menu at Seasons 52
Since their opening in Orange County in 2010, Seasons 52 has proven to be a perfect match for health conscious diners in Orange County with a desire to keep the calories in check without sacrificing taste. Seasons 52’s seasonally inspired menu strives to provide the freshest ingredients prepared using rustic cooking techniques: think wood-fired grill, […]
This Week’s Obsession….
Taco Flight 8 Mini Tacos for $18 Grilled Octopus, Pork Belly, Short Rib, Curried Paneer, Wild Mushroom, Lamb, Duck, and Corazon Taco Asylum 2937 S. Bristol St. in The Camp Costa Mesa, CA 714-922-6010
Cuisine and Couture
Being the only restaurant in the U.S. with a fashion runway, AnQi by Crustacean evokes glamour and sophistication the instant you enter the Asian-inspired eco modern space. As the Orange County glitterati streamed in for the first-ever Bloomingdale’s fashion show, a palpable excitement fills the air. Once the throbbing techno beat begins, eyes are transfixed […]