Tastes and Travel by Deirdre Michalski

Celebrating 15 years, this year’s Orange County Restaurant Week will be the best ever! Mark your calendar as it begins Sunday, March 5th and runs through Saturday March 11th , 2023. So that means 7 days of fabulous breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner options. Grab your gal pals, family, and …
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Here are some ideas that just might help you to be a HERO for Valentine’s. First things, first. It does not all have to happen on February 14th. Broaden your horizons and just have some fun! [This Photo features an authentic Italian restaurant in Dana Point. It has been there …
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On the lovely patio at Five Crowns Restaurant in Corona del Mar, guests enjoyed a wonderful Wine Dinner featuring Levendi Winery. Executive Chef Matthew Luna paired each of the five wines with a delicious selection of perfectly paired cuisine. He did such a stellar job! It was a five-course menu …
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I recently attended an invite to experience the new Tequila Bar at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. This swanky custom bar is set up for real weekend fun. It is on the patio of the A + O Restaurant (which stands for anchors and oceans). The bar displays …
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Chocolatier Roya Javaherchi has perfected an ideal sweet treat that is not only delicious, but it is also very healthy! It is called Dateolate. She creatively uses fresh dates to make a date paste and then each bite size treat is covered with dark chocolate or white chocolate. Each piece …
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A Foodie Tour – Exploring San Marcos What fun to enjoy a “foodie tour” in a college town right here in SoCal! I was joined by the gal pals in my writing association (International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association) as we explored a wonderful area in San Marcos called …
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