Tastes and Travel by Deirdre Michalski

Tastes and Travel by Deirdre Michalski

I want to whisk you away with me

  • Home
  • Travel
    • So Cal
    • United States
    • International
      • France
      • Italy
    • Gardens
    • Bucket List
    • Travel Tips + Gadgets
  • Lifestyle
    • Spa
    • Bike Routes
    • Adventures
    • Day Trippin’
    • Events
  • Food+Drink
    • Dining
    • Chef Interviews
    • Oldest Restaurants
    • Recipes
    • Wine + Bar
  • About Me
    • My Story
    • Working With Me
    • Testimonials
  • Published Articles
  • Contact
Tastes and Travel by Deirdre Michalski

Tastes and Travel by Deirdre Michalski

I want to whisk you away with me

  • Home
  • Travel
    • So Cal
    • United States
    • International
      • France
      • Italy
    • Gardens
    • Bucket List
    • Travel Tips + Gadgets
  • Lifestyle
    • Spa
    • Bike Routes
    • Adventures
    • Day Trippin’
    • Events
  • Food+Drink
    • Dining
    • Chef Interviews
    • Oldest Restaurants
    • Recipes
    • Wine + Bar
  • About Me
    • My Story
    • Working With Me
    • Testimonials
  • Published Articles
  • Contact

Deirdre Michalski

February 12, 2023March 30, 2023

Orange County Restaurant Week is Coming!

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…

Read More
February 12, 2023March 30, 2023

Valentine’s… I Got You Covered!

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…

Read More
September 3, 2022September 5, 2022

Five Crowns Showcases Levendi Winery

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…

Read More
September 3, 2022September 5, 2022

A New Tequila Bar Is Unveiled at Balboa Bay Resort

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…

Read More
August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

The Perfect Healthy Sweet Chocolate Treat!

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…

Read More
May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

Exploring San Marcos- A Foodie Tour!

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…

Read More
April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

Margarita Crawl Here We Come!

Now thru Saturday, April 30th and presented by Tequila Herradura is the spring Margarita Crawl. There are 59 restaurants ALL OVER Orange County that are participating and have created specialty Margaritas. From…

Read More
March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

Enjoying Lunch In The Garden…Literally!

Who doesn’t enjoy having lunch “in a real garden”---right?  Sherman Library and Gardens is a 2.2 acre gem located right in the heart of Corona Del Mar/Newport Beach. The plantings and flowers…

Read More
March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

Table For Ten

Table for Ten is an incredible philanthropic event and for each event, a special charity is showcased.  For this one, held in March, 2022, it benefitted the Pascal Culinary Scholarship Program. The…

Read More
February 24, 2022February 25, 2022

OC Restaurant Week Is Coming Early March!

Enjoy the delicious offerings of the Orange County Restaurant Week from Sunday, March 6th thru Saturday, March 12th, 2022!  Indulge in chef-driven lunch & dinner menus, cocktails to-go and even wine specials.…

Read More

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
  • Visit France 

    Read More
  • Published Articles
Subscribe to Newsletter
©2026 TastesandTravel.com
GDPR Cookie Banner

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in . Please also take a look at our Privacy Policy and Disclosure page for more information

Tastes and Travel by Deirdre Michalski
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance (opens in a new tab)
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

Cookie Policy

More information about our Cookie Policy