I want to whisk you away with me
I want to whisk you away with me
This is a rare opportunity to attend a holiday event at the American Legion which is typically open to “members only”. In the spirit of the holidays, please join us on one of nights when the award-winning annual Christmas Boat Parade will be showcased in the spectacular Newport Harbor. The festivities kick off Wednesday December 19th and running through Sunday December 23rd, 2018. We are already sold out for Saturday night! There will be over 200...
Yes, going on now through this Saturday, October 13th is Restaurant Week in Fountain Valley. Not all, but many restaurants are participating and featuring special dining menus. This is a great chance to try new restaurants! What fun! Come give them a try.
Please visit this web site for the list of participating restaurants. www.FVRestaurants.com
For me, this enclave of Orange County is home to some of the best international cuisine. As for Vietnamese...
TAPS Brewery and Tasting Room Is Now Open In Tustin, CA- If you are a beer lover listen up! You are going to want to raise a stein and pronounce a cheer with this news for Orange County. The “award winning” brew house/restaurants TAPS has just doubled down on a brand new tasting room and full-scale (think massive) brewing facility in Tustin, CA.
Meet the new TAPS Brewery & Barrel Room.
[I had the pleasure to attend a hosted...
The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is home to a wonderful summer-filled jazz concert series that runs from June to October. The lush tropical ambience sets the tone for lovely evenings under the stars. This night was no exception, as we were escorted through a canopy of trees and well-dressed tables and into the Wine Cellar. This is a secret little find of a spot as we descended to the cellar. We were welcomed with a refreshing Blackberry Bourbon beverage served is charming...
The Lighthouse Bayview Café in Marina Village on the beachy Balboa Peninsula is the perfect spot to enjoy the pairing of one’s favorite comfort foods and boating and out on the water. Perfect timing as spring & summer will soon be full-throttle in the Newport Harbor.
[Hosted: Writers and media guests were hosted for this evening by Lido Marina Village Electric Boat Rentals and Lighthouse Bayview Café. However all opinions and...
A special occasion calls for a special place. Don’t you think? So…when we recently celebrated our 20th Wedding Anniversary (glup), we went to SideDoor and Five Crowns in Corona del Mar. I have a list of new spots to try, however we wanted something special, that we know well, and never disappoints. Enter Five Crowns.
It was a stellar evening. We started in their gastropub SideDoor which is a favorite of ours. We pretend we are in England or some cozy European bar. I...
A Georgous Spot for Stellar Classic Cuisine We dine here often and have enjoyed wine dinners and Christmas Eve as well. This year, guests can enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner right here from 1:00-8:00pm and below I have the entire menu for your review. (I will update with the Christmas Eve menu when that gets closer on the calendar.)
When we climb the short flight of stairs, we see an elegant dining room before us. It is elevated ever-so-slightly...
Fall is here, and the sports frenzy is in full swing. October is the only month when we can enjoy pre-season, regular season and play-off games for baseball, basketball, football and hockey. Sports fans are in sheer heaven. I set out to find the “stand out” sports bars right here in Newport Beach. Keep in mind that this is based on my opinion, and does not cover every single bar with a television set. However, I have sought out what I consider to be the “best of class”. ...
I was recently invited to visit an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Little Saigon. It was delicious, unique and quite a family affair. The name is derived from the famous city in Vietnam, called Hue. Hue Oi Restaurant began in Garden Grove, but soon outgrew its location and moved to Fountain Valley just across from the Mile Square Golf Course. They will be adding a second location in just a few weeks in the South Bay/Redondo Beach---but more on that later.
Little Saigon in...
Everyone asks for this recipe and can be used on other fish…Enjoy!
Ingredients: For Four Servings
-2 cloves of Garlic finely minced (I use cubed frozen Garlic from Trader Joes near veges)
-4-5 tablespoons of Sesame Oil (I get mine at Trader Joes)
-1/4 cup Olive Oil
-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
-2 tablespoons of Soy Sauce
-2 tablespoons of Rice Vinegar
-Juice from ½ of lemon
-1/2 Cup (or less) of Green Onions-finely chopped with minimal white...