Sports Bar Standouts In Newport Beach
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”. ...
A Welcome New Restaurant Opens In Laguna Beach, Meet “Oak”
The new Oak restaurant stakes its claim along the tawny Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. And what a treat it was to join them for a recent media visit. The restaurant is perched on the seond floor of a handsome modern building and overlooks the highway with lovely sunsets and ocean views below.
As Executive Chef Chris Tzorin describes the cuisine "It is comfort food with a modern twist". The black glazed plates with a matte finish are his canvas to create some...
It’s TONIGHT…. Join The 1 Year Celebration at YNK @ Irvine Marriott
It’s a party!!! They are going to take guests on a “celebratory journey” at YNK, which stands for, You Never Know. And you really don’t. It is ever changing. Every three months they feature a different iconic city or region from around the globe with videos on the walls, and specialty hand-crafted cocktails specific to that spot! You will actually think you are there! Are you ready? Next they will feature Amsterdam!
The event is open to the...
Dock & Dine In The Beautiful Newport Harbor—Just In Time For Summer Fun!
Motoring around the Newport Harbor is an idyllic adventure. The charming homes line the waterfront promenades, the seals are barking, pelicans are gliding above, and we smile and wave at our fellow boaters and kayak paddlers. And boating often turns to dining in one form or another. Here we find 12 great choices for “dock side” dining in Newport Harbor. With waterfront access, here are some of the...
Pacific Wine and Food Classic Event- 2017
Mark Your Calendars---August 19-20, 2017th for the first of many summer “Pacific Wine and Food Classic” events. It will be a food and wine extravaganza at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, CA. Calling all “food & wine aficionados” who will experience a world-class culinary event! This event is the perfect Southern California weekend, on the sand in the Back Bay of Newport Beach. Cool ocean breezes, jazzy tunes and premium food & drink.
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9th Annual Lobsterfest at Newport Dunes Aug.6th
Mark your calendars! Sunday, August 6, 2017, from 3-8pm will be the 9th Annual Lobsterfest at Newport Dunes.
Fresh Lobster and many other delicious items are on the menu---plus music, dancing and best of all this benefits two
fantastic charities: Make-A-Wish® Foundation and Leadership Tomorrow.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.LobsterfestAtNewportBeach.com .
The Event Happenings- Live Whole Maine Lobster flown in fresh on the morning of...
North Italia Restaurant Launches Special Community Wine Dinners
North Italia hit the scene with a big splash here in Irvine. An instantly popular spot, we quickly forgot that California Pizza Kitchen existed in this spot previously. The dining room is ginormous with lots of seating options---from intimate two-tops, to huge round tables, and long tables for bigger groups.. The large glass wall allows guests to peek in where all the action is happening in the kitchen. There is a wrap-around patio, and the bar features large windows that fold skyward---...
A Great Pairing! Rombauer Wine Dinner at 21 Oceanfront
It is always great when two wonderful things are paired together, and this is the case here with this announcement. On Tuesday, June 20th at 6:30pm my favorite vineyard, Rombauer in Napa Valley, and 21 Oceanfront will be presenting an exceptional Wine Dinner at their restaurant. The guest speaker escorting us through this dinner will be Dan Redman. He is the Pacific Southwest Regional Manager for Rombauer Vineyards. The cost for the four-course dinner with wine pairings is $99 per...
Beachcomber Café At Crystal Cove Beach Unveils Delicious New Spring Menu!
It’s hard to describe the Beachcomber Café and Bootlegger Bar without first understanding the Crystal Cove Historic District. I call this spot a “toes in the sand” experience, with a Restaurant, Bar, Rental Cottages, an Experience Center and Private Event Space. For those wanting to take out of town guests somewhere really special, this is an iconic “SoCal experience”.
This location also has such a rich history, which I will touch on briefly and there is more at the end...
Modo Mio Rustic Italian Kitchen Is Magnifico!
I flashed back to a wonderful trip along the Italian coast. One might do the same when you experience Modo Mio Rustic Italian Kitchen. With the Pacific Coast just across the highway I found the sun was gently setting at the dinner hour. The archways and pillars defining the Crystal Cove promenade give this venue a European flair. It's a lovely spot and on this evening I was here to enjoy their cuisine and meet up with some special girlfriends. With one back from a cruise, another heading to...