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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
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Tequila Bar A&O Restaurant and Bar
August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

Did Someone Say “Tequila Bar”?

The Balboa Bay Resort is the only waterfront resort in Newport Beach and features a restaurant that is perched right along the Newport Harbor. With captivating views of the Bay, boats and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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September 6, 2021September 16, 2021

Sgt Pepperoni Pizza Store Now Open in Irvine, CA!

This is exciting news for Irvine, California! Right near UCI, a Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store is now open on Campus Drive (near the Albertson’s market). This is their third location here in…

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911 flyer 2021
September 2, 2021September 2, 2021

Honoring September 11th in Newport Beach

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June 21, 2021June 22, 2021

Creative Asian Dining A Must Visit AnQi Bistro

AnQi Bistro is located at South Coast Plaza at the edge of Bloomingdale’s. This restaurant makes me feel as though I have entered another country. It features an expansive bar, incredibly dramatic…

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June 4, 2021June 21, 2021

Shopping Is Honestly “Fun” In Costa Mesa, CA

Shopping is really not my jam. I have a list and I am in and out in about ten minutes flat. But not in Costa Mesa! Visiting these fun outposts makes the…

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June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

Virtual Wine & Cheese Pairing Zoom Party

This was another wonderful “virtual” Zoom Event with a winery guest. And who can say no to a featured guest that is a member of the Wagner family?  Chuck Wagner, founder of…

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