NEWPORT BEACH blog

First celebrated in Massachusetts in 2010 to help boost The Bay State’s mom and pop stores, Small Business Saturday takes place this year on Nov. 26. According to the Orange County of Chamber Commerce website, on average, for every dollar…

Oh the love-hate relationship between meeting planners and venues. While often a necessary component to any corporate program, and one of the elements considered when booking a destination, you’d think booking a venue would be a breeze. But that’s not…

Thanksgiving celebrates food like no other holiday! In honor of this indulgent, delicious day, we reached out to some Newport Beach chefs to find out how they will be spending this Thanksgiving and hear about some of their favorite traditions.…

One of SoCal’s most cherished holiday family traditions returns to O.C. Friday, Nov. 25. That’s when Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort hosts its 26th annual Lighting of the Bay, with this year’s festivities including live music and a visit from Santa.…

Thanksgiving is a time of family gathering, reflection, and genteel warmth as blessings are counted – just as long as you’re not the one charged with hosting duties. If you are, then it can be a stressful period of food…

As the calendar tick-tocks down to Thursday, November 24th Thanksgiving planning is in full-swing. Here we have gathered some interesting and flexible options to help friends and families who may want to step away from the oven and let someone…

From cultural fare to local delicacies you won’t find anywhere else, food can often be one of the best ways to get to know a new area. Destinations that appeal to a wide range of palettes are the ones that…

Po-ta-toe, Po-ta-to… however you pronounce it, you gotta love ‘em. Potatoes are a staple in many cuisines, and one of the main reasons for that is how versatile they are, not to mention delicious! Baked, boiled, fried, mashed, and more…