NEWPORT BEACH blog

When you were a kid, your concept of pasta was more than likely framed by heaps of noodles drowned in a goop of sauce. There may have been meat involved, either scattered about in crumbles or in balls of various…

Avila’s El Ranchito has partnered with Hoag Breast Center and are selling “The Cure” Margarita in the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month! For every margarita purchased, $1 will be donated to Hoag Breast Center. Recipe: 1.5…

The question’s been popped. Now it’s time to document the special occasion in engagement photos that will preserve those happy memories for years to come. While there’s probably not a bad place to take engagement photos in Newport Beach—what with…

“Ok everyone – it’s almost time for our team bonding day.” “Oh, Yay!” Insert eye rolls and a few sighs. C’mon what do you really think when you hear those words? Does your mind start racing of all the ways…

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to wine. Wine interacts uniquely with all of the diverse palettes and preferences that exist within its wide range of consumers. It is incredibly versatile. We aren’t all trained wine professionals, knowledgeable…

With Halloween right around the corner, things are about to get spooky in Newport Beach. From fairs to boutiques, there’s definitely something for everyone. One of the top affairs to place on your must-do list definitely should be Rogers Gardens’…

National Apple Month National Applejack Month National Caramel Month National Cookbook Month National Cookie Month National Dessert Month National Pasta Month National Pickled Peppers Month National Pizza Month National Popcorn Poppin’ Month National Pork Month National Pretzel Month National Seafood…

It’s hard to believe that fall leaves, pumpkin & spice, and Halloween are just around the corner, but they certainly are! We will soon be welcoming the crisp fall weather and I am rather impressed by the number of special…