NEWPORT BEACH blog

Executive Chef Dreux Ellis of Gratitude Newport Beach shares his recipe for his delicious French Toast. Blend Together: 2 Cups Coconut Milk 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract 2 Tbsp. Chia Seeds (soaked) 1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup 1 Cup Ripe Bananas Yield:…

Over the last few years, whiskey has evolved from the drink for older gents and hardscrabble individuals to a trendy spirit for all ages. Many factors have signaled an upswing in this brown spirit’s popularity, from the massive proliferation of…

John Wayne Airport (JWA) has been Orange County’s airport for decades and in 1979 was named after the famous actor and former Newport Beach resident. This year, JWA is celebrating an important milestone. On September 16, 2015, John Wayne Airport…

Pristine beaches, world-class dining and shopping, and year-round activities to be enjoyed outdoors are all the major draws of Newport Beach. But who wants to worry about finding a parking spot once they arrive? A shuttle company called The Downtowner…

Newport Beach may not contain concentrated international enclaves like Little Saigon or the Korean District, but our city houses a wide variety of Asian restaurants. Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese restaurants all help to contribute a range of noodle dishes.…

Everyone’s heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. This statement could not ring more true in business, especially for those in sales. As a salesperson, the primary goal is to get the sale,…

We all have our neighborhood favorites – popular local spots or hole in the wall discoveries that we visit frequently with friends & family. We trust that they’ll satisfy our cravings as they have in the past. Well, we’re here…

Winter calls for comfort. Rarely can you find bowls more soothing than when they’re filled with clam chowder or chili. Thankfully Newport Beach has plenty of both. Bonus: February 25 is National Clam Chowder Day and February 27 is National…