NEWPORT BEACH blog

Even though the Prohibition era is surely behind us, speakeasies are still very much a part of popular culture—and for good reason. They make you feel like you hold the key (in some cases, literally) to something special. The modern…

If we had to dub any time of year the “cooking season,” it would be fall. (It’s all because of you, Thanksgiving). Now that it’s almost time to dust off our white dumpling-shaped chefs’ hats, we can’t help but wonder…

Back when it was summer, we would try to steal every moment, every lunch hour, every coffee break we could in the sun sans the summer crowds. (Read: tourists, kiddos, the occasional daytripper). But now that school’s back on and…

With Newport Beach’s Wine and Food Festival just around the corner, our wine fever has reached its zenith. Because a delicious meal is great but paired with just the right glass of wine, it can be a million times better.…

Coordinating and executing a destination meeting or even a simple one-off event takes considerable effort and a dedicated team. Likewise, creating a destination experience requires the help and knowledge of local experts. Calling upon destination marketing organizations (DMO’s) or CVBs…

Every year since 2014, food and wine enthusiasts come out to attend Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival, one of the state’s deliciously dynamic high-end food and wine events here in Newport Beach. For some, the main attraction is Saturday…

You don’t have to travel far to participate in fashion month. New York, London, Milan and Paris have inspired the world with new trends from the runway and lucky for us, Newport Beach is home to premiere and designer shopping.…

The Newport Beach dining scene is a constellation of culinary stars. We’ve got restaurants highlighted in the first-ever California Michelin guide. We’ve got an outstanding pizzeria by the likes of Nancy Silverton, and a world-class Japanese restaurant by Nobu Matsuhisa.…