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The trick to making end-of-the-year holiday parties one hit after the other? Impressive finger food. Forget about those pigs and their blankets. (That’s so last year). A modern host or hostess knows that the way to people’s hearts is through…

And just like that, gifting season is already in full swing. While receiving gifts takes little to no effort (save for dealing with those glitter-spewing wrapping papers), giving them is a bit more of a science. Shopping for certain family…

Here, five Newport Beach chefs share their Thanksgiving Day experiences and some tips for those of us cooking in our own homes. Chef Diego Bernal | Pelican Grill A stickler for high-quality local and seasonal ingredients, Chef Diego Bernal is…

Most fans will agree that a sports gathering isn’t quite right without nibbles and a cold one. But if you’re not feeling like whipping up boozy concoctions or putting together a festive spread at home, consider taking your party to…

A good cuppa coffee can serve as many things—a wake-up elixir, a social drink, an energy booster. When the temps drop, it can even act as a very delicious hand warmer during a weekend stroll around town. Which is why…

It might be a light-jacket kind of weather now, but soon enough, temperatures will drop enough to merit coats and scarves (yes, even in Newport Beach). And, as soon as the exciting newness of this chilly climate wears off, we’ll…

Long before All Hallows’ Eve comes around, the candy fever starts. By late September, grocery store aisles are already brimming with family-sized bags of Candy Corn, Skittles and Tootsie Pops. Candy has, afterall, become almost as important to Halloween as…

Planning to take your costume out for a spin in Newport Beach? A myriad of local establishments are throwing up their faux cob-webs and prepping their spaces for your arrival. From family-friendly to strictly adult, here’s our roll call of…