NEWPORT BEACH blog

It’s the tail end of awards season, which culminates in the mothership of all ceremonies. That’s right. We’re talking about the most coveted of all award shows, the Academy Awards. (Sorry, Critics’ Choice Awards). It’s a night of glamour and…

Cards, letters and red-foil-wrapped truffles are all great, but they are not the only way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This Feb. 14, you’ve got to step up your romance game and really make your sweetheart swoon. If you have no…

While cars are decidedly a godsent gift, every once in a while, it’s nice to ditch the wheel and rely on our legs for transportation for a change. Not only does a car-free weekend allow you to explore often-overlooked nooks…

Ever since NB Restaurant Week drew to a close, we’ve been feeling a little blue. Restaurant Week comedown is, after all, a serious thing. (It’s somewhat like post-series depression, which strikes after finishing a really good book or particularly engrossing…

We don’t really need an excuse to hang out with our best gals, but there are certain days that call for planning something extra special. To be more specific, we’re talking about Galentine’s Day, which, thanks to Leslie Knope (Parks…

So many restaurants, not enough days. Newport Beach Restaurant Week is in full swing, and this year, the list of participating restaurants is longer than ever. With 73 delicious establishments offering special prix fixe lunch, brunch and dinner menus, there’s…

Every year, when Restaurant Week rolls around, we become just a little more well-versed in our city’s dining scene. That’s because the event gives local chefs an opportunity to expose diners to the overlooked corners of their restaurant’s menus and…

We all become nostalgia-prone during the holidays. For some people, that warm fuzzy feeling bubbles up when decorating the tree with generations-old ornaments and listening to Christmas carols. For others, it happens when hunkering down with friends and family in…