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Mention Balboa Village, and for anyone that’s been, you immediately conjure up the best summer days of their childhood, with boat rides, carnival games, and hands sticky and sweet from melting Balboa Bars. Balboa Village has been the heart of Newport Beach for over 100 years, starting back when the Balboa Pavilion was…

While Newport Beach is home to a variety of traditional dining venues, there are also many independent restaurants that are worth exploring. Here are a few hidden gems in Newport Beach that are worth checking out! Juliette Kitchen & Bar…

While the history of this centuries-old holiday honoring courtly love may be cloaked in mystery, it’s in modern times recognized among cultures across the world as a day of romantic gestures—declarations of love made with chocolates, blooms, shiny objects, and…

Looking for something beyond store-bought wrapped chocolates this Valentine’s Day? With picture perfect weather, glistening water and views, and some of the finest opportunities in all of Southern California, this year it’s time to be different and be creative by…

While our SoCal winters aren’t quite as brutal as in other parts of the country, the chilly weather often satiates our cravings for warmer food. If you’re looking for a great bowl of soup that will keep you satisfied, try…

When choosing where to go out to eat with young children there are a few things on every parent’s checklist that can make dining out much more enjoyable. Comfortable (non-stuffy) atmosphere? Check. Great kids’ menu? Check. Good chance you will…

Hello 2018! What better way to kick off the first day of a brand new year than with brunch at one of Newport Beach’s finest establishments? Forget Sunday Funday, this year, it will be Monday Funday! If you want to…

Chilly evenings call for warming cocktails. At home, a sherried whiskey or hot toddy stirred with honey and nutmeg are easy-to-craft options. But when out on the town, why not try something more adventurous? Throughout the holidays, Newport Beach restaurants…