NEWPORT BEACH blog

The holidays are here (ready or not!) and Thanksgiving planning and prepping has officially begun. Fortunately, Newport Beach is offering some of the tastiest menus for a mayhem-free, more relaxed, Thanksgiving dining experience for the entire family. 21 Oceanfront Restaurant…

I have to admit: everything pumpkin makes me happy. This time of year as the sun rises later, sets earlier, and the evenings turn cool, the craving for everything pumpkin goes into overdrive. The onset of fall brings the excitement…

Autumn’s warmth doesn’t merely come from a sweater or fireplace. It stems from the familiar and the approachable; elements that remind us that there is consistency in our lives no matter how chaotic things may get. Nothing delivers this unique…

The popular Hawaiian staple of poké has taken full flight in Southern California. The myriad of restaurants now offering this deliciously fresh raw fish salad in a variety of ways is a hot commodity all across Orange County. Whether you’re…

Have you ever had the juiciest turkey or perfectly flaky pie crust and wondered how to recreate the dish at home? If you’ve made a few attempts and still feel like you are falling short, you may want to get…

East Coasters may not think the seasons change in Southern California, but locals know they’re wrong — it drops from 85 degrees to 70 degrees! Plus, the air feels crispier, letting us feel cozier. Regardless of what the other coast…

Weekends are made for relaxing and what better way than to savor a delicious brunch and toast to the long week with a glass of champagne or perhaps a Bloody Mary?  I’m all in for that kind of weekend fun.…

The romantic power of the French language is arguably strongest when it comes to food. Through its magic, items normally viewed as typical or weird are transformed into elevated expressions of culinary elegance. Steak and fries become steak frites. Wine-braised…