NEWPORT BEACH blog

Oh, pancakes – plain or embellished, that is the question! There are pancake purists, like myself – I enjoy a perfectly browned, slightly thinner pancake served right off the grill; a dollop of salted butter placed on top of the…

Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival is a world-class epicurean lifestyle event taking place Sept. 29 and Oct. 1. Festivities include one-of-a-kind dinners by celebrity chefs and local masters; taste bites from 40 different top restaurants with their executive chefs;…

Take your tastebuds on an adventure by exploring the myriad of cuisines Newport Beach has to offer. Every night of the week can be a cultural adventure for your palate. Endless choices from every corner of the world, encompassing every…

After a dazzling sun-kissed day spent on the sand, the tide rises with the moon and the liquor cascades into glasses – and whether you’re at Newport Beach’s most luxurious resort perched on the coastal hills or snuggling into  a…

Whoever created the concept of happy hour clearly knew how to live. Small bites and delicious drinks to enjoy after work that don’t make a big dent in your bank account? We are so there. Luckily, many Newport Beach restaurants…

Take advantage of the upcoming long weekend and savor the (unofficial) end of summer in Newport Beach!  From beach bars and barbecues to a boozy brunch cruise, Labor Day dining adventures are abundant along the coast. Looking to get out…

Backyard summer barbeques may be wrapping up in your neighborhood, but that doesn’t mean juicy charbroiled burgers should fade away with them! Better yet, find a restaurant with a backyard barbeque feel, and enjoy the classic American summer tradition all…

Not many places can boast the largest ecological reserve in Southern California nestled in their backyard and situated only minutes from the beach – but it’s a good thing we can. Where seawater meets freshwater is a peaceful nature enclave…