NEWPORT BEACH blog

Having recently completed a wellness cleanse that nixed my morning ritual of caffeine (and thus, coffee) for 21 days, I’ve come to experience a newfound appreciation for tea, especially the decaf variety. Now that this cleanse has officially ended, I…

The Super Bowl has become a de facto national holiday in the U.S., and on February 7, 2016, Super Sunday is especially huge, as the game celebrates the football game’s 50th anniversary in Santa Clara. Clearly, this calls for appointment…

Newport Beach Restaurant Week is the perfect time to feed your inner carnivore as many of the participating restaurants offer up meaty selections on their menus. From steaks to burgers, there’s more than enough meat for every day of the…

If the Internet’s aggregate review sites have taught us anything, it’s that a food critic lurks within the depths of everyone’s soul. It’s a part of the psyche that isn’t satisfied with declaring a plate of food good or bad.…

January is typically when people hit the reset button, implementing diets that are often radical and unsustainable. We support a more measured approach, with healthier food that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of Newport Beach Restaurant Week,…

Here are some of my favorite places to celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in the Newport Beach area. Some restaurants are being very creative this year and are offering two seating’s—one for those who would like to…

Tick tock. The countdown to our festive Christmas celebrations begins. So with that in mind, I thought this would be the perfect time to share with you some of my favorite places to enjoy Christmas dinner out. I have some…

At times during this busy season, Christmas spirit is best found within a glass. A nip of a seasonal beverage – or, at least a drink whose tastes evoke the pleasures of the season – can oftentimes be the impetus…