NEWPORT BEACH blog

Pumpkin, the round, often orange squash, doesn’t necessarily need to be sacrificed to become jack’-o-lanterns. This plentiful seasonal ingredient is associated with fall and yields “meat” and seeds that help to fuel a wealth of sweet and savory dishes along…

The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is celebrating its 107th Year with a “Seas the Holidays” theme. The parade will run the same route as last year and will be held for five evenings, beginning on Wednesday, December 16th, and…

The excitement is building for this event which will be held next weekend in the charming Balboa Village. Join the fun on Saturday, November 14th from 1:00pm to 5:0pm for the first ever Balboa Craft Beer Festival! Located in the…

Newport Beach may not have winter the way Chicago does, but the weather does eventually take a cooler turn, with stiff winds picking up along the coastline. When the rain finally sets in, thoughts turn to comfort food, and there’s…

Is there anything more relaxing than brunch? The ingenious breakfast-lunch hybrid involves family and friends and can drag on for hours with no ill effects. Some restaurants even offer the experience daily, for people with time to partake. Learn about…

Apples originated in Central Asia, and have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe. Colonists brought apples from Europe to North America, and today, The United States is the fruit’s second-leading producer, with more than 6% of…

Wintertime (or at least our dreamily mild SoCal version of the season) is drawing near — time to partake in some delicious java concoctions. Newport Beach hotels are ready to offer visitors and locals a cup of joe and they…

There is just nothing better than sipping a cocktail in a lovely setting, and listening to live music. It is a heavenly blend of magic as I sway to the beat of the music and relax into a blissful trance.…