NEWPORT BEACH blog

Great seafood has always been a staple of the Newport Beach lifestyle. Most Orange County fishing is done right here, fueling the best fish markets and neighboring cities. Rock crab, sea urchin, fish and spot prawns are brought back daily…

Steak is one of life’s great comfort foods. The cow has a lot to give, and whether it’s skirt, strip, hanger, Porterhouse, tomahawk or filet, the results can be wondrous. The same goes for the cooking method. Wood-grilled, gas-grilled or…

Father’s Day couldn’t come during a better time of year; summer is starting, school is wrapping up, and the weather just beckons you to go on a beach getaway. Newport Beach hotels and resorts will make sure your Father’s Day…

With California experiencing its fourth year of a severe drought, the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has adopted and extended a set of emergency water conservation regulations. Under the actions adopted on March 17 by the State Water Board, restaurants will be…

There are endless possibilities for dining at Fashion Island, Newport Beach, and as the weather turns to perfect, most of us prefer to be outside. It is so Southern California! Some days I am yearning for a cup of coffee…

Donut shops offer up comfort pastry options for locals and visitors alike. Many Newport Beach shops are a testament to business longevity, having zero marketing plans, but steady streams of regulars. Now, ambitious shops are offering innovative ways to keep…

Is there anything better than a juicy burger? No need to respond, since the answer is obvious. You clearly don’t need extra incentive to enjoy a hamburger, but May is National Burger Month, and Newport Beach has some of the…

It’s that time of year again in Newport Beach this Spring, where the sun is shining, the ocean water glistening, and restaurants all around the city dedicate their Sunday to honor mother’s with a unique dining experience on this special…