Winter calls for comfort. Rarely can you find bowls more soothing than when they’re filled with clam chowder or chili. Thankfully Newport Beach has plenty of both. Bonus: February 25 is National Clam Chowder Day and February 27 is National Chili Day. Learn about 10 of your best bets, and be sure to grab a…
Read MoreWe all have our neighborhood favorites – popular local spots or hole in the wall discoveries that we visit frequently with friends & family. We trust that they’ll satisfy our cravings as they have in the past. Well, we’re here to tell you there are a few new restaurants that are making a name in…
Read MoreNow that the holidays AND Restaurant Week are over, most people are looking towards healthier options or to trim back their waistline. There is no shortage of delicious vegetarian options in Newport Beach spanning a broad spectrum of cuisines. With such a rich array to choose from, you won’t even have to wait until Meatless…
Read MoreValentine’s Day is near, and it’s your sacred duty to do something sweet for your sweetie. If you plan on showing affection through chocolate, bear in mind no ordinary cocoa-based candy, hunk, or baked good is sufficient. This needs to be something memorable, whether it takes the form of a sultry restaurant dessert or a…
Read MoreBright blue skies, beautiful beaches and a year-round outdoor lifestyle: These are the things that draw us to Newport Beach and its surrounding coastal communities. However, sometimes we have to change our routine up a bit, as our seemingly endless sunshine gives way to other weather patterns. Fortunately, there’s still a lot of fun to…
Read MoreThe 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 viewing, eating and drinking with legions of game day fans. Here are 10 Newport Beach…
Read MoreWe have the perfect anecdote to the romantic haze of the upcoming holiday weekend. This year Valentine’s Day happens to fall on President’s Weekend, so this means a full 3-day weekend of love-birds and starry-eyed couples. Restaurants will be busy with a flurry of reservations. For those ladies out there who are without a romance…
Read MoreGetting ready for your next big program? Wondering if you need a DMO or DMC? Or both? Still trying to figure out just exactly which company does what and when? We get it; there are plenty of acronyms floating around. So to clarify the terms and help meeting planners determine where to turn for help,…
Read MoreNewport 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 two-week event, and then some! Cucina Alessa Cucina Alessa, situated along a quiet stretch of…
Read MoreOne of the biggest challenges meeting planners face is delivering an engaging program within budget. Even for the most detailed planner and skilled negotiator, staying on budget is not easy, especially if your group has a caviar taste and a MacDonald’s budget. No need to compromise your plans though, we’ve outlined a few creative tips…
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