The warmth that comes from a fire doesn’t exclusively derive from scientific properties. A flickering flame dancing in a pit, hearth, or other pyro-containing vessel produces internal comfort, happiness, and contentment. These emotions help sustain us through the holidays and the messy aftermath that is January, when shiny baubles and good tidings are once again…
Read MoreFirst celebrated in Massachusetts in 2010 to help boost The Bay State’s mom and pop stores, Small Business Saturday takes place this year on Nov. 26. According to the Orange County of Chamber Commerce website, on average, for every dollar spent in our community, 60 cents stays in the community. Fortunately, Newport Beach makes giving…
Read MoreOne of SoCal’s most cherished holiday family traditions returns to O.C. Friday, Nov. 25. That’s when Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort hosts its 26th annual Lighting of the Bay, with this year’s festivities including live music and a visit from Santa. It all kicks off at 3 p.m. with performances by the OC Children’s Song Group…
Read MoreNewport Beach has Several Places that Put the Fun in Fungus Mushrooms are fungi. That truism alone lends substantial credence to any argument about it being the weirdest food we consume on a regular basis. The argument doesn’t even include the fact that you may die if you start munching on one freshly plucked from…
Read MoreIts that time of year! Newport Beach residents and NFL fans have filled out their brackets and are watching closely every Sunday as various teams take on a new opponent. Cheers can be heard throughout the neighborhood after at the start of each game, after a stellar play or sometimes a devastating upset. The cheering…
Read MoreWith Halloween right around the corner, things are about to get spooky in Newport Beach. From fairs to boutiques, there’s definitely something for everyone. One of the top affairs to place on your must-do list definitely should be Rogers Gardens’ annual Children’s Halloween Festival, set for Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Bring your children to…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that communal dining has made its enduring mark on contemporary eating out. The trend even has hit the shores of Newport Beach with such fervor that we’ve gathered 10 choices for your next social excursion. From elbow-rubbing community tables to the growing craze for crowd-wrangling games like trivia, local restaurants are embracing…
Read MoreEvery bride envisions their big day unfolding in a slightly different way, but it’s safe to say that they can all agree on one thing – planning can be an extremely complicated and overwhelming process. That’s not to say it isn’t worth all of the long hours and hiccups encountered along the way once the…
Read MoreJulia Child once said, “People who love to eat are the best people,” and she would have been 104 this month. To that end, one of the surest signs of a person being a legend is when they are honored on their birthday even though they no longer grace the earth. It’s a birthday that…
Read MoreSo, you’ve said, “I do.” Now what? Well, if you’ve chosen Newport Beach as the site of your destination honeymoon, the options are endless. For starters, you and your new spouse could grab some towels and head to the beach armed with your choice of rental equipment, from boogie boards to standup paddleboards. Or you…
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