Off the Menu OC

Covering the dining scene in and around the OC

SOL Says Si to Tequila

We’ve been a fan of SOL Cocina for several years, ever since Chef Deborah Schneider first opened her Newport Beach location (she has since opened one in Scottsdale, AZ) and … Continue reading

June 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment

June 7 is National Doughnut Day!

We love doughnuts, so of course we love National Doughnut Day! Several national brands are giving away doughnuts today, including Dunkin’ Donuts (one free donut with any beverage purchase) and … Continue reading

June 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Yard House offers Eat Late menu

It’s after 10 p.m. –where do you go for a late night meal? Yard House. Yard House is encouraging diners to “get their grub on” with their Eat Late menu … Continue reading

June 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Bloody Mary Brunch at Charlie Palmer

Everyone loves a good Bloody Mary for brunch, right? Charlie Palmer in South Coast Plaza has taken that idea a step further with the restaurant’s Blood Mary Brunch, served every … Continue reading

May 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Celebrate National Hamburger Day with a massive burger from ARC in Costa Mesa

It’s National Hamburger Day, and we can’t think of a better spot for a gourmet burger than ARC at the South Coast Collection/OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa. This trendy … Continue reading

May 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

New Restaurants to Open in Newport Beach This Fall

Two new restaurants are scheduled to open in Newport Beach this fall. Restaurateur and chef Cathy Pavlos of Lucca Restaurant in Irvine is turning the former Sage restaurant in Eastbluff … Continue reading

May 27, 2013 · Leave a Comment

10th annual Newport Beach Wine Festival

We’ve re-launched the Off the Menu OC blog with a new look, just in time to write about the 10th annual Newport Beach Wine Festival, held at Balboa Bay Resort … Continue reading

May 27, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Best Newport Beach Epicurean Experiences of 2012

“Breakfast at DivBar and Foie Gras at Pascal’s, Bluewater’s Lobster and Great Maple’s Lamb Burger. Pelican Hill restaurants have a Mediterranean feel, these were a few of my favorite meals.” … Continue reading

January 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Win Tickets to OC Fair’s NYE Block Party

What are you doing New Year’s Eve? I’ve got just the ticket–make that two tickets to the OC Fair’s annual New Year’s Eve Block Party featuring hit tribute bands, gourmet … Continue reading

December 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Daily Grill’s “Simply 600″ Menu is Simply Delicious

With nearly two dozen locations in eight states, Daily Grill fans know where to go for their foodie fix. And lately, that fix includes the Simply 600 menu, with no … Continue reading

November 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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