Favorite Dining Experiences of 2014
We had a lot of terrific meals in Orange County in 2014, particularly in Newport Beach (our home base), and very few dishes that made our taste buds wince. A … Continue reading
The Holidays are the Perfect Time to Dine on Balboa Island
Thanks to the annual Ring of Lights holiday home decorating competition, Balboa Island is ablaze with colorful and elaborate décor. This also means more people roaming the Island to get … Continue reading
2014 Golden Foodie Awards
Hundreds of people from Orange County’s restaurant community (including the Off the Menu OC dynamic duo) descended on the Fairmont Newport Beach on Sunday, Sept. 28, to honor chefs, bartenders … Continue reading
Pizza Nova Offers an Explosion of Flavors
Summer’s over, time to get back to business, and back to pizza! Catherine loves pizza (“I could eat it every day—and often do,” she said), so when she heard that … Continue reading
Get “Chowified” at Eat Chow Restaurant
Have you been ‘Chowified?” We have, and we love it. Of course, we’re talking about Eat Chow, which has locations in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. Soon, you’ll be able … Continue reading
Eating Our Way Through the Orange County Fair
Deep fried bacon wrapped turkey legs. Jack Daniels infused churros. Texas size pop rocks donuts. Deep fried pecan pie on a stick. Those are just a few of the outrageous … Continue reading
Artistic Dining in Laguna Beach
The arts festivals are in full swing, Pageant of the Masters has begun its summer-long run, and The Laguna Playhouse just opened the musical “Buddy – the Buddy Holly Story.” … Continue reading
Island Hotel in Newport Beach Unveils New Restaurant
The Island Hotel in Fashion Island, Newport Beach, closed its Palm Terrace Restaurant and Lounge earlier this year and transformed the entire facility into two separate yet adjacent entities: Oak … Continue reading
Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival Comes to Town Sept. 20 & 21
In September of 2012, the annual Taste of Newport ended its 24 year run in Fashion Island. Now, another food and wine festival aims to take its place. The inaugural … Continue reading
Newport’s Culinary Newcomers Reveal Culinary Delights
After a long wait, two new restaurants from two of our favorite chefs have finally opened in Newport Beach: Provenance and The Winery. Each one offers unique concepts and culinary delights. Provenance Chef Cathy … Continue reading
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