Best Dining Experiences of 2015
Happy New Year! We took a year off to work on other projects, but we’re back and ready to write about our dining experiences in 2016. But first, a look … Continue reading
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
Best Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner
What’s the best wine to serve with Thanksgiving dinner? Many wine experts will simply say it’s whatever wine you like to drink, but matching wine with food can enhance the … Continue reading
New Pizza Purveyors in Newport Beach
More than three billion pizzas are sold in the U.S. every year, making pizza one of the most popular food items in the country. Pizza is also popular in Newport … 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
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
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