The Charm of Dining on Balboa Island
“When’s the last time you had dinner on Balboa Island” I asked Catherine last week. “Probably when we sampled the menu at Village Inn earlier this year,” she replied. “Since … Continue reading
Dining at the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
One of the largest holiday celebrations in the country is the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, which is viewed by hundreds of thousands of people each year. This year’s parade … Continue reading
A Restaurant Gets A+ Grade
“Meet me at the Arches.” That was a familiar phrase back in the 1920s and 30s, when the only route between San Diego and Los Angeles was Pacific Coast Highway. … Continue reading
Take the Plunge to Great Eats at DivBar
You don’t normally associate a dive bar with great food, but DivBar on Coast Highway is anything but a typical dive bar. Catherine and I first sampled the DivBar menu … Continue reading
A Dazzling Culinary Experience at Golden Truffle
We didn’t know what to expect when we visited The Golden Truffle in Costa Mesa, but that’s the point–when Chef Greeley is in the kitchen, expect the unexpected. We were … Continue reading
Everything Old is New Again at Village Inn Restaurant
Hard to believe that The Village Inn on Balboa Island in Newport Beach has been around for more than 80 years, which makes it one of the oldest restaurants (possibly … Continue reading
Whisky & Wagyu with Chef Michael Mina
Love beef? Love whisky? Then you’ll love the unusual culinary event that takes place June 30 at St. Regis Monarch Beach. Award-winning chef Michael Mina is coming to Stonehill Tavern … Continue reading
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
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
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
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