The Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival is finally here! We had such an amazing time at last years event and as usual, this years line up is sure to impress. Expect new restaurants, delicious wines, and your favorite celebrity chefs at the most prestigious wine and...
The first ever Pacific Wine and Food Classic was a huge success, to say the least. There were over 50 food vendors from Orange County's best restaurants and delicious wine as far as the eye could see. Not mention those incredible views! Chefs truly brought...
Update 1/2021* After 6 years, Provenance in Newport Beach has had to close its doors. We love Chef Cathy and are truly heartbroken by this news. May this article serve as a tribute to her exceptional and wonderful cuisine. [gallery targetsize="medium" size="large"...
For far too long has there only been one Orange County teppanyaki spot that everyone seems to flock to, but thanks to Wasa Sushi & Teppan there is finally a much better option. I guess if you enjoy teenagers and birthday parties, then you can still go to...
Today I'm going to let you all in on a few little secrets. A question I get asked all the time is "How do you eat whatever you want and not gain weight?". The truth is I have a few eating habits that have contributed to why I am able to eat everything I want and still...
We are bringing you our drool-worthy list of the best burgers in Orange County in celebration of OC Burger Week. We basically spent 2 weeks stuffing our faces with ooey gooey meaty burgers to bring you our personal faves. Updated April 2022 Table Of ContentsshowWhat...
Update: Spoleto is no longer open at Campus Center and has closed permanently This week I had the pleasure of visiting Spoleto, the latest addition to Irvine's University Center. This year the University Center has seen a massive...
Several weeks ago I had this genius idea to get in the kitchen and attempt to make my own dumplings. After an epic fail, I reached out to the Mad Dumplings Food Truck in Orange County to get some behind-the-scenes pointers on how to make the most bomb dumplings you've...
This weekend I sampled every dish from the 2017 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival. I even have my fully stamped souvenir passport to prove it! It seems the food events at Disneyland's California Adventure park continue to get better and better. This event is...
On March 24th The Burger Parlor is going to be adding the new massive Gringo Bandito Burger to their menu. This new item comes in celebration fo their partnership with fan favorite [amazon_textlink asin='B00XLHS8HQ' text='Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce'...
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If you're looking to spend your weekends enjoying fabulous ocean views while enjoying an amazing brunch then you're in luck. Beachcomber Cafe has become the most iconic restaurant in Newport Beach to enjoy a delicious meal...
I'm beyond excited that Fig and Olives Menu has been updated with all new delicious offerings. During covid, Fig and Olive featured a reduced menu and many of our favorite selections were no longer available. My taste buds are...
Food events have been greatly missed, but I am so excited that the San Diego Wine and Food Festival 2021 is scheduled to take place this year from Friday, November 11th, 2021 through Sunday, November 14th, 2021. I assure you,...
I've spent some time recently looking for the best Italian food in Orange County. My favorite restaurants are those intimate, family-owned, unassuming restaurants you have to discover. The restaurants that have been open for...
This week I decided to head to Hopdoddy Burger Bar to indulge in some of their delicious gourmet burgers. I'm a firm believer that if you're going to eat a burger, you should go to a place that specializes in them. I try to find...
Being from Morocco, lamb is one of my favorite ingredients and my authentic Indian Lamb Curry recipe is amazing. I make this often and freeze batches to eat throughout the week with whole wheat couscous. It makes a great quick...
One of my favorite dinners is this super easy baked lamb chop recipe with my magical mint chimichurri sauce. I recently made this for Easter dinner, but this is so easy to make, it's great for any day of the week. My special...
Taco Rosa in Irvine and Newport Beach is introducing several new family-style "Tablitas", or platters, to their menu. These unique Tablitas will feature both traditional and seafood options as well as a mini Tablita for two....
