Restaurant Reviews
Take a behind the scenes look at our in-depth restaurant reviews covering our favorite dishes from the best Orange County restaurants, Los Angeles restaurants, San Diego restaurants, Southern California restaurants, and restaurants located at popular travel destinations.
Andrei’s Irvine Celebrates Their 10yr Anniversary With a Limited $10 Menu
Andrei's Irvine Restaurant has been an Orange County favorite since opening in 2009. Located in Irvine's business district off Main Street, they are best known for their fresh local and organically grown produce, as well as naturally raised meats and sustainable...
Eat & Drink Your Way Through These 5 Delicious Buena Park Restaurants
Buena Park restaurants are steadily becoming more and more impressive. While this town is best known as the home of Knotts Berry Farm, it is quickly expanding into a location with both great food and entertainment. During a recent trip with Visit Buena Park, we...
First Glance: Fable & Spirit in Newport Beach Impresses with Sophisticated Irish Cuisine
Fable & Spirit in Newport Beach is the latest restaurant located at the Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach. Diners can expect a refined take on sophisticated Irish cuisine. Husband and wife restauranteurs, Darren and Jean Coyle, opened Fable & Spirit...
From the Cuban Black Market to The American Dream, the Inspiring Success of Porto’s Bakery
If you live in Southern California there is not a chance you haven't heard of Porto's Bakery. Maybe you've seen the lines wrapped around the building all hours of the day or you've been one of those patrons waiting for your chance to take home a box of their amazing...
Vancouver’s Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar Perfectly Embodies Canada’s French Culinary Influence
Vancouver's Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar is a wonderful example of expertly executed cuisine that beautifully blends French and western influences. The wonderful city of Vancouver has a blossoming culinary scene heavily influenced by the French culture in...
Angelina’s Pizzeria Might be the Best Pizza in All of Southern California
Growing up in New York so I've always been extremely selective about my pizza and Angelina's Pizzeria might be the best I've found in Southern California. New Yorkers tend to prefer their crust thin and more importantly they are all about the sauce. We often...
Old Vine Cafe in Costa Mesa Serves Unique Brunch Dishes With A Twist
Old Vine Cafe in Costa Mesa is a quaint rustic hipster equivalent spot located at The Camp in Costa Mesa. The Camp is like a more luxurious version of Silverlake in LA with cute trendy restaurants and boho shopping boutiques. It's also home to one of the best...
Discover Why A Restaurant Newport Beach Is A Favorite Among Local Diners
Each year we choose a new dining destination to visit during restaurant week and A Restaurant Newport Beach was an easy selection. Their sophisticated menu featuring selections like Foie Gras with kumquat relish and Polenta with freshly shaved truffles made...
Provenance in Newport Beach Will Make You Feel Like You’re Dining in a Garden – Closed
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"...
Cava Grill Brings a New Elevated Experience to Fast Casual Dining
Cava Grill recently opened in Irvine and delivers an elevated fast casual Mediterranean dining experience. Imagine the convenience of Chipotle with the selection and ingredients of an expensive restaurant. If you are looking for a meal that is healthy, insanely...
At Green 2 Go in Brea You”ll Be Eating Organic Gluten Free and Wont Even Know It!
It's often difficult to eat healthy when you're a die-hard foodie. That's why I was so excited to find Green 2 Go in Brea, CA. Everything they serve is Organic, Gluten Free, and so delicious you would never know unless they told you. Healthy food often has a stigma...
Water Grill in Costa Mesa Serves Fresh Tank to Table Seafood
Water Grill in Costa Mesa has been one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year. Located right across the street from South Costa Plaza, this seafood restaurant offers...
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Bello in Newport Beach Offers Authentic Italian Cuisine in Orange County
Bello in Newport Beach recently opened taking over the Pita Jungle in The Bluffs shopping center. Owner and chef Sando Nardone prides his new restaurant with introducing true Italian cuisine to his dinners. Bello puts a focus on...
New Seasonal Dishes from the team at Olea, Ironwood, & Vine Restaurants
The talented team at Olea, Ironwood, and Vine Restaurants have created new seasonal dishes to kick off the holidays. Executive Chef Jared Cook did not disappoint with a handful of new selection that are mouth-watering. The best...
A New Fall Menu and Whimsical Tablescape with Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
This week, in preparation for the holidays, I decided to introduce the new fall menu from Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens by creating a rustic whimsical tablescape. I was inspired by the fresh farm to table cuisine prepared by Chef...
A Vibrant Seasonal Look at Five Crowns New Menu
Five Crowns new menu is a delicious and vibrant addition to their classic favorites. This year fall menus are arriving later in the season to correlate with the availability of fresh market ingredients. Executive Chef Alejandra...
Our Visit to Las Brisas in Laguna Beach to Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary
Recently, we revisited Las Brisas in Laguna Beach to enjoy their tasty dinner dishes and cocktails following their 40th-anniversary celebration! Las Brisas is well known for not only their beautiful location right on the beach...
Knife Pleat’s Afternoon Tea Will Have You Feeling Like Royalty
Knife Pleat's Afternoon Tea is an exquisite display of this time-honored English tradition If you're looking for a weekend brunch Knife Pleat's Afternoon Tea is an exquisite display of this time-honored English tradition. I'm...
For the First Time, The Guild Club in Costa Mesa Opens Its Doors To The Public!
Husband-and-wife team, Chef Noah and Marín von Blöm invite guests to experience their recently, opened to the public, The Guild Club in Costa Mesa on October 4th. Originally opened in 2017 as a reservations-only club, The Guild...
Hendrix in Laguna Niguel Introduces A New Lighter Farm-Fresh Menu
This new menu is the perfect comingling of both Chef Allan Aguinaga and Chef Rainer Schwarz Hendrix in Laguna Niguel is known for their incredible carnivore platters but this season they will be introducing a brand new lighter...