The annual Tastemakers of Orange County 2023 returns on September 13th to celebrate the very best Asian and Pacific Island cuisines in support of the OCAPICA. Attendees will eat their hearts with...
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SIP & SHUCK 2022 Returns to Laguna Beach
Sip & Shuck is returning to Laguna Beach on Sunday, October 9th from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. The Deck on Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen, and Hendrix Restaurant & Bar, together with The Bungalows...
March of Dimes Orange County Signature Chefs Auction
March of Dimes presents the Signature Chefs Gala & Auction on October 24th to support their mission which focuses on leading the fight to improve the health of all moms and babies. To start the...
The AltaMed Food and Wine Festival OC Meets Napa
I've been discovering recently that some of the best wine and food festivals are charity events and the Altamed Food and Wine Festival is the perfect example. This years theme, OC Meets Napa,...
Our First Year Attending Hoag Summer Fest was Even Better Than Expected!
This year we attended The 31st Annual Hoag Summer Fest in Newport Beach and we have to say it was even better than expected. We attend close to 50 wine and food events each year and I like to...
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Tastemakers of Orange County 2023 Makes a Delicious Return
The annual Tastemakers of Orange County 2023 returns on September 13th to celebrate the very best Asian and Pacific Island cuisines in support of the OCAPICA. Attendees will eat their hearts with cuisine provided by some of the...
SIP & SHUCK 2022 Returns to Laguna Beach
Sip & Shuck is returning to Laguna Beach on Sunday, October 9th from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. The Deck on Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen, and Hendrix Restaurant & Bar, together with The Bungalows at Pacific Edge Hotel, are...
March of Dimes Orange County Signature Chefs Auction
March of Dimes presents the Signature Chefs Gala & Auction on October 24th to support their mission which focuses on leading the fight to improve the health of all moms and babies. To start the evening off, there will be a...
The AltaMed Food and Wine Festival OC Meets Napa
I've been discovering recently that some of the best wine and food festivals are charity events and the Altamed Food and Wine Festival is the perfect example. This years theme, OC Meets Napa, wowed guests with a Latin...
Our First Year Attending Hoag Summer Fest was Even Better Than Expected!
This year we attended The 31st Annual Hoag Summer Fest in Newport Beach and we have to say it was even better than expected. We attend close to 50 wine and food events each year and I like to think I am a pretty good...
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