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...
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The Taste Comes to Costa Mesa
The L.A. Times presents, on October 18th & 19th, The Taste Costa Mesa. Two days of delicious food, wine, spirits, and chef experiences at The MET in Costa Mesa. Each night, local restaurants...
Terrace by Mix Mix Kitchen is a Hidden Gem in South Coast Plaza
Chef Ross Pangilinan of Terrace by Mix Mix Kitchen in South Coast Plaza is a rising star of the Orange County restaurant scene. The Orange County restaurant scene has exploded recently and...
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa Brings Southern Charm to Their New Summer Menu
The sun is finally out, temperatures are rising, and so is my appetite. Lucky all the best restaurants in Orange County are unveiling their new summer menus. To begin we joined Chef Diego Velasco...
Get Ready for a Delicious Descanso Brunch “La Plancha” Style
The Descanso Brunch "La Plancha" experience is similar to Tepanyaki, Benihana-style cooking experience, except it is amazing Mexican food! If you have not been to Descanso yet or heard of their "la...
Descanso Restaurant Introduces “La Plancha” the First Tepankyaki Style Experience for Mexican Cuisine
Descanso Restaurant is offering a new experience that surprisingly has never been done before. They are bringing the idea of Tepankayi cooking to Mexican cuisine in a new experience called "La...
We’ve Got Your Crazy Fair Food From This Years 2018 OC Fair
The OC Fair never ceases to amaze me and the 2018 OC Fair is no different. Each year is a battle to outdo the prior year's fantastic foodie feats. It is a time-honored tradition that each summer I...
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...
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa Is Proof The Most Delicious Cuisine can be Found in the Most Unexpected Places
From the outside, you would never guess that Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa would exemplify such remarkable creole inspired cuisine. This quaint gem has been a staple for brunch in the Costa Mesa...
If Ralph Lauren Had a Restaurant It Would Be The Country Club in Costa Mesa
The moment you step into The Country Club in Costa Mesa you"ll feel as if you just stepped into the latest Ralph Lauren catalog. Vintage golf clubs, elegant chandeliers, and plaid accents adorn the...
Olea in Newport Beach Brings Delicious Wine Country Cuisine to Orange County
Olea in Newport Beach is the latest in trendy upscale dining to make its way onto the restaurant scene. Combining an atmosphere of rustic elegance and wine-country inspired selection they...
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Descanso in Costa Mesa Introduces New Mouth-Watering Menu
Descanso in Costa Mesa just introduced a handful of new mouth-watering menu items to coincide with their 3 year anniversary. Chef Fonzy DeZuniga has created a variety of new flavorful and inspiring dishes included new...
Pitfire Pizza in Costa Mesa Introduces New Summer Menu with Irresistible Dishes
Pitfire Pizza in Costa Mesa is a modern industrial restaurant, but what makes this place especially unique is their attached speakeasy called Pie Society. During our time here, I wanted to check out Pitfire’s new summer menu and...
Descanso Taco Tuesday Just Got Better With Their New “La Plancha” Menu
Descanso Taco Tuesday is stepping up their game with an all-new "La Plancha" menu. If you haven't had a chance to dine at Descanso, their "La Plancha" experience is like the Benihana of Mexican cuisine. At the "La Plancha"...
Join Descanso in Costa Mesa November 17th for their 1yr Anniversary!
Sunday, November 17, Descanso in Costa Mesa will be celebrating their one year anniversary! The restaurant features amazing and authentic Mexican cuisine. Additionally, the chefs even prepare the dishes on a traditional plancha...
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...
The Taste Comes to Costa Mesa
The L.A. Times presents, on October 18th & 19th, The Taste Costa Mesa. Two days of delicious food, wine, spirits, and chef experiences at The MET in Costa Mesa. Each night, local restaurants will showcase the incredibly...
Terrace by Mix Mix Kitchen is a Hidden Gem in South Coast Plaza
Chef Ross Pangilinan of Terrace by Mix Mix Kitchen in South Coast Plaza is a rising star of the Orange County restaurant scene. The Orange County restaurant scene has exploded recently and one rising star has been Chef...
Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa Brings Southern Charm to Their New Summer Menu
The sun is finally out, temperatures are rising, and so is my appetite. Lucky all the best restaurants in Orange County are unveiling their new summer menus. To begin we joined Chef Diego Velasco and his culinary team at...
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