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Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2020, the longest-standing restaurant week in Orange County, begins January 13th! This is their 14th year which means they have some big surprises in store! First, Newport Beach Restaurant Week is pairing up with Second Harvest for a...
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 part is they have three convenient...
Opening in August, Helmsman Ale House is going to be the new restaurant to visit in Newport Beach, California. With seafood driven dishes and mouth-watering beers handcrafted on location, this new spot is sure to become a favorite! Restaurateurs and owners, Mario...
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...
How many of you knew there was a Benihana Be The Chef experience where you could learn Teppanyaki and cook for your friends and family? Every time I visit Benihana I'm in awe of all the tricks and how they effortlessly create th perfect chicken fried rice. It...
Every year for OC Restaurant Week we make it a point to try several new restaurants. This year we headed to the Balboa Peninsula to enjoy Newport Landing Restaurant and all their tasty offerings. Not only will restaurateurs receive an amazing dining experience, but...
Harborside Restaurant is one of those classic Orange County restaurants that anyone living here long enough has visited. I've always seen Harborside Restaurant while sailing along the Newport Harbor and OC Restaurant Week was the perfect opportunity to finally plan a...
This year Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2019 is the best time to try out new restaurants and re-visit some of your favorites. Each year we take full advantage and book several reservations to enjoy a glutinous week of delicious food at great prices. What's even more...
This article is long overdue for one of my absolute favorite restaurants, Fig and Olive in Newport Beach. I often get asked what my favorite restaurants are in Orange County and I go to the Fig and Olive in Newport Beach regularly. It's one of the restaurants...
2018 Pacific Wine and Food Classic As expected, the 2018 Pacific Wine and Food Classic was outstanding featuring mouth-watering culinary samplings from hundreds of restaurants, food suppliers, and wineries throughout Orange County. This event is easily the most...
Sondra Barker
I created this site for purveyor of exceptional eats and escapes; our team is always on a journey to find the perfect bites in the most wonderful places.
Our quest to find the best Orange County happy hours brought us to the Bayside Restaurant happy hour in Newport Beach. Each of their happy hour items is like a complete mini-meal. With prices ranging from $11- $13, diners can...
Eddie V's happy hour in Newport Beach is one of the most popular spots to enjoy after a long workday. The bar is always filled with diners and for good reason. They offer a great selection of enticing eats on their happy hour...
Fleming's happy hour in Newport Beach has been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. Even when I lived in Los Angeles I used to frequent their Beverly Hills location regularly. Almost 9 yrs later I still consider...
Eddie V's restaurant easily has one of the most decadent and timeless fine dining menus. Guests can expect rich flavors like their Béarnaise drenched Oscar-style bacon wrapped Filet, Banana Fosters Butter Cake, and Truffle Mac...
Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2020, the longest-standing restaurant week in Orange County, begins January 13th! This is their 14th year which means they have some big surprises in store! First, Newport Beach Restaurant Week is...
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...
Opening in August, Helmsman Ale House is going to be the new restaurant to visit in Newport Beach, California. With seafood driven dishes and mouth-watering beers handcrafted on location, this new spot is sure to become a...
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...
