Grab your loved ones because this Valentine's Day in Orange County there are some delicious dining selections you will not want to miss. Whether it is finding romance on the water at...
RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Our in-depth restaurant reviews cover a full dining experience at the best restaurants in Orange County, LA, San Diego and popular travel destinations with a visual gallery of the best menu selections. Discover the best new restaurant openings, brunches, happy hours, and more!
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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...
Our Favorite Picks for Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2018
Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2018 is here and this is the perfect time to plan a visit to your favorite restaurant or discover a new dining destination. We are thrilled that so many of our favorite...
Put The Apron Down! Book Your Orange County Thanksgiving Reservations At These Top 5 Restaurants
Put the apron down and take a break from slaving away in the kitchen all day, so you can enjoy a care-free Orange County Thanksgiving! The holidays are times for family and huge feasts, but...
This Orange County Restaurant is a Must Visit During the Holidays!
If you're looking to get into the holiday spirit then look no further than Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens in Corona del Mar. This iconic local shop and restaurant are known throughout the O.C....
Follow Me On A Foodie Adventure Taking The OCBus
In an effort to reduce pollution and do my part to help the environment, we've collaborated with the OCBus company to highlight the ease and convenience of taking the bus on a foodie adventure! Last...
The Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival is Finally Here!
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...
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...
Top 5 Orange County Brunches to Cure Your Weekend Hangover
We've found some amazing Orange County brunches that might help make that pounding headache and empty stomach just a little bit better. After a fun-filled weekend of adventures and maybe one too...
Move Over Benihana, There’s a New Teppanyaki Spot in Orange County and It’s On Fire!
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...
These 5 Orange County Restaurants Take BBQ to the Next Level
It's almost July 4th and that means we are on a mission to find the best BBQ in Orange County. Of course, not just any BBQ will do. We want next level BBQ that's delicious, authentic, and...
Celebrate National Lobster Day with Tickets to Lobsterfest in Newport Beach!
If you're looking to celebrate National Lobster Day or just want to eat endless lobster, then treat yourself with tickets to this summers Lobsterfest! If you love lobster, and who doesn't, then this...
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First Glance: Fable & Spirit in Newport Beach Impresses with Sophisticated Irish Cuisine
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The Benihana Be The Chef Experience Lets You Awesomely Live Out Your Foodie Fantasy
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...
Our Tasty Visit to Newport Landing for OC Restaurant Week
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...
A Sneak Peak at the Harborside Restaurant Week Menu
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...
Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2019: Delicious Top 5 & Official Kickoff Party
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...
Fig and Olive in Newport Beach, For When Only the Best Will Do!
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...
A Mouth Watering Recap: 2018 Pacific Wine and Food Classic
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...
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