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...
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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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...
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...
First Glance: Helmsman Ale House Brings Their Handcrafted Brews & California Cuisine to Newport Beach
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...
OC Burger Week Has Arrived and We’ve Got Your First Look
OC Burger Week has finally arrived and we didn't waste any time filling our bellies with some big beefy burgers. This new awesome event will take place between July 14th-20th. Orange Counties best...
Five Crowns Summer Menu Dazzles With Garden Fresh Ingredients & South Asian Influence
Chef Alejandra Padilla did an excellent job creating the new Five Crowns Summer Menu. Five Crowns summer menu invigorates with garden-fresh ingredients and a hint of South Asian influence....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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A List of Over 100 Orange County Restaurants Offering Delivery & Takeout During Coronavirus Pandemic
Our team has been working on a huge list over the past week of Orange County Restaurants offering delivery, take-out, curbside pickup, specials, & incentives. Shelves are completely bare at grocery stores and they are the...
Enticing Eats from Eddie V’s Happy Hour Menu in Newport Beach
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...
A Tasty Preview of Fleming’s Happy Hour Menu in Newport Beach
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...
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"...
A Delicious Look at Davio’s Happy Hour Menu in Irvine
Davio's Happy Hour Menu in Irvine is full of delicious bites to satisfy your post-work hunger. I personally prefer to eat earlier so I'm always on the hunt for an amazing happy hour. Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse is a new...
Eddie V’s Restaurant Just Might Be The Most Decadent Dinner of Your Dreams!
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...
Could Oliver’s Osteria be the Most Authentic Italian Cuisine in Orange County?
There was a recent thread on my Nextdoor app searching for the most authentic Italian cuisine in Orange County and I could not help but notice all the recommendations for Oliver's Osteria. I, of course, did not waste any time...
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...
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