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....
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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...
Swoon Your Date with these Top 5 Orange County Valentines Day Menus
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and nothing says “I love you” like treating your date to an indulgent dining experience. Impress with a farm-fresh meal at EATS Kitchen or fall in love...
Angelina’s Pizzeria Might be the Best Pizza in All of Southern California
Growing up in New York so I've always been extremely selective about my pizza and Angelina's Pizzeria might be the best I've found in Southern California. New Yorkers tend to prefer their...
All the Must Try Eats From the 2018 Disneyland Festival of Holidays
It's time for our coverage of the 2018 Disneyland Festival of Holidays. Each year Disneyland's California Adventure brings several wine and food festivals to guests and they continue to get better...
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...
First Glance: Davio’s In Irvine Opens with Delicious Brunch and Italian Cuisine
Davio's in Irvine is the latest restaurant bringing delicious cuisine to the Orange County foodie scene. Located on Michelson next to the Marriot Hotel, Davio's Northern Italian Kitchen is in a...
Head to Puesto Los Olivos and be the First to Try Their New Menu
If you are a fan of authentic Mexican cuisine then you"ll want to head to the Puesto Los Olivos location to be the first to try out all the new menu items from Chef Katy Smith. While each Puesto...
Flemings Steakhouse Brunch Just Got Better on Their Beautiful New Patio
Flemings Steakhouse brunch just got even better with their newly remodeled patio at Fashion Island. I've always been a fan of Flemings Steakhouse since I used to visit their Beverly Hills...
We Just Found Our New Favorite Friday Happy Hour in Orange County
I always seem to have trouble finding a great happy hour in Orange County, but thanks to Eats Kitchen at Hotel Irvine, my Friday nights are officially taken. I recently made a visit to discover they...
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...
Enjoy a Porterhouse Dinner for Two with Live Jazz at Bistango in Irvine
Let me first start by saying I cannot believe it's taken me so long to visit Bistango in Irvine, especially considering how long this classic Orange County restaurant has been in business....
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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...
A New Fall Menu and Whimsical Tablescape with Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
This week, in preparation for the holidays, I decided to introduce the new fall menu from Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens by creating a rustic whimsical tablescape. I was inspired by the fresh farm to table cuisine prepared by Chef...
Chef Recipe Spotlight: Brown Butter Sage Sauce with Pumpkin Agnolotti
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we have the perfect dish to impress your guests. Last week I enjoyed the new fall menu from Orange County's most wonderful restaurants Olea, Ironwood, and Vine...
A Vibrant Seasonal Look at Five Crowns New Menu
Five Crowns new menu is a delicious and vibrant addition to their classic favorites. This year fall menus are arriving later in the season to correlate with the availability of fresh market ingredients. Executive Chef Alejandra...
Where to Book Your Reservation for Thanksgiving in Orange County 2019
Thanksgiving is best celebrated with family, but why not take a break in the kitchen and celebrate Thanksgiving in Orange County at one of these amazing restaurants? Resorts, hotels, and restaurants all over The O.C. have...
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...
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 introducing a brand new lighter...
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