Ironwood in Laguna Hills offers guests a sophisticated food and wine dining experience that is a favorite among locals. If you have enjoyed Olea in Costa Mesa or Vine Restaurant in San Clemente then you are likely already familiar with their top-notch cuisine. Owner...
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...
It is no surprise that I love a fantastic brunch and Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach truly makes brunch feel beautiful and luxurious. With an amazing view of the harbor and subtle sounds of a live saxophone played to your favorite tunes, this is the perfect...
For the longest time, I never ventured to try TAPS Fish House and Brewery because my immediate assumption led me to believe it was a bar. Then about a year ago I met with some friends already dining at the restaurant and I was truly blown away. It was nothing...
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 loosen up my belt notch and take a dive into some of the craziest fair...
This year we attended The 31st Annual Hoag Summer Fest in Newport Beach and we have to say it was even better than expected. We attend close to 50 wine and food events each year and I like to think I am a pretty good judge. My main factors are: is there great...
When you think of summer dining, nothing says fresh seasonal ingredients more than Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens. Their latest menu offers a vibrant colorful menu full of fresh ingredients like nectarines, blueberries, sweet strawberries, carrots, heirloom...
If you missed last years event, then you already know that the 2018 Pacific Wine and Food Classic is going to be the most anticipated Orange County event of the summer. Last years event was massive with so much food and wine, it easily took 2 days to try and...
Newport Beach provides a great experience for foodies and ocean lovers to Dock and Dine at their favorite restaurant. Locals can enjoy beautiful views and cool ocean breezes as they make their way to dock at amazing restaurants like the Lighthouse...
Attending fabulous food events always provides an opportunity to find amazing new restaurants like Krave in Irvine. This completely random discovery was all thanks to this year's Fresh Toast put on by OC Weekly. As we walked from booth to booth, sampling...
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A purveyor of exceptional eats and escapes; on a journey to find the perfect bites in the most wonderful places.
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 and better. Park-goers can...
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 Plancha". The "La Plancha" menu...
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 prime spot and perfect for...
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 location is delicious, only the...
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 location when I still lived in...
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 have an amazing new tapas...
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...
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. The ambiance inside the...
