Recently, we revisited Las Brisas in Laguna Beach to enjoy their tasty dinner dishes and cocktails following their 40th-anniversary celebration! Las Brisas is well known for not only their beautiful...
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Knife Pleat’s Afternoon Tea Will Have You Feeling Like Royalty
Knife Pleat's Afternoon Tea is an exquisite display of this time-honored English tradition If you're looking for a weekend brunch Knife Pleat's Afternoon Tea is an exquisite display of this...
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...
Eat & Drink Your Way Through These 5 Delicious Buena Park Restaurants
Buena Park restaurants are steadily becoming more and more impressive. While this town is best known as the home of Knotts Berry Farm, it is quickly expanding into a location with both great food...
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...
From the Cuban Black Market to The American Dream, the Inspiring Success of Porto’s Bakery
If you live in Southern California there is not a chance you haven't heard of Porto's Bakery. Maybe you've seen the lines wrapped around the building all hours of the day or you've been one of those...
We Found Our New Favorite Brunch Spot at Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is home to spectacular views and some of the most amazing restaurants in Orange County. Though often frequented for dinner, we recently discovered Selanne Steak Tavern also boasts one...
The Top 5 Best Orange County Happy Hours in 2018
As this year comes to a close, its time to talk about our top 5 lists of 2018, starting with the best Orange County happy hours. So what makes a great happy hour? Drink specials are great, but I'm...
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...
Dock and Dine As You Enjoy a Boat Ride To Lighthouse Bayview Cafe
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...
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The Bayside Restaurant Happy Hour in Newport Beach Offers Diners Mini Meals!
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...
Andrei’s Irvine Happy Hour Menu is Mouth Watering and Massive!
Andrei's Irvine Happy Hour Menu has plenty of mouth-watering options to satisfy your hunger after a long workday. From tempting kabobs to portobello fries, this happy hour menu is sure to delight any craving. Andrei's...
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...
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...
Bello in Newport Beach Offers Authentic Italian Cuisine in Orange County
Bello in Newport Beach recently opened taking over the Pita Jungle in The Bluffs shopping center. Owner and chef Sando Nardone prides his new restaurant with introducing true Italian cuisine to his dinners. Bello puts a focus on...
Celebrate the Holidays with Fun Festivities at Knott’s Merry Farm
The holiday season is in full swing at Knott’s Merry Farm beginning November 22nd through January 5th! The park features many seasonal festivities and delightful experiences for everyone to enjoy. New this year is a wonderful...