I love visiting The Cannery in Newport Beach because it is the most quintessential restaurant that completely epitomizes the fabulous Orange County lifestyle. One of the most common questions...
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Indulge in a Parisian Culinary Adventure at Moulin Bistro
This week we are taking you to Moulin Bistro, a lovely Parisian restaurant and market that will transport you down the cobblestoned streets of Paris. If what you seek is an authentic culinary...
Irvine Marriott Reveals $35 Million Renovation & New M Club Lounge
The Irvine Marriott recently just underwent a massive $35 Million dollar renovation and revealed their latest additions including M Club Lounge. Media was invited to a special Studio Taste event of...
Water Grill in Costa Mesa Serves Fresh Tank to Table Seafood
Water Grill in Costa Mesa has been one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year. Located right across...
Jimmy’s Famous Tavern Brings the Best Bloody Mary & Brunch in Orange County
I have a future mother-in-law who loves a naughty southern style brunch. She recently introduced me to Jimmy's Famous Tavern. My initial instinct was to stay away from the fried chicken, but as they...
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Knotts Berry Farm Introduces Knotts Summer Nights with New Food, Music, & Games!
Last week Knotts Berry Farm officially kicked off their latest event, Knotts Summer Nights and it just took summer fun to an all new level. It wouldn’t be summer without several visits to Knotts Berry Farm and this year it’s...
Top 5 Awesome Things to do in Downtown Napa
If you’re looking for things to do in Downtown Napa we have got you covered. On behalf of the Downtown Napa Association and the Do Napa website, we spent a few days exploring all their amazing restaurants,...
Downtown Napa’s Kitchen Door Serves Guests an Authentic Cultural Experience
If you're looking for a variety of worldly dishes and a menu that assures you'll never get bored, Napa's Kitchen Door is the place to be. Chef Todd Humphries opened Kitchen Door in Oxbow Public Marketplace to serve a variety of...
Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin BBQ Spices Up The Downtown Napa Restaurant Scene
Bounty Hunter began as a wine shop and added their "smokin BBQ" to draw in new customers. Downtown Napa's Bounty Hunter Wine Bar began in 1994 as a wine shop offering over 400 wines, with even more available in their...
Discover Why This Iron Chef Reigns Supreme at Morimoto Napa
We had the pleasure of partnering with the Downtown Napa Association and the Do Napa website to explore the best this charming city has to offer. After arriving at Downtown Napa on a rainy day, the sunshine at the end of the...
Napa’s 3D Dining Experience at Copia is the Most Unique Culinary Adventure You Will Ever Experience
The 3D dining experience at Copia, the restaurant inside The Culinary Institute of America in Downtown Napa, is likely the most unique culinary adventure you will ever experience. This once in a lifetime dinner uses a series of...
Create the Perfect Picnic with the Culinary Shops at Downtown Napa’s Oxbow Public Market
On our recent visit to Napa, in partnership with the Do Napa website, we decided the best way to showcase all the amazing Artisan shops at Downtown Napa's Oxbow Public Market was to create the perfect picnic. Oxbow Public Market...
Gourmet Meets Bed and Breakfast at Napa’s Inn on First
Napa's Inn on First which can best be described as a charming gourmet bed and breakfast. In partnership with the Downtown Napa Association and the Do Napa website, I was recently able to take a brief trip up to Downtown...