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...
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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...
San Manuel Casino Unveils New High-Limit Gaming Space, Luxury VIP Room, and Sophisticated Food Offerings
If you are looking for a luxurious VIP casino experience in Southern California than look no further than San Manuel Casino. The Vault Gaming & Provisions offers an escape into a Steam Punk...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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San Diego Wine and Food Festival 2021 Returns & Here’s Everything You Need to Know!
Food events have been greatly missed, but I am so excited that the San Diego Wine and Food Festival 2021 is scheduled to take place this year from Friday, November 11th, 2021 through Sunday, November 14th, 2021. I assure you,...
If You’re Looking for Authentic Homestyle Cooking Check Out Wilma’s Patio in Newport Beach!
Wilma’s Patio has much to offer with its beautiful Balboa Island location and expansive menu to satisfy all your cuisine cravings. A favorite among Newport Beach locals, this restaurant has been family-owned for over 35 years....
Knotts Berry Farm Summer Nights Opens with All New Food & Rides!
Knotts Berry Farm Summer Nights has begun and guests can finally enjoy rides again as well as some new foodie creations. On May 21, 2001 through September 6, 2001 Knotts will be celebrating their 100th anneversary and we have...
All the Best Bites From the New Taste of Boysenberry Festival!
Knotts Berry Farm is finally back open and bringing us their new Taste of Boysenberry Festival. I could not wait to attend and discover all the tasty treats they had to offer. There are so many food and drink offerings it's easy...
All of the Best Bites from the Knotts Berry Farm Holiday Food Festival Taste of Merry Farm
Knotts Berry Farm is celebrating the holidays by bringing us their brand new food festival, Taste of Merry Farm. Now through January 3rd, guests can pre-purchase tasting cards to attend this outdoor wonderland. I, of course,...
The Best Bites from the New Taste of Knotts at Knotts Berry Farm
The Taste of Knotts at Knotts Berry Farm is taking place each weekend through September 13th, 2020. Guests will be able to enjoy pre-purchased tasting cards to sample a selection of 5 food or beverage options from over 35 tasty...
First Glance: Discover New Delicious Bites From Knotts Boysenberry Festival 2020
Knotts Boysenberry Festival returns to celebrate the delicious berry that started it all. On March 20th through April 19th visitors at Knotts Berry Farm will be able to enjoy over 75 unique boysenberry-inspired food and drink...
Taco Rosa in Irvine & Newport Beach Introduces Delicious New Family Style “Taplitas” Platters
Taco Rosa in Irvine and Newport Beach is introducing several new family-style "Tablitas", or platters, to their menu. These unique Tablitas will feature both traditional and seafood options as well as a mini Tablita for two....