Tommy Bahama apparel is synonymous with summer, so it makes sense that the Tommy Bahama Island Grill in Corona del Mar Plaza has introduced new menu items that reflect the season. The regular menu already celebrates the Island lifestyle, but Executive Chef Jacquelyn Nabong has created several innovative dishes that virtually shout summer, and the [...]
“Memorial Day is coming up next week – you know what that means, don’t you?” I asked Catherine, my editorial assistant. “It means I get a day off?” she replied hopefully “Well, maybe on Monday, but I’m going to make you work on Saturday and Sunday,” I said with a smile. “Does it involve food [...]
Looking for last minute Mother’s Day dining ideas? Several of Newport’s most classic and classy restaurants are ready to welcome you and your mom. Five Crowns has been around for more than four decades but has remained a popular upscale dining hotspot. Mother’s Day is no exception, and a glance at the menu tells you [...]
“Have you noticed that if you remove the ‘s’ from Easter, you get eater?” I asked Catherine, our editorial assistant. “Chris, only you could find a food reference like that,” replied Catherine, laughing. “But eating and Easter go together perfectly,” I reasoned. “Easter Brunch is popular, and many restaurants go all out to provide a [...]
Wine creates a symphony of pleasures for the palate. Pacific Symphony creates a subtle blending of musical pleasures for the soul. So, it’s not surprising that California’s third largest symphony has orchestrated one of the top wine events in Southern California: The Pacific Coast Wine Festival, which brings the best of Napa Valley and beyond [...]
“Something’s fishy in Newport Beach,” I told our editorial assistant, Catherine, who’s been filling in for Stasha while our favorite foodie focuses on her starring role in a play in Burbank. Catherine looked at me quizzically. “I didn’t say that just for the halibut, although I’m floundering for words and may get crabby and clam [...]
“Ready for a trip to Mozambique? I asked our editorial assistant, Catherine, who’s been filling in for Stasha (Stasha has been MIA while she stars in a play in Burbank). “Sure, I’ve been all over Europe but never Africa. I have my passport, but I’m not sure I can miss that much school,” replied Catherine. [...]
I love Paso Robles. Let me amend that: I love the wines that are produced in this Central Coast enclave. Since discovering Paso Robles some dozen years ago, my trips to Napa ceased. Not only is Paso closer to OC, but the wines are as good – and often better – than those that come [...]
We’ve been to True Food Kitchen in Fashion Island several times since it opened in 2010. We’ve enjoyed the Tuscan Kale Salad as well as many other dishes, but never had time to sample the restaurant’s brunch menu—until now. True Food Kitchen is serving up a revamped weekend brunch with new additions to help diners [...]
Retailers depend on the Christmas season to boost their bottom line. Given a choice, restaurateurs would rather bypass Christmas in favor of the more lucrative Valentine’s Day. Yes, flowers and chocolate can set the stage for a romantic evening, but nothing says I Love You like a cozy dinner for two at a blissful bistro. [...]
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