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Christopher Trela and Stasha Surdyke / January 19, 2012 11:54 pm
We love dining out in Newport Beach, especially when it means trying new restaurants or sampling new menus at our favorite culinary haunts. There’s no better time to do this than during Newport Beach Restaurant Week, which starts today and
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Christopher Trela and Stasha Surdyke / January 14, 2012 9:00 am
“I just got back from the library,” I announced to Stasha. “They must have some good food there.” “Why do you say that?” “I could see the readers digest.” Stasha just shook her head and turned back to her
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Christopher Trela and Stasha Surdyke / January 7, 2012 12:23 am
“Happy New Year! Happy New Meal!” I exclaimed. “Happy new meal?” Stasha turned from her desk and gave me a quizzical look. “What are you going on about this time, Trela?” “Newport Beach welcomed a handful of new restaurants last
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Christopher Trela and Stasha Surdyke / December 30, 2011 8:01 am
“Lobster Ravioli at Sapori, Crab Sliders at Tommy Bahama. Nouveau wine with Pascal, Seared Salmon at Zov’s. AnQi’s Crab Tuesday was such a big deal, those were a few of my favorite meals…” “Chris, what in God’s name are you
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Christopher Trela and Stasha Surdyke / December 26, 2011 12:10 am
“I’ll be glad when Christmas is over—I’ve had my fill of holiday songs,” I told Stasha. “I’m looking forward to the week between Christmas and New Year’s, when I can enjoy New Year’s songs.” “New Year’s songs,” repeated Stasha quizzically.
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Christopher Trela and Stasha Surdyke / December 18, 2011 12:11 am
“It’s that time of year again,” I sighed. “For what?” asked Stasha. “Deciding where to feast this Christmas.” “That shouldn’t be a problem. I bet there are plenty of Newport Beach restaurants serving Christmas dinner for you to choose from.”
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Christopher Trela and Stasha Surdyke / December 10, 2011 1:00 am
“Tamarind of London is opening in Crystal Cove Promenade,” I told Stasha last month. “Tamarind of London!” exclaimed Stasha. “The famous Indian restaurant?” “That’s the one,” I stated. “Crystal Cove is the first U.S. location for the Tamarind brand.” “Chris,
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Christopher Trela and Stasha Surdyke / December 3, 2011 12:25 am
“Have you heard of the Orange County Wine Elite?” I asked Stasha. “No, but it sounds right up your alley – or your palate,” she replied. “It’s a meet-up group that’s dedicated to blind-tasting high-end red wines,” I explained. “Remember
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Christopher Trela and Stasha Surdyke / November 25, 2011 9:33 pm
“Did you see what arrived in the office mail?” I asked Stasha, holding a large box in my hands. “What’s inside?” asked Stasha. “Would you believe an empty bottle of Petron tequila?” I replied, removing the bottle from the box.
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Christopher Trela and Stasha Surdyke / November 19, 2011 12:00 pm
“I was at Fashion Island yesterday, and walked past R+D Kitchen. Have you dined there yet?” I asked Stasha “R+D Kitchen? No. What’s R+D?” “Ridiculous Desserts,” I said with a straight face. Stasha stared at me until I broke down
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