The body is a funny fickle machine at times. Like a computer offered the wrong password, the body given too much of something, even a good thing, can simply respond with a big “NO” that lights up a pathway of pain. It’s the body’s way of talking, but many of us refuse to hear the [...]
By Christopher Trela and Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy ”Remember when we went to the Newport Beach Wine Festival at Balboa Bay Resort last year?” I asked Catherine. “How could I forget–the wine and cheese pairing seminar was so much fun, and educational,” she replied. “And the barbecue on the lawn next to the [...]
Moti Ferder Appointed to the National Council for the American Film Institute Lugano Diamonds’ President and Design Director, Moti Ferder, has been appointed a Founding Member of the National Council for the American Film Institute. Ferder will serve alongside an exclusive group of filmmakers, business leaders and distinguished philanthropists from across the country to provide [...]
By Christopher Trela and Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy We recently reviewed a handful of our favorite local restaurants with Mother’s Day menus. This week–more Mother’s Day selections. After all, you can’t have too many options when it comes to making sure mom is happy. BEACHCOMBER Take your mom to the beach for Mother’s [...]
By Amy Senk | Corona del Mar Today Last summer, the Corona del Mar Farmers Market was in the doghouse, with county health inspectors issuing violations and holding a hearing because of the number of dogs they had seen. But two followup inspections earlier this year have shown “substantial compliance,” said Mike Haller, program manager [...]
By Christopher Trela and Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy It’s not often we get the chance to write about movies, but with more than 300 films on the schedule of the Newport Beach Film Festival, we thought maybe we’d stumble across one that focused on food. We were right. “The Golden Scallop,” which screens [...]
Luscious Lunches at Sage School Chef Azmin Ghahreman cares about kids, and what they eat for lunch. An advocate of healthy dining, Chef Azmin – whose restaurant Sapphire Laguna has become a respected culinary treasure – has carried his passion for food over into schools by creating Sapphire at School, a thriving program that brings [...]
“Did you know that National Eggs Benedict Day is Tuesday, April 16?” I asked Catherine. “Who comes up with those national food days?” wondered Catherine. “I don’t know, but I found out that The Beachcomber Restaurant in Crystal Cove State Park is creating special eggs Benedict dishes to celebrate Eggs Benedict day–although they’ll be available [...]
Have you heard of the restaurant, the Playground? If not, it might be worth a visit, but not just for the food! Talk about a group of people who have a passion for what they do, for food and fun. If we all went through life with the excitement of Jason Quinn, executive chef [...]
If you were fortunate enough to snag a ticket to hear author Adam Gopnik at the Newport Beach Public Library on March 8, you got an earful. Speaking with a New Yorker’s hyperactive speed — though he never got ahead of his lucid thoughts – Gopnik shared his passion for the history, culture, and philosophy [...]
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