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Artscapes: See Who Made the Cut at the Newport Beach Film Festival

Wonder who made the cut at the 2018 Newport Beach Film Festival? Every year, the festival gets more than 3,000 submissions but only accepts about 10 percent of those submitted. The rest are indeed cut. That’s why this year’s festival has the theme of “See Who Made the Cut,” but...
Posted On 17 Apr 2018
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45th Lido Boat Show Sails Into Town April 19-22

Imagine sitting on the deck of your own yacht bobbing on the water of Newport Harbor, cruising to Catalina aboard a swift sailboat, or fishing along the coast in your own trawler. Now imagine going to the 45th annual Lido Boat Show and having an up close and personal encounter...
Posted On 17 Apr 2018
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Soundcheck: Postmodern Jukebox Returns to Segerstrom Center April 15

Their fans are fanatic, their music videos clever and compelling, and their live concerts sell out around the world. Not bad for a group that’s only been around for a few years, but then Postmodern Jukebox is not your ordinary band. Since Scott Bradlee created the project in...
Posted On 13 Apr 2018
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Off the Menu: A Restaurant Adds CdM Location

Whenever someone asks me for a recommendation on a good steak restaurant in Newport Beach, my answer is usually the same every time: A Restaurant. I’ve dined at A Restaurant several times and absolutely love their steaks—which is saying a lot from someone who prefers salmon over...
Posted On 13 Apr 2018
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Off the Menu: Five Crowns Launches Spring Menu with New Chef

“You’ve been chopped.” That was a phrase that new Five Crowns Executive Chef Alejandra Padilla was dreading to hear when she competed on the Season Six premiere episode of Food Network’s “Chopped” in 2011. “That was a really long day, and more emotional than I thought it was...
Posted On 01 Apr 2018
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Artscapes: NB Film Festival Unveils 2018 Lineup

“American Animals,” a 2018 British-American crime drama written and directed by Bart Layton and starring Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, and Jared Abrahamson, will have its West Coast Premiere at the 19th annual Newport Beach Film Festival as the opening night film on...
Posted On 01 Apr 2018
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Off the Menu: The Winery Wins Restaurant Writers Awards

The Southern California Restaurant Writers (of which I’m a member) presented their 44th annual restaurant awards last Monday night at Orange Hill Restaurant. Congratulations are in order for Thad Foret of The Winery Newport Beach for being named General Manager of the Year....
Posted On 27 Mar 2018
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Off the Menu Side Dish: Water Grill Leads to “Book of Mormon”

By Christopher Trela & Shelly Zavala  “I believe that ancient Jews built boats and sailed to America. I am a Mormon! And a Mormon just believes.” Belief is the prevalent theme of the wildly popular Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon,” which makes fun of everything from...
Posted On 27 Mar 2018
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Weekend Getaway: Historic Weekend in Palm Springs

It’s only about 90 minutes from Newport Beach, but Palm Springs seems worlds away as far as ambiance and activities. It’s a vacation destination—or in my case, a weekend getaway. I was invited to enjoy The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn, a private Mediterranean villa hidden...
Posted On 21 Mar 2018
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A Zinfandel Weekend with Tobin James

This weekend I make my annual spring trip north for the Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend. This three-day celebration features more than 100 wineries hosting events and pouring their best zinfandel wines—the signature varietal that Paso Robles is known for. Among the wineries I...
Posted On 16 Mar 2018
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Off the Menu: Lido Bottle Works Introduces New Chef

It’s always nice to see a new restaurant become an instant hit. Such is the case with Lido Bottle Works, which opened nearly a year ago in Lido Marina Village. Chef Joel Harrington created an eclectic chef-driven menu that highlighted seasonal vegetables and fresh seafood...
Posted On 16 Mar 2018
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Off the Menu Side Dish: From Poulet to Plastics

By Christopher Trela & Shelly Zavala | NB Indy “Plastics.” Just that word alone conjures images of the classic 1967 film “The Graduate” starring a young Dustin Hoffman as a naïve college student who allows himself to be seduced by the wife of his father’s best friend—played...
Posted On 16 Mar 2018
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Off the Menu Side Dish: An Evening in Mexico at SOL and ‘Luzia’

By Christopher Trela & Shelly Zavala | NB Indy  The name Cirque du Soleil conjures images of colorful performers doing dazzling and daring feats accompanied by ethereal music and thematic settings that often defy description. Such is the case with “Luzia,” the current touring...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018
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Off the Menu: Newport Restaurants Unveil Menus for OC Restaurant Week

Newport Beach Restaurant Week ended a month ago, and according to the Newport Beach Restaurant Business Improvement District members, it was once again a hit with diners as well as restaurateurs. Five dozen restaurants participated, and anecdotally the feedback at the recent...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018
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Off the Menu: A Second Look at Olea

After experiencing a sensational dinner at Olea restaurant the week they opened in late November, I welcomed the opportunity to return to Olea earlier this month and enjoy a special media tasting of two signature cocktails and a host of menu items.  Our tasting menu: Blue crab...
Posted On 25 Feb 2018
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Off the Menu: Cheese and Wine Offer Perfect Pairings

Wine and cheese make for a popular culinary pairing, which was highlighted last weekend at “Tour de Napa” presented by Hi-Time Wine Cellars at Crevier Classic Cars in Costa Mesa. Some of Napa Valley’s best wineries poured over 100 different wines, while Sidedoor gastropub in...
Posted On 16 Feb 2018
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Off the Menu Side Dish: Taste of Louisiana and Best Bartender

“Taste of Louisiana” at Bluewater Grill Mardi Gras and “Fat Tuesday” concluded earlier this week, but Bluewater Grill intends to carry the celebration into March with a “Fat Tuesday” tasting of its own. The festivities begin on Tuesday, March 13 with a “Taste of Louisiana” event...
Posted On 16 Feb 2018
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Off the Menu Side Dish: Food Trends for 2018

I’m always curious about food trends, so I was intrigued by a recent announcement from the National Restaurant Association, who surveyed nearly 700 professional chefs on which food, cuisine, beverages and culinary themes will be hot trends this year. Their response: Top 20 Food...
Posted On 16 Feb 2018
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Curtain Up: The Elasticity of Backhausdance

The spring semester at Chapman University is in full swing, which means Newport Beach resident Jennifer Backhaus – a full-time faculty member in Chapman’s dance department – is busier than ever. Backhaus is also the founder and artistic director of Backhausdance, Orange County’s...
Posted On 16 Feb 2018
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Soundcheck: Noted Newport Rockers Move Side Deal to Center Stage

What do the drummer/songwriter for Sugar Ray, guitarist for Train, and members of PawnShop kings have in common? They all grew up in Newport Beach, went on to noted music careers, and have teamed up in a new band called Side Deal. Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray), Charlie Colin (Train),...
Posted On 08 Feb 2018
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