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Where are you watching the big game this Sunday? One suggestion is the Stag Bar near the Newport Pier, where all of their big screen TVs will be tuned to the game with full surround sound. Stag Bar is an official Rams bar, and former Rams players and cheerleaders will be at Stag...

Going to the Hyatt Regency Concert Series that runs on Friday nights through Oct. 12? Here’s a delicious tip: dine at Bayside before the show and take the free Bayside shuttle to and from the concert. “Many of our guests attend the concerts and have grown to love them, but...

Bayside Restaurant has long been a favorite go-to spot for live entertainment and great cuisine, courtesy of Executive Chef Paul Gstrein. My mother loved her birthday dinner here earlier this year, and I enjoy the Thursday night jazz session with Ron Kobayashi and Jerry Mandel....

Where do you go to celebrate a half birthday? Andrea Restaurant at Pelican Hill Resort, of course. Catherine’s birthday was December 26, but she was sick and then out of town, so we never got to enjoy her traditional birthday dinner. Instead of skipping it altogether, Catherine...

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale Easter is a signal that spring has arrived, and with it the first lavish brunch occasion of the season. Many restaurants in town are offering a variety of Easter brunch specials on Sunday, April 5, from bountiful buffets to prix...

From bottomless offerings to specialty cocktails, these spirit-driven brunches prove why the weekend meal is worth looking forward to. By Adreana Young and Allison Hata   Come Sunday, there’s nothing quite like sleeping in and enjoying a late morning meal—it’s a time to...

Jazz fans know that Bayside Restaurant is one of the few spots in Newport Beach to enjoy live jazz. Thursday nights the Ron Kobayashi Trio performs, with saxophonist Jerry Mandel often sitting in. Friday nights at 10:30 p.m. Bayside Restaurant hosts late-night jazz featuring a...

With the sole purpose to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County’s “High School Bigs” mentoring program, Angelitos de Oro generously donated $285,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of OC during a special presentation held last month at Bayside Restaurant in Newport...

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale Let someone else do the cooking—and the dishes—this Thanksgiving. Here’s a list of 10 Newport Beach restaurants that are serving Thanksgiving brunches and dinners to suit almost any budget. You can even order your holiday...

By Christopher Trela and Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy Autumn has arrived, although you wouldn’t know it based on our mild coastal climate. But the season is reflected in new dishes that are appearing on local restaurant menus. We’ve been sampling seasonal menus and...

Jazz has got a grip on Newport Beach and won’t let go. There may not be a traditional jazz club within miles of the city, but thanks to a handful of lounges and hotel venues, there’s suddenly a plethora of places to enjoy live jazz music.   BAYSIDE RESTAURANT Bayside...

“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.” “That’s the problem –deciding which...