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  Still trying to decide what to do for Valentine’s day, or rather where to dine? Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants. Diners’ expectations are high, and restaurants do their best to live up to expectations by creating special menus to...

From Europe With Love at Bluewater Grill Every month, Bluewater Grill hosts a special themed food tasting with wine pairings. For February, the restaurant is bringing back a popular event that highlights two classic dishes: French Bouillabaisse and Italian Cioppino, plus a split...

Compiled by Laura Wise | NB Indy Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and Newport Beach restaurants are gearing up for a busy dining day. From fabulous prix fixe menus to gourmet buffets, here’s our annual roundup of places to dine this Thanksgiving. Back Bay Bistro Back Bay...

The 2018 Hoag Summer Fest (formerly known as Hoag Summer Classic), hosted by the Hoag Hospital Foundation and its 552 Club, was a sold-out event with more than 1,500 guests at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach. The annual event was held on Wednesday, June 27, and raised over...

At the City Council meeting on June 26, council passed a resolution confirming the levying of assessments and appointment of the Advisory Board of Directors for the Newport Beach Restaurant Association Business Improvement District’s Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The resolution passed...

I seem to be on an unofficial search for the area’s best hamburger. I’ve ordered the burger at four restaurants over the past two weeks: Olea in Newport Beach, The Bungalow in Corona del Mar, and Las Brisas and Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach. No two taste buds or palates...

By Laura Wise & Christopher Trela | NB Indy Looking for the ideal spot to take Mom on Mother’s Day? We’ve got you covered with this list of restaurants in and around Newport Beach. BAYSIDE Bayside Restaurant has a three-course prix fixe menu for Mother’s Day for...

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...

Bungalow Extends Restaurant Week  Newport Beach Restaurant Week ended last week—or did it? At The Bungalow Restaurant in Corona del Mar, restaurant week isn’t over, it’s just beginning. Diners can enjoy The Bungalow’s Restaurant Week menu through February 28. The special...

How much food can I consume in two weeks? The answer: a lot, considering we’re talking about Newport Beach Restaurant Week, which starts January 15 and runs through January 28. Yes, Restaurant Week has morphed into two weeks, which offers diners even more opportunities to visit...

Compiled by Laura Wise | NB Indy 21 OCEANFRONT Enjoy Christmas Eve with a view of pier at 21 Oceanfront. They offer a three-course menu available from 4 to 9 p.m. For $79 per person, you can chose starters such as jumbo lump crab cake or butternut squash bisque, and entrées that...

Compiled by Laura Wise | NB Indy Back Bay Bistro Enjoy your Thanksgiving with Back Bay Bistro’s award-winning American cuisine, while taking in the quintessential panoramic view of the Back Bay Nature Preserve. This years’ extensive buffet menu features a wide variety of fresh...

Sunday, May 14 is Mother’s Day—time to grab your mom and treat her to a special culinary outing at a local restaurant. Not sure where to go? We’ve compiled a list of restaurants (with help from calendar editor Laura Wise) that offer something for everyone no matter your taste or...

Easter is a time of traditions: spring break, bunnies, Easter egg hunts, and sunrise church services. It also means that local restaurants are offering special Easter brunch menus so families can enjoy the holiday together without having to cook or clean up. However, we recommend...

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy How much food can we eat in 14 days? That’s a question we ask ourselves each year when we’re preparing for Newport Beach Restaurant Week, which starts January 16 and runs through January 29. More than 60 restaurants are...

Grab a fork and prepare to dig into the 11th annual Newport Beach Restaurant Week, which runs Jan. 16-29. More than 60 restaurants throughout the city are participating in this year’s 14-day eating extravaganza, presented by Dine Newport Beach (a division of Newport Beach &...

Thanksgiving Dining in Newport Beach / compiled by Laura Wise Back Bay Bistro Enjoy your Thanksgiving at Back Bay Bistro while taking in the quintessential panoramic view of the Back Bay Nature Preserve. This years’ extensive buffet menu features a wide variety of fresh...

The Bungalow Restaurants Celebrates 20 Years Hard to believe it’s been 20 years since The Bungalow open its doors in Corona del Mar. To celebrate the occasion, guests dining at The Bungalow in October receive 20 percent off their entire guest check during the month-long...

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy Nothing says spring in the culinary world like Easter Brunch. Here’s our annual roundup of what Newport Beach restaurants are offering on Sunday, March 27. Make reservations soon, as many of these restaurants are popular...

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy Nearly two years ago, Sessions West Coast Deli opened its first location on the Balboa Peninsula with a menu of gourmet sandwiches and breakfast items. We’ve been to Sessions several times and love their food, but wondered...