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Off the Menu: Culinary Film Series Sizzles at Newport Beach Film Festival

Given the popularity of the Food Network, the Netflix series Chef’s Table and culinary-themed films, it’s no surprise that the Newport Beach Film Festival has added a Culinary Film Series to its programming. There are also 60 Orange County restaurants set to serve food during the...
Posted On 27 Apr 2018
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Off the Menu: The Winery Opens New Restaurant in La Jolla

I’ve known The Winery Restaurant partners JC Clow and William Lewis for nearly 20 years since their days at Morton’s near South Coast Plaza. I was excited when they opened The Winery Restaurant in Tustin 10 years ago, and equally excited when The Winery Newport opened several...
Posted On 24 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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Newport Coast Campus Transforms Into Global Village

A Newport Coast campus transformed into a global village over the weekend, celebrating diversity with food, entertainment and activities from around the world. Sage Hill School hosted the 17th Annual Multicultural Fair on Saturday, bringing in hundreds of attendees from across...
Posted On 23 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: Dining Out for Newport Beach Restaurant Week

Newport Beach Restaurant Week started Monday, Jan. 15—how many restaurants have you been to? I managed to visit five restaurants earlier this week to sample their special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus, ranging from upscale (Bayside and Fleming’s) to casual (Dori Deli and...
Posted On 18 Jan 2018
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Off the Menu: Boat Parade Dining

Planning to watch the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 13-17 and wondering where to dine during the parade? We’ve got you covered. Nearly 100 elaborately-decorated boats will circumnavigate the perimeter of the harbor, cruising past a handful of waterfront restaurants...
Posted On 13 Dec 2017
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Nékter Opens 25th OC Restaurant in Newport Beach

This fall, Nékter Juice Bar celebrated the grand opening of its 25th Orange County restaurant at Harbor View Shopping Center in Newport Beach by donating 15 percent of one day’s sales to nearby Lincoln Elementary School. “At Nékter Juice Bar, we believe that healthy can taste...
Posted On 07 Dec 2017
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Holiday Magic in Corona del Mar

  It’s that time of year again: The Corona del Mar Christmas Walk is returning next weekend for holiday fun and festivities. The popular holiday community event, presented by the CdM Chamber of Commerce, returns on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,  in its 39th year of bringing...
Posted On 27 Nov 2017
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Ruby’s Celebrates 35 Years of Hamburgers and Memories

Thirty-five years. Thirty-five restaurants. Not bad for a guy who came up with a restaurant concept while jogging near the Balboa Pier. That guy is Doug Cavanaugh, the concept is called “Ruby’s Diner,” and the restaurant chain celebrates 35 years in business on Dec. 7. As the...
Posted On 23 Nov 2017
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Off the Menu Side Dish: Thanksgiving Dining in Newport Beach

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...
Posted On 20 Nov 2017
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Off the Menu: Caliente Southwest Grill is a Fun Fresh-Mex Hideaway

We love to discover new neighborhood restaurants, but our latest find is not new. It’s a small, intimate fast-casual restaurant called Caliente Southwest Grill, and it’s been on 17th street in Costa Mesa for 18 years. Known for serving “healthy fresh-Mex with a Southwestern...
Posted On 18 Nov 2017
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BBQ Competition Promises Smokin’ Good Time

Steve Bender loves barbecue. Good barbecue. Make that great barbecue. In fact, the Newport Beach resident loves his barbecue so much that he’s created local barbecue competitions that have been sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society and attended by most of the best...
Posted On 08 Oct 2017
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Off the Menu: Raising a Glass to the Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival

It’s only one week until the 4th Annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival, and we’re already salivating over the sensational lineup of restaurants that are participating this year. We’re also impressed with the wineries—which is important when you’re listing Wine...
Posted On 22 Sep 2017
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Off the Menu Side Dish: Wine Takes Center Stage at Festival

Newport Beach Wine & Food Fest September is California Wine month, which means the Fourth Annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival that returns to the Newport Beach Civic Center Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 is at the tail end of the celebration, but still in time for attendees to...
Posted On 17 Sep 2017
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Off the Menu Side Dish: Festivals Focused on Fine Wines and Fab Foods

The inaugural Pacific Food & Wine Classic at Newport Dunes and the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival were held on back to back weekends, and more food and wine events are on the way this month—sooner than you might think. The Taste This weekend is the Los Angeles Time...
Posted On 01 Sep 2017
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Off the Menu: Fig & Olive Chef Creates Classic Cuisine

The inaugural Pacific Wine & Food Classic at Newport Dunes has come and gone, but the flavors still linger on our palates. We were impressed with the quality and creativity of the cuisine served at the event, and the fact that most of the restaurant chefs were actually there...
Posted On 01 Sep 2017
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Off the Menu Side Dish: Farmhouse Lunch in CdM

Chef Rich Mead made a name for himself with his restaurants Sage and Sage on the Coast, both Newport Beach institutions that closed several years ago (Provenance Restaurant occupies the old Sage spot). Last fall, Chef Mead made a bold move and opened Farmhouse Restaurant ...
Posted On 25 Aug 2017
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Off the Menu Side Dish: Vote for Culinary Favorites in the Golden Foodie Awards

Which restaurant has the best brunch in Orange County? Who makes the best cocktails? What is your favorite entrée in Orange County? Now is your chance to vote on those and other categories in the annual Golden Foodie Awards. Established several years ago by the OC Restaurant...
Posted On 07 Aug 2017
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Off the Menu: A Healthy Dose of Healthy Dining

After eating our way through the OC Fair several times this summer, Catherine realized it was time to say no to bacon and yes to healthy dining. She has launched into a multi-week diet (a tough thing for a dining writer to do) with dietary restrictions that require serious menu...
Posted On 28 Jul 2017
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