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With so many “battle of the chefs” shows on TV these days, it’s not surprising that Orange County chefs would wage their own culinary battles for viewers. OC Chef Life has launched a monthly “Battle of the Chefs” contest held at the Fifth Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in Anaheim,...

A sold-out crowd enjoyed more than 1,000 Maine lobster dinners prepared on site during the 9th annual Lobsterfest, held last Sunday at Newport Dunes. While feasting the diners enjoyed live entertainment and activities for kids. A percentage of the proceeds go to Leadership...

Last week we talked about the chef demos and offered an overview of the inaugural Pacific Wine and Food Classic that takes place at Newport Dunes Aug.19-20. Over one weekend, patrons can taste wines from 50 vintners and enjoy bites from 50 restaurants from throughout Orange...

We’re preparing our palates for the inaugural Pacific Wine and Food Classic that takes place at Newport Dunes Aug.19-20. This food, wine and cocktail festival features more than 100 food and libation stations, all inspired by summer. In addition to all the food and wine (and...

Hundreds of Maine lobsters will be flown in to Newport Beach on Aug. 6 for the 9th Annual Lobsterfest, held at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina from 3 to 8 p.m. More than 700 people are expected to attend this annual celebration of summer, which centers around a...

Ready to have some fun on the Fourth of July? Myriad community celebrations are being held throughout the city, starting in the morning and going through the evening with a spectacular fireworks finale. 4th of July is for Families: Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and Community...

Hundreds of Maine lobsters will be flown in to Newport Beach on Sunday, August 7 for the 8th Annual Lobsterfest, held at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina from 3 to 8 p.m. More than 700 people are expected to attend this annual celebration of summer, which centers...

The Russo and Steele automobile auction is coming to Newport Dunes this weekend, and as they enter their fourth year they have learned what makes Newport unique. “It took us a while to understand the Newport market, and we concluded that this really is a community event,” said...

Get ready for the biggest beach party to be held in Newport Beach this year: Newport Beach Party: A Celebration of Community, held at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort June 26 – 28. The three day event is designed to raise money for a variety of charities, including the Newport...

Ever wanted to be one of those Madison Avenue ad directors who come up with pithy slogans for their products? Now’s your chance. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina invites the public to come up with catchy phrases for its onsite, critically acclaimed Back Bay Bistro....

Hundreds of Maine lobsters will be flown in to Newport Beach on Sunday, August 10 as the star attractions for the 6th Annual Lobsterfest, held at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina from 3 to 8 p.m. More than 700 people are expected to attend this annual celebration of...

Last June, the Russo and Steele Newport Beach Collector Automobile Auction rolled into Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and became an instant success, with 300 cars up for bid over two days and generating over $6 million in sales (including a 2008 Bugatti Veyron for $1,078,000,...

Fireworks! Barbecues! Music! Whether you’re a Yankee Doodle Dandy or simply a patriotic citizen, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate, and Newport Beach has plenty of celebrations planned, including parades, concerts, and of course, fireworks. Newport Beach...

Over 1,000 Susan G. Komen supporters stood up and paddled toward a cure for breast cancer Saturday, during the organization’s second annual Stand Up for the Cure. Among everyone out on the water and in the sand at Newport Dunes was breast cancer survivor, SUP Cure event founder,...

If you haven’t gotten what all the fanfare is about when it comes to the recent popularity of food trucks, get ready to discover the latest phenomenon in gastronomic excellence that is literally changing the restaurant industry, and how consumers eat. “Roach coaches,” as they...

I think I must have a case of the denials lately because I just can’t wrap my arms around the fact that the ’80s were 30 years ago. As part of the late Baby Boomer era or “Generation Jones” (which ended in 1964), I was in my late teens and 20s during those years and life seemed a...

Ahoy! Happy Birthday America on this Fourth of July! This extended weekend will be very busy in Newport Harbor with thousands of boaters and visitors. Newport Harbor is known as the largest recreational harbor in the world with estimates I have seen as high as 12,000 boats, but I...

The 36th Annual Irrelevant Week was kicked off with beach party on Monday, and later included a Disneyland trip, the All-Star Lowsman banquet, and a Balboa Yacht Club event. Mr. Irrelevant Cheta Ozougwu, a defensive end from Rice University, was the 254th draft pick for the...