I have been a fan of Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza since four friends from Newport Beach purchased the iconic Newport Beach restaurant and reopened it in 2013. Since then, they’ve opened two other locations, in Irvine and Aliso Viejo. My go-to pizza has been their delicious Margherita pizza, available by the Read More
Adam Rymer, a 15-year Chipotle veteran, will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer, beginning October 1, 2024. Newport Beach-based Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it has accelerated the appointment of Adam Rymer to Chief Financial Officer, beginning October 1, 2024. Rymer will serve on Chipotle’s executive leadership team and Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Following this Labor Day weekend, which marked the official end of the summer season, I would like to recognize the men and women who help ensure the safety of residents and visitors on our beaches – our Read More
Pacific Wine + Food / courtesy of Pacific Wine + Food It’s almost here—the annual Pacific Wine & Food Classic! On Saturday, Sept. 2, foodies will gather at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort to indulge in creative bites from more than 40 restaurants, sip on a selection of 100 wines Read More
Cooper Hoffman and Christoph Waltz in “Old Guy.” Photo courtesy of The Avenue The stars will be coming out in force for the Newport Beach Film Festival’s 25th anniversary that runs October 17 through 24. The Festival has announced its opening night film: the World Premiere of “Old Guy” starring Read More
Keep the Promise Sommelier Steven Poe There may be no better use of wine (other than drinking) than to entice people to attend a charity event. And there may be no better charity wine event than The Wooden Floor’s “Keep the Promise” Wine Tasting Benefit, to be held on Thursday, Read More
Las Brisas Main Patio Fire Pit If you’re sticking close to home this Labor Day weekend, several local restaurants are offering live music and delicious dining experiences. Las Brisas Las Brisas in Laguna Beach will be extending its popular weekend brunch to be available on Monday, Sept. 2–Labor Day. For Read More
Art in the Park, Newport Beach. File photo. Costa Mesa may be known as the City of the Arts, but on Saturday, Sept. 14 there will be Arts in the City of Newport Beach when the Newport Beach Arts Foundation hosts the annual Art in the Park from 10 a.m. Read More
Movie poster from “Harry Potter” Calling all Hogwarts alumni—the Pacific Symphony wants you! On Friday, Aug. 23, the Pacific Symphony invites Harry Potter fans to dress in their most magical costumes and embark on an enchanted journey under the stars as Pacific Symphony’s Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez invites the Read More
Chef Prabeen Prathapan, Balboa Bay Resort, right, with A&O Chef Rusty Richardson, left / Photo by Bob Hodson with Corey Sandler Chefs love to create dishes that delight diners, but they also delight in helping nonprofit organizations raise funds for a good cause. Among the many charitable culinary events in Read More
