Scene from the movie “Sideways” “If anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am NOT drinking any F***ing Merlot!” That emphatic declaration from one the characters in the 2004 movie “Sideways” helped hasten the decline of Merlot in the U.S. marketplace. Conversely, the film boosted Pinot Noir sales thanks to the Read More
Eric Marienthal (left) performs at the Hyatt Regency amphitheater. Photo by Jim Collins The smooth sounds of saxophonist Eric Marienthal and his band wafted over the audience gathered at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach on Sunday, July 16 to enjoy live jazz music while raising money for High Hopes Head Read More
Mounted Patrol at National Night Out Hundreds of residents of all ages turned out to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Newport Beach Police Department at Bonita Canyon Sports Park. National Night Out is dedicated to building safer neighborhoods, promoting Read More
Pageant of the Masters re-creation of “Women in the Garden” by Claude Monet appears in the 2023 production “Art Colony: In the Company of Artists.” Image courtesy of the Pageant of the Masters Every year, the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach hosts a special Read More
Topside summer menu items Lido House Hotel always has something fun in store for guests, and this summer is no exception. Topside Roof Deck, Newport Beach’s only rooftop bar, has a new seasonal menu plus a dedicated rooftop cold kitchen (the food, not the temperature). New dishes from the kitchen Read More
Diane Dixon The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly Good Morning CdM on Thursday, Aug. 10 featuring special guest California State Assemblywoman Diane Dixon. Join the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce, along with community friends and neighbors for a very informative monthly discussion group on hot Read More
The interior of OEB / photo by Chris Trela OEB Breakfast Co. in Newport Beach recently celebrated its one-year anniversary serving superb breakfast and brunch items. And for those who are wondering what OEB stands for, the OEB website says the letters stand for Outstanding People, Embracing Evolution and Bold Read More
You can count on Gracias Madre restaurant to offer something fun and different. On August 2, Chef Michael Reed of acclaimed restaurant Poppy & Seed in Anaheim will join Chef Diana Briscoe of Gracias Madre for a plant-based dinner at Gracias Madre. From 7 to 10 p.m., the four-course dinner Read More
Deep fried Twinkies. Bacon wrapped turkey legs. Triple decker cheeseburgers with Krispy Kreme donuts as buns. Yes, the Orange County Fair is back, along with the requisite crazy food items found only at the fair. There are more than 100 food purveyors at the OC Fair this year, serving everything Read More
View restaurant The spectacular VEA Newport Beach in Fashion Island celebrated its one-year anniversary last month, and the resort’s View Restaurant and Lounge launched a Sunday Brunch featuring champagne specials, new cocktail creations, and a coastal California cuisine menu courtesy of Executive Chef Andrew Arndt. I have been a fan Read More
