Who doesn’t love Hawaiian poke? Apparently, plenty of people in Newport Beach and elsewhere do, which is why Sweetfin brought its poke concept to Newport Beach at 1000 Bristol N., Ste. 6. Here’s the backstory: Since 2015, the fast-casual restaurant has been serving customizable and signature bowls from a menu Read More
Stunning. That’s not the only superlative that guests at the new VEA Newport Beach will be using when they see this sensational hotel transformation. Formerly the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, the property underwent an extensive refresh – more like a rejuvenation or rebirth – and became VEA Newport Read More
Flight of Newport photo from 2021 / photo by Jim Collins The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, with the assistance from the Balboa Yacht Club, will present the Flight of Newport on Sunday, July 17, in Newport Harbor. According to information from race organizers, Flight of Read More
Singer Oleta Adams, percussionist Ramon Yslas, saxophonist Eric Marienthal, bass guitarist Nathaniel Kearney, Jr. and guitarist Adam Hawley perform at the 19th Annual Eric Marienthal & Friends Concert / credit: Sheri Determan Prepare to enjoy a sensational jazz concert that benefits a great cause when the 23rd annual Eric Marienthal Read More
Randy’s on 17th Street Donut lovers rejoice: a Randy’s Donuts is coming to 401 East 17th Street in Costa Mesa on July 12, in the spot vacated by Knife & Fork Restaurant (owned by former A Restaurant chef Jonathan Blackford, who moved to Jacksonville, Florida to open a restaurant). You Read More
Newport Beach entrepreneur Asma Ishaq Newport Beach entrepreneur Asma Ishaq, CEO of Modere – a global, live-clean lifestyle brand of supplements, household, and personal care products based in Newport Beach – has ranked fourth on this year’s 50 Fastest Growing Woman-Owned/Led Companies list by Women Presidents Organization and JP Morgan Read More
Newport Beach Independent music writer Simone Goldstone and NB Indy editor/writer Christopher Trela were honored at the annual Orange County Press Club Journalism Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 30. Simone Goldstone Goldstone received Second Place for Best Music or Entertainment Review for her preview/review of the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of Read More
The interior of OEB / photo by Chris Trela Newport Beach has a handful of restaurants that serve morning meals, but nothing quite like OEB Breakfast Co., a popular Canadian eatery that has opened its first California restaurant at Westcliff Plaza in Newport Beach. It’s only the second OEB location Read More
View from Argyros Plaza of OCMA’s main entrance, located near Richard Serra’s existing sculpture, “Connector” Credit Morphosis Architects The Orange County Museum of Art is nearing its goal of opening a beautiful new museum facility at Segerstrom Center for the Arts this October, and it has just announced the commission Read More
Chef Leo Raza at Pacific Wine + Food / courtesy of Pacific Wine + Food After being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, the Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Saturday, Oct. 1. This is an exclusive, boutique-style event featuring culinary experiences Read More
