Newport Beach is one of the favorite California hotspots, with a beach vibe and sunny days that can’t be beat. It is also, surprisingly, the hub of interesting regional spaces and distinctive places that most visitors may not recognize. For this reason, we’ve put together some of our favorite destinations Read More
Side Dish columnist Malena Gordon and NB Indy Editor Christopher Trela at the Table for Ten event. By Malena Gordon | NB Indy Side Dish Columnist On Sunday, March 2, fellow food writer and NB Indy Editor Christopher Trela and I were among over 350 guests at the Renaissance Newport Read More
The Laguna Playhouse has announced its 2025-2026 season. The season opens this fall with the Tony award-winning musical “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” followed by the world premiere comedy “Beside Myself.” Then on the heels of the playhouse’s critically acclaimed production of “Eleanor” comes the life of another Read More
Newport Beach residents Henry and Susan Samueli Newport Beach-based Samueli Foundation, in collaboration with the Orange County Community Foundation, has released the first-of-its-kind Orange County Nonprofit Needs Assessment Report to yield data that helps guide philanthropic giving to where it is most needed. This report, conducted in partnership with Charitable Read More
608 Dahlia. Photo by Chris Trela By Malena Gordon | Side Dish Columnist Tucked away within Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar is 608 Dahlia, which offers a fantastical dining experience that made me feel like I was a fairy enjoying a magical day in the garden greenhouse. Read More
Pelican Hill Spa Looking for a good night’s sleep? Try hitting the road. Sleep tourism is a growing travel trend, but it’s not what you might think. It’s not about finding the hotel with the quietest rooms or the highest thread count. According to National Geographic, sleep tourism is all Read More
Fable and Spirit Easter brunch Get ready to celebrate Easter Brunch in Newport Beach. A handful of local restaurants are serving Easter Brunch this Sunday, April 20, but hop to it and make your reservation soon before the Easter bunny leaves town. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar Celebrate Easter Read More
Panfang “Pam” Fu Two financial advisors based in UBS Wealth Management’s Newport Beach office have been named to the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors and Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State lists for 2025. Panfang “Pam” Fu Hs been named to the list for the third year, while Lynne Sebastian was Read More
Field of Honor 2023 / photo by Lawrence Sherwin The 16th Annual Field of Honor, presented by the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor, will again commemorate both Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, and will run from Friday, May 16 through Monday, May 26 at Castaways Park, 16th Street and Read More
Andrea McElroy is the clear choice for our school board. As a conservative, she champions values that strengthen our community: public safety and parental transparency. Andrea believes parents should have a direct say in their children’s education, with open access to curriculum and school policies. Her commitment to safety ensures Read More
