Food & Wine
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Rise and Dine
By OCinSite At-Large | April 20, 2011 11:33 AM
Not quite breakfast and not quite lunch, brunch is a versatile meal offering the best of both worlds. With indulgent options ranging from buffet style with a glass of bubbly to a la carte menus with mimosas, Bloody Marys or margaritas, it’s a meal to fully enjoy.
Coastal Brew
By OCinSite At-Large | April 08, 2011 1:03 PM
The aroma of freshly ground beans, coupled with a whiff of salty air, constitute the perfect morning in Newport Beach. Whether it’s for the morning commute, a warm-up after a cool session in the Pacific, or a meeting with an old friend, coffee remains the universal starter for whatever the day may hold.
Taco Madness
By OCinSite At-Large | March 16, 2011 1:18 PM
Every Tuesday evening the burgers and pastas, the sushi and steaks, and all the other entrees take a back seat to the day’s guest of honor: the almighty taco.
Have You Met Billy Lately?
By NB Magazine Staff | March 04, 2011 2:03 PM
Billy’s at the Beach may not be in Billy Craig’s hands anymore, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not in good hands with its new owner.
A Salt ‘N Battered
By OCinSite At-Large | February 23, 2011 10:17 AM
It is said Winston Churchill called them “the good companions.”
Frost Bite
By OCinSite At-Large | February 14, 2011 1:07 PM
Most likely, there’s some home movie footage of it smeared on your face at your fifth birthday party. You might have had it worn a little on your face at your wedding, too.
The Beet Goes On
By OCinSite At-Large | February 07, 2011 11:10 AM
Housed in the oldest commercial structure in Newport Beach, The Blue Beet is a bar with a rich history. The building has stood since 1912, and over the years, the brothel-turned-saloon-turned-live music joint survived through Prohibition, a fire and a rumored ghost.
Flavor of Laguna
By LB Magazine Staff | December 27, 2010 12:35 PM
Although Laguna Beach is already a good fit with Tommy Bahama’s brand philosophy of “Life is one long weekend,” the company developed a distinct décor and menu for its latest restaurant and retail store, which opened in November.
Back Bay Bistro
By | December 07, 2010 1:35 PM
Many Newport restaurants can boast an ocean view, but few can claim the vista of Back Bay Bistro. Tucked into the back of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, the casual-but-elegant restaurant looks out on Upper Newport Bay, providing the perfect foreground to a spectacular background.
Java Time
By Vicki Hogue-Davies | December 03, 2010 11:27 AM
Coffee is great any time of year, but there is something extra special about enjoying a warm beverage during the winter season. For the best coffee locally, check out some of Laguna Beach’s great one-of-a-kind cafes and coffee houses.
