Newport Beach is getting ready to welcome our neighbors to the north with open arms as Air Canada begins direct, non-stop service from Toronto beginning April 6, 2010.  The flight is set to be the only international flight to and from Orange County. The year-round service will operate on an Airbus A319.  The daily flight [...]

If you are one of the fortunate souls invited to attend the Academy Awards this year or perhaps attending an Academy Awards Party, but think you can’t afford to look like you are about to walk down the red carpet…think again! On Que in Newport Beach can style you in all the latest designer brands [...]

A group of 10 of my closest friends were trying to determine a fun nightlife/restaurant off the peninsula (trying to change it up a little since we seem to be regulars at most of these hotspots) for a birthday celebration dinner.  After much debate - between the firepit at Javier’s and the vibe at A [...]

Newport Beach is almost as famous for its shopping opportunities as it is for its laidback sophistication and beautiful beaches. Here in this retail wonderland, humans are not the only ones who can fill shopping bags to their brims. In Newport, there are stores that are “Dog Friendly” and then there are stores that are [...]

For a foodie like me, nothing could be more exciting dangerous than the opportunity to savor a cross section of a city’s finest and most popular dining establishments. Being relatively new to Newport, I am truly looking forward to this winter’s Newport Beach Restaurant Week, I mean, who wouldn’t?
And just announced that right after [...]

The beginning of the new year brings many exciting things to Newport Beach’s never ending calendar of events including one of my favorites - Whale Watching Season!!  From January through April, thousands of people flock to the local whale watching/sportfishing vendors (including Davey’s Locker Sportfishing, Newport Landing Sportfishing & Whale Watching, and Paradiso Yacht Charters) [...]

SOL Cocina, an innovative Newport Beach restaurant serving delectable Mexican cuisine and an unparalleled waterside location has announced its first “tequila dinner” of 2010.  These tequila dinners are something I, for one, am looking forward to in the New Year!
Set for January 20th and at a price of $50 per person excluding tax and gratuity, [...]

Originally the Stag bar established back in 1914, the revamped District Cocktail Lounge located on the Peninsula is a local favorite among many.  Without giving it a second thought, I often seem to find myself and several friends in line to get into this cocktail lounge which has become one of the hottest nightlife spots [...]

With Christmas behind us, it is time to ring in the New Year. Stuck on what to do? Check out what is happening in Newport Beach! Happy New Year!
New Year’s Eve Black Tie Gala Event at The Balboa Bay Club
Dates: Dec. 31, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2009
Times: Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Location: The Balboa [...]

With Christmas literally just around the corner, I have put together places to enjoy Christmas and Christmas Eve out and about! Have a safe and happy holiday!
The First Cabin Restaurant Christmas Eve Dinner
Thursday, December 24th 5:00 - 10:00 pm
The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach
(888) 445-7153
Andrea Christmas Eve and Christmas [...]