A Taste of Italy in your backyard!
Abbondanza Bistro is a jewel of an Italian Restaurant. When I moved from New York City, I thought I would never find another Italian restaurant like the ones in the city…quaint, fabulous original dishes and unbelievable pizzas. Well, I have to eat my words; Abbondanza has all of those qualities and more. Owned and operated [...]
2009 Newport Beach Film Festival Opening Night Film Announced
From executive producer Martin Scorsese, Lymelife will open the Newport Beach Film Festival which is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on April 23-30, 2009.
Lymelife centers on two deeply troubled, dsyfunctional families during the late 1970s. The film revolves around an awkward, sensitive 15-year old boy, Scott Bartlett (Rory Culkin), whose family life is turned upside-down [...]
Something fun and exciting to do on “Hump Day”: OC’s own “So You Think You Can Dance?”
OC’s own “So You Think You Can Dance?” contest at CODE Lounge Newport Beach every Wednesday night at 8pm till May 6
On the first Wednesday of the month, March 5th, I checked out the first night of a new event at the swanky new OC lounge CODE called “Do You Think You Can Dance,” their [...]
10 Ways Under $10 To Enjoy the Laidback Sophistication in Newport Beach
Fight the Recession with Affordable Fun in Newport Beach
10 Ways Under $10 To Enjoy the Laidback Sophistication of One of California’s Favorite Getaway Destinations
Visitors and residents alike can fight the recession blues with a stroll through beautiful Newport Beach that won’t strain the pocket book or wallet. As spring break approaches, there are many [...]
Fashion Island: More than just Shopping
On a recent excursion to Fashion Island with our five-year old daughter I was reminded of what a great place it is for families to spend an afternoon. Unlike other “malls” found within the suburban sprawl of “The OC,” Fashion Island is all outdoors. On this particular visit there was sunshine, blue skies and billowy [...]
Duffy Boat Rides in Newport Beach
It’s just one of those fun things you do and it’s a guaranteed good time. Whenever I take visitors or friends out on a Duffy, we come back all smiles. It never fails - the harbor casts its spell and we become enchanted all over again – recounting childhood memories, pointing out houses that belonged [...]
Amazing Bread Pudding at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach
I had the most amazing dessert at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort recently. I dined at The First Cabin Restaurant there and fell in love with their bread pudding. Believe it or not, I am normally not a dessert eater, but this one is to die for. I asked for mine “a la mode” [...]
“Nature’s Best Kept Secret” - Newport Beach’s Interpretive Center
You’ve heard about this place and now you’re going to find it because the best things in life are free and this is one of them! It can be tricky because you won’t see it at the intersection of Irvine Blvd. and University Drive just south of the airport — all you’ll see is the [...]
