Dining as Art at Bayside Restaurant
I went to Bayside restaurant today for a delicious farewell lunch (my internship at Newport Beach CVB is sadly coming to an end). I have never been before, and I was delightfully surprised with their mix of delectable cuisine, artistic presentation, and bayside ambiance. Kim and I both chose the Mediterranean Salad with prawns, tomato, [...]
Bessie B. Jeweled, Balboa Island Bovine Beauty
For years she has stood patiently greeting the visitors and locals who stroll and shop the main street of Balboa Island. If you’re going to have a cow in your front yard, this is the one to have - “Bessie B. Jeweled.” Most would find being the Island’s “fashion icon” a difficult task, but Bessie [...]
Nightlife Begins at 9am!! 3-Thirty-3 Restaurant
In celebration of a friend’s birthday, I headed over to 3-Thirty-3 to enjoy some drinks and light appetizers with friends. The restaurant is most definitely known for its “Build Your Own Bloody Mary’s” that are served weekend mornings starting at 9am. They provide the vodka and ice and let you select the rest from a [...]
A little bit of New York Italian in Newport Beach, CA
As I have mentioned in several of my foodie blogs, I am always on the lookout for good “New York” Italian restaurants. Part of the reason is my husband is full-blooded Italian and our favorite all-time restaurants are found in North Beach in San Francisco, the Italian district and in New York City. Our latest [...]
Celebrities Spotted at the 2009 Newport Beach Film Festival
Thank you to everyone who followed my Live from the Red Carpet Tweets during the Newport Beach Film Festival which sadly came to a close last Thursday It was such a great week filled with amazing after-parties, great films, drinks flowing courtesy of Absolut Vodka and delicious food from some of Newport’s finest restaurants.
I [...]
Strappy Sandals are the new Trend
OK, I normally don’t blog about fashion, but my attendance at the Newport Beach Film Festival Opening Night sparred my interest…SHOES….The new style of black strappy sandals was the rage..The cool thing is sometimes I adore shoes on the rack, but when on the feet, look awkward. The heavy strapped sandals looked good on everyone [...]
Cinco de Mayo in Newport Beach
I’ve received numerous emails from friends about where to go to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Newport Beach. My suggestions include:
Avila’s El Ranchito
Several Cinco de Mayo specials - contact each location for specific selections
2744 East Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar
949-644-8226
2800 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach
949-675-6855
www.avilaselranchito.net
Baja Sharkeez
Taco Tuesday with a variety of tacos starting at $1.99, $3 [...]
