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Michelin Star Tamarind of London is here!

Tamarind Food ShotThe most highly anticipated restaurant opening is here.  Tamarind of London, an upscale Indian, Michelin Star restaurant will debut on Monday, November 14th at the Crystal Cove Promenade in Newport Beach. 

Upon entering your eyes will immediately be drawn to the dramatic open kitchen where diners will be able to see the magic happen front and center.  In addition to a very substantial bar area with a beautiful water feature, there is a lovely outdoor patio with a fresh herb garden and soon-to-be-installed fire pits…both very nice touches.

And the food….AMAZING!  For anyone who has never been introduced to Indian cuisine or has had a bad experience in the past, Chef de Cuisine Shachi Mehran is going to make you fall in love with Indian food from now on. EVERYTHING was magnificently prepared with the tapestry flavors one expects, and so many wonderful surprises as well. 

 

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Newport Beach Restaurant Week

Spanning five days in late January, Restaurant Week is a special citywide culinary celebration produced by the Restaurant Association positioning Newport Beach as Southern California’s premier dining destination. Nearly 100 of the best dining establishments in Newport Beach in this annual citywide culinary celebration, offering delicious bargain priced three-course, prix-fixe gourmet menus for lunch and dinner. 

 
 

 Iconic Balboa Bars & Frozen Bananas

For under $5 you can savor a Balboa Island original - frozen, hand-dipped chocolate-covered banana. Balboa Island is where the frozen chocolate banana was first-ever marketed in the U.S. The frozen banana jetted to a whole new level of fame when the popular TV show "Arrested Development" focused on a family who owned a Balboa Island frozen banana stand. The island also the birthplace of the Balboa Bar - a slab of rich vanilla ice cream on a stick lathered in thick dark chocolate, rolled in nuts or candy - a vintage pre-cursor to today's Dove Bar. These irresistible confections can be found at Dad's Donuts or Sugar n' Spice on Balboa Island.

 
 

Newport Beach Wine Festival

On the idyllic waterfront setting of The Balboa Bay Club & Resort, the Newport Beach Food and Wine Festival celebrates fine wines from Italy, epicurean delights and spirits over three spectacular days and two nights. Acclaimed winemakers, celebrated chefs, master sommeliers, and noted experts will serve as gastronomic guides, captivating festival goers with educational seminars, enticing tastings and extraordinary dining experiences.  

 
 

 Taste of Newport

Home to more than 300 diverse restaurants ranging from elegant eateries to quaint cafes, Newport Beach is an epicurean paradise that becomes even more appealing each September during the annual Taste of Newport.  Dozens of Orange County's world-class restaurants serve samples of their best appetizers, dishes and drinks against a backdrop of fun and live entertainment. The event is such a palate-pleaser, more than 60,000 people attend annually.

 
 

Newport Beach Farmers Market

Venture to Lido Marina Village every Sunday where the Newport Beach Farmers’ Market , the only certified farmers’ market in Newport Beach makes it home.  Every Sunday dozens of vendors descend on Lido Marina Village offering the freshest, locally-sourced and organic produce, fruit, meat, cheeses and wine products. Popular local food vendors such as Bear Flag Fish Co., Olive Press and Luccis’ Gelato can also be found here.

 
 

Dory Fishing Fleet and
Pearsons Port Seafood Markets

If you're seeking to load-up on healthy Omega 3 Fatty Acids, you can't beat the fresh seafood pulled straight out of the ocean and available daily via the Dory Fishing Fleet and Pearson's Port. Open 7 days a week, weather permitting, the Dory fishermen launch their dory boats through the surf as early as 2 am to pursue the day's catch. They return to shore around 7 am with the early morning's catch. On weekends and holidays, customers line-up at the boats to purchase these coveted fish.

At Pearson's Port, a family-run business for three generations, this sunrise fish market bustles on weekends with customers ready to snap up seasonal fish (halibut, white sea bass, yellowtail, swordfish, salmon, tuna, and lobster (in season).