SideDoor presents the Cheese & Charcuterie Backyard Party Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a special Cheese Education Class from 5-6 p.m. Known for its award-winning cheese and charcuterie offerings, SideDoor started the monthly series to highlight unique creameries, dedicating one evening a month to small batch cheesemakers and specialty…

The numbers are in! KFI-AM 640 has raised more than $400,000 cash and 44,315 lbs of pasta and sauce at its 8th annual Pasta-Thon for OC’s very own Caterina’s Club. In addition, Sir Bruno Serato, founder of the nonprofit, sold 170 copies of his new hardbound book, “The Power of Pasta,” with all proceeds earmarked to feed well over 4,000 underprivileged children…

Cultivation Kitchen is coming to Orange County, the restaurant will plant its first location at Farmers Park in the heart of Downtown Anaheim at the Packing District this winter. Cultivation Kitchen will serve healthy and organic food and beverage items with ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors. The goal of the restaurant is to nourish the…

Descanso is now offering a weekday Happy Hour that highlights the authentic Mexican flavors the restaurant has become known for. The Happy Hour menu is offered Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and focuses on Beer, Wine and Craft Cocktails, as well as street-inspired Classic Central Mexican dishes. Guests can opt for dishes like Elote Asado made with…

The Ecology Center is pleased to announce a decade of impact, and setting the groundwork for the next ten years. Focused on sharing solutions-based ecological principles through three core initiatives that seek to transform how we grow, eat, and make, the non-profit organization has become a destination where people from across the region help plant seeds,…

Del Taco Restaurants has announced the expansion of its Beyond Tacos test to San Diego. Beginning Thursday, December 13th, Del Taco, the first Mexican fast food chain to offer Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein option, will be testing Beyond Tacos – made with Del Taco’s seasoned Beyond Meat recipe – at 16 locations in San Diego, and five in Los Angeles, Orange,…

Fashion Island Hotel creates an environment that is perfectly inviting for sipping and dining throughout the winter months. When the weather in SoCal starts getting fashionably chilly, guests will want to be part of the culinary experiences at Oak Grill, including Chef Brittany Valles continuing Dinner Series, a Louis XIII Dinner and Macallan Dinner. There…

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort welcomes a star-studded country music lineup for their second annual Boots on the Beach New Year’s Eve celebration, Monday, December 31, 2018 from 5 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Kicking off the new year in country style, nationally touring headliners, A Thousand Horses will be joined by popular ‘90s rock-turned-country band, Lit, along with…

Fuego at Hotel Maya will ring in 2019 with two delicious five-course dinners and party packages on Monday, December 31 from 5-8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Guests will also enjoy an outstanding view of the spectacular fireworks from the Queen Mary at midnight. Fuego offers a unique seaside setting featuring 13-foot-tall glass walls that fully retract with seating inside…

Enjoy a Special Christmas Brunch Buffet with Ham and Tri-Tip Carving Stations, Made-to-order omelets, Taco bar, Waffle station, Hot specialty items, Traditional menudo, Salads, Agua Frescas, Seasonal fruit, desserts and Bottomless mimosas. Regular dining menu will be offered from 3pm to close.

$26.99 Adults and $8.99 Kids: Glendale, Costa Mesa, Downey,…

The Ecology Center has announced that registration for the 2019 Farm Share program is now available for the Winter/Spring season. Farm Share is The Ecology Center’s new community supported agriculture (CSA) program, and begins on January 8, 2019 and runs for 16 weeks.

The purchase of a Farm Share offers eight curated boxes of nutritious, locally-grown,…

Dine Out Long Beach is hosting a curated Sip Trip to Santa Barbara’s Wine Country on Sunday, January 13 that includes a tour and tasting at Villa Angeli, the private estate of vintner Peter Stolpman, as well as a catered vineyard lunch at Pence Vineyards & Winery. Tickets are available for purchase at EventBrite.com or LocalWineEvents.com – search “Long…

Celebrate the season with holiday specials at Paul Martin’s American Grill, available for a limited time only (11/23 – 12/31).

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Heirloom Tomato, Beet, and Burrata Salad $12

heirloom tomatoes, golden beets, burrata, arugula, lemon basil vinaigrette, dark balsamic…

Group Photo: Charity Partners celebrate together at Newport Rib Company

35 Years of BBQ and 20 Days of Charity. The 20-day long anniversary celebration benefiting 35 local and national charities held at Newport Rib Company and its sister store Naples Rib Company in Long…

Trejo’s Coffee and Donuts will be featuring special Christmas and Hanukkah Donuts available Now through Christmas 

“Frosty” Snowman- Trejo’s Horchata donut decorated as a snowman.

“Snowflake”- Snowflake with snow sugar, blue rock candy and basic glaze.

“Holly Jolly” -Wreath…

There is no place like Pacific Hideaway in Huntington Beach for the holidays! Pacific Hideaway at Kimpton Shorebreak Resort has teamed up with Miracle®, the beloved Christmas-themed pop-up bar, to spread Christmas cheer early this year with Miracle® at Surf City Pier. The restaurant joins over 80 Sippin’ Santa locations across the globe as Miracle® celebrates…

Before taking in the magic of the American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker, join us for an exclusive VIP experience at Leatherby's Cafe Rouge. Adults will enjoy a three-course meal plus a glass of house wine of choice, kids a two-course meal, and complimentary valet parking for the party! Executive Chef Greg Stillman and the entire Leatherby's team look…

Enjoy some delicious Holiday Cocktails while you check out the December Taco of the Month at Puesto!

December taco of the month:

Chile en Nogada – filled with beef and pork Picadillo, walnut sauce, poblano rajas, and pomegranate seeds.…

Complete all your shopping for the holidays and enjoy an evening of fun with the whole family at the Holiday Bazaar! This new fun filled event is happening Thursday, December 20 and Friday, December 21 at the OC Market Place from 2pm to 8pm. Get your admission ticket early, which includes entry into the event, free parking, access to over 50 vendors to shop,…

The 7th Annual Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival is back! Guests are invited to enjoy the exciting seasonal flavors from beloved regional and new out-of-town breweries that are rarely seen in California. The annual event takes place on December 8, 2018 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Anaheim Phoenix Club. The unique craft beer event allows guests to experience great…