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Eat + Drink

In the Mix

Local bartenders share their favorite drinks to make as well as memorable experiences from crafting boozy cocktails. By Ashley Ryan   There’s something thrilling—and kind of mysterious—about mixologists. Maybe it’s their typical late-night schedule or the wide array of things they’ve seen from their vantage point behind the bar. Or maybe it’s...

Bowled Over

Healthy one-bowl meals, from savory varieties to fruit-topped acai, make a quick and nutritious choice for dining on the go. By Sharael Kolberg   If you’re looking for a meal that is easy, delicious and healthy, bowls are a great option. They are often made with only a few ingredients, are nutritionally...

Turn Up the Heat

Indulge your taste buds with spicy cuisine that packs a punch. By Tanya A. Yacina   The enjoyment of spicy foods is influenced by many factors, from cultural to biological and psychological. Some can tolerate more fiery flavor in a dish than others but, if local restaurant menus are any indication, dishes...

The Perfect Set

Pendry’s new restaurant pairs steak and sushi for the ultimate dining experience. By Sharon Stello   Flame-broiled steaks come together with fresh, handcrafted sushi in the aptly named Set Steak & Sushi at Pendry Newport Beach, which opened recently in the reimagined Fashion Island Hotel space. Operated by Clique Hospitality, the restaurant’s menu...

Zero Proof

For those seeking alcohol-free sips, majestic mocktails grace the menus at Newport Beach eateries. By Crawford McCarthy   Call them whatever you’d like: zero-proof cocktails, non-alcoholic sips, designated driver drinks or simply mocktails. No matter the name, the fact remains that alcohol-free options that allow diners to imbibe responsibly have never been...

Wood-Fired Wonders

Enjoy an alfresco meal by the water at Skal Pizza, a Swedish-inspired eatery that offers a vegetable-forward menu filled with fresh fare. By Ashley Ryan   There’s something in the air at Lido Marina Village: The harborfront shopping complex is home to a number of farm-to-table eateries, from Lido Bottle Works to...

A Fresh Start

Begin your meal right with some of the most appealing appetizers in town. By Crawford McCarthy   For servers and diners alike, the dance is always the same: a moment to look things over, order drinks and then, in some form or another, the question—“what can I get started for you?” It...

Fusion Flavor

Fresh-cooked fare inspired by countries all across Asia populates the menu at the new Starfish Newport. By Ashley Ryan   Transport your taste buds across the world to mystical Asia, where signature dishes are vastly different than in the West. The fusion of flavors at Starfish Newport is inspired by countries like...

Fresh Flavors

Pitfire Pizza launches summer dishes that are perfect for the season. By Sharon Stello   Pitfire Pizza’s summer menu, rolled out earlier this month, features dishes bursting with fresh flavors. From sweet tomatoes to corn, peppers and even watermelon, the ingredients taste as though they were just picked from the garden. Among...

Dining With a View

From rooftops and ocean vistas to garden settings and picturesque patios, skip cooking at home this summer in favor of enjoying an alfresco meal out on the town. By Ashley Ryan   Newport Beach is the perfect place for backyard entertaining. But whether you’re tired of finding new recipes to serve  or...