Quantcast

Eat + Drink

Enjoy the View

Vea Newport Beach hotel’s signature restaurant pairs scenic vistas with creative cocktails and an eclectic lineup of tasty dishes. By Sharon Stello   With sweeping golf course and ocean views, the aptly named View Restaurant & Lounge at Vea Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa is the perfect place to enjoy...

Home Cookin’

Local chefs encourage at-home cooks to try making favorite recipes in their own kitchens. By Tanya A. Yacina   Discovering a favorite dish at a restaurant can be a divine experience, often encouraging a patron to revisit the establishment that created it again and again. It’s also a nice option to try...

Shining Stars

Culinary standouts in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa capture the attention of Michelin Guide. By Crawford McCarthy and Newport Beach Magazine Staff   In 1889, two brothers founded a tire company in France and, to promote automotive travel—and by association, their products—the duo developed a guide for motorists with helpful information: travel...

For the Love of Beer

Pull up a chair at one of coastal OC’s many craft breweries to kick back and enjoy a pint—and maybe some pub grub, too. By Tanya A. Yacina and Newport Beach Magazine Staff   Breweries abound in Southern California, including more than a dozen that have popped up in coastal Orange County....

Curated Classics

A Restaurant expands to Crystal Cove with delectable dining and a nod to old Hollywood. By Sharon Stello   From oysters on the half shell to filet mignon and a full rack of lamb, A Crystal Cove serves up classic dishes alongside creative fare and favorites from sister establishments A Restaurant and...

Vibrant Vegetables

From garden to plate, discover local restaurants that work hard to remind us that eating the rainbow is good for us. By Darice Sebring   In health-conscious Newport Beach, you’ll find that most local restaurants offer veggie-forward dishes. And now, these innovative plant-based creations are making their way to the center of...

Summer Sips

Get into the spirit of the warm weather season with revitalizing cocktails from the area’s most beloved destinations. By Elycia Rubin   As the mercury rises, there are few things more enticing than kicking back and cooling off with an invigorating liquid remedy. And nothing spells summer fun quite like an oversize...

Rise and Shine

Canadian chain OEB Breakfast Co. elevates morning meals with an eatery in Newport Beach. By Sharon Stello   From a croque-madame to pierogies and duck confit, a lobster scramble and Banana “Cream Pie” French Toast, OEB Breakfast Co. brings new meaning to the word gourmet. The jam-packed menu creates a dilemma for...

On Point

South Coast Plaza’s Michelin-starred Knife Pleat serves up an exquisite epicurean experience. By Sharon Stello   Dining at contemporary French restaurant Knife Pleat, located in South Coast Plaza’s third-floor Penthouse, it’s clear why Michelin Guide awarded a star to the refined establishment this past fall, only two years after it opened in...

Multicourse Magic

For a meal that goes beyond the regular menu, special prix fixe lineups provide unique dining opportunities around Newport Beach. By Ashley Probst   The epitome of fine dining is a multicourse tasting menu that showcases exceptional service and true culinary artistry. Though this may sound like something reserved for royalty, local...