Gather your flock and head to Parakeet Café for fresh, health-conscious fare and flavorful drinks this spring.
By Ashley Ryan
Since its opening, Parakeet Café has become a gathering spot for the community, offering ocean views and an airy patio on which to soak up the sunshine. But the brand’s focus...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...