TOP CHEF OC BENEFITS THE PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER LAGUNA BEACH

By Tony Reverditto TOP Chef OC is an incomparable culinary experience, bringing together over 50 of the region’s finest chefs, sponsors, and culinary artisans. Each chef creates and serves an exclusive tableside dinner for 10 guests, perfectly paired with exquisite wines and presented at beautifully adorned tables designed by the participating restaurants and chefs. […]
TABLE FOR TEN: A BENEFIT FOR SADDLEBACK FOUNDATION & PASCAL CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

by tony reverditto Table for 10 is an incomparable, decadent culinary experience bringing together more than 50 of the region’s finest chefs, culinary artisans and sponsors, taking place on the evening of Sunday, March 2. Each chef will create and serve an exclusive tableside dinner for 10 guests, perfectly paired with exquisite wines and presented […]
A GOSSIP SESSION WITH FREDA
Hi, it’s Freda (she/her) from Gossip Grill in Hillcrest. The ongoing joke is that I’m going to legally change my name to “Freda from Gossip.” It’s my identity that I’m extremely proud of, especially when I run into people out of town, out of our city or even out of our state, and they will recognize […]
CULINARY CELEBRATIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

by tony reverditto RESTAURANT WEEK SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK San Diego Restaurant Week (SDRW), presented by the California Restaurant Association, is set to transform the city into a vibrant landscape of culinary delights. This gastronomic extravaganza extends its reach across over 30 neighborhoods, featuring over 100 restaurants that serve as the heartbeat of their respective […]
SURF’S UP FOR THE CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL HUNTINGTON BEACH

by tony reverditto I have been to many wine and food festivals over the years and the California Wine Festival is definitely my favorite, with access to hundreds of premium California wines and regional craft brews. California’s 20 year old premier wine festival returns to Huntington Beach for two days of oceanfront tasting events on […]
HEAVEN IN HELL!

HARRAH’S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JUST GOT FUNNER WITH HELL’S KITCHEN by tony reverditto Just over four years ago, at a silent auction, I won a stay at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center. We had so much fun that we have been going once a month ever since. With a Caesars Reward Card, you […]
SUMMIT HOUSE RESTAURANT – A PINNACLE OF FINE DINING

SUMMIT HOUSE RESTAURANT – A PINNACLE OF FINE DINING by tony reverditto – For those of you who may not have heard of the Summit House Restaurant, it is a marvelous fine dining establishment and event venue that opened in 1991. Known for its astounding architecture and panoramic views, this gem serves up thoughtful “Old […]
SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK: A Fresh Take (And Taste) During First-Ever Springtime Celebration

by rage staff With over a year now of varying regulations for restaurant operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants have endured extreme financial and emotional losses. The National Restaurant Association reports that 110,000 restaurants have closed nationwide during the shutdown. That is one out of every six dining establishments. At the height […]
EXPLORE GLOBAL CUISINE: ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK 2021 IS IN A WORLD OF ITS OWN

by rage staff To say that it has been a challenging time for the restaurant industry is a colossal understatement, and the Orange County Restaurant Association has come up with some new creative ways to give local restaurants a boost. It has always been the association’s mission to showcase and celebrate local restaurants, restaurateurs and […]
GAME ON! DINE DIEGO MAKES DINING INTERACTIVE

Dine Diego hits the San Diego scene this Fall for a blowout month of dining deliciousness. The one-time only Dine Diego will run Tuesday, September 15 through Thursday, October 15 and will feature a diverse line- up of top San Diego eateries showcasing their safe dining offerings for alfresco, to go and in-house promotions. Dine […]