How Brunch Got So Gay
From late-night recovery meals to bottomless mimosas and drag queens dancing between the tables, brunch found its natural home with the LGBTQ+ community. by scott leonard It’s Sunday morning. Well, technically it’s almost noon, but nobody at the table is interested in judging. The coffee is strong, the mimosas are flowing and at least one […]
ROAD TRIP–But Make it Delicious
From wine by the water in Huntington Beach to avocado everything in Carpinteria and a final feast in Palm Springs, we’re eating our way through Southern California this fall. by scott leonard Southern California doesn’t give us much of a traditional autumn. Leaves aren’t exactly changing color outside our windows, nobody’s digging the heavy sweaters […]
San Diego Restaurant Week: 8 Days, 100+ Menus, Infinite Cravings!
by scott leonard San Diego, your fork’s about to get a workout. Loosen the belt and open the calendar. San Diego Restaurant Week (SDRW), an eight-day excuse to eat your way across the county as 100+ restaurants in 30+ neighborhoods—from Oceanside to Chula Vista—roll out fall-forward prix-fixe menus loaded with roasted squash, citrus, sage, and […]
Wine and Dine in Temecula Valley
by tony reverditto I have been going to Temecula wineries since the early 1980s, and the growth of the wine country is staggering. The region’s unique microclimate, with its warm days and cool nights, proved ideal for grape cultivation. New vineyards and wineries emerged throughout Temecula Valley, expanding the region’s viticultural footprint. Today, Temecula Valley […]
Festival of Chefs Returns to Newport Beach with a Flavorful Mission
by tony reverditto Mark your calendars for an extraordinary night of culinary excellence with a purpose! On Sunday, July 27, from 5 to 10 p.m., the lush lawn of the Newport Beach Country Club will be transformed into a gourmet wonderland. This prestigious event, known as the Festival of Chefs, has become a staple in […]
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 […]