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Topside Roof Deck Launches Sunday Brunch Club
06.08.25
Topside Roof Deck in Newport Beach just launched a new way to brunch. The Topside Brunch Club brings rooftop dining and DJ sets together every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The series kicks off in partnership with LYLO Sauvignon Blanc, a crisp New Zealand wine that sets the tone for a fun and carefree brunch.
Chef-partner Riley Huddleston created a new brunch menu blending coastal California flavors with playful twists. Think cage-free eggs baked inside avocado halves with Sichuan salsa macha, a brioche Breakfast Sandwich with chile morita aioli, and a decadent Churro Waffle with piloncillo syrup and hibiscus-strawberry preserves.
Guests can also explore Topside’s full menu, featuring shareables like Yellowtail Crudo, Octopus Tostada, and Rock Cod Ceviche.
Wellness cocktails are a standout here—crafted with ingredients like L-theanine, reishi mushroom, activated charcoal, and magnesium citrate. Options include the Zen Paloma, Moonlight Sour, and Detox Mule. For those taking it easy, fresh-pressed juices with ingredients like strawberry, Meyer lemon, and coconut make a refreshing alternative.
Brunch also brings extras from LYLO, including branded sunglasses, fans, and photo-friendly backdrops.
Topside Roof Deck is located at Lido House Hotel in Newport Beach. Reservations are recommended.
3300 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach. (949) 524-8500
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RJB Restaurant Group Expands Parlor and Olea Footprints
06.08.25
Orange County restaurateur Russ Bendel continues to grow his collection of popular dining destinations, recently expanding two of his standout restaurants: Parlor Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails in San Clemente and Olea, Cellar. Craft. Cook in Newport Beach. Each gained more than 1,200 square feet of new space, the result of creative thinking and impeccable timing.
Parlor’s Lower Level
When Parlor opened in San Clemente last July, the building’s underused lower level served only as storage. But as the restaurant quickly gained a loyal following—and increasing demand for more bar and private dining space—Bendel and his team saw an opportunity to transform the downstairs into a vibrant new area.
Now called the Lower Level, the space features two distinct rooms: El Camino Lounge, a cozy private space with an eight-seat bar and vintage décor, and Mae Mae’s Den, a 14-seat private dining room. The Lower Level offers complimentary arcade games, darts, a billiards table, and multiple large-screen TVs. Mae Mae’s Den also features a custom table cover that allows guests to enjoy a meal before converting the space back into a game room. Since opening in mid-May, the Lower Level has been a popular venue for private events and helps accommodate weekend overflow.
Olea 2.0
Bendel’s Olea, a Newport Beach favorite for seven years, has also seen an expansion driven by customer demand. Frequent requests for private dining and weekend wait times made it clear that additional space was needed. When a neighboring retail space became available, Bendel took action.
The newly added 1,200-square-foot space seats 54 for dining and 65 for cocktails and blends seamlessly with the existing restaurant. A motorized screen can close off the area for private events, and a baby grand piano provides either live music or automated background entertainment.
At the heart of the addition is the Mariner’s Room, an intimate private dining room that accommodates up to 16 guests and features its own restroom. A 65-inch flat screen offers an elegant solution for business presentations or entertainment, doubling as wall art when not in use.
With these two expansions, RJB Restaurant Group continues to deliver new experiences for its loyal guests, proving once again that opportunity favors those who are ready to innovate.
Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails is at 216 N El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.503.1509.
Olea is at 2001 Westcliff Dr Suite 100, Newport Beach. 949.287.6807
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