Dining

Introducing: The Waffle Affair
12.15.14
The new Waffle Affair in Newport Beach offers more than 21 types of sweet and savory waffles including traditional waffles and daily specialty waffles such as Liége and Madagascar Vanilla Bean. Each waffle is baked fresh-to-order with signature ingredients incorporated into the batter—no toppings required.
The Waffle Affair’s co-founders Laury Zetrenne, Julie Tsang, Cindy Dickey and Lisa Favor traveled through Belgium and came home to perfect a batter after years of trial and error—their goal was to create a delicious waffle perfectly crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside.
In addition to the daily offerings, a menu of rotating specialty waffles such as Lemon Burst, Café Au Lait, Earl Grey Tea, Red Velvet and Toasted Coconut are also available as well as seasonal waffles such as Pumpkin Spice and Gingerbread.
The menu also showcases entrée size savory waffles with premium ingredients mixed into the batter such as Prosciutto di Parma & Gruyere Cheese, Oven Roasted Turkey & Havarti Cheese and Cheddar & Cherry Hardwood Smoked Bacon. Other unique menu offerings include Waffle Bites (Powdered Sugar or Cinnamon Sugar) and Bits & Dips (Breakfast Sausage & Maple Syrup or Hot Dogs & Honey Mustard or Spicy Mayo). Sweet specialty treats include Waffle Crisps, Crispy Cannoli, Chocolate and Caramel Sundaes and Crisps with Berries & Cream.
To complement the waffle menu, you can also order gourmet coffees by illy, including specialty espressos, dark roast coffee, handcrafted hot and blended lattes, along with a selection of Dammann Frères imported teas.
Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
1064 Bayside Drive in Newport Beach. 949.720.8155.
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Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
12.12.14
Join one of the most revered holiday celebrations in SoCal at the 20th annual Festival of Lights at the historic landmark Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside through Monday, Jan. 5. The spectacular display attracts upwards of 250,000 visitors. The hotel is illuminated with more than 3.6 million lights that decorate an entire city block. There are also more than 400 animated figures, angles, elves and carolers.
There are also a variety of packages for overnight stays that come with specials for the holidays:
You can go all out for and book a Santa’s Suite Experience that includes an intricately-decorated, two-bedroom Santa Suite decked with all the holiday trimmings including a beautiful tree, stockings, holiday lights and Santa items, plus special experiences and amenities as follows:
A holiday dinner at the AAA Four-Diamond Duane’s Prime Steaks and Seafood restaurant
Visit from Santa Claus with your previously arranged presents under the Christmas tree
Family holiday breakfast in The Mission Inn Restaurant
Casey’s Holiday Cupcakes – six pack in a signature box
Kelly's Spa holiday aromatherapy candle
Complimentary valet parking
Price: All inclusive at $2,109 (Presidential Suite) | $669 (Junior Suite) |Available any night in December; meals are for two adults and two children.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
All inclusive at $199*
Enjoy all of the fun and festivities The Inn has to offer during the holidays with a one-night stay, Sunday through Thursday.
Deluxe overnight accommodations for two
$25 Resort gift card for any of the hotels gourmet restaurants, 54 ̊ at Duane’s or Kelly’s Boutique or Tuscan-inspired Spa
Kelly's Spa holiday aromatherapy candle
Complimentary valet parking.
3649 Mission Inn Ave. in Riverside.
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