Newport Beach Restaurant Week Returns Jan. 15–25

Newport Beach’s signature culinary celebration is back after a four-year hiatus. Produced by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, Newport Beach Restaurant Week runs Jan. 15–25 and invites diners to enjoy preferred-pricing lunch and dinner menus at more than 50 restaurants across Newport Beach and nearby cities.

The 11-day, citywide event highlights the area’s diverse dining scene, from coastal classics to neighborhood favorites. Participating restaurants span a wide range of cuisines and experiences, offering locals and visitors a reason to plan multiple meals out throughout the week.

A full list of participating restaurants and menu offerings is available at RestaurantWeekNB.com.

Participating Restaurants Include:

21 Oceanfront; A Crystal Cove; Avila’s El Ranchito CDM; Avila’s El Ranchito Newport Beach Peninsula; Bayside Restaurant; Beachcomber Cafe; Bistango; Bluefin Restaurant; Cappy’s Cafe; CDM Restaurant; Champagne’s Kitchen; Cucina Enoteca; Dory Deli; El Cholo Corona del Mar; Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens; Five Crowns Restaurant; Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar Newport Beach; Gelatissimo; Harborside Restaurant; Helmsman Ale House; il Girasole; Lido Bottle Works; Lighthouse Cafe; Luke’s Lobster; Malarky’s Irish Pub; Malibu Farm Lido; Muldoon’s Irish Pub; Nick’s Newport Beach; Olea; P.F. Chang’s; Plums Cafe; Rockin’ Baja; Skal Pizza; SOL Mexican Cocina; Stag Bar + Kitchen; Super Good Bagel; Super Panga; The Bungalow CDM; The Cannery Seafood of the Pacific; The Crack Shack; The Mayor’s Table; The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar; Tommy Bahama’s Island Grille; Whaler Newport Beach; Woody’s Wharf; Zabb Thai Cuisine; Zay’z Artisanal Deli; ZENTRL Restaurant at The Lot Fashion Island.

An Exciting Career Update

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We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent five organizations which offer 49 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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Earlybird Flies Into The LAB With One-Pound Burritos

Earlybird Breakfast Burritos is bringing its cult-favorite breakfast burritos to The LAB Anti-Mall, with a grand opening set for Saturday, Jan. 17.

The San Diego-born breakfast concept is known for its one-pound burritos, bold flavors, and loyal following. The Costa Mesa outpost joins The LAB’s creative mix, taking over the former Barbonzai space following the owner’s retirement after several successful years.

Earlybird was founded by Scott Slater, the restaurateur behind Slater’s 50/50. Since opening its first location in Pacific Beach, the brand has built a reputation for hearty breakfast burritos made with fresh ingredients and a distinctly Southern California sensibility.

The Jan. 17 opening will include free breakfast burritos for the first 100 guests, with the full menu served until 2 p.m. Regular operating hours begin Sunday, Jan. 18, at 7 a.m. Additional giveaways will continue with free burritos for the first 25 guests on both Jan. 17 and Jan. 18. Live music, special guest appearances, and interactive surprises are planned throughout the morning.

Alongside its burritos, sandwiches, and bowls, the Costa Mesa location introduces Earlybird Bottled Buzz, a house-made, grab-and-go beverage lineup. Offerings include Dirty Boba, Thai iced tea, champurrado-inspired chocolate lattes, Golden Hour turmeric ginger lattes, matcha, and horchata.

Earlybird joins an already strong morning lineup at The LAB, including Nook Coffee Bar and Goodtown Doughnuts, adding new energy to the center’s breakfast scene.

Grand opening: Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; full menu until 2 p.m.
Regular hours begin: Sunday, Jan. 18, at 7 a.m.

For updates on events and giveaways, guests can sign up for Earlybird’s email list at earlybirdbreakfastburritos.com.

2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626