Orange County Restaurant Week Returns March 8–14

If there is one week when life really does taste better, this is it.

Orange County Restaurant Week returns Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14, 2026, with restaurants across the county unveiling specially curated prix-fixe menus, inventive cocktails and limited-time dining experiences. As the event’s tagline promises, “Life is just better this week.”

Now in its 17th year, Orange County Restaurant Week remains a highlight of the local food scene, giving diners a reason to try somewhere new, return to favorite spots and support Orange County’s vibrant restaurant community. This year’s lineup includes longtime participants as well as new additions that reflect the diversity of the county’s culinary landscape.

Throughout the week, restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus ranging from approachable lunch options to more elevated dinner experiences. Diners can also browse participating restaurants by cuisine, price range, location and themes such as Date Night, Brunch and Breakfast, Vegetarian Dining, Family Friendly, Luxe Menus and Wine Pairings.

Menus and participating restaurants are available at
ocrestaurantweek.com.

Paul Taylor Dance Company at Musco Center

Musco Center for the Arts presents the Paul Taylor Dance Company on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Recognized worldwide as a leader in modern dance, the Paul Taylor Dance Company is celebrated for works that reflect the depth, complexity, and emotion of the human experience. The company’s repertory has long been regarded as among the most important and influential of the 20th and 21st centuries.

This performance marks the 50th anniversary of Esplanade, one of Paul Taylor’s most iconic works, performed alongside other groundbreaking pieces that highlight the company’s continued innovation and artistic excellence.

The planned program includes Under the Rhythm by Robert Battle, Piazzolla Caldera, and Esplanade. Program is subject to change.

Runtime is approximately 150 minutes and includes two intermissions.

Tickets start at $38. For tickets and more information, visit muscocenter.org.

415 North Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866 | 714.997.6812

New Brunch Additions at CasaDami

Newport Beach’s coastal café and wine bar, CasaDami, continues to bring a touch of European café culture to the waterfront on Balboa Island’s Peninsula Village. Known for its relaxed setting and refined, wine-friendly menu of tapas and entrées, CasaDami has become a favorite stop for a leisurely weekend meal by the water.

Beginning Saturday, March 7, the weekend brunch menu will feature two new dishes along with an update to a popular favorite.

The new Blue Crab Burger pairs wild blue crab with Calabrian chili aioli and smashed avocado on a brioche bun, served with potato chips ($29). A Faroe Island Salmon dish joins the lineup as well, served with charred broccolini, green goddess sauce, crispy shallots and sweet pepper drops ($32).

CasaDami’s Breakfast Sandwich also gets a small upgrade. The scrambled egg, prosciutto, Gruyère and Damí aioli are now served on a buttery brioche bun with a side salad ($19).

Located right on the water, CasaDami offers valet parking and even boat docking, making it an easy stop whether arriving by car or by sea.

2210 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach. 949.781.4644