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Margarita Crawl Returns April 23-29

By Greer Wylder

April 20, 2023

SoCal’s favorite cocktail event, Margarita Crawl, will return Sunday, April 23 through Saturday, April 29. Presented by Tequila Herradura, the weeklong event will take place at participating restaurants throughout the region to celebrate the margarita, considered to be the most popular cocktail in America.“The Margarita is a noble cocktail that balances tangy, salty, and sweet to create something special, and during this week, restaurants will utilize Herradura and their own flair to create unique, noteworthy libations,” said Pamela Waitt, president of the Orange County Restaurant Association, which produces Margarita Crawl. “This is the perfect opportunity for diners throughout the southland to explore restaurants, sip margaritas and…

California Wine Festival Returns to Dana Point - April 14-15

By Greer Wylder

March 31, 2023

Southern California’s premier wine festival event producer, California Wine Festival, returns to Dana Point for two days of oceanside tasting events on Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15. Guests will be able to experience offerings from winemaking regions across California, paired with diverse food selections from many of Orange County’s finest dining establishments while experiencing lifestyle exhibitors, live entertainment, and sweeping coastal views. Amid panoramic Pacific Ocean vistas at a new location of Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Friday evening kicks off with a Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, a special experience for wine connoisseurs. A sparkling wine reception commences the…

Spanish Tasting With Classical Guitar at Wine Craft

By Greer Wylder

March 22, 2023

On Sunday, March 26 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wine Craft in Laguna Beach will be welcoming in spring with a Spanish wine tasting paired with Seafood Paella. We will taste 6 Spanish wines that will undoubtedly be amazing with the amazing Valencia-style Seafood Paella. In addition, classical guitarist, Nick Yrizarry will perform his classical impressions, many of which are Spanish.Vindegour Cava Reserva Brut NatureDominio de Punctum VerdejoQuaderna Via Navarro DO Especial Tempranillo/Cab SauvVinedos Ruiz Jimenez Tempranillo BlancoAranleon Crianza Monastrell/Tempranillo/Cab SauvAmor Amor Tempranillo/Petit VerdotPrice for this tasting is $45RSVP at info@winecraftoc.comWine Craft is at 662 South Coast Hwy in…

Santa Barbara Vintners Festival Returns for 38th Year

By Greer Wylder

October 04, 2022

One of California’s most highly anticipated events, the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival, returns for its 38th year on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. The first wine festival ever held in Santa Barbara County, the Vintners Festival will take place at the Old Mission Santa Inés in Solvang, featuring more than 50 wineries and gourmet offerings from over 20 regional chefs, restaurants, and food producers.Visitors can meet winemakers and winery owners to learn first-hand why Santa Barbara County was named 2021 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Guests can also enjoy samples of the region’s best…

OC’s Newest European-Style Coffeehouse

By Greer Wylder

June 06, 2022

Coffee enthusiasts have a new coffee concept to visit. The Ghoukassian Family, the restaurateurs behind the legacy concepts Bistango and Bayside Restaurant, opened Press & Moka Coffeehouse, a European-style casual coffee shop in Irvine.The shop, which is located adjacent to the Airport Tower building on Von Karman Avenue, across from Bistango, features everyday coffee favorites, alongside specialty roasts and more. To bring their vision to fruition, the brother-and-sister team, Marc and Karyn Ghoukassian, partnered with Caffè Vergnano, Italy’s oldest roastery, established in 1882. Press & Moka Coffeehouse will also feature grab-and-go European-style salads, sandwiches, pastries, as well as other specialties made with imported…