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North Italia Launches New “Summer Sips” Cocktails & Happy Hour to Go

By Greer Wylder

June 29, 2023

North Italia is celebrating the season with its Summer Sips campaign featuring 14 limited edition cocktails created by the restaurant’s top bartenders across the country from East to the West Coast, in addition to debuting a limited-time Happy Hour cocktail and food-to-go menu. Priced at $15 each, these four bevies were thoughtfully created by North Italia mixologists from across the country who drew inspiration from classic cocktails like the Blue Hawaiian, Vodka Gimlets, and Whiskey Sours––drinks the team has been enjoying since their 21st birthday as a cheeky nod to North Italia turning 21 this year. Below is an overview of the…

SoCal’s Signature Wine Event: LAWineFest June 3-4

By Greer Wylder

May 30, 2023

Get ready for a sensational wine-tasting experience at the 18th LAWineFest! Taking place on June 3-4 at the Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach Harbor, this highly anticipated event is back after a sold-out 2022 Fest. Indulge in the finest selection of award-winning wines from around the world, alongside craft brews and other delightful beverages. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable weekend!And, exciting news rapper and actor – and winemaker – extraordinaire, JA RULE, will be at the LAWineFest Sunday pouring his new wine, Rose Vine Cellars! The park beside the historic Queen Mary provides a picture-perfect backdrop where…

Too Faced and Nékter Juice Bar Team Up for a Delicious and Healthy Smoothie!

By Greer Wylder

May 05, 2023

Two of Orange County's most beloved brands, Too Faced and Nékter Juice Bar, have joined forces to create a limited-edition smoothie that is available for a limited time in May. The Nékter x Too Faced Smoothie is a pink, tropical, and refreshing blend of Nékter's signature ingredients: pitaya, strawberries, pineapple, dates, hemp hearts, agave, and Nékter's housemade cashew nut milk.This collaboration is the first time that both brands have co-branded a smoothie, and the result is a delicious treat that will leave guests feeling good from the inside out. The ingredients in the smoothie are rich in antioxidants, essential minerals,…

Pendry Hotels & Resorts to Open The Elwood Club, a Modern Members Club in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

April 28, 2023

Pendry Hotels & Resorts, known for its luxurious hospitality offerings, is set to introduce a new members club, The Elwood Club, in late summer 2023. The Elwood Club will be located within its own private wing at the Pendry Newport Beach, a landmark hospitality asset in the heart of Fashion Island that was purchased by Eagle Four Partners, LLC in February 2022.The Elwood Club will offer an array of original venues and exceptional experiences in music, art, travel, fashion, food, drink, wellness, and sport. Members will have access to a private restaurant and bar with a garden terrace, a glamorous…

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…