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Sip Into Summer at The District Tustin’s Cocktail Tour

By Greer Wylder

June 30, 2025

OC Foodies and The District Tustin are excited to host the Summer Cocktail Tour where you can indulge in your favorite summer-inspired cocktails, mocktails, food & dessert pairings.It's easy, visit SummerCocktailTour.com to explore the participating restaurants and view their menus. No reservations are needed, and you can enjoy at your leisure during the month of July. Participating Restaurants:AMC/MacGuffins BarBar LouieCasa Del SolCurry Pizza HouseLucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-QueLuna Rossa RistorantePrego RestaurantRed Robin Gourmet BurgersThe Winery RestaurantThe Yellow ChilliDon't miss out! Grab your friends and head to The District to treat yourself to an experience that's truly unique!2437 Park Avenue in Tustin.

Puesto Debuts Protein-Packed Bowls and Summer Specials

By Greer Wylder

June 30, 2025

Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar, an award-winning Southern California favorite with deep Mexico City roots, is debuting a new lineup of bold, protein-packed bowls just in time for summer. Available at all three Orange County locations—in Irvine Spectrum, Park Place Irvine, and Anaheim—these fresh additions highlight Puesto’s modern approach to classic Mexican comfort food.Crafted by Executive Chef Raul Casillas, the new bowls are served with herb lime rice, black beans, and sweet summer corn, and spotlight premium ingredients like short rib birria, filet mignon, al pastor chicken, and Mexican shrimp. Alongside the bowls, Puesto is rolling out two seasonal…

Celebrate the Fourth from Offshore 9’s Rooftop in Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

June 29, 2025

This Independence Day, watch the fireworks light up the coast from Orange County’s highest rooftop lounge. Offshore 9, perched atop The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, will host a one-of-a-kind Fourth of July celebration from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4.Guests will enjoy sweeping ocean views, a live DJ, and front-row seats to the Huntington Beach fireworks show—all from a stylish rooftop setting. Admission starts at $59 per person and includes access to Offshore 9, a signature “Glow-in-the-Cloud” sparkler cocktail, and Seafood Chowder Tots. A special holiday menu featuring All-American classics will also be available for purchase.Groups…

Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point Wins 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

By Greer Wylder

June 27, 2025

Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point has once again earned Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 2025, a prestigious honor recognizing the world’s top restaurants for wine.The award celebrates Luciana’s commitment to pairing its elevated Italian cuisine with an exceptional, 300-bottle wine list that spans over 10 countries. Curated to complement the menu’s Northern Italian flavors—with modern touches by Michelin-trained Executive Chef Luis Sandoval—the list includes selections from esteemed producers and regions rarely found in local shops or everyday settings.Presented annually by Wine Spectator, the Award of Excellence highlights restaurants with thoughtfully curated programs featuring at least 90 wines that align…

Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Orange County

By Greer Wylder

June 25, 2025

The countdown is on for Orange County to celebrate the Fourth of July in unforgettable style. Whether you're looking for ocean views, a waterfront dinner, or a classic barbecue bash, I’ve rounded up some of the most festive and unique ways to enjoy Independence Day across the region.Balboa Bay Resort | All-American Shellabration at A+O Restaurant | BarThursday, July 4 | A+O Restaurant | Bar | 5 to 10 p.m.Enjoy front-row views of the fireworks show across the bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina while dining at Newport Beach’s only waterfront resort. Balboa Bay Resort’s All-American Shellabration at…