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Modus Operandi Cellars Wine Dinner at Bello in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

September 07, 2022

Bello by Sandro Nardone kicks off their wine-tasting dinner series tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. with Jason Moore of Modus Operandi Cellars in the Napa Valley. This wine dinner will be one of many planned with notable winemakers. Bello by Sandro Nardone is listed in the Michelin Guide and is the top-ranked Italian restaurant in Orange County by acclaimed food critic Brad Johnson. Bello serves a combination of authentic Italian fare as it’s served by traditional Italian restaurants in Italy as well as modern Italian fare served by Italian Michelin star restaurants.Here is what Chef Sandro will be…

Savor Santa Ana Returns With Love

By Greer Wylder

September 02, 2022

At Savor Santa Ana, you can stroll the sidewalks and sample tastes from local restaurants and bars throughout downtown Santa Ana. Live musicians and pop-up shows will light the way, and a double-decker 1961 London bus will provide free rides around downtown. The theme this year promotes romance for foodies: "The way to another's heart is through their stomach"Savor Santa Ana occurred annually from 2014-2019 and is returning now after a hiatus during the pandemic.Savor Santa Ana tickets are just $10 for 5 tasting tickets. Tickets are available online for pre-purchase at savorsantaana.com and are available cash-only onsite at Savor Santa…

Shin-Sen-Gumi Celebrates 30 Years w/ Japanese Foodie/Cultural Festival

By Greer Wylder

September 02, 2022

Shin-Sen-Gumi celebrates its 30th anniversary with an incredible Japanese cultural experience from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 3 at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Known for hosting fun events throughout the year, the most important to Shin-Sen-Gumi is its Summer Festival, when special guests and entertainers are flown in from Japan to showcase the island culture.This year is extremely special as Shin-Sen-Gumi celebrates three decades of providing traditional Japanese cuisine throughout Southern California – and beyond, through its online meal kits. Guests will be able to join in the fun for just $1 – with all admission proceeds going…

Las Brisas, SOL & Solita—Labor Day Weekend Brunch Spots

By Greer Wylder

August 31, 2022

With Labor Day (Monday, September 5th) right around the corner, you might be looking for some hot brunch spots. Las Brisas' extended Weekend Brunch, as well as SOL Mexican Cocina and Solita Tacos & Margaritas are all serving up delicious brunches. La Brisas is the perfect spot to inhale the ocean breeze and relish the long weekend! Among delicious brunch items including Omelets and French Toast, the Eggs Benedict selection is unparalleled. All options are served on freshly made English muffins with two poached eggs, hollandaise & crispy potatoes. Choose from the following: Florentine – cream of spinach; Smoked Salmon – thinly sliced;…

Grape Stomps and Live Tunes at South Coast Winery

By Greer Wylder

August 29, 2022

In September South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, recently named as a fifth-time award winner of the Golden State Winery of the Year by the California State Fair in the California Commercial Wine Competition, will be celebrating its contribution to California's excellent, world-famous, varied and diverse wine production during California Wine Month. As part of this tribute, it is hosting lots-of-fun, two-person team Grape Stomp sessions in its spacious Vintner’s Garden on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September. The resort will also present five outdoor, live music performances during the month – from jazz to rock. And guests can imbibe on…