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Black Angus Steakhouse Nationwide Tequila Dinner Experience

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2022

Black Angus Steakhouse is hosting its Tequila Dinner Experience nationwide at all locations on Thursday, August 4th at 7 p.m. The dinner will be complete with a three-course offering paired with three cocktails featuring top-shelf tequila. The first course features Shrimp Scampi with garlic bread paired with the smoky El Silencio Mezcal Paloma, made with El Silencio Mezcal, lime, and pink grapefruit soda. The second course includes Prime Rib, grilled asparagus, roasted garlic, and herb mashed potato paired with a refreshing Fresh Jalapeño Margarita with Tajin Rim, comprised of Casamigos Blanco, fresh jalapeño, fresh lime mix, Patron Citrónge, and Tajin rim. The third course…

The All New VEA NEWPORT BEACH

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2022

Following an extensive transformation, VEA Newport Beach invites guests and locals to “renew their view” and experience the newly reimagined property. Formerly the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, the hotel underwent a comprehensive refresh, transitioning into an all-new Southern California luxury destination. Now, guests can immerse in the pier-inspired welcome experience and lobby, check into the new coastal-inspired luxury guest rooms, indulge and imbibe in the three new restaurant and bar concepts, experience the wellness-focused SpaVEA and high-performance fitness center, and visit the destination pool experience. Brought to life by esteemed architecture and design firms HBA San Francisco, Gensler, Burton Studio, and…

Fresh Summer Sips at Selanne Steak Tavern

By Greer Wylder

July 27, 2022

Fresh, seasonal produce such as nectarines, peaches, strawberries, and watermelon highlight Selanne Steak Tavern’s new summer sips recently added to the cocktail menu. “We’re lucky to work with great, local purveyors to help make our cocktails pop,” says General Manager Chad Sisco. “Taking these summer fruits and steeping them into a fun syrup is what summer drinking is all about." Selanne Steak Tavern’s four new cocktails include: A riff on a childhood favorite, orange soda, the Sun Kissed is made with Ketel One Oranje, Aperol, orange juice, and Q Grapefruit. Inspired by Chef Vince Terusa’s new Smoked Nectarine and Burrata Salad, the Country Living is concocted…

Saturday Night Live Music at TRADE Marketplace! (Irvine)

By Greer Wylder

July 27, 2022

Summer fun has just begun at TRADE Marketplace! TRADE will be hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 30th from 4-6 p.m.! Come hungry and bring the whole family to enjoy balloon art, face painting, donut decorating with Duck Donuts, and live music from the David Spitzfaden Power Trio! Come enjoy everything the special 2-hour event has to offer, as well as TRADE’s selection of chef-driven eateries! TRADE Marketplace is home to Orange County’s most buzz-worthy food concepts and retailers! Located in the heart of the Orange County Airport commercial district, TRADE’s venue boasts a curated lineup of hand-selected restaurateurs…

Weekly Events at Newport Beach’s Premier Waterfront Eatery, A+O Restaurant | Bar

By Greer Wylder

July 25, 2022

Newport Beach’s premier waterfront retreat, Balboa Bay Resort, and its flagship restaurant A+O are the perfect way to enjoy a unique and elevated dining experience of coastal-California cuisine with an ocean view. These weekly nights are accompanied by live music every Wednesday through Sunday evenings. A+O Restaurant | Bar just debuted weekly events open to the public: Western Wednesdays, Sushi and Sake Saturdays, and RAW BAR Fridays!WESTERN WEDNESDAYSBBQ Plate $32Texas Style BBQ Spare RibsPotato SaladTomato Braised Collard GreensBread & Butter PicklesHouse BBQ SauceJalapeno-Cheddar Corn MuffinSUSHI + SAKE SATURDAYShrimp Crunchy Roll $16Shrimp Tempura | Spicy SauceAvocadoSalmon | Tuna | HamachiCrab | AvocadoRainbow Roll…