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Valentine’s Day at Bayside Restaurant, Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

February 06, 2024

Looking for the ultimate Valentine's Day date idea? Look no further than Newport Beach's Bayside Restaurant, where you can indulge in a truly unforgettable dinner experience. Bayside is pulling out all the stops with an exceptional 3-course prix-fixe menu that is sure to sweep your sweetheart (or Galentine's) off their feet.Prepare to be dazzled by an exquisite menu featuring delectable items such as lobster bisque, succulent beef tartare, tender filet mignon, and mouthwatering mushroom-crusted seabass. Cap off your romantic evening with a choice between a rich and decadent flourless chocolate tart or the beloved lemon meringue tart.Bayside Restaurant sets the…

BEI Restaurant: A New Venture into Refined Lebanese Dining

By Greer Wylder

February 03, 2024

Roland Karam, initially expanding the patio of his EZ Kebab outlet, has now evolved his venture into a new culinary experience. EZ Kebab, which opened last spring in the distinctive A-frame building on Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa, started as a modest 400-square-foot Lebanese street food eatery with a simple walk-up window. To accommodate its increasing popularity, Karam extended the eatery, adding patios on each side of the building. This expansion led to the creation of BEI, a distinct dinner service concept, emanating from one of the larger patios.BEI, named after Beirut, Lebanon's capital, operates alongside EZ Kebab and offers crossover…

Drag Brunch Is Back At Segerstrom Center for the Arts!

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2024

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the much-awaited comeback of its drag brunch on Sunday, February 18, spotlighting six of California's most fabulous drag performers and a team of acclaimed dancers. This extraordinary event promises a breathtaking, Broadway-level original performance.Titled “Broadway Divas,” the show stars an all-star lineup of drag talent, headlined by the charming Miss Clair Voyance. Joining her are Leeko Rae, April Showers, Big Deelish, Mama St. Merman, and Zai, each delivering powerhouse renditions of Broadway hits from shows like “Cabaret,” “Cinderella,” “Waitress,” and “Hello, Dolly!” This year's edition elevates the extravagance, showcasing opulent production…

Mountain Mike’s Welcomes Back Heart-Shaped Pizza

By Greer Wylder

January 30, 2024

For over 45 years, Mountain Mike's Pizza, a family-style pizza chain in California, has been delighting its customers. This year, they're continuing the tradition by bringing back their popular Heart-Shaped Pizzas from February 1. Known for their signature crispy, curly pepperonis, large-sized pizzas, and fresh daily dough, the chain offers a unique culinary experience. Their Heart-Shaped Pizzas are more than just a Valentine's Day special; they're a delightful way to share love with family and friends throughout February.Each Heart-Shaped Pizza at Mountain Mike's is hand-crafted, made to order, and baked with love, showcasing the brand's commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients.…

Telefèric Barcelona Opens Specialty Spanish Marketplace, El Merkat

By Greer Wylder

January 30, 2024

Telefèric Barcelona, a Barcelona-based restaurant group, is opening El Merkat, a Spanish goods market, in Brentwood on February 2. Inspired by Spain's Costa Brava region, El Merkat offers Spanish wine, imported goods like olives and tinned fish, charcuterie, cheese, sangrias, and signature paella kits.Grand Opening:Friday, Feb 2: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:00 PM. Open to the public from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM with a 15% discount on most items (excluding high-end wines) and complimentary Spanish pintxos, live music.Saturday, Feb 3: Bottomless Brunch Sangria Kickoff from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at $28 per person for 90 minutes of unlimited…