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Swap Your Stuffy Corporate Dinner for an Elevated Holiday Brunch at OEB Breakfast Co

By Greer Wylder

November 29, 2022

Rather than opting for a stale corporate dinner or holiday office potluck, throw tradition to the curb and consider a festive company brunch bash instead. OEB Breakfast Co. in Newport Beach offers brunch fare that’s much more diverse and exciting than the heavy options usually served at those classic holiday dinners. Plus, it’ll be a nice change of pace for coworkers to come together and enjoy a delicious meal without having to sacrifice a coveted evening during the busy holiday season. Featuring a large variety of elevated brunch options, OEB offers a bright and lively dining experience and the perfect setting to celebrate and…

Celebrate the 32nd Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

By Greer Wylder

November 23, 2022

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort will kick off the holiday season with the 32nd Annual Lighting of the Bay opening night celebration featuring a full schedule of festivities on Friday, November 25 from 4-9 p.m. The resort’s nightly bay lighting will continue through New Year’s Day. On opening night enjoy live musical performances, stocking decorating, holiday photo booths, and more. Santa will take center stage at dusk as he flips the magic switch to illuminate the bay with more than fifty floating holiday decorations and Christmas trees. Once the bay is aglow, children will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with…

So Much to Be Thankful For Especially Great Thanksgiving Dining

By Greer Wylder

November 18, 2022

Leave the cooking to the pros this Thanksgiving. Some of the best local restaurants are preparing special menus to make your Thanksgiving extra memorable.ADYA – ANAHEIMIt’s time to be thankful! Once again, ADYA is offering unique Thanksgiving Sides to spice up your holiday table! This Thanksgiving, Chefs Shachi Mehra and Sandeep Basrur are offering Masala Mashed Potatoes, Bombay-Style Brussels Sprouts, Green Beans with Cumin & Garlic, and Cranberry Ginger Chutney. Thanksgiving sides are available in two sizes to serve up to 4 guests ($12) or up to 10 guests ($25). Sides must be pre-ordered by Monday, November 22 by emailing info@adyaoc.com, and…

Oceanfront Thanksgiving Brunch at The Waterfront Beach Resort

By Greer Wylder

November 18, 2022

Give thanks for a picturesque Coastal Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 24. The oceanfront setting is the ideal location to indulge in a gracious selection of delicious comfort food while enjoying a complimentary glass of Fall Spice-Infused Bourbon Fashioned or Pumpkin Pie Mimosa. The whole family will enjoy steel drum soloist, The Island Groove, along with a beachside DJ, balloon twisting, airbrush painting, petting zoo, and traveling magician.PRICING & RESERVATIONS: The price for The Waterfront Beach Resort’s Thanksgiving Brunch is $129 for adults and $69 for children 12 and under (prices…

NEW in Santa Barbara: A Slice of Naples World-Famous L’antica Pizzeria da Michele Makes its Debut on State St.

By Greer Wylder

November 18, 2022

Santa Barbara, get ready to Eat, Pray, Love – the Naples original L’antica Pizzeria da Michele is now offering a slice of Italy to the coastal beachside community of Santa Barbara.Situated in the Historic Ember Mill building on State St. in the heart of Santa Barbara, diners are instantly transported to the streets of Napoli at the historic downtown landmark which previously housed the ‘Copper Coffee Pot’ from 1927 to 1982. Brought to life by Italian entrepreneur, restaurateur, and Owner Francesco Zimone—who opened the first U.S. outpost of the iconic 152-year-old Naples brand in Hollywood in 2019— L’antica Santa Barbara marks the continuation of Zimone’s mission to bring authentic Italian gathering…