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Lido House Hotel Introduces All-New Culinary Programming

By Greer Wylder

July 18, 2022

Lido House, Marriott’s boutique Autograph Collection hotel on the Balboa Peninsula, enters into summer with all-new culinary programming. To celebrate their busiest season, Executive Chef-Partner Riley Huddleston has introduced a reinvigorated culinary program, complete with new menus across each of the boutique hotel’s dining outlets, including The Mayor’s Table, Topside Roof Deck, Crew Coffee & Cremerie, and its pool.At Mayor’s Table, named for its location at the former site of the city’s town hall, Huddleston highlights the vibrant flavors of seasonal ingredients. Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, the menus for summer showcase seasonality through artfully plated dishes. Lunchtime offerings draw…

O SEA Celebrates the Season with New Modern Coastal Dishes

By Greer Wylder

July 15, 2022

O SEA, in the Historic District of Orange, debuted its new Summer Menu that marries bold, global flavor profiles with high-quality seafood. You’ll also find sweet corn and peaches grilled to bring out their vibrant flavors, and watermelon in multiple preparations to highlight its culinary versatility. Now available on O SEA’s Summer Lunch and Dinner Menu are:WILD FIJIAN ALBACORE TUNA POKE — watermelon, jicama, avocado, and habanero oil with taro chipsGRILLED WILD SPANISH OCTOPUS — in the style of 'esquites' with grilled summer sweet corn, creamy adobo, cilantro pesto, and cotija cheeseMEXICALI PLATE — choice of market protein with re-roasted summer sweet corn, cilantro pesto, pickled onions,…

The District’s 15 Year Anniversary SUMMER OF CELEBRATION

By Greer Wylder

July 05, 2022

Celebrate The District's 15 Year Anniversary with a SUMMER OF CELEBRATION offering Live Concerts, Beer & Wine Lounge, and FREE family-fun entertainment for all:EMERGING ARTISTS' NIGHTS - 7 weeksFridays, July 8 - August 19 | 6-8 p.m.AMC Fountain CourtyardDiscover new music and emerging artists each Friday night on the OC Hit Stage in the AMC Courtyard. The next time you hear these talented singers, musicians, and songwriters, it might just be on the TV!RHYTHM & BREWS CONCERT SERIES - 7 weeksSaturdays, July 9 - August 20 - Beer & Wine Lounge opens at 5 p.m., 6 - 8 p.m. ConcertsAMC Fountain…

Red, White & Rooftop Views 4th of July at Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge

By Greer Wylder

June 30, 2022

Spend the 4th of July enjoying stunning panoramic views from Orange County's highest coastal rooftop lounge, Offshore 9, set atop The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, July 4, guests will have front-row seats to a SoCal summer sunset and exclusive aerial views of Huntington Beach’s annual firework spectacular on the pier – all set to a soundtrack curated by a live DJ!Space is limited and entry to Offshore 9’s 4th of July celebration begins at $250 per guest, which includes access to the rooftop lounge, a festive "Sparkler in the Sky"…

Local 4th of July Dining and Celebrations

By Greer Wylder

June 30, 2022

Independence Day is just around the corner! Avoid the monotony and work of hosting another 4th of July BBQ with this list of fun and refreshing Independence Day weekend happenings.Enjoy An Oceanfront Fireworks Display This 4th of July at La Casa del Camino! (Laguna Beach)Guests can celebrate the 4th of July at the Rooftop Lounge, located atop the historic La Casa del Camino hotel, with specials on drinks and food, plus a coastal firework display visible from the hotel! The Rooftop Lounge gives guests an unparalleled view of the Pacific Ocean and breathtaking California coastline. The local favorite and must-see for visitors and…