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Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point Receives Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence

By Greer Wylder

July 03, 2023

Luciana's Ristorante, a renowned dining establishment in Dana Point, is celebrating its upcoming 40th anniversary with a prestigious accolade. Wine Spectator has honored Luciana's with the highly coveted Award of Excellence for 2023, recognizing the restaurant's outstanding wine program and its commitment to delivering an extraordinary dining experience.As the leading authority in the world of wine, Wine Spectator presents the Award of Excellence to restaurants that boast well-curated wine lists featuring approximately 90 selections or more. These lists go beyond the ordinary, offering quality wines and producers that are not easily found at local wine stores. The wines selected perfectly…

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s Newest Scoop Shop

By Greer Wylder

July 03, 2023

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the beloved NYC-born brand famous for its delectable made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice creams, has just opened its seventh location. The new scoop shop, situated at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach, is the first of three LA area openings planned for this summer, with Fairfax and Woodland Hills soon to follow.What began as a humble yellow scoop truck roaming the streets of NYC in 2008 has now evolved into a sensation. Van Leeuwen's French-style ice cream, crafted with an extra-rich blend of egg yolks, quickly won the hearts of ice cream enthusiasts. Today, the brand…

Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge 4th of July Glow Party

By Greer Wylder

July 03, 2023

Celebrate the 4th of July in style at Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge, located atop The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. This exclusive adult-only event offers unparalleled panoramic views of Orange County's coastline and front-row seats to the spectacular fireworks show on the pier.Taking place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th, guests will enjoy a SoCal summer sunset while listening to a live DJ from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the holiday festivities.For just $50 per person, attendees will gain access to Offshore 9's rooftop lounge and receive…

North Italia Launches New “Summer Sips” Cocktails & Happy Hour to Go

By Greer Wylder

June 29, 2023

North Italia is celebrating the season with its Summer Sips campaign featuring 14 limited edition cocktails created by the restaurant’s top bartenders across the country from East to the West Coast, in addition to debuting a limited-time Happy Hour cocktail and food-to-go menu. Priced at $15 each, these four bevies were thoughtfully created by North Italia mixologists from across the country who drew inspiration from classic cocktails like the Blue Hawaiian, Vodka Gimlets, and Whiskey Sours––drinks the team has been enjoying since their 21st birthday as a cheeky nod to North Italia turning 21 this year. Below is an overview of the…

Fourth of July Fireworks & More at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

By Greer Wylder

June 29, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day weekend at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club! They have lined up a series of star-spangled festivities for resort guests and members to enjoy, including live music, specialty dining, and a dazzling fireworks show.Here's what you can look forward to at the resort on July 4th:Star-Spangled Splash at Monarch Pool (July 1-3, 2-5 pm & July 4, 1:30-6 pm): Soak up the Southern California sun while taking a refreshing dip in the pool and groove to live musical performances.Beachfront Bash at Monarch Bay Beach Club (July 1-4, 1-5 pm): Head over to…