Greer's OC | The latest in Orange County fashion, dining, and trends.

Orange County’s Resource for International Foods

By Greer Wylder

January 23, 2023

The last place you’d expect to find the finest selection of international groceries is off the beaten path in Lake Forest. Set among other warehouses, you’ll find My Panier’s warehouse market, a nirvana for anyone who appreciates fine foods and groceries from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the U.K., even Japan, Africa, Canada, and gourmet finds from the U.S. My Panier is mostly an e-commerce business, but their warehouse is extensive and you can find the same gourmet foods that you might have discovered in Europe. You can shop for European olive oils, crackers, cookies, chocolates, snacks, caviar and blinis, cheese, butter,…

The New Bungalow Long Beach

By Greer Wylder

January 23, 2023

Hospitality veteran, Brent Bolthouse, and his Bungalow Hospitality Group will introduce The Bungalow Long Beach (located at 2nd & PCH) in late spring 2023.Originally set to open in 2020, the pandemic led Bolthouse to pivot from the original bar & lounge concept to a full-service restaurant that opened in March 2021 as The Bungalow Kitchen. With Covid restrictions lifted, The Bungalow will officially be opening as it intended, bringing its original vision to life in Long Beach.Returning to its original design intent, The Bungalow Kitchen will close and undergo minor renovations starting on March 14th and open as The Bungalow Long…

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine’s Winter Menu Celebrates the Season

By Greer Wylder

January 23, 2023

Rooted in celebrating the cultural diversity of California cuisine and utilizing the seasonal bounty available locally, a new Winter Menu is now being served at Henry's Coastal Cuisine at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel. Executive Chef Lewis Butler features the most flavorful ingredients found this time of year in delectable preparations, including Roasted Pumpkin Purée, Pumpkin Seed Tuile, Coconut Yam Purée, Port-Poached Pear, Mushroom Ragout, Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Warm Apple Tart, Truffle Mushroom Sauce, and Sage Lemon Butter.With his new Winter Menu, Chef Butler curates an elevated and sophisticated, yet modern and approachable dining experience that complements the picturesque and…

The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay’s Global Cuisine Series

By Greer Wylder

January 22, 2023

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, the leading Forbes Five-Star oceanfront resort in the San Francisco Bay Area, is bringing back the renowned Global Cuisine Series, which is overseen by the resort’s culinary leaders, Executive Chef Roberto Riveros-Leyton and Navio Chef de Cuisine Francisco Simon, and features visiting Michelin-starred chefs from around the world.The 2023 Global Cuisine Series is spearheaded by Navio’s Chef de Cuisine Francisco Simón who collaborates with visiting chefs to prepare signature dinner and brunch menus for one weekend at the resort’s fine dining restaurant, Navio. The first guest chef in the 2023 Global Cuisine Series is Chef Miguel Navarro of Es Fum…

The New Year Brings Joey Restaurant Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

January 13, 2023

In addition to a diverse selection of cocktails including the JOEY Supers, a twist on the classic highball with signature lemon and lime slush, JOEY is enhancing the guest experience with the debut of their Reserve wine list curated by group Sommelier Jason Yamasaki. This exclusive menu will feature an elevated selection of bottles. As well, JOEY will offer exceptional spirits including the unique and limited-edition JOEY Reserve Peach Brûlée, a bourbon whisky created by the JOEY bar team in collaboration with Maker’s Mark Distillery. JOEY Newport Beach was designed with natural, warm materials consisting of light brick, warm wood, stone, and…