Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s only waterfront resort and a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Diamond destination, has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its guestrooms and public spaces. The project covers 159 guestrooms and suites, the grand lobby and arrival area, and a reimagined lobby bar now called Bar nineteen48, a nod to the year Balboa Bay Club was founded.
Generous plates, a warm bowl of lentil soup and baklava that regulars rave about are the draw at Wally’s Cafe, the Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant that opened in Huntington Beach in July 2026. Ranked No. 6 in the nation on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2025, Wally’s now has a permanent home in Orange County, and the family could not be happier about it.
Bear Flag Fish Co. is marking two decades in business in a big way, with its most elevated location yet now open in Costa Mesa. The restaurant and fish market has taken over the former Santa Monica Seafood space on East 17th Street. Each Bear Flag has its own character, but this one finally gives the team room to show everything they do.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s has officially arrived in Orange County. Tiffany & Co. and chef Daniel Boulud just opened Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, the brand’s first West Coast location and its second worldwide. The café sits beside the new Tiffany & Co. boutique, which draws its inspiration from the Fifth Avenue Landmark in New York. The dining room carries the iconic Tiffany Blue throughout, setting the tone for an elevated experience built around seasonal menus.
Wine lovers in Irvine have a date to circle. Bacchus Bar & Bistro is hosting an exclusive Winemaker’s Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m., pairing a four-course menu from Chef Leo Moran with wines from Dresser Winery in Paso Robles. Dresser’s Kory Burke will join Moran for the evening, which promises exceptional wines alongside inspired cuisine. Tickets are $125 per person.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s has officially arrived in Orange County. Tiffany & Co. and chef Daniel Boulud just opened Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, the brand’s first West Coast location and its second worldwide. The café sits beside the new Tiffany & Co. boutique, which draws its inspiration from the Fifth Avenue Landmark in New York. The dining room carries the iconic Tiffany Blue throughout, setting the tone for an elevated experience built around seasonal menus.
Beer lovers in Orange County, mark your calendars. Ambitious Ales, the Long Beach craft brewery known for its handcrafted lineup and small-batch and seasonal releases, is opening its first OC location at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa on Oct. 24 and 25. Opening weekend runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Expect a full tap list, limited-edition merchandise and DJs spinning vinyl. Smoked & Salted Barbecue will be on hand with food Saturday, and Hamburgers Nice takes over Sunday.
Russ Bendel, the Orange County restaurateur who has launched one beloved concept after another, has opened his eighth restaurant. Creekside Restaurant & Bar in Rancho Mission Viejo is a relaxed neighborhood spot serving thoughtfully prepared American fare. The dinner-only restaurant opened Monday, Oct. 12. Located in Sendero Marketplace, the 3,000-square-foot space seats 120 between the dining room, bar and patio. The covered patio holds up to 60 for private events.
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s has officially arrived in Orange County. Tiffany & Co. and chef Daniel…
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