The California Wine Festival returns to the Orange County coast April 24 and 25, 2026, launching its season with a weekend of tastings, chef-driven bites and live entertainment. Set against sweeping Pacific views at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and the palm-lined lawns of Sea Terrace Park, the two-day event blends an elevated experience with a relaxed coastal setting. Festival Details
Festival Napa Valley’s signature tasting event, Taste of Napa, will offer two opportunities in 2026 to experience the region’s wines and hospitality. For the first time, the event heads to Southern California in partnership with The Meritage Collection, with a coastal setting at Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach on April 12. It then returns to Napa Valley at The Meritage Resort and Spa on July 11. Tickets for both events are now available.
Cugini’s Italia Boutique Market has opened its doors with a simple idea: bring the feeling of a neighborhood Italian market to the coast. Created by partners Marcus and Toni, alongside their wives, Shereen and Lavi, the market is a true family effort rooted in years of restaurant experience and a shared love of Italian food and culture. The name “Cugini,” which means cousins in Italian, reflects both the partnership and the welcoming, family-style atmosphere they hope to create.
Dining options are plentiful at South Coast Plaza on Sunday, April 5. A dozen restaurants will offer brunch and dinner, with menus ranging from contemporary cuisine and steakhouse classics to Asian favorites. The center’s retail boutiques will be closed in observance of the holiday.
The Park Club California has introduced its spring menu, led by Chef Daniel Hohng, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and a sense of comfort that feels both refined and welcoming. With more than two decades of experience, including time working alongside Wolfgang Puck and Charlie Palmer, Chef Daniel brings a thoughtful, ingredient-driven approach to the menu, with an emphasis on local sourcing and clean, balanced flavors.
Dining options are plentiful at South Coast Plaza on Sunday, April 5. A dozen restaurants will offer brunch and dinner, with menus ranging from contemporary cuisine and steakhouse classics to Asian favorites. The center’s retail boutiques will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Easter Sunday falls on April 5, and restaurants across Orange County are offering everything from coastal brunch buffets to refined tea service and dinner experiences. Here is a look at where to celebrate the holiday this year.
A new hospitality concept is set to debut in Costa Mesa on March 23, 2026, bringing a distinctly different experience to Orange County’s dining landscape. Highball, a Japanese-style cocktail bar rooted in precision and ritual, will open alongside Naisho Omakase, a hidden 14-seat sushi counter located just beyond a velvet curtain within the space.
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