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Balboa Bay Resort Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2026

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.The club opened in 1948 as a private haven for boaters and Newport Beach’s social set. The resort welcomed the public in 2004 and has since hosted Hollywood stars, dignitaries and generations of members. International design studio DesignAgency led the new look,…

Bacchus Hosts Dresser Winery Dinner

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2026

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.Here’s a look at the menu:First course: Pan-seared scallops with citrus beurre blanc, apple relish and caviar, paired with a 2024 Pinot Gris.Second course: Muscovy duck breast with parsnip purée, caramelized heirloom carrots and Zinfandel blackberry sauce, paired with…

Pendry Newport Beach Serves Up Thanksgiving Events

By Greer Wylder

November 03, 2026

Pendry Newport Beach is rolling out a full lineup of Thanksgiving dining and events, from a chef-driven benefit for a local food bank to Friendsgiving festivities and Thanksgiving Day meals at its signature restaurants and bar.ChefsgivingNov. 13 | 6 to 9:30 p.m.Orange County chefs come together for a one-night Thanksgiving celebration benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Guests can sample signature Thanksgiving dishes at chef-attended action stations, along with wine and live entertainment. Elwood VIP access runs from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by general admission from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person, and 100%…

Nationally Ranked Lebanese Food Lands in Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

November 03, 2026

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.The signature dish is the Chicken Pomegranate Plate, a sweet and tangy favorite that put the restaurant on the map. If sweeter flavors are not your thing, the menu has plenty more to love, including…

Caymus Wine Dinner at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine Benefits Therapeutic Riding

By Greer Wylder

October 31, 2026

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine at The Waterfront Beach Resort will host a multi-course Caymus Wine Dinner on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m., benefiting the Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach. Henry’s culinary team is partnering with The Park Club California to pour with purpose, pairing the season’s finest ingredients with wines from Caymus Vineyards against an oceanfront backdrop.Chef Lewis Butler, director of culinary operations at The Waterfront Beach Resort, and Chef Michael Wilson, chef de cuisine at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine, collaborated with Chef Daniel Hohng of The Park Club California to create the menu. The evening begins with an amuse,…