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Celebrate the Season: Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner at The Mayor’s Table

By Greer Wylder

December 23, 2024

Join The Mayor’s Table in Newport Beach for a festive Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner, perfect for locals and visitors alike. Chef-Partner Riley Huddleston has crafted a multi-course holiday menu filled with seasonal delights to make your celebration truly memorable.Event DetailsTuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 255:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.The evening begins with a playful "ugly sweater" amuse-bouche featuring a cheddar cracker topped with caviar and chives. Appetizer options include:Roasted Pear Salad with shaved Brussels and Nueske baconCreamy Baked Feta with piquillo pepper sofritoEntrees offer a variety of delicious choices:Caramelized pineapple-glazed Japanese Kurobuta HamNiman Ranch Flat Iron SteakVegan…

Ring in 2025 with Elegance: New Year’s Soirée at The Mayor’s Table

By Greer Wylder

December 23, 2024

Celebrate the arrival of 2025 at The Mayor’s Table in Newport Beach, where a luxurious four-course dining experience, live music, and an elegant ambiance set the stage for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve.Event DetailsTuesday, December 31Two Seatings: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.Begin your evening with an indulgent amuse-bouche featuring Caviar Service, setting the tone for an exceptional culinary journey. For the appetizer, choose from:Nitrogen Winter Citrus: Burrata, fennel, and prosciuttoFarmer's Salad: Seasonal flavors with warm bacon dressingDesigner Oysters: Olive oil pearls and champagne mignonette granitaFor the entrée, enjoy one of these exquisite options:New York Steak: A classic done to perfectionLobster…

Toast to 2024: New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Bayside and Bistango

By Greer Wylder

December 23, 2024

Ring in 2024 with unforgettable celebrations at two iconic Orange County restaurants: Bayside in Newport Beach and Bistango in Irvine. Both venues promise an extraordinary evening featuring special menus, live music, and an atmosphere perfect for creating lasting memories. Here's how these celebrated dining spots are welcoming the New Year.Bayside Restaurant900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach | (949) 721-1222 | BaysideRestaurant.comBayside is wrapping up its milestone 25th year in style with a New Year’s Eve celebration to remember. The evening will feature a Surf & Turf prix-fixe menu, paired with a glass of Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut to toast the occasion.…

Better Buzz Coffee Opens in Fullerton with Exciting Grand Opening Celebration!

By Greer Wylder

December 23, 2024

Fuel your day with exceptional coffee crafted to keep you buzzing! Better Buzz, the beloved San Diego-based small-batch coffee roaster and café, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Fullerton location on Friday, December 27. Following its recent debut in Costa Mesa, Fullerton marks the fourth Better Buzz location in Orange County, just in time to end the year on a high note.Guests at Better Buzz can indulge in meticulously handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, teas, smoothies, and delicious food. The café is celebrated for specialty drinks like the Best Drink Ever®, a classic Americano with Better Buzz’s signature…

Breakfast Republic After Dark: Costa Mesa’s New Evening Hotspot

By Greer Wylder

December 17, 2024

Costa Mesa's cherished breakfast spot, Breakfast Republic, is stepping into the evening spotlight with Breakfast Republic After Dark! On Fridays and Saturdays the restaurant reopens at 5 p.m., offering a vibrant mix of cocktails, rotating food specials, and games for a lively night out.Sip on classic beverages like espresso martinis, Old Fashioneds, Moscow Mules, margaritas on the rocks, well drinks (tequila, vodka, Irish whiskey), and brews from Stone Brewing, including their IPA and Buenaveza Lager.Known for serving breakfast magic since February 2020, Breakfast Republic is now giving guests a chance to enjoy its charm in a whole new way—exclusively at…