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Cozy Up with Winter Cocktails at Old Brea Chop House

By Greer Wylder

December 21, 2022

Old Brea Chop House is embracing warm spices and cooler weather with its lineup of new seasonal cocktails and cozy classics. Located in Downtown Brea, Old Brea Chop House is a modern take on the classic American steakhouse, best known for its exceptional selection of steaks, seafood, and desserts—and hand-crafted classic and seasonal cocktails! Keeping it fresh and innovated, Old Brea Chop House has introduced the following seasonally inspired cocktails to its lineup of libations:The Fallback – Rye whiskey, cinnamon syrup, orgeat, lemon, and freshly grated nutmegThe Fireside Chat – Mezcal, Wray & Nephew rum, and Xila liqueurThe Bijou – Gin, green vermouth,…

Holiday Hideaway at Lido House Hotel | December 22 - 30

By Greer Wylder

December 19, 2022

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Lido House Hotel’s Holiday Hideaway, a charming winter market with a coastal Californian twist. Experience festive libations and jubilant confections, check off everyone on your holiday shopping list with premium seasonal gifts, and capture the holiday spirit with a merry photo moment. Lido House Hotel's Holiday Hideaway is open to the public and will run daily from Thursday, December 22 to Friday, December 30 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Dinner at The Mayor’s Table

By Greer Wylder

December 19, 2022

Enjoy Christmas with a divine dinner at The Mayor’s Table. Offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas night, Executive Chef Riley Huddleston has prepared a seasonal four-course menu complete with hand-selected wine pairings, live music, and a special take away from the Lido House family. The dinner begins with a seasonal root vegetable amuse-bouche, followed by second-coursetakeaway selections including Chicory Salad in a brown-sugar bourbon dressing or parsnip soup with roasted pears and chestnuts. Entree selections include “Pozole”, Eye of the Rib, Pineapple-Glazed Japanese Kurobota Pork,second-course takeaway or a vegetarian Black Truffle Honeynut Squash and ‘Beet' Wellington.$110 per person + $60 wine pairing…

Christmas Eve at Tavern House

By Greer Wylder

December 16, 2022

Spend Christmas Eve overlooking the sparkling Newport Beach Marina at Tavern House. The popular waterfront restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve for brunch (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) and dinner (4 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Guests can look forward to a menu of Chef David Wilhelm’s signature comfort cuisine complemented with a selection of seasonal specials including a Duck Liver & Foie Gras Mousse, Christmas Prime Rib, and Crispy Roast Peking Duck. A selection of seasonal cocktails is available, including the Smokey Mapled Mark. This seasonal riff on an old fashioned, it’s a soul-warming, multi-sensory experience that plays up the…

PUBlic Legacy Brings Refined Comfort Food to the Heart of Orange County

By Greer Wylder

December 16, 2022

Orange County is home to PUBlic Legacy, a chef-driven dining experience focusing on elevated comfort food, hand-crafted cocktails, fine wines, and craft beer. Located in the Stadium Promenade center in Orange, a premier dining and entertainment destination, located at the corner of West Katella Avenue and Main Street near the Honda Center.PUBlic Legacy is the brainchild of partners Chef Gerry Kent and Chad Dickey, the team behind PUBlic House in Temecula and Downtown PUBlic in Murrieta. While the restaurant’s menu highlights comfort food-inspired offerings meant to appeal to a wide range of diners, Chef Kent prides himself in presenting food laden with…