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Local 4th of July Dining and Celebrations

By Greer Wylder

June 30, 2022

Independence Day is just around the corner! Avoid the monotony and work of hosting another 4th of July BBQ with this list of fun and refreshing Independence Day weekend happenings.Enjoy An Oceanfront Fireworks Display This 4th of July at La Casa del Camino! (Laguna Beach)Guests can celebrate the 4th of July at the Rooftop Lounge, located atop the historic La Casa del Camino hotel, with specials on drinks and food, plus a coastal firework display visible from the hotel! The Rooftop Lounge gives guests an unparalleled view of the Pacific Ocean and breathtaking California coastline. The local favorite and must-see for visitors and…

Bodega de Edgar’s Edgar Torres Joins Bello by Sandro Nardone for Winemaker Dinner

By Greer Wylder

June 27, 2022

Bello by Sandro Nardone is excited to welcome one of Paso Robles' most exciting and celebrated winemakers. Edgar Torres of Bodega de Edgar will host a one-night-only dinner on Thursday, July 14 at 6 p.m. One of Forbes’ three “must visit” wineries on the West side, BdE's recent scores from Wine Enthusiast range from 91-94. Wine Advocate has also scored Edgar’s wines in the 90-94 point range.Guests will enjoy five courses expertly paired with BdE’s wines, as well as have the chance to meet Torres and hear a bit about the wines and his winemaking process.Born in Michoacan, Mexico, Torres emigrated to…

Polly’s Pies Grand Reopening in Laguna Hills

By Greer Wylder

June 06, 2022

Polly’s Pies is celebrating the reopening of its Laguna Hills location after undergoing an interior refresh of its nearly 40-year-old restaurant on Thursday, June 9 at 4 p.m.The first 200 guests through the doors will receive signature Polly’s Pies SWAG bags plus kids eat free when accompanied by the purchase of an adult entree (take-out and delivery excluded). The restaurant’s banquet room will feature food tables for guests to taste new menu items, such as the Prime Rib French dip, as well as Polly’s classic pie shooters. Also, wine and beer tasting will be available.There will be opportunities to win…

Huntington Beach’s Newest Cocina and Tequila Bar

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2022

Huntington Beach’s highly anticipated elevated Mexican concept opens on June 9 on Main Street. Developed by Southern California’s notable hospitality group, Baja Sharkeez Restaurant Group (BSRG), Sandbar joins the group’s iconic hotspots and bars, such as Baja Sharkeez, Esperanza Cocina de la Playa, Tower 12, Palmilla, and many more. With its first location on Santa Barbara’s iconic State Street, the second location of Sandbar in Huntington Beach will offer a variety of revamped Mexican food classics, vibrant handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive range of international tequilas and mezcals amid Baja California’s burgeoning culinary scene. Designed by VANROOY Design, the open-air restaurant…

The Napa Valley Wine Train Murder Mystery Tours

By Greer Wylder

May 25, 2022

The Napa Valley Wine Train, a memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, announced the 2022 lineup for its popular Murder Mystery Tour in partnership with The Murder Mystery Company, the largest theatrical company in the U.S. Available on select dates each month through October, the 2022 Murder Mystery Tours feature multiple themes and encourage passengers to get creative with their costumes as well as their clue-solving skills. Guests will find themselves time traveling to the 1920s with the “Death of a Gangster” experience, exploring one of the most vibrant decades during “I Love the ‘80s to Death." While aboard the…