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Leatherbys for Broadway Musicals!

By Greer Wylder

June 22, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Leatherby’s Café Rouge, which is a Patina Group restaurant inside OC’s famed Henry and Renée Segerstrom Concert Hall, has announced a series of three pre-theatre, themed, prix fixe menus for the Broadway-caliber Mama Mia!, Mary Poppins and West Side Story musical performances. We recommend Leatherby’s for dinner-and-a-performance because the scene is spectacular with the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling clear and undulating walls and modern minimalist décor. Chef Ross Pangilinan’s modern American cuisine with international influences is just as pretty on the plate as it is delicious (and seasonal and organic!). Beginning with the opening of Mamma Mia! (June 21-26),…

WINE DINNER AT THE LOFT!

By Greer Wylder

June 21, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander The Loft at The Montage Laguna Beach is hosting an intimate winemaker dinner on Wednesday, June 22, with Robert Foley of Napa Valley’s Robert Foley Vineyards wines. Limited to only 30 persons, this dinner in The Loft’s sophisticated and scenic dining room features a seven-course dinner prepared by Chef Casey Overton and paired with limited wines from “Bob’s big red wines.” The dinner starts at 7 p.m. and costs $149 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity). Reservations are required by calling 949-715-6420. About Robert Foley Robert Foley began his wine making career in the Napa Valley…

POOL PARTY AT THE ISLAND!

By Greer Wylder

June 15, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Can you imagine enjoying a lazy pool party and barbecue on Sunday afternoons where you don’t have to do the shopping, cooking or cleaning? Then head over to The Island Hotel Newport Beach on Sunday afternoons where families swim from 3-5 pm. and then enjoy a posh and delicious barbecue buffet from 5-9 p.m. Last summer, my family lounged at the Island Hotel’s tropical pool area (with loungers, towels, jacuzzi and poolside service) for a long and relaxing swim. While the adults ordered refreshing cocktails, the kids were in summertime heaven splashing in the water. After two…

Only the Freshest!

By Greer Wylder

June 14, 2011

When it comes to buying produce in Fountain Valley, Smith Farms is about as old-fashioned as it gets. For a split second, you might even forget that you’re in Orange County. Minus its proximity to tract homes, Smith Farms looks like a rural produce stand with a varied selection of organic produce: tomatoes, potatoes, mangos, avocados, bananas, and a new crop of red, yellow and white onions, as well as extra fancy Haas avocados, Ruby Bliss seedless watermelons, strawberries, corn, lettuce, squash and broccoli. Behind the stand you can also go out into the field and shop from fresh fruits…

Memphis: Family-Friendly Retro!

By Greer Wylder

June 13, 2011

Review by Sheryll Alexander Memphis Costa Mesa is part retro hot spot and a family-friendly Southern-inspired eaterie. Hipsters congregate inside the rather dark space, which gives it some mystery and romance. Memphis is an impressive place to buy a potential lover a drink to sip and savor. Speaking of drinks, don’t miss ordering up a cocktail at Memphis. We recommend a classic mojito, margarita or hand-shaken martini. Just remember Memphis is a fusion between classic Southern and fresh California cuisines. You can order fried chicken, meatloaf and jambalaya; and its California bent, means that Memphis is always a good place…