When Austin of The Hungry Dogg blog told me he wanted to try Mint Leaf Thai because he had read about the pumpkin curry on LoCale magazine, I was highly skeptical. Thai in Newport Beach? Seriously? But I went along and I was so impressed we ended up going three times in just one week! […]
Cocoa Lounge returns with pure decadence
Each year, in February, The Island Hotel‘s Palm Terrace restaurant transforms its private room into a treasure trove of chocolate magnificence to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This year, the hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef, Andy de la Cruz, has outdone himself by creating a wonderland of delightful treats set within a modern and chic environment perfect for […]
a Tommy Bahama style celebration
I was in charge of organizing dinner for my friend’s birthday a few days ago. She didn’t know where to go and after several suggestions, I said “let’s just go to Tommy Bahama’s Bar & Grille“. I’ve always loved this place because I love Chef Jacqueline Nabong, but besides the food, the staff are simply […]
Back Bay Tavern at Whole Foods Newport Beach
Last week, I gushed over the opening of Whole Foods Newport Beach. The Tustin location sports a wine bar, so how to up the ante but to put a gastropub inside the newest Whole Foods Market in Newport Beach. Back Bay Tavern seats 150 with a rotating selection of craft beers on tap, plus wine and […]
creative culinary tastes of Chef David Man
I’ve been visiting the Island Hotel on and off for a few years now for different events, both food related and non-food related. Therefore, it is just mind-boggling that I had never visited Palm Terrace for a meal until now. But it is just as well that I waited since Chef David Man has since […]
