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Destination Dining

Paseo. A Celebration of Mexico

There is a lot of attention on the restaurant world as an industry – prominently featured chefs and television reality shows, star ratings, and more. There is also a fair amount of attention on Disney, and when the two come together it can certainly create fireworks. Chef Carlos Gaytan and

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Elevated Seaside Dining at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine

Planning an extra special evening out in celebration of a milestone? Ready to wind down after a long day, relax on a sprawling patio with stunning ocean views as the sun sets over the horizon? Located in The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, Henry’s Coastal Cuisine showcases an exceptional

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Lazy Dog Restaurants

Featuring the First Taste of Fall For some reason, the soft entry into fall for the rest of the country seems like a magical amber-hued 90’s film, probably with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. The issue is that while everything east of the California border starts turning golden and brisk,

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Citra Bar & Kitchen

Where the Zest of Life Meets the Art of Cooking Citra’s Instagram page is vibrant, to say the very least. Mouthwatering, exotic, tempting. All would suffice both online and more importantly, in person, when describing the culinary journey upon which esteemed chef Michele Bailey takes her guests. With over 25

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Tavern at the Mission

Home to the incredible swallow migration, San Juan Capistrano boasts a uniquely rich cultural history, old town charm and one of the region’s most popular eateries: Tavern at the Mission. Situated in the heart of the city’s glittering mission district directly across from the Mission itself, Tavern at the Mission’s

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Easy, Breezy, Beautiful: Spring has Sprung at Lazy Dog

The first days of spring are the most beautiful of the year, in my opinion. Soft light, warm air, daffodils poking through damp soil. Living in sunny southern California means we lean into microseasons – minute shifts in nature’s timekeeping to let us know when longer days are on the

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Benny and Mary’sWhimsical World

Divine Irvine eatery where dining becomes an adventure Ordinary meals are transformed into extraordinary experiences at Benny and Mary’s, one of Irvine’s newest and arguably most imaginative of eateries. Culinary delights, inventive craft cocktails and an immersive atmosphere were the hallmarks of a recent enchanting evening out when my husband,

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Puesto Los Olivos Irvine

Award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen + Bar My husband and I live for a good party. We love hubbub. Give us a guest list and free reign to plan a night out, and we’ll strive to toss together the exact mix of elements to create a memorable experience for all. Like

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