Destination Dining

Destination Dining

Savor Handmade Moments at North Italia

Savory is one of those words that gets tossed around indiscriminately. I suppose the synonyms are a bit lackluster (appetizing, toothsome), but none of the adjectives really do an unforgettable meal justice. At North Italia, it doesn’t matter how you describe the food, as long as you know you’re always

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Destination Dining. Gema

The tastes emerging from downtown San Clemente’s new contemporary Mexican restaurant Gema are influenced by its chef’s childhood memories and high-level culinary techniques. Partnering authentic ingredients straight from Mexico with locally sourced seasonal fare, Gema’s Executive Chef Juan Pablo Cruz takes tradition and gives it new life. His menu is

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King’s Fish House. “The House that Seafood Built”

Like many an engaging tale, the King’s Fish House story started with a road trip. Its founders traveled the highways and byways searching for the ultimate seafood experience. They pulled up seats, put on bibs and soaked up the ocean’s offerings at establishments from coast to coast: The no-name dishes

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New Orleans. Family-Friendly Fun in the Big Easy

When someone says “festival season” to me, the one of the first things that comes to mind is Coachella. But long before the annual music and arts festival began in Palm Desert, another season entirely captured America’s imagination: that of Louisiana’s favorite French city. With over 100 festivals year round,

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Destination Dining: Sushi Roku

Give my teenage son his druthers and he’d eat sushi for dinner every night. So it’s no surprise that it’s his first pick for a special occasion meal. As the kids are growing and we try to incorporate more one-on-one quality time as parents, my husband and I recently instituted

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Selanne Steak Tavern

Though the groundhog warned us about eight more weeks of winter, the fact remains that spring is on its way. And with the change of seasons always comes an exciting time in food – especially at your favorite restaurants. My favorite go-to for a fine dining night out is Laguna

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Dublin 4 Gastropub

There’s a specific kind of joy in that first sip of a good Guinness. Brewed first in Ireland in 1759, the authentic flavor and distinctive look upon pouring it straight from a tap makes it one of the most recognizable beers on the planet. Its reputation, like that of Dublin

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Driftwood Kitchen

This past year, I started rereading a collection of classics. As I began working through Jane Austen’s masterpieces, I decided it’d be a lovely and delicious (pun intended) endeavor to apply the same concept to a “collection” of dining experiences worth writing home about. To be sure, there is no

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Casanova Ristorante

If you’re in the mood for delicious, authentic Italian fare served in a romantic atmosphere where the owners and staff make you feel like a personal guest in their home, look no farther than Casanova Ristorante. My husband Tim discovered the Dana Point restaurant while vacationing in Venice, Italy over

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Brio Tuscany Grille

“Fine food steeped in tradition, clearly weighted with heart and experience. A place where you’re welcomed like family. And fed like royalty, with only the best dishes from our heritage.” This is the mission and passion of the owners and staff – whether guests are dining out in the popular

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