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Welcome to ..... Diamond Productions Events Newsletter !! We produce events all over Orange County, and our Newsletter lists all the HOT events in the OC !!! Take
a look at some of our ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OC Nightlife News....Click Here to see our latest article in the Newport Beach Daily Pilot Did you hear our Radio Show 9/26 on KOCI 101.5 FM ??  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please add afreeman@bestOCevents.com to your email address book - that way our newsletter will always get through to ya'!! As the spam filters continue to tighten email delivery, it is more of a challenge to get the emails through. So now every issue of our newsletter (or a link) will be on the same web page, at www.bestOCevents.com/newsletter If you save and bookmark this website, you can get the latest issue at any time. We will continue to send the regular emails as a reminder.... Also, after
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21-49 in the
Newport/Irvine/OC area. Please For those who are new to the newsletter, we make changes to this website and add events throughout the month, almost every day. You can check back to this site anytime to see the latest !! For
all
readers....
there is an Index below to take you to sections of this
newsletter.....
To
all........let us
know about charity and other fun events by emailing
the details to events@bestOCevents.com or
calling us
at (949) 222-2232..... We
regularly
send out an email newsletter listing local charity and social events
that
appeal to the active Orange County Newport/Irvine/Costa Mesa
community.
We try to find something for everyone, with an emphasis on
opportunities to
meet other quality local people. We look for interesting and
worthwhile
events that are not commonly known, or have some special
appeal. If you
have good friends that might be interested, please pass this email
along to them. You can sign up for our newsletter at
the bottom of
this page ..... ~~~~ Index ~~~~ click the links below to go to:
August 6 - First Thursday Art Walk in Laguna Beach, stroll around and soak up some culture, find that ideal piece.... many of the galleries set forth refreshments. Information at www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com Stop in at one of my favorites, Romeo Cucina on Broadway www.RomeoCucina.com or the newly remodeled Royal Hawaiian at 331 N. PCH... August
6 - Under
the light of the full moon, an eclectic group of locals get
together for some Full Moon Drumming and Dance Circle
at For the latest DUI Checkpoint Information Click Here for our Checkpoints page, listing the PD action we know about. Don't drink and drive .... And if you are out and over-served, call Scooter Patrol www.scooterpatrol.org (714) 240-3534 and they'll scooter on over, put their rig in your trunk, and drive your now-safe behind anywhere within 10 miles... for free. They have been around since 2003, good natured charity minded volunteer guys who just want to see you (and everyone else) home in one piece. Check out the articles on their site, a wonderful idea....
"Con el vino y la esperanza, cualquier cosa es posible." With wine and hope, anything is possible !! August 7-9 – See the best Volleyball players in the US of A at the AVP Hermosa Beach Open August 7-9 -this is like their Volleyball Wimbledon, and the parties and fun goes on for days, review at www.pubclub.com/specialevents/avp.htm and info at www.avp.com Decadence
--
Produced by OC Weekly Magazine, benefit Susan G.
Komen for the Cure Charity Don't
miss this ......
Decadence is a celebration of the senses - live music,
delectable food, smooth drinks, fabulous clothes,
fine furniture and all the rest. The
good folks at OC Weekly Magazine are hosting a food and drink fest,
with numerous restaurants such as Geisha
House, JT Schmid's, Commonwealth Lounge, Mi Casa, Legends Sports Grill…..
20+ in all !! They will also have
Windmer Breweries and several Vodka’s hosting different bars with
Decadent themes. They will have
several DJ’s
for your dancing and listening pleasure and a raffle with lotsa prizes,
and live bands
including the very poplar local NonP.
A
goodly chunk of the proceeds goes to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure
charity.... This event will bring out the young fashionistas
and the oh-so hip.... be there !! Tickets are only $10 on the web, or $15 at the door (if available) or $50 VIP and include all of the food and drinks and Decadence !! For more info call (714) 550 5900 or check the OC Weekly website at www.ocweekly.com/decadence Also, you can see more information, a good overview flyer, buy tickets and help support Community Action Partnership by going to capoc.org/news/decadence.html Alas..... The 41
year
long run (since 1968) of the Fashion Island Summer Concerts
has ended,
they will not be held this Summer. Wednesday,
August 12 Pancho Sanchez Tickets at $20 or $30 VIP seating. Doors open 5:30pm with a Happy Hour Menu and no-host bar, and Shows begin at 7pm. To order tickets and more information go to www.rendevouzroad.com or call 949.690.4412 See you there !!!!
July 10 – August 9 – The Orange County Fair is in town, and the lineup of Artists is spectacular this year !!! Check out all the deets and get your tickets, now on sale, at the excellent website www.ocfair.com/2009 Movies on the Beach..... Snuggle up to your honey on the beach at sunset..... Every Friday and Saturday night from May 22 thru the summer, the 100-acre Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort offers a series of free films shown on the sand beginning at dusk on a 9-by-12-foot screen. Campfires will be available for people to roast marshmallows and s'mores. No admission fee, parking is $10. (949) 729-DUNE or www.Newportdunes.comAll Summer long -- Many of our fair cities here in the OC sponsor Summer Concerts in the beautiful parks and settings that we enjoy. From August 11-22 - The classic play Fiddler on the Roof starring the legendary actor Topol in the starring role makes a run at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Russian and Jewish influences come together in this delightful story, and Topol made the play famous. This is his last touring run, he is retiring from the part.... info and tix at www.ocpac.org AWT
- Association
for Women in Technology – 8th Annual Wine
Tasting and Silent Auction The
Association for Women in Technology, Wines
and complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served. This event
is for EVERYONE - AWT members, friends, colleagues, spouses and
significant
others. They welcome and encourage men to attend! If you are
new to AWT
or interested in joining their organization, please join them to meet
the
members and learn more about all the great programs they offer. Tickets
prices range from $25-45 depending on when and how you get
them. For
more information visit their website at www.awtsocal.org/
or for questions,
please contact Patty LeDonne at patty@awtsocal.org
The Wyndham website
with map is www.wyndham.com/hotels/SNAOC
Magic Castle in
Hollywood My
friend John George
is a Professional Magician and member, and he can get you on
the guest list as long as we don't overwhelm the place. He is
performing there this week, doing close up magic.
Look for John in the close-up gallery….. prepare to be amazed !! Special this time
- the Show on Tuesday, August 25 will by "Young Adults Night" so those under 21 can attend...
a very special performance !! Checkout the information on his
website at www.johngeorge.com
then
email John George if you want to make reservations at
magic@johngeorge.com and
he'll get you set up. Here is the venue website with
information www.magiccastle.com/  Leukemia-Lymphoma
Society "Light the Night" Walk For more information contact Tammy Sung at (714) 881-0610, ext. 334 email tammy.sung@lls.org Here's their website www.lightthenight.org/ocie
August
22 - Oceana's SeaChange
Summer Party benefiting
Oceana, The International Ocean Conservation Group, honoring Glenn
Close and Morgan
Freeman and chaired by Ted Danson and Valerie
Whiting. We
don’t see big screen
stars of this caliber that often down here in the OC.
At the spectacular Villa di Sogni in August 24 – 14th Annual Rod Carew Children’s Cancer Golf Classic, Coto de Caza Golf Club. This Baseball legend donates much time and gathers athletes & celebrities in support of this very worthy cause. For info go to www.pcrf-kids.com/carew/ (cool website) or call Nancy Franks (949) 859-6312. Info about the organization is at www.pcrf-kids.com/ Atlas PAC –
Political
Action Committee Atlas
is a
group of action minded, active conservative young people who have
banded
together to further some common goals. Atlas was established
to reach out
to those individuals with a personal or professional investment in
local, state
and federal government to honor capitalism by encouraging initiative
and
minimizing regulation. They influence elections by recruiting
and supporting
political candidates with a strong commitment to conservative fiscal
policies,
and create a network of professional individuals who embrace a
conservative
ideology. Their goal is to secure a political landscape that
protects the
American dream. Come here what they have to say and discuss
their
ideologies, and do a little highbrow socializing at their mixer
meeting. Complimentary appetizers & no-host bar. Members $10, guests are $20. Business attire. For more information, see the website at www.atlaspac.org RSVP to rsvp@atlaspac.org
Party
with a Purpose! - This
group
has many, many activities and is very worthwhile. The Jaycees
(Junior
Chamber) are the premier leadership training organization for young
people in
the world. The Newport Beach Jaycees serve members from all over
Orange Rub
elbows
with the junior GOP set and get a little Republican
socializing. OCYR has
regular events throughout the year, and draws a rich mixture of the
local
populace. You don't have to wear a dark suit and a vest -
this is a fun
and upbeat group interested in politics and making the system
work.
Enjoy the potshots at the Dems as we closely watch our new President.
A local GOP politician sponsors and attends each
Mixer.... this month it's Congressman
Ed Royce - I know him personally, he's a great
guy and well worth the time to visit with him !!! Complimentary
appetizers & no-host bar. Cost: Members $5
- Guests - $10.
For more information, please contact Lauryn Picciano
at ocyrLauryn@gmail.com
or
949 370 7287.
The OCYR website is at www.ocyr.org
with
more
information. Fred's is right downtown HB, here's the
website www.fredsmexicancafe.com
August
28 - Phil Shane will
rock the house at La Cave
in August
28-29
-- Street
Scene
in San Diego, one of the most anticipated live music events in
California, has moved back downtown to the outskirts of Petco Park in
the East Village. Diverse lineup
include Black Eyed Peas, Modest Mouse, Cake, M.I.A., Public
Enemy, Busta Rhymes, with about 45 bands in all on
5 stages over 2 days and much more. Info
on their website www.street-scene.com/
or
call the hotline at 888-487-4347 September
2 –
The Wave 94.7 -
Smooth Jazz Summer Jazz Concert Series Held
in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater behind the Hyatt Regency NB, this
concert series is a terrific way to spend a summer evening watching the
sunset and world-class Jazz performers. With such
outstanding acts as David Benoit, August 31 - September 7 - Looking for something outside the boundaries for this weekend?? Here's www.burningman.com The Burning Man Project in 37th
The
streets surrounding the More
than 150 booths offer ethnic foods and arts and crafts. The Street Fair
has become known for the variety of food reflecting cuisine from around
the world. The
Sept. 5-6 - The Long Beach Blues Festival promises a long card of hot jazz and smoky blues music, headlined by Bobby Womack, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mavis Staples, Blind Boys of Alabama, and a host of other well known performers. Check out www.jazzandblues.org for the latest and greatest info. September 7 - Proof Bar in September 11-13 - The 25th Annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival in September 12 – 35th Annual Amtrak Century bicycle ride  September
12 –
2nd Annual "An Evening for Autism" presented
by Tommy Bahama's at
the private exclusive estate of Barry
Saywitz, at Belcourt in 28th
Annual Heart Walk & Run - American Heart Association The
American Heart Association has a huge fundraiser walk and run on
Sunday, September 13th in
the Irvine Spectrum. 7,000 Orange County Residents
participate in the 10K run, 5K walk/run, or 1K kids fun run to raise
funds for research. Since
1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all
ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke.
These diseases, the Nation's No.1 and No.3 killers, claim more than
949,000 American lives a year. The association invested more than
$364.3 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 for research, professional and
public education, and advocacy so people across 21st Annual Taste of Get
ready for the FABULOUS Annual Taste of Newport
!!!!! In its 21st spectacular year, the delectable
mix of good food, drink, music and fun will attract over 75,000 people
to Music
is featured throughout the day, and some of your favorite
local bands will play before the headliners. For the
latest information on the event and
a performer lineup call (949) 729-4400 or go to www.tasteofnewport.com
Times are Fri. 6-11,
Sat. 4-11, Sun. noon-8. Here’s the
headliners: Friday
night
–
Sugar Ray Tickets
are $22 in advance on the web and $25 at the gate per day, and food
script is used for tasting purchases. Also,
for the velvet rope set... they
have VIP tickets up close for the concerts, at $125 including Valet
Parking (how 
September 19 - Wines for Canines is a novel idea to raise funds for Cuddly Canines Rescue - www.cuddlycanines.com specializing in taking pregnant dogs and underage orphaned litters out of high-kill shelters. All dogs are raised in a foster home until they are healthy, altered and vaccinated. Held at Orange County Custom Wines in Anaheim, 7-11pm. Tickets are $50 in advance / $60 at the door and can be purchased online after 8/19 or by contacting Jodi Simard CuddlyCaninesRescue@yahoo.com phone 562-365-1252 or through www.localwineevents.com People that make a difference in the world, especially for our four legged friends..... September 19 - Laura's House Society of Angels will be hosting La Soiree Parisienne at the Marriott Newport Beach, 6pm. Laura’s House is a wonderful charity, a heartwarming story….. started when a woman named Laura had nowhere to turn to escape the cycle of domestic violence, Since 1994 they have helped many women by sponsoring halfway homes, programs and offering vital shelter and guidance to battered women. Guests will enjoy dinner, live entertainment and silent auction. Tickets are $195 and sponsorships and underwriting available. For more info call 949-361-3775 website http://laurashouse.org/ September 25-27 – 31st Annual Greek Festival at September 24-27 - The 31st annual Lido Yacht Expo -- the West’s premier in-the-water “Big Boat” Boat Show -- anchors in September
26 -
“Anything's Possible - An Evening
of Magic and Miracles" takes place at 10th
Annual Cruisin' for a Cure - Fundraiser for
Prostate Cancer Research Admission
is only $12, kids under 13 free, register and display your buggy for
$40 in advance. For information call (949)
752-5115 Ext 10 or visit the website at www.cruisinforacure.com
It’s
all there, great site..... Susan G. Komen
18th Annual Race for the Cure - Breast Cancer
Benefit The
Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity exists to eradicate breast
cancer as
a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening,
and treatment. In 2008, the Komen Orange County
Race for the Cure was the largest, most successful fundraising event in
One of the most moving and inspirational sights you will ever witness…. will be 1,000's of women dressed in a sea of pink shirts on the steps of the Pacific Life building in Newport Center, a tribute to their surviving the disease. They are looking for participants and volunteers for the event.... and they need oodles of volunteers. All the information will be on the website for the local OC Chapter at www.komenoc.org The National webite is at www.komen.org/ October 3 - The City of October 3 - Buccaneer Days on Two Harbors in  Sena Automotive Inc. Every
once in
awhile you run across people around here who do an extraordinarily good
job for you...
and that is the case with the folks at Sena Automotive.
I took my
Lexus into them with a number
of hard to diagnose problems, and they were superb.... figured out all
the emission
problems and had me back on the road. Saved me a bundle over
the Lexus dealer.
You'll hear me talk about them again, they are terrific.
They are over by
Hoag Hospital in Costa Mesa www.SenaAutomotive.com
Specializing in
European and high-end imports,
diagnostics and troubleshooting. Call Kerri Steinberg at Sena
(949) 722-8366 and
tell them I sent you....
Click
Here for your Super Special
Coupons from Sena Automotive !!!
Party
Planning
and Events.......
is what Diamond Productions
specializes in. From an intimate dinner to a
catered outdoor event for 1,000 people, we are your full
service event
consultants. And for your special party, we have arrangements
with many of the
local venues and restaurants to provide first-class service and special
pricing for your
event. Please call us at (949) 222-2232 and let's talk about
your next
affair.
Website got you down?? - Our other company, Computer Systems Design, specializes in optimizing under performing websites. Need more Sales?? Want to increase traffic using SEM (Search Engine Marketing) and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) techniques?? Draw more traffic, get more cross promotion, boost your Sales, we do it all..... without the mumbo-jumbo and delays.... we have the resources to do it right the first time, on budget and on time !! Give us a call at (949) 222-2232 or email bestweb@csdwest.com and we'll show you how we can make your website and web marketing the best !! A good friend to mine who happens to be a senior exec at Playboy Enterprises asked me to come up with a list of the Top 20 popular/trendsetter bars and clubs in the OC. Just for kicks, here's the list I came up with ... send your picks/pans/comments to comments@bestOCevents.com
Also....
Our
friends at
OC
Weekly
have
put together an excellent "Best
of OC" Nightlife
and Bar list, and most of the locations and descriptions
are spot on
IMHO.
OC Weekly mostly targets ages 20's-early 30's .....
Click Here for their list of OC Nightlife delights... Worth
a
visit.....the Hot
Spots.... >>> iLounge
has The
Social
Group promoting on Friday nights now, that will pump up the crowd for
sure.....
Sutra Bar in Costa
Mesa has been purchased by the same guys
who own Ivy in San Diego,
and they are doing
extensive transformations over the next several months, big changes
there. Red
(the old Tentation, next to Ten Asian Bistro) in Newport has been
strong on Friday's, and Code
is going through some transformations - starting with a new Saturday
Night promotion August 8. It's all good.... >>> Kress
Nightclub and Restaurant
in
Hollywood is the hottest big place going now, recently opened and host
to many an A-List
part and celeb sighting.
A huge place on 5 levels in the old
Frederick's of Hollywood building, this is the place to be. Website
www.thekress.net
Here's what some of the folks had to say, from the Yelp
site www.yelp.com/biz/the-kress-hollywood Also,
we hear that Foxtail
is A-List and the #1 ticket
in Hollywood these days..... >>>
Saturdays & Sundays Pet
lovers will appreciate having a hangout for family, friends and man's
best friend at the Paws &
Claws Breakfast Buffet,
held every Saturday and Sunday at the Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa.
Enjoy cooked-to-order
omelettes, Belgian waffles, pancakes, seasonal fruit, pastries and
cereals for $15.50 per
person. Dogs join the culinary fun by chowing down on special canine
treats at the "bubbles and bones" champagne cocktail bar, featuring a
champagne fountain and doggie treats for an additional
$4. Reservations for large parties are suggested. Wyndham
Hotel,
3350 Avenue of the
Arts, Costa Mesa, 714-442-8593. >>> Javier's in Crystal Cove (S. of Corona del Mar) has slowed down a little but it's still the Lounge place to be most nights. They moved out of the old location in downtown Laguna Beach into this very upscale and well appointed brand new building, with a killer patio view of the ocean and beyond. Sure to be the premiere mingling spot for the well heeled and a little older crowd.... and those who love them......
>>>
The Winery Restaurant in The District at Tustin
Legacy opened a little over
year ago and is packing them in.... a place to meet, great
and eat
!!!! See our writeup in the Openings and Closings section....
and
see you there !!! The District has quite a few hot spots too,
like Strike OC, Ra
Sushi, Auld Dubliner, JT Schmid's and
Bluewater
Grill.... >>> Mozambique in Laguna Beach, in the old Tortilla Flats space on PCH, has entertainment Wed thru Sat -- Salsa, Vynal Sounds, and Rock on different nights.... Reggae music Sunday 6-9 upstairs on the patio, overlooking the ocean, Yaaah Mon !! Sunday nights are very good, try it.... Great view of the ocean, eat and be entertained..... get the lineup on their website www.MozambiqueOC.com
>>>
Looking
for
things to do in Newport Beach ?? Here's
what Gayot
has to say, for a 72 hour vacation
www.gayot.com/travel/citytrips/newport/day1.html >>> Chronic Cantina next to Sutra in Triangle Square rocks, young tattooed crowd.... this one is hot hot, some of the local promoters in town have a hand in this, the place for a young crowd.... casual, lotsa flat screens and half in / half outdoors, interesting layout..... phone 949.646.0227. Sundays during the day have been very strong, big crowd... also Wednesday nights and Thurs-Sat always jumpin... >>> Woody's Wharf has reemerged as a rockin' local spot. Long timers remember this place back into the 70's, and the new owner Ralph Nudo has found the formula to pack them in 3-4 nights a week. Woody's is beachy/casual, great view of the water. Also, The Blue Beet just up the street on Tuesday and Sharkeez most nights especially Wednesday & Sunday nights are HOT !! >>> La Casa del Camino Hotel in Laguna Beach has a bitchin' view of the ocean and sunsets, with a rooftop lounge that goes off until about 10 each night. It's been there since 1927 (!!!) and newly rediscovered by the crowd..... 1289 S. Coast Highway in Laguna, about 3/4 mile south of Main Beach. Parking is a pistol down there, like everywhere else, but worth the hunt.... get there early on the weekend nights else the line forms. Website www.casacamino.com/ >>> Put aside other things and check out Mastro's Ocean Club in Crystal Cove on PCH - their other locations in Beverly Hills and Scottsdale are some of the finest in the country, and this location is the place to be. Premier food and wine list, very chic upscale crowd, great mingling in the bar area.... getting reservations is tough, stay with it. Beautiful decor, ocean view, open air spacious feel, soft live lounge music.... Tops !!! Info at www.mastrorestaurants.com phone 949 376.6990. Thursday night is a good mingling night... >>> Our good friend Mario Marovic has revamped and redone the venerable Landmark Restaurant in Corona del Mar. Dancing only on the weekends, a more upscale feel with deep leather booths, rich wood paneling, and a piano bar populated with entertainment 5 nights a week. And an occasional special act.... Website www.landmarknewport.com >>> 3 Thirty 3 (the old Yankee Tavern) on PCH x Bayside in Newport Beach is open and goes off every night. With a casual, upscale beach format and motif, this is a great place to mingle, it's been jammed with a waiting line. Gets an older sophisticated crowd early in the evening, and the crowd gets much younger as the night goes on. Overlooks the bay, very very nice, all open and cozy at the same time...... They don't take reservations....... Update: It looks like the patio they have been trying to construct has been approved by the city, with some restrictions... Dining on the bay, alfresco.... More info soon.... >>>
Sutra
Lounge in Costa Mesa is about the best around
....... this place rocks 3 nights
a week and is absolutely the finest local dining and dancing place to
be. Beautiful
crowd, chic atmosphere, great food, pulsing dance music ---
this place is pulling
people from all over, and some of the celebrity owners are
bringing in an oh-so-hip
crowd. Maxim magazine lists it as one of the Top Ten Clubs in
the nation.
More info on their recently redone website
www.sutrabar.com
Sutra
Bar in Costa Mesa has been purchased by the same guys who
own Ivy in San Diego,
and they are doing extensive
transformations over the next several months., watch for big changes
.... >>> Huntington Beach strives to keep its streets local - at least one night a week, that is. Tuesday is Surf City/Townie Night, with approximately two dozen city restaurants including Duke's, Hurricane's and others offering local residents 20 to 30% off their food bills. A few places offer drink specials as well. Info at www.surfcity-hb.org or www.hbdowntown.com/ Openings
and
Closings........ >>> Andrei's Conscious Cuisine opened 7/15 in the brand new space on Main Street x Jamboree in Irvine. This one has all the earmarks of a great place - strong family backing (The Olenicoff's, they of Olen Properties fame), great location, solid all the way. They are completing a 6,000 foot events room there too... stop by, very nice Andrei's focuses on Mediterranean-influenced fare and uses only locally-grown, sustainably-farmed and fair-raised meats and produce. Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main St., Irvine 949-387-8887 website www.andreisrestaurant.com >>> Sol Cocina also opened 7/15 in the old Mama Gina's space next to 3Thirty3 on PCH in Newport. They have a unique Baja Mexican flavor, and strong backing from the Mastro's people and the folks who developed the RA Sushi stores. They did a great job of renovation, opened up the bay view and renovated everything inside. Award winning chef imported from .... San Diego. Worth a visit.... That whole area is being redone, with larger docks and other boat-friendly amenities installed. Website www.solcocina.com Young crowd, I hear..... >>> The Yard House Restaurants have joined with several other chains to sponsor "Round UP America", an ongoing effort to inspire their patrons to "round up" their checks to the next dollar and donate the difference to charity. OCCF administers the donations, which go to several worthwhile groups, and the Yard House has brought in Marmalade Cafes and others to join in the effort. Sounds like a great idea.... Here's the Press Release on the program, join in !! >>> Show - The Supper Club has moved from Code Restaurant in Newport to Friday Night at Sutra in Triangle Square, Costa Mesa. Don't miss this show, I went to the pre-release and it is tops !!>>>
Mark's
Restaurant on Laguna Canyon Road has opened.
Mark Depalma
was the very successful and
well liked proprietor of his namesake Restaurant for 10 years until
2003 on the site of
what is now Hush
Restaurant on PCH in Laguna Beach.
>>>
Blue Coral in
Fashion Island Newport Beach closed on April 30, along with the sister
restaurant in San Diego. No plans for the space yet.....
name is off the building...... >>> Tentation
pulled
out of the Ten Waterfront
location next to Woody's on the Newport
Peninsula, and the new owner will rename and revamp it shortly.
It's open for
business, getting good crowds with the Social Group promoting on
Thursday, house music on the bay !!
The combination Sushi Bar & Steak
experience downstairs and a
Lounge upstairs will remain. Sushi with a Newport Bay
backdrop
www.TenWaterfront.com >>> The Galaxy Theater has reopened after a year+-long hiatus. The promoter who took it away from Gary Folger couldn't come up with the dough to make it work, so now Gary has it back and crankin' it up again. They are still working on the place because some demo had been done, but it looks like they are flying with a full schedule of bands and acts. Check their website www.galaxytheatre.com for more info, glad to have them back...... >>> Moe Ghazi from Mosan Club M in Laguna and Tentation bought the old Fury on MacArthur near the Airport in Newport Beach, and has completely redone it and opened as Code Restaurant and Lounge. Moe got the City of NB to approve the CUP transfer, but with lots of restrictions, so look for this to be much more of a Restaurant than a Club. Reports are very good so far.... we did the Grand Opening publicity on Thursday, November 20 and had 650 people... what, you weren't there ?? I told you to come early to beat the line :)..... website www.codenewport.com >>> Canaletto Ristorante Veneto in Fashion Island opened in November, and everyone loves it !!!! This much anticipated member of the Il Fornaio family is on the pad of the former Tutto Mare Ristorante. Drawing its flavors from the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, Canaletto's sophisticated Italian ambiance are highlighted by gracious and abundant hospitality, five-star service at every table and a diverse menu featuring choices for every taste. Canaletto is owned and operated by Il Fornaio, renowned for its award-winning Italian restaurants, bakeries and full-service catering. More information contact Canaletto at (949) 640-0900 or at www.ilfornaio.com or Fashion Island at www.shopfashionisland.com >>> The Resort at Pelican Hill opened softly and all reports are that it is magnificent. Two years in the making, it's for well heeled locals and travelers alike, with room/villa rates in the $695 range. We caught a couple of the opening parties, very very nice www.PelicanHill.com >>> After two years of sweat and tears, bumps and grinds.... The Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach reopened in December. Special events planned every night. This venerable landmark on the water side of PCH in N. Laguna is sure to please with extensive remodeling and decor. Still a little Tiki'd but in this century. Check it out, 331 N. Coast Highway in Laguna (949) 494-8001 >>>
25
Degrees is a successful restaurant concept located in the
Roosevelt Hotel in
Hollywood. Tim
and Lisa Goodell of A
Restaurant and other fine properties are
reaching out to Newport Beach and Phoenix, and this one will open soon
in the space that
was Ristorante
Max on Westcliff/19th
Street. The location in Hollywood is open until 1am and this
one is planned to be
open late, too ..... also open in Beijing, if you're in the
neighborhood..... >>>
This will be the place....
Crustacean
Restaurant is opening soon in
Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza The Beverly Hills
Crustacean location has
long been revered as an exquisite icon, with streams running inside,
very unique
decor.... along with Charlie
Palmers, two hits
for Bloomie's..... >>> The Lumberyard opened on Forest x Forest in Laguna and has been getting good reviews from the yuppified crowd www.lblumberyard.com >>> The old Chanteclair / Z'Mario Restaurant on MacArthur near the airport has been rechristened iLounge, with completely new operators and an upscale Club/restaurant feel. None other that mondo-hot MTV chart-toppers Schwayze performed there on opening night a few months .... Let's see where this goes, everyone hopes another club fires up hereabouts.... www.iloungeoc.com >>>
Heat Ultra Lounge in
the
Garden Walk in Anaheim opened late last year, and it is everything as
promised - sensational 10,000 foot club with two rooms,
superb sound
system and terrific dance floor sight lines and mingling areas. Like a Las Vegas or LA
glitz club, without the long drive up and
back. That whole
area just off the 5 Fwy x Katella is a real
rocket, with big restaurants like Roy's,
Cheesecake
Factory and McCormick & Schmicks
anchoring, and more coming.
Website www.heatultraloungeoc.com
Here's an LA Times review
www.latimes.com/theguide/bars-and-clubs/la-gd-heat30-2008jul30,0,5315350.story
>>>
Don't get
excited.... The
parking lot resurfacing at the old Windows on
the Bay on PCH in "downtown" Newport is there just to repair
the aging
exterior. That
building fosters many a rumor, but the latest
we hear is that it, and the area surrounding, are still on the market
for a well heeled
bidder.
You can settle into
a dance with the city over permits if you pony up (we hear) around $
80M for all that
acreage.... that
place has been closed for nigh onto 9 years
for good reason.... yes, we know they are restriping the
lot...... same
difference.... >>> The
Black Bull Chop House in
Downtown Huntington Beach has been open for a while and is packing them
in.
A mix of good American food, a little country, lots
of mingling and dancing
most nights, and one of those dare-u-to-ride-'em mechanical bulls right
in the middle of
it all. Much fun, casual and jumpin'..... www.blackbullchophouse.com >>>
The
A Restaurant has opened in the old Arches
space by Newport x PCH. I wonder
who came up with that name .... here's the
website
www.arestaurantnb.com
Good mingling scene around the bar, older crowd....
>>> Embers in Downtown Anaheim opened with much fanfare, and the pix sure make it look good. It's a dance club with multiple themes, lets hope they get traction and make it happen in that area. >>> Our
good friend Mario Marovic has revamped and redone the venerable Landmark
Restaurant in Corona del Mar. Gone is the dancing
most nights and casual look,
in favor of a more upscale feel with deep leather booths and rich wood
paneling. DJ dancing on Friday
and Saturday, and
it is packed with a local crowd. Just
had their 4th anniversary....
Website www.landmarknewport.com >>> The Beachcomber Restaurant opened in the Crystal Cove Historic District last year, and has recently opened a new Bootlegger Bar. They converted one of those rustic old beach cottages into a right-on-the-sand eatery, under the management of the Ruby's chain. Breathtaking sunset views, casual and very romantic. The Bar has a Pirate cove feel, with thatched roof and cedar paneling. Open to the ocean, great place to take in the sale air while dining alfresco ..... but be prepared to wait, they don't take reservations. Phone 949-376-6900 website www.thebeachcombercafe.com >>> Look for a whole slew of New Restaurants and shops in the area on the land side of PCH by Dover/PCH in Newport in the area called Bel Mare, where all those old closed buildings are. The redevelopment will take awhile, but big things are coming there, several places and underground parking. The latest word is that they are back at the design table after getting shot down for traffic improvements on PCH, too much of a bottleneck. Stay tuned... Update: They had permit problems that kept them tied up for a year, but they are clear and moving ahead on this project, although it has been downsized from the original plan. This
'n that, helpful information
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follow local politics will be interested in
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a skewering website that purports to expose the nasties in Irvine,
specifically all the
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Take a look, watch for the fireworks...... Get
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Fans of the Grape.... here's a detailed list of
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