Debbie Lavdas
Top 2012 Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Orange County
Ready to light up the season, and get in the spirit of the holidays? Nothing does the celebratory trick like a big, beautiful, grand tree lighting ceremony. Put these destinations on your must-see ceremony list, […]
SoCal’s 5 Best ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballets
The Nutcracker season is set to dance across stages throughout Southern California. See Clara, Sugar Plum Fairies, toy soldiers and more as the magic unfolds during the holidays. We’ve picked five top spots where you […]
Hotel With Swagger: Saguaro Palm Springs
The Saguaro hotel, the newest stay in Palm Springs, has a wild style all its own. Its palette is loud, the entrance has swagger, and the rooms are a rainbow of saturated shades from neon […]
New Bite in Brea: Bruno’s Italian Restaurant
It’s classic Italian inspired by simpler times and family gatherings. Brunos Trattoria is in the heart of Brea Downtown and comes to you from the creators of the highly successful Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen by […]
Best Bar Inside a Whole Foods Market: Back Bay Tavern
Leave it to the on-trend folks at Fashion Island to bring out the first Whole Foods Market with a bar inside of it. Back Bay Tavern is a real bar – with bartenders, flat-screen TVs, […]
New App For Your Nightlife: OC’s Own Nightmade
The night is young, you’re ready to hit the town, but where to go, how’s the scene and who’s there now? Maybe you don’t have to be clairvoyant or have friends in every bar to […]
Purple Corduroy: Wine, Waves & Good Times
The swell of an ocean is a powerful potion, and three bros from Laguna Beach have set their sights on producing their own blend of surf culture. Jeff “Dr. Riptide” Farthing, Steven “SLi Dawg” Chew […]
L’Auberge Del Mar
L’Auberge Del Mar is a very chic couples’ retreat along the Southern California coast in the heart of Del Mar Village. L’Auberge, French for “The Inn,” reflects its European roots with quaint, cottage boutique cues […]
A Delicious Southern California Weekend: Taste of Newport
Foodies and cocktail connoisseurs, mark your calendars as the 24th annual Taste of Newport hits Orange County September 14-16. Over 50,000 people are expected to turn out for the gourmet celebration from more than 35 […]
Experience California’s Central Coast: Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
With amazing shades of blue waters, palms at every pathway turn, mountains that rival the tropics and dolphins most everywhere you look, you could blink and think you’re in Hawaii. Yet, Dolphin Bay Resort & […]
What You’re Doing This Week: August 27
It’s an end-of-summer week of music, baseball, great eats and entertainment as SoCal prepares to kick off Labor Day Weekend.
Best Teen Scene in Orange County
Teens have it pretty good living in OC. They’ve got the beach, cool theme parks, great hangs and perfect weather. Here’s a list of the best teen scenes in the OC.
Watch Movies Like a Rock Star at Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas
Once you go luxe, you’ll never go back. Really, catch one flick at the brand-new Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, and going to the movies will never be the same for you again. Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, which […]
Best Places for Girls’ Night Out in Orange County
It’s a perfect mix of mojitos, mani pedis, decompression time, shopping while you dine and art. Think GNO, and get your best girlfriends on the line.
Best Places To Watch the Olympics in Orange County
Take your pick from themed dining to fun hangouts to sport-enthusiast hubs. Go Team USA.
