An Elevated, Modern Approach to Italian Cuisine Italian tops our family’s list of favored cuisine in part because there is generally something to appeal to each member’s diverse palate. My husband, Tim, is our resident meat eater and our daughter often opts for vegetarian dishes while our teenage son and

The Crack Shack and Pepper Lunch put a fresh spin on casual dining in the OC Quick, quality cuisine. Inventive dishes and experiential dining in an informal, welcoming setting. What’s not to love? Two of my recent favorite finds are a pair of diverse – but equally delicious – fast

Fresh Mediterranean Flavors in the Heart of Huntington Beach My husband, Tim, two teens and I have pretty varied culinary palates – my son and I fancy ourselves fledgling foodies and seafood aficionados with an emphasis on ethnic dishes, my daughter leans toward familiar vegetarian favorites and Tim is our

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

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

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, summer is still in the air

There are so many restaurants in the world. Deciding what to eat, like so many other things these days, can be an overwhelming choice to make – especially for mothers or other caretakers like me who are always on the hunt for something easy – and healthy – on the

A friend who lives out of state recently asked for a hotel recommendation for a multi-generational family reunion. In researching destinations online, she loved everything our area has to offer, but admitted to being “more than a little overwhelmed by just how sprawling Southern California really is” in determining the

Bringing its California creativity to a popular food trend, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is introducing the hottest new collab with Mike’s Hot Honey® to hit the pizza category. The swiciest sensation of the season? Nashville-Style Hot Honey Pizza – an exclusive and inspired creation that delivers a mash-up of today’s

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