American Cheesemaker Awards
Great Taste Magazine sponsors November 16 - Industry Day at the American Cheesemaker Awards at the Fairmont Newport Beach. Cheese makers, winemakers, and specialty food purveyors from across the country are preparing for the...
Chef Theo Ioannou
by Katie Israel Fall 2007 Issue
"I was in a bar with a friend and we both were ready to travel. This guy behind the bar had a globe. He says How serious are you?'...
Five Crowns turns over a new leaf
Executive Chef Dennis Brask and Consulting Chef Ryan Wilson lighten up menu at Five Crowns, giving it a fresh new contemporary look and adding new first course and side menu items along with small-plates....
FURY Rok and Rol Sushi Lounge
FURY Rok and Rol Sushi Lounge an exciting new venue owned by partners David Gonzalez and Brian Schillizzi recently opened in the location that was previously Hamburger Mary's. The restaurant is a combination of...
Braveheart Award
Stonefire Grill recently had a special luncheon to honor Mojdeh Teimorzdeh with the Braveheart Award, an award that is given to abused women who are committed to starting new lives. Teimorzdeh, 25, endured years...
The Ghoukassian Family
Kimera Restaurant Lounge, the newest addition to Dining As Art an exciting collection of restaurants, celebrated their grand opening in Irvine in June. The Lounge was developed by the Ghoukassian Family, owners of Bistango...
Taste of Huntington Beach
Big thanks to all the restaurants, wineries and breweries who participated in the sixth annual Taste of Huntington Beach, a benefit for the Huntington Beach Children's Library and the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Camp...
Huntington Beach Beer Company
Cheers to The Huntington Beach Beer Company - they brought home an impressive gold medal from the 2007 San Diego Fair Commercial Beer Competition. The competition was held at the Del Mar Racetrack and...
Chef Roy Yamaguchi
Chef Roy Yamaguchi hosted an Island-inspired evening of aloha for CHOC's Lamp Lighter, Little Mermaid and Small World guilds at Roy's in Newport Beach. Over 150 guests were greeted with leis, Hawaiian martinis and...
Chef Evan Lite
by Katie Israel August 2007 Issue
Over the years I've basically created my own style. It's how you see things and how you do things:you create this definition of what you like to cook, what's...
Old Vine Cafe and 118 Degrees
Two new restaurants have opened at The Camp, 118 degrees is owned and operated by Chef Jenny Ross who offers beautifully presented healthy options. You'll be amazed at her wonderfully imaginative menu. Chef Mark McDonald...
“Pink Star” month at Carl’s Jr.
Carl's Jr. recently announced that customers supporting "Pink Star" a month long, in-store restaurant fundraising program, donated more than $300,00 for breast cancer awareness and support in 2006. A portion of the funds were...
Melting Pot Donations
The Melting Pot in Irvine became the highest-donating Melting Pot location nationwide after raising nearly 25 thousand dollars for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Melting Pot Irvine is an avid supporter of the...