Food + Drink
Bella Terra Expands With Bacio di Latte and The NOW Massage in Huntington Beach
At Bella Terra, the mix is shifting again—less about retail alone, more about how people spend time. This year, the open-air lifestyle center in Huntington Beach adds two new tenants that reflect where Orange County is heading…
Costa Mesa Welcomes Highball and Naisho Omakase, A Dual Concept Rooted in Japanese Craft and Intention
On a stretch of Bristol Street already defined by polished dining rooms and steady foot traffic, a quieter kind of opening is taking shape. On March 23, 2026, Costa Mesa gains two concepts that don’t compete for attention—they pull you in…
California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach: Two Days of Oceanfront Indulgence
By late afternoon, the sun drops low over the Huntington Beach coast, gilding the horizon in gold as glasses clink and waves crash in rhythm. The California Wine Festival returns October 17–18 to the Paséa Hotel & Spa, bringing two days of ocean air, live music, and some of the state’s…
The VIP You Can Taste: Sommsation’s Tech-Driven Wine Playground Hits Huntington Beach
Sommsation brings expert-curated, sommelier-led tastings and chef-paired bites to the VIP Pavilion at California Wine Festival Huntington Beach, Oct 17–18, 2025—featuring rare and reserve wines, blind tastings, and tech-enabled discovery…
Best Fourth of July Events in Orange County 2025
From Huntington Beach rooftops to Dana Point’s seaside sky, Orange County knows how to throw a Fourth of July celebration that balances spectacle with community. This year’s Independence Day offerings span elegant rooftop lounges with champagne and seafood towers…
Inside the Habit: How Avocado Wedges Are Rocking the Menu, One Crunch at a Time
At Habit Burger & Grill, avocado isn’t an afterthought—it’s a headline act. Born in Santa Barbara, a place where sun, surf, and California produce collide, the Habit has long celebrated its West Coast roots by showcasing the avocado…