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This is a great week to venture out to one of Newport Beach's many restaurants are sample their fare.  The Newport Beach Restaurant week gives patrons a chance to celebrate in a culinary extravaganza  tasting the dishes of many restaurants at a reduced fixed price for a three course meal.  Dinner prices will range from $20 to $35 dollars, including.

To see a complete list of participating restaurants, visit www.newportbeachdining.com/restaurantweek/2008participating.asp

Hornblower Cruises is offering a New Year Celebration on the high seas.  Board the yacht in Newport Beach and sail around the harbor enjoying the lights and decorations.  A four course dinner will be served and entertainment will be provided.

The boat will board at 8 p.m. and the cruise will return to dock at 1 p.m.     

Cost is $150 per person.

Call 94 646-0155 or go www.hornblower.com

Hornblower Cruises is offering a Thanksgiving dinner were you do you need to clean up.  They will be serving dinner on a luxuary yacht boarding at 4 p.m.  The cruise will feature a buffet dinner, and rumor has it you can go back for seconds.

The cruise is from 4:30 until 7:30.  Tickets are $ 75.  If you area considering of enjoying turkey at sea, just be aware that  the surf should ...

It is old news by now that Michelin accidently released the names of the LA restaurans a few days too early.  Restaurants on the list include Providence, Sona, Water Grill, Ortolan, Patina, Ritz-Carlton Huntington Dining Room, Mori Sushi, La Botte and Joe's along with Spago and Melisse.

I will confess I have never been to a restaurant that is Michelin rated.  I have been to numerous restaurants on the Zagat guide ...

Pascal Restaurant is offering a touch of France on the weekends.  You can enjoy savory handmade crepes in the lovely garden surroundings.  You can cnoose from smoked salmon, ham and gruyere, mushroom , goat cheese and sweet pepper and brie and roasted tomato crepes.  If you are craving something sweeter, there are chocolate hazlenut, suggar and butter and strawberry crepes.  Salads and pastries are also offered.

This is a lovely setting to ...

Yes I am breaking my own self imposed rule about not talking about Christmas celebrations until the turkey has been carved.  The Corona del Mar Christmas walk is one of my favorite Christmas events.  I am giving you advance notice so you can attend.  Unfortunatly I will be on a plane returning from visiting the Christmas markets in France.

The ...

As is usual when friends visit from out of town you go out to dinner.  The Bungalow restaurant had been suggested to them and as we had never been there before it was an opportunity to try a new restaurant.

The restaurant has a selection of steak cuts along with lamb, poultry and seafood.  Four of us ordered steak and the other two people ordered lamb.

The steak entrees started at $35.  ...

Zinc Cafe is a wonderful vegetarian cafe.  I am not a vegetarian by choice.  I love my protein and enjoy getting it from meat. 

I have yet to have breakfast at Zinc Cafe, however I do enjoy their lunch. After ordering your food you can choose between indoor or patio seating.  Just saunter up to the counter and place your order, if you can make a decision and the food is brought ...

Tails, you win.  No this is not a game of chance, it is the beginning of Lobster Season at the Daily Grill.  For those of you who have yet to dine at the Daily Grill they have a varied menu of items off the grill.  You can enjoy a wide selection of meats, pasta and seafood.

During their Lobster fest, you can enjoy Lobster Pot Pie, Grilled Maine Lobster Tail and ...