Food

Old Vine Kitchen & Bar in Costa Mesa’s The Camp, is a culinary-driven concept that combines the talents of chef Mark McDonald and sommelier Kate Perry.

Deciding whether the food or the wine at Postino Wine Cafe, Park Place is the star of the show is an impossible task, because this Irvine restaurant excels at both. With an atmosphere that’s both trendy and comfortable, and wine inspired by selections from the great Kermit Lynch, dining here

Villa Ortega restaurant has the best lobster in Puerto Nuevo, hands down. This small coastal town in Baja is a lobster lover’s paradise. The size and quality of these lobsters are sure to impress even the most discerning lobster connoisseurs.

Hillstone Restaurant Group is the best consistently good restaurant chain in the United States.

The Herzog Wine Cellars is an impressive company. In the 150 years the family has been making wine, they have expanded their portfolio to include eight brands, have built a 77,000 sq. ft. winery, museum, and restaurant, and are the largest kosher wine company in the United States!

A lively atmosphere, globally inspired cuisine made with local California ingredients, and a coastal vibe that has San Diego beach community written all over it: The Lab Collective is the ultimate neighborhood restaurant, and it’s located in the heart of Oceanside.

Nestled in Orange, California, The Hobbit restaurant has become an iconic establishment in the local dining scene since its opening three decades ago.

Paso Robles’ Les Petites Canailles represents the best of the region’s burgeoning culinary scene.

From the moment you step into Shame on the Moon in Rancho Mirage, you are enveloped by an atmosphere that whispers of a time when the Rat Pack roamed Palm Springs and Vegas.

There are a lot of good brunch spots in Huntington Beach, but No Ka Oi stands out from the crowd. This casual brunch restaurant has everything you want for a low-key morning meal: big portions, fresh ingredients, and great mimosas.

Bottega Angelina is the upscale-casual Italian restaurant and market that Orange County needs. This Laguna Niguel restaurant has it all: artisanal food, a unique wine list, an excellent view, and a market with gourmet Italian food staples.

The Restaurant at JUSTIN, which is nestled within the JUSTIN Winery in Paso Robles, is the only winery in the United States to earn a Michelin star.