Aug 30, 2018

TAPS at Irvine Market Place is more than just craft beer

Wine lockers, sommelier smackdowns, six-course wine dinners — these aren’t what you expect from a restaurant named after a beer delivery device.

Aug 30, 2018

A short hike leads to serene outdoor yoga in Bommer Canyon

Recently, I put myself in timeout. I turned off my cell phone, powered down my laptop and joined other locals for a free yoga class at Bommer Canyon.

Jul 30, 2018

This 1877 building holds the story of Irvine

Although it may seem out of place nestled next to the Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course, the Irvine Historical Museum is the most historic spot in the city; not merely for the artifacts inside, but for the actual building itself.

Jul 27, 2018

See What’s Cooking at Spectrum Center’s TLT

Daniel Shemtob’s career as a restaurateur literally began on the road.

Jul 26, 2018

Shakespeare in OC’s best little theater

A strange, nautilus-shaped structure appears each summer at UC Irvine. It’s called the New Swan Theater, where professional actors and UC Irvine students share the small stage to present Shakespeare in front of packed houses five nights a week from early July through September.

Jul 26, 2018

Birdwatchers: This story is for you

There’s a place in Orange County you shouldn’t miss if you are into bird watching: The San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Just off of…

Jun 25, 2018

New UCI museum will showcase works from Joan Irvine Smith’s collection

Childhood memories of the Irvine Ranch inspired Joan Irvine Smith to start collecting California plein air paintings in 1990 – before many were familiar with the genre.

Jun 25, 2018

The Barclay celebrates 28 years of curtain calls

The Irvine Barclay Theatre started as a dream that could only have been born in Orange County’s master-planned community: a unique collaborative project shared by the City of Irvine, UC Irvine, and the private sector.

Jun 25, 2018

She’s the top chef at Del Frisco’s Grille

Sarah Daniels describes what it takes to become executive chef at Irvine Spectrum Center’s Del Frisco’s Grille, which features creative twists on American comfort classics — and her favorite meal there.