Archive for April, 2010

What we have been waiting for - Nordstrom Fashion Island!

Friday, April 9th, 2010

In exactly 1 week from today Nordstrom at Fashion Island will finally be open!! I have been counting down the days since they broke ground and started construction. Get ready to get gorgeous and pamper yourselves to a well deserved shopping day full of events.

If you stop by before the store’s opening at 10am, you will get the inside scoop on new products and trends from the top names in beauty, and learn the latest tips and tricks from the Nordstrom team of beauty experts. Then from 10 am- 4pm, Jerell Scott, one of the most likable designers on the show Project Runway- Season 3 will be there to answer questions about the inspiration behind his latest accessories line, True Birds.

Now if you are a self proclaimed “Nordie’s” shopper, like me, I suggest you wake up early and head down to Fashion Island to experience this amazing grand opening. And I have a gut feeling they are going to have a couple more surprises throughout the day!  I am pretty sure you will not want to miss out on this fashion filled day!

Last Minute Easter Plans

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Easter is only a few days away, what are your plans? Does endless champagne sound good, a full buffet with a variety of choices, or maybe even a cruise on the ocean?  Check out the listings below to find out which restaurant or hotel accommodates your tastes to make your Easter memorable this year. Have a great Easter weekend with your family and friends!

Easter Champagne Brunch: Back Bay Bistro, Newport Dunes
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
(949) 729-1144
1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach
http://www.backbaybistronewportbeach.com/

Easter Brunch at the Five Crowns Restaurant
(949) 760-0331
3801 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar
http://www.lawrysonline.com/calendar.asp

Annual Easter Sunday Brunch with Fleming’s
11:30 am – 3 pm
(949) 720-9633
455 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/enewsletter-March10/Easter/

Easter Brunch Buffet with 21Oceanfront
11 am-1 pm
(949) 673-2100
2100 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach
http://www.21oceanfront.com/easter-brunch

Easter Brunch on the Beach- Beachcomber Café at Crystal Cove
(949) 376-6900
15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast
http://www.thebeachcombercafe.com/_crystalcove/4-news_and_events/news_and_events_dynamic.aspx

Easter Sunday Buffet Brunch: Harborside Restaurant
(949) 673-4633
400 Main Street, Balboa Village
http://www.harborside-pavilion.com/default.aspx

Easter Sunday Brunch with Newport Landing Restaurant and Oyster Bar
10 am- 2:00 pm
949-675-2373
503 E. Edgewater Ave. Balboa
http://www.newport-landing.com/calendar/calendar2.asp

Easter Sunday Brunch at El Torito Grill
9:00am-2:00pm
(949) 640-2875
951 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach
http://www.etgrill.com/

Easter Sunday Cruise & Brunch with the Hornblower
Boarding 11:30 am Cruising from 12:00 - 2:00 pm
1.888.Hornblower
Departing from 2431 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach
http://www.hornblower.com/hce/port/overview/nb+Easter

Easter Champagne Brunch: Sol Restaurant in the Hyatt Regency
10 am to 2 pm
(949) 729-1234
1107 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach,
http://www.newportbeach.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp#1880

Balboa Bay Club & Resort- two dining choices for brunch on Easter Sunday
The Grand Ballroom- Champagne Buffet Brunch- 10:00 am to 2:00pm
The First Cabin Restaurant- Serving “a la carte” Brunch- 10:30am to 2:00pm
(949) 645-5000
1221 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach 92663http://www.balboabayclub.com/?CFID=8010804&CFTOKEN=46868573

Story Book Easter Brunch with the Fairmont Hotel
10:30am-3:00pm
(949) 476-2001
4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach
http://www.fairmont.com/newportbeach/GuestServices/Restaurants

Easter Sunday Brunch at Palm Terrace Restaurant: Island Hotel
11 am- 2:30 pm
(949) 760-4920
690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
www.theislandhotel.com

Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch with Sam & Harry’s Restaurant: Newport Beach Marriot
9 am- 3pm
(949)729-6900
900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
http://www.samandharrys.com/newportbeach/index.html

“Pasqua con Noi” Easter Tasting with Andrea Restaurant: Resort at Pelican Hill
10:30a to 3:00pm
(949) 467-6800
22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast
http://www.pelicanhill.com/pdf/menus/AndreaEaster_3-17-10.pdf