UC Irvine graduate Ananya Devarajan is juggling medical school with the development of her third young adult novel.

Pasta teamed with cream and lobster is an irresistible trio, a classic combination that sings a luscious tune.

Seeking warm ambiance and live music this Valentine’s Day? Experience Chef Jessica Roy’s four-course prix-fixe dinner. Start ...

To eat your way through O.C. is to take a culinary tour of the world. Ours is an almost unfathomable diversity: delicate Afghan dumplings, towering Cambodian sandwiches, obscure Japanese noodle soups, ...

Make your way to South Coast Plaza now through February 18 for Lunar New Year celebrations to welcome the Year of the Snake.

Sanchez talks about what it was like opening Moxi3 Fitness, a fitness center in Costa Mesa, during the pandemic.

The choice of how we experience this shift has been our mental wellness challenge. Putting into practice what we know grounds ...

Whether she’s singing, writing books, or crafting plays, Anaheim native Ashli St. Armant’s creative endeavors know no bounds.

Sitting a mile high in the heart of the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild is an alpine playground with a reputation as an artsy, quirky community—just ask the mayor, a golden retriever. A ...

Montage Laguna Beach currently employs five (5!) Advanced Sommeliers. Each Sommelier comes with a rich wine background steeped in humility and talent. At the center of Montage’s Sommelier culture is a ...

It’s so nice to hear the feedback I get when I do outreach events. When young people say, “I’m so happy that you open up, ...

Veteran radio journalist and UC Irvine alum Kitty Felde hands the mic to young readers on the “Book Club for Kids” podcast. Generally, it’s word-of-mouth. We always put a pitch on the podcast: If ...