Where to eat in coastal Newport Beach: The ultimate guide

Critic Brad A. Johnson says the dining scene around the Balboa Peninsula is having a moment.
Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • June 27, 2019
Whether you live the Balboa lifestyle full-time or you merely come to play, most of us end up here at some point, and we all need to eat. And there’s never been a better time to eat in Newport Beach than right now. Between the debut of the Lido...
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