"Palmilla Cocina y Tequila opened late last month in Newport Beach. The restaurant, which hails from the Esperanza/Baja Sharkeez crew out of Manhattan Beach, will focus on Sonoran and Baja-leaning food and cocktails — think a more updated and purposefully designed Javier’s. Famed architect Gulla Jónsdóttir oversaw the build, with a focus on Cabo, the Sea of Cortez, and the rocky, sandy coastlines of Baja at large. Find everything from ceviche starters and shrimp taquitos to steaks and lots of tequila on the menu, with hours from lunch through dinner (plus weekend brunch) daily." - Farley Elliott
