EDITOR ’ S LETTER
Summer brings beach days and warmer weather to get out on the water or lounge by the pool . Of course , Newport Beach is perfect for outdoor activities year-round , but it becomes that much more enjoyable after we get past May gray and June gloom . Once sunny skies arrive , it ’ s time to get outside — whether dining in your own backyard or setting off on local adventures like boating on the harbor or paddleboarding in the Back Bay .
In this issue of Newport Beach Magazine , we offer an Outdoor Living special section filled with ideas for summer fun . Turn to page 54 for tips on setting up the perfect grilling area and advice from local chefs on techniques for grilling everything from meats to fish and veggies for delicious summer meals . Enjoy a pre-dinner drink mixed at your backyard bar : In “ Alfresco Aperitifs ,” ( page 60 ), experts weigh in with the best outdoor bar designs and important elements to consider . And if you ’ ve ever thought of planting a veggie garden to incorporate fresh produce in your made-at-home dishes , turn to page 64 for ideas on the types of seeds to sow for an ample harvest plus a recipe to try with your newfound abundance .
This edition also features two local water polo players who are headed to the Olympics for the third time in pursuit of gold ( page 42 ), whale watching options for spotting some of the ocean ’ s largest creatures ( page 48 ), and a roundup of the Fourth of July festivities in town ( page 46 ). We also dive into the season ’ s latest swim trends ( page 26 ) and some of the area ’ s boldest burgers ( page 24 ), for the days that you don ’ t feel like grilling at home .
We hope you take these ideas and make them your own to create the best summer yet with friends and family .
Sharon Stello Group Editor sharon @ firebrandmediainc . com
Set up a grilling area ( at left ) with optional pizza oven or a backyard bar ( shown at back ) to enjoy summer sipping all season long . Find tips about materials and elements to incorporate in our stories , “ Grilling in the Great Outdoors ,” page 54 , and “ Alfresco Aperitifs ,” on page 60 .
LANCE GERBER
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