Newport Beach Magazine

Lido House hotel chef-partner Riley Huddleston talks about his inspirations and favorite places in town. By Sharon Stello   When Riley Huddleston was boarding the plane to France to make his first custom blend with Piper-Heidsieck Champagne house in 2018, he got the call that his wife, Natalie, was pregnant. Trying to...

Baseball super-agent Scott Boras continues to raise the bar in athlete representation. By Clara Beard   When sports agent Scott Boras isn’t representing some of baseball’s biggest names, such as Bryce Harper, Gerrit Cole and Juan Soto—whose record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets made headlines recently—you might find...

LMC celebrates 25 years of high-quality electronics. By Newport Beach Magazine Staff   LMC Home Entertainment, one of the nation’s leading high-end audio/video showrooms, can be found in Scottsdale and Tempe, Arizona. LMC offers the highest quality electronics and loudspeakers from top manufacturers in North America and Europe and is often Dealer...

Carl St.Clair, music director of the Pacific Symphony, is conducting his 35th season with the acclaimed group and preparing to pass the baton to a new leader next year. By Sharon Stello   Carl St.Clair, beloved music director of the Pacific Symphony, has embarked on his final season conducting the orchestra before...

Gregg Schwenk, CEO and co-founder of the Newport Beach Film Festival, shares what he loves about this city, cinema and some of his favorite local places. By Sharon Stello   Newport Beach native Gregg Schwenk, CEO and co-founder of the Newport Beach Film Festival—which marks its 25th year this fall, Oct. 17-24—appreciates...

Two local water polo players are training to compete in the Summer Olympics in Paris this year. By Sharon Stello   With the Olympic Games in Paris approaching this summer, two locals are training hard in preparation to play their sport on the world’s biggest stage. Water polo players Maddie Musselman and Kaleigh...

PIMCO executive John Murray, who also serves on the Working Wardrobes nonprofit board, shares some of his favorite places in town. By Sharon Stello   Growing up in a military family, John Murray moved from place to place across the nation and around the world before also serving in the Army himself....

Ned Algeo, former chief financial officer for Xperience Restaurant Group, shares a little about his new venture and what he loves most about Newport Beach. By Ashley Ryan   Ned Algeo has lived in Newport Beach most of his life, now settled in the Port Streets with his wife, Misha, and their...

Since 1948, Balboa Bay Club has served as a private retreat for area residents and many celebrities through the years. By Sharon Stello   Set on 15 waterfront acres, Balboa Bay Club boasts a private marina, beach and pools as well as a members-only restaurant; luxury amenities like a full-service spa, state-of-the-art...