Lunch date with my bestfriend 🫶🏼 Once a week, I love taking Auggie out on a little fancy date, and this time we went to Mariposa at Fashion Island in Newport Beach 🥂✨ 📍 Mariposa at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island 601 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 ⏰ Open daily: Mon–Sat 11AM–7PM, Sun 12–6PM They welcome you with their signature bread basket + warm consommé that instantly sets the tone. We started with the crispy calamari, shared a juicy filet mignon, and I had the strawberry chicken salad that was the perfect balance of sweet + savory. Auggie went classic with chicken tenders of course haha but the highlight? The chocolate lava cake was the most magical way to end our lunch date 🍫. If you’re in Orange County and looking for your next lunch date spot, this is it ✨ 👉 Save this post for when you need a date idea — whether it’s with your little one, your bestie, or someone special 💕 definitely add Mariposa to your OC foodie bucket list and be on the lookout for the Cul...