Taco Asylum, the new kid on the block, definitely has the right stuff going. With a great opening soiree that drew foodies and the fashion set, you knew that there was something right about their formula of unusual tacos. But they’re only getting started. Their latest? An unbeatable happy hour that’ll offer their take on street tacos twice a day every weekday.

If you have plans with your besties Feb. 4 or are just hoping for some pre-Valentine’s day romance with your sweetheart, there’s no better way to spend it than to add a little charity to your outing. Grab your favorite red dress and head to the St. Regis Monarch Beach for their Little Red Dress Cocktail Party at Stonehill Tavern, where there will be bites and pours all benefiting the American Heart Association.

Semi-sweet, bitter or completely dark, there’s no denying that chocolate is something so powerful that it can that can kill your diet or save your relationship. Whichever kind strikes your fancy, there are plenty of places to find it in Orange County — and like tiny jewels nestled in gilt boxes, opening each and every one is like finding a treasure. Try any of these top 5 chocolate shops and your sweet tooth will thank you (though your personal trainer might not).

You already know that Haven Gastropub is one of Orange County’s best spots to get a drink — after all, where else can you get the selection they’ve got — whether you’re looking for wine or beer, but they’ve upped their game to include Wine Flights so that you can try a set of pours while you wind down or as a perfect accompaniment to enjoy their twist on comfort food.

Feeling tied down? Are your feet feeling a little restless? Flip through Assouline’s latest offering — Where Are You? — and you’ll be transported across the globe without having to book a ticket or even interrupting your coffee break. A collaboration with award-winning magazine Condé Nast Traveller, this stunner is sure to give your other coffee table books a major case of cover envy.

You already know that SOL Cocina is the place to go when you’re craving an out-of-the-ordinary twist on Mexican, but they’re expanding their menu (you’ve been to their Sunday brunch, right?) and adding even more irresistible tacos to their already impressive selection. Try one of these and you’ll never be able to go back to plain old carne again.

Whether you like it dark, semi-sweet or straight-up bitter, there’s no denying that chocolate gives everyone a major rush. For a truly luxe treatment, try any of these top 5 chocolate spa treatments and you’ll feel revitalized and lighter than air without the guilt or the calories. Body wraps, facials and more all come with the promise of a glow that’s as delicious as it is luxurious.

Loosen your belts and get ready to grub. While you might be in a daze every time a restaurant week rolls around — who doesn’t, after all it seems like there’s a different one every month — there’s something truly special about Newport Beach’s offering. While the idea of prix fixe lunches and dinners is the same, what sets this one apart? Location, location, location, of course.

In August 2010, the Segerstrom Center for the arts — then called the Orange County Performing Arts Center — announced that it would be working with Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet to create a showcase. After months of work, the duo is ready to bring all the hard work to the stage in Reflections, which will showcase new works and reworkings of old favorites.