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After a 36-year tenure, Juan Lopez recently became the executive chef at Hilton Anaheim and now oversees its three restaurants and catering services. “Drawing on my Mexican heritage, I plan to incorporate many of the styles, flavors and techniques from my diverse culture at MIX Restaurant and MIX Lounge.”
Armida Winery is named after a bewitching sorceress in a 16th Century Italian poem. This is fitting given how the sprawling Dry Creek vineyard and hospitality team work together to cast a spell on all those who swirl, sip and savor winemaker Brandon Lapides’ epic juice.
Whether you are venturing into a nonsensical wonderland for a manic tea party or looking for a fa-boo-less event to take your little witches and ghouls, California is screamin’ with fun ways to ring in Halloween this year.
Perched on a stunning Dana Point oceanside bluff, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a well-loved getaway destination that offers both indulgence and inspiration. As a result of a recent renovation, the resort will be offering up an even more exclusive experience.
After finding success as a popular food stall in Liberty Public Market food hall, White Rice has officially opened its first stand-alone concept, White Rice Bodega. The new spot brings a rich Filipino flavor to San Diego’s Normal Heights neighborhood, giving patrons a taste of chef Philip Esteban’s childhood home.
For more than 20 years, Chef Kai Chase has cooked for the likes of President Barack Obama, Kevin Hart, Jamie Foxx and many others via her catering company, KC Foods. “After seeing my culinary creations resonate with my celebrity clientele, I was inspired to share my favorite flavors on a wider scale – prompting me to create Creations by Kai.”
What do you get when you mix Japanese flavors with American burgers? Ojai Burger, which opened in Old Towne Orange this summer.
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Johnny WAHOO! Golf Bar is officially open and offering sports fans the ultimate entertainment venue complete with specialty cocktails and brews, virtual golf simulators and innovative fare.
Khan Saab Desi Kitchen in Fullerton gives diners a chance to spice up their lives during National Curry Week, which is celebrated from Oct. 10 to Oct. 16.
For exploring with a warm apple cider in hand and venturing through oversized corn mazes and sunflower fields, these California pumpkin patches are a sure way to get you in the fall spirit. The following are the top five pumpkin patches to visit in California this October.