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Trade Welcomes Ground House
03.23.18
The popular Irvine food hall, TRADE just welcomed a new eatery, a new burger-driven concept, appropriately named Ground House. Formerly Pig Pen Delicacy, the hot-spot for all things pork, the same clever minds morphed this food stall into a new burger-driven concept.
The Ground House menu, although simple, is sure to satisfy countless taste buds. Their offerings available daily, include four Not So Basic Burgers such as the Ono Burger a ¼ lb. Angus beef patty with white American cheese, teriyaki glaze, pineapple, Sriracha teriyaki served on a potato bun; The BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with American cheese, bacon, onion strings, bbq sauce served on a potato bun.
There’s also a Chef’s Burger of the Month; and the Basic Beyond Burger a 100% vegan, ¼ lb. plant based patty, lettuce, tomato, 1000 Island Veganaise, served on a potato bun. Sides include fresh cut fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings and Coke fountain drink.
Trade is open from 8 a.m.to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
2222 Michelson Drive in Irvine.
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Santa Barbara’s must-see Hotel Californian
03.23.18
Following the devastating Thomas Fire to mudslides leading to the closure of Highway 101, Santa Barbara and its neighbors were hit hard. Now is a great time to consider a staycation to give the area some much-needed business.
The newly opened Hotel Californian with its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and bold Moroccan-modern interiors from celebrity “A-list” designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, is a mix of luxury, nostalgia, and accessibility. Located steps from the beach and Amtrak Station, the 121-room hotel is adjacent to the Funk Zone, a destination unto itself for contemporary yet laid-back style, wine tasting rooms, a buzzy beer scene and reenergized bounty-to-bar concepts.
The must-see Hotel Californian includes the restoration of the original 1925 Hotel Californian, home to downtown’s only fourth-floor outdoor event space and a rooftop pool and event deck boasting 360-degree panoramic views.
Guests can also indulge in luxury spa Majorelle; a Mediterranean-influenced signature restaurant Blackbird featuring Santa Barbara-sourced, hyper-seasonal ingredients in a sleek, yet unpretentious atmosphere; and Goat Tree gourmet café – a social gathering spot for casual, all-day dining with al fresco seating, coffee, baked goods and cold-pressed juices.
36 State St, Santa Barbara. 805.882.0100

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