Inside Poppy’s, Anaheim’s New Go-To for California Cuisine

Poppy’s is quickly becoming a go-to dining spot in Anaheim, rooted in California cuisine and led by an excellent chef with a thoughtful point of view. Located inside Hilton Anaheim, the restaurant is the hotel’s new signature dining destination and the centerpiece of its reimagined food and beverage program, part of a broader multimillion-dollar renovation.

Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan, who is originally from India, brings nearly 20 years of experience from luxury properties including Montage Laguna Beach, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, and Balboa Bay Resort. His global background informs a style that is refined yet approachable, with a strong focus on seasonality, balance, and quality ingredients. The menu leans into lighter, seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, while still offering depth and comfort.

Poppy’s serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, making it an easy choice any time of day. In the evening, the menu becomes more indulgent, and several dishes stand out as favorites.

The Brie and Prosciutto is a great way to start, served with seasonal preserves, wildflower honey, and crostini. The pan roasted salmon is another highlight, paired with warm farro, edamame, and charred sweet corn, finished with a lemon butter sauce and grilled broccolini. Quinoa can be substituted to make the dish gluten free.

For something classic, the steak frites delivers with an 8 ounce prime flat iron steak, shoestring fries, fresh herb chimichurri, and charred lemon. The chargrilled vegetable skewers are equally satisfying, featuring grilled seasonal vegetables and oyster mushrooms over quinoa with smoked tahini sauce and a fresh herb salad. The dish is both gluten free and vegan, yet hearty and flavorful.

Dessert is not to be missed. The warm poppy seed cake with orange blossom lemon curd and vanilla bean ice cream is a standout and a thoughtful nod to the restaurant’s name.

Poppy’s is also embracing the season with a holiday cocktail menu available through the end of 2025. The festive lineup includes the Holiday 75, Raspberry Espresso Martini, Fa La La Fizz, Honey Pumpkin Whiskey Smash, and Caramel Apple-tini.

For more information about Hilton Anaheim’s culinary program or to book a reservation, visit the hotel’

website hiltonanaheimhotel.com or call +1-800-HILTONS. 

Hilton Anaheim is located  777 W Convention Way, Anaheim.

Phantom: A Perfect Gift Idea

Give the Gift of an Unforgettable Night Out: “The Phantom of the Opera” Returns to Segerstrom Center

Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” is returning to thrill Orange County audiences once again. This revitalized production features Maria Björnson’s brilliant original design, which was widely praised when the show reopened at His Majesty’s Theatre in London in 2021. 

The multi-year North American Tour arrives at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa from August 12 to 30, 2026.

“Phantom” is considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in theater history. First directed by Harold Prince with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne, the original version has played to over 160 million people in 47 territories and 195 cities in 21 languages. Webber’s iconic score includes beloved songs such as “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Masquerade,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” and the unforgettable title song.

The story follows a disfigured musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House and becomes captivated by the voice of a young soprano, Christine. As he mentors her and falls deeply in love, his obsession sparks a gripping tale filled with passion, jealousy and mystery.

Tickets start at $49, making this spectacular show an incredible gift idea for the holidays. Experiences are often the best presents of all, and a night at Segerstrom Center promises memories that will last long after the curtain falls.

The Phantom of the Opera
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Segerstrom Hall

Tickets start at $49
August 12 to 30, 2026

Buy Tickets
Online: scfta.org

In person: The Box Office, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 556-2787
Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday Noon to 5 p.m.

For group ticket discounts of 10 or more, call Group Services at (714) 755-0236.

Katsuya Century City Debuts Festive Holiday Menu for December Dining

Katsuya Century City is stepping into the holiday season with a limited-time menu that feels tailor-made for festive nights out, from post-shopping dinners to Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Fresh off its July 2025 reimagining, the iconic Japanese dining brand has entered a new era at Westfield Century City, blending the warmth longtime guests love with a modern, design-forward energy. Nearly 20 years after redefining Los Angeles’ approach to contemporary Japanese cuisine, Katsuya’s refreshed flagship pairs a re-envisioned menu with a striking Rockwell Group-designed space that balances Japanese craftsmanship with a clean, minimalist aesthetic.

From December 8 through December 31, Katsuya Century City is offering holiday specials that elevate the season with rich flavors and celebratory flair:

• Smoked Duck Breast Nabe Udon with lotus root and shiitake mushrooms
• Spicy Lobster Miso Soup
• Surf & Turf Roll with seared wagyu sashimi, shrimp tempura, snow crab, avocado, truffle ponzu, myoga, and shiso
• Strawberry Yuzu French 75 with fresh strawberries, yuzu, vodka, and Champagne or Prosecco

Located in the heart of one of Los Angeles’ most vibrant shopping and dining destinations, Katsuya Century City is an easy choice for holiday dining roundups over the next few weeks. It is a place where legacy meets what’s next, and where a festive meal feels right at home in one of LA’s most enduring restaurant brands.

10268 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles. 310.667.7040