Brodard Restaurant Plans Long Beach Opening at 2ND & PCH

Brodard Restaurant, known for its refined Vietnamese cuisine and meaningful family story, has announced plans to open a new location at the 2ND & PCH shopping center in 2026. The expansion brings the beloved restaurant to one of Long Beach’s most popular coastal shopping and dining destinations.

The Brodard story is rooted in resilience and a deep love of food. Founder Diane Dang grew up in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where her family were third-generation owners of Hoa Binh, a well-known French bakery. After immigrating to the United States with her husband, Thuong, and their three children in 1986, the family set out to open a bakery of their own. When Thuong suffered a stroke in 1996, Diane stepped in to lead the business, drawing from what she knew best. Those early influences came from her mother’s home-cooked meals and the elegant gatherings she remembered from her youth, where food brought family and friends together.

Now celebrating 25 years in business, Brodard Restaurant continues to serve Diane’s signature Vietnamese dishes with the same thoughtful approach and refined presentation. The restaurant focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets, a commitment that has helped make it a longtime favorite in Orange County’s Little Saigon since the 1990s.

The new Brodard Restaurant location will open at 2ND & PCH, 6480 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 100, Long Beach.

California Cool Art Auction Returns to Laguna Art Museum

Laguna Art Museum will welcome back its signature California Cool Art Auction this spring, marking the event’s 44th year of celebrating California artists while supporting the museum’s exhibitions, education programs and community initiatives.

The auction takes place March 7, 2026, with both online and in-person opportunities for collectors and art lovers to take part. Online bidding is open through Bidsquare and features a curated selection of works by leading and emerging California artists. All artworks will also be available for in-person viewing at Laguna Art Museum with paid admission.

The evening culminates with the in-person auction and fundraiser on March 7 at 6 p.m. at Laguna Art Museum. Guests can expect a live auction, paddle raise, specialty cocktails, elevated light bites, live music and opportunities to meet participating artists.

Tickets for the 44th Annual California Cool Art Auction are available at lagunaartmuseum.org/art-auction. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and include benefits such as early art previews, VIP event access and invitations to private gatherings, while supporting the museum’s ongoing mission.

Laguna Art Museum is located at 307 Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach, at the corner of Coast Highway and Cliff Drive.

Tickets for the 44th Annual California Cool Art Auction are available at lagunaartmuseum.org/art-auction. 

For more information about the 44th Annual California Cool Art Auction and Laguna Art Museum, visit lagunaartmuseum.org. 

Top of the V Unveils a Spanish-Inspired Steakhouse Experience

Top of the V, the rooftop restaurant at The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has debuted a refreshed identity as a Spanish-inspired steakhouse. The reimagined concept brings a new culinary direction to Anaheim’s highest rooftop dining destination, pairing premium steaks with Spanish coastal influences, tableside presentations and sweeping views of the resort corridor.

Led by Executive Chef Jayro Martinez, the menu blends refined technique with approachable, shareable dishes. Guests can expect a modern take on the Spanish steakhouse, where premium cuts meet seafood-forward plates and seasonal ingredients. Highlights include picanha steak, a 21-day dry-aged ribeye, arroz negra paella with octopus, Basque-style cod with yuzu emulsion and beet salad with whipped goat cheese.

Cocktails and desserts carry the sense of occasion, from the Top of the V Old Fashioned, available with optional tableside smoke, to an espresso flan for a polished finish. The experience is designed to feel celebratory yet relaxed, with interactive service touches, shareable plates and wine service presented in mini carafes.

The redesigned space features floor-to-ceiling windows, layered lighting and a warmer, more vibrant look that transitions easily from sunset drinks to late-evening dining. On clear nights, guests can catch views of Disneyland Resort fireworks from the rooftop. A private dining room offers a more intimate setting for small groups, while the bar anchors the social energy of the room. With nearly 5,000 square feet of flexible indoor-outdoor space for up to 150 guests, Top of the V is also available for group events and buyouts.

The hotel has also introduced a “Dine Above It All” package, which pairs an overnight stay at The Viv Hotel with a rooftop dining experience at Top of the V, creating an easy way to turn dinner into a destination-worthy stay.

The Dine Above it All package can be booked here.

Top of the V is now open for dinner service. Reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable.com.

1601 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim.