ClubSport Debuts New High-End Recovery Amenities in Time for the Holiday Season

ClubSport in Aliso Viejo is helping Orange County stay active and recover smarter this holiday season with major wellness upgrades. The club has revitalized its training spaces and refreshed its private steam rooms, dry saunas, and whirlpools. The biggest news is four new recovery amenities that give members a full range of high-end restorative treatments.

New Recovery Amenities

LightStim Red Light Bed and ProPanel
The FDA-cleared LightStim Red Light Bed delivers full-body red and infrared LED therapy to help relieve muscle and joint pain, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and support natural collagen production. Each session includes the LightStim ProPanel for targeted facial treatment that refines pores, reduces fine lines, and evens skin tone. The LightStim membership is available as a discounted monthly add-on for ClubSport members, as a stand-alone membership for non-members, or as a drop-in treatment. It is a great holiday gift idea for anyone who wants more relaxation and wellness in their routine.

CryoLounge+ Chair
This advanced chair combines targeted cold therapy and soothing heat to reduce soreness and ease joint discomfort. It is designed to speed up post-workout recovery and is free for ClubSport members. Drop-in use is also available at R Spa.

HydroMassage Lounge
Members can enjoy a fully customizable warm water massage without changing clothes. The HydroMassage improves circulation, eases stress, and relaxes muscles before or after a workout. It is free for ClubSport members and available on a drop-in basis at R Spa.

Therabody RecoveryAir Compression

Recover faster using dynamic air pressure to boost circulation, reduce swelling, and ease muscle fatigue. Available at R Spa for ClubSport members free or $15 for guests and non-members, with optional LightStim ProPanel sessions for targeted recovery and anti-aging benefits.

Renaissance ClubSport in Aliso Viejo brings together a premier fitness club, a boutique hotel, a day spa, a full-service restaurant, and an aquatics center in one location. ClubSport includes expansive strength and cardio areas, functional training zones, basketball and pickleball courts, a 25-yard heated lap pool, and more than 95 weekly group fitness classes. Hotel guests and members can enjoy fresh California dining at Citrus Fresh Grill and Market, relax at R Spa, and unwind in resort-style outdoor spaces.

ClubSport is open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is available to members and accessible to hotel guests during their stay. Visit Clubsports.com/recovery-wellness for details.

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Pete’s Christmas Vacation Returns to Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach proudly welcomes back Pete’s Christmas Vacation for its second year, returning by popular demand. Running through Jan. 3, the festive pop-up transforms Pete’s Sunset Grille into a coastal winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, cozy outdoor igloos and a cheerful seasonal menu.

The menu includes holiday favorites with a fun twist. Guests can enjoy Bah Humbug Fries with smoked paprika aioli and Sleigh Bell Wings glazed in honey sriracha or spicy cranberry. The Charcutewreath offers a playful take on a classic board with a Bavarian pretzel, artisan cheeses and cured meats. Heartier dishes include the Jolly Old Saint Rib with creamy Boursin polenta and the tropical Mele Kalikimaka Bowl with diced ahi, avocado and wakame over steamed rice.

Sweet endings feature Passionfruit Cheesecake with gingersnap crust and orange honey whip, Pumpkin Bread Pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla gelato and an indulgent S’mores Bar with toasted meringue and whiskey butterscotch.

With its creative menu, cozy atmosphere and a touch of holiday nostalgia, Pete’s Christmas Vacation is the ultimate place to celebrate the season the SoCal way.

RESERVATIONS:

Tables for Pete’s Christmas Vacation can be booked here.

 Pete’s Sunset Grille at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach

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Butcher’s House Marks Four Years With New Fromage Menu

This December marks the fourth anniversary of Butcher’s House, and Chef-Owner Jeoffrey Offer is celebrating with an all-new Fromage Menu that reflects his French roots and modern bistro style. The menu honors France’s regional cheeses and the traditions behind them — highlighting terroir, craftsmanship and simplicity that define Offer’s cooking.

Each cheese is presented individually with a fresh baguette so guests can savor every nuance. 

The lineup includes:

• Camembert à la Braise — Whole Camembert roasted in the coals, creating a molten, aromatic centerpiece.
• Bûche de Chèvre — Goat cheese with olive oil, honey and chives — simple, earthy and elegant.
• Comté — 12-month aged Comté served with Alain Milliat apricot jam and Marcona almonds.
• Fourme d’Ambert Bleu — A blue cheese from the Auvergne region, paired with Alain Milliat fig jam and roasted walnuts.

Seasonal dishes continue to celebrate the intersection of French cooking and the craft of butchery. Winter additions include Raclette Potatoes with melted Raclette cheese, prosciutto and chives; the Beef Cheek slow-cooked for 24 hours with mustard seed mashed potatoes and sauce vigneron; and Duck Confit — a Toulouse-inspired staple — served cassoulet-style with Tarbais beans and garlic confit.

Offer also continues to personally oversee the dry-aging of select cuts, sourced from trusted purveyors and offered as limited-time specials. These steaks evolve weekly in flavor and texture, giving guests a chance to experience rare cuts at their best.

Located at South Coast Collection in Costa Mesa, Butcher’s House has become a cornerstone of Orange County dining — named Restaurant of the Year by Orange Coast Magazine and recognized among the Orange County Register’s 75 Best Restaurants. The warm, masculine interior, wood-fired kitchen and sunlit patio overlooking SoCo’s courtyard embody the spirit of a modern French bistro.

Lunch is served Friday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner is served Sunday through Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Butcher’s House is located at 3321 Hyland Ave., Suite D, Costa Mesa.