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. 

Festive Holiday Dining at Paseo, Céntrico and Naples in the Downtown Disney District

Patina Group is bringing holiday cheer to its celebrated dining destinations at the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim. Guests can enjoy seasonal menus, festive cocktails and special culinary experiences at three standout locations: Paseo, Céntrico and Naples Ristorante e Bar.

At Paseo, Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán presents vibrant Mexican cuisine rooted in heritage and elevated with modern technique. Next door, Céntrico offers an energetic open-air bar and cantina with handcrafted cocktails and authentic dishes created by Chef Gaytán. Naples Ristorante e Bar features the best of Italian dining with classic Neapolitan pizza, handmade pastas and fresh, seasonal salads.

Paseo’s Cocina Navideña: A Holiday Heritage Celebration
Executive Chef Rudy Lopez invites guests to take part in a festive culinary experience that shares beloved Mexican holiday traditions through storytelling and flavor.

Each session includes live demonstrations of seasonal favorites:
• Tamales, traditionally prepared and simple to recreate at home
• Churros, crisp and warm with cinnamon sugar
• Ponche Navideño, served with tequila for guests 21 and older

The evening begins with signature chips and salsa.
Dates: Dec. 13 and Dec. 20
Time: 2 p.m.
Price: $70 adult, $55 child
Reservations required. Book here. 

Holiday Cocktails and Seasonal Dishes at Paseo, Céntrico, and Naples Ristorante e Bar

At Paseo:
• Coco Navidad
• Ponche Navideño
• Mexican Hot Chocolate

At Céntrico:
• Berry MexMas
• Frosty Fiesta

Seasonal Specials:
• Snowman dessert with orange mousse and rosemary and gruyere ice cream
• Chicken Tamale with mole rojo and pickled vegetables
• Tamales de Rajas with Mexican cheese blend and pickled vegetables

Naples Ristorante e Bar: Breakfast with Santa and More

Naples is celebrating the season with family events and flavorful holiday additions to the menu.

Featured cocktails:
• Santa Margarita
• Skrewball Christmas Cider

Dish highlight:
• Diwali Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza, blending Italian craftsmanship with bold spices

Location and Hours

Paseo
1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m.
Monday through Friday: 4 to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m.
paseoanaheim.com

Céntrico
1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
Sunday through Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
centricoanaheim.com

Naples Ristorante e Bar
1550 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
Sunday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
naplesristorante.com

Celebrate the Holidays at Discovery Cube Orange County

Discovery Cube, Southern California’s leading children’s science museum, is celebrating the season with “Holidays at the Cube,” a family-friendly lineup of festive experiences at its Santa Ana and Sylmar campuses. Guests can expect hands-on activities inspired by the sights, smells, and sounds of the holidays to spark wonder and delight for all ages.

The centerpiece of the celebration is Southern California’s largest gingerbread competition, the Science of Gingerbread. From November 22 through November 30, families are invited to submit their most imaginative gingerbread creations for a chance to be crowned one of the region’s top builders. The competition transforms the Cube into a holiday showcase of creativity and science, revealing the sweet side of STEM.

Visitors can explore the Science of Gingerbread exhibit from December 6 through January 4. The festive display features dozens of gingerbread works, including whimsical houses and scientific showpieces created by bakers, students, families, and professionals. It has become a cherished tradition for many Southern California families.

Holidays at the Cube: Orange County Gingerbread Wonderland
December 6, 2025 to January 4, 2026

Discovery Cube Orange County will debut Gingerbread Wonderland this winter, an immersive holiday experience filled with seasonal fun and hands-on learning. Families can enjoy a lively Holiday Sing-Along, then climb aboard the Runaway Sleigh Theater for a magical ride through Gingerbread Village. Guests can race down an indoor toboggan slide and play their way through the Sugar Rush Arcade featuring reindeer races, marshmallow tosses, and other frosty games.

Additional experiences include visits with Santa, gingerbread engineering activities, cookie decorating in the Cookie Magic lab, and hands-on experiments with circuits, kitchen chemistry, and holiday lights. Children can also explore the Tinkershop for a spirited maker activity. Gingerbread Wonderland blends science and play, creating unforgettable holiday memories for the whole family.

Discovery Cube Orange County is located at 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 and is open Monday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To learn more about Discovery Cube and reserve your tickets, visit: https://www.discoverycube.org.