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Slapfish Founder Launches Calico Fish House

By Greer Wylder

February 01, 2023

Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel, known for the award-winning food truck turned international sensation Slapfish, has returned his focus to seafood dining with the opening of his newest full-service restaurant brand, Calico Fish House in Huntington Beach. “Calico is our family restaurant and our four children helped in developing the concept. We believe food should be simple if you have ingredients you love and a mission that speaks beyond salt and pepper,” said Andrew Gruel. “Calico hits all the notes when it comes to crave-worthy cuisine. We can't wait to grow this venture and have our kids take it to the next level one day.…

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Paradise Dynasty

By Greer Wylder

January 27, 2023

To ring in the Year of the Rabbit, Paradise Dynasty will serve a special Lunar New Year menu of what’s considered some of the most popular Chinese dishes to eat during the festive holiday. These specialty items will be available through Feb 12th, 2023. Additionally, they will also be giving out lucky red envelopes containing $10 vouchers for Paradise Dynasty and $5 vouchers for the sister concept Le Shrimp Noodle Bar. Red envelopes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Lunar New Year MENU:- Stir-fried Boston Lobster with XO Sauce in Typhoon Shelter Style - $78.88 - Black Truffle Poached…

Lunar New Year with an ADYA Twist

By Greer Wylder

January 24, 2023

ADYA Chef-Partners Shachi Mehra and Sandeep Basrur celebrate Lunar New Year with a special Indo-Chinese Thali, available now through Sunday, February 5 at ADYA at the Anaheim Packing House. Guests are invited to welcome the Year of the Rabbit with a unique Indian interpretation of Chinese food, combining the fiery flavors Indians love with a Chinese twist. ADYA’s Lunar New Year Indo-Chinese Thali is a complete meal that comes with Vegetable Spring Rolls filled with cabbage, carrots and onion; bright Cabbage Salad; fragrant Basmati Rice; choice of Garlic or Butter Naan; and choice of ADYA Indo-Chinese entrées, which include:Chilli Chicken – crispy chicken tossed in a tangy chili-garlic sauce with onions, ginger, and SerranoChilli…

The New Bungalow Long Beach

By Greer Wylder

January 23, 2023

Hospitality veteran, Brent Bolthouse, and his Bungalow Hospitality Group will introduce The Bungalow Long Beach (located at 2nd & PCH) in late spring 2023.Originally set to open in 2020, the pandemic led Bolthouse to pivot from the original bar & lounge concept to a full-service restaurant that opened in March 2021 as The Bungalow Kitchen. With Covid restrictions lifted, The Bungalow will officially be opening as it intended, bringing its original vision to life in Long Beach.Returning to its original design intent, The Bungalow Kitchen will close and undergo minor renovations starting on March 14th and open as The Bungalow Long…

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine’s Winter Menu Celebrates the Season

By Greer Wylder

January 23, 2023

Rooted in celebrating the cultural diversity of California cuisine and utilizing the seasonal bounty available locally, a new Winter Menu is now being served at Henry's Coastal Cuisine at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel. Executive Chef Lewis Butler features the most flavorful ingredients found this time of year in delectable preparations, including Roasted Pumpkin Purée, Pumpkin Seed Tuile, Coconut Yam Purée, Port-Poached Pear, Mushroom Ragout, Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Warm Apple Tart, Truffle Mushroom Sauce, and Sage Lemon Butter.With his new Winter Menu, Chef Butler curates an elevated and sophisticated, yet modern and approachable dining experience that complements the picturesque and…