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Holiday Hideout Speakeasy Debuts at VEA Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

December 09, 2022

VEA Newport Beach will transform Members—one of its intimate event spaces—into a fully decked-out Holiday Hideout Speakeasy during the month of December.Toast to the season with aptly themed appetizers and specialty cocktails, plus plenty of wintry wonderland photo ops. For $65 per person (inclusive of 18% gratuity and tax), guests will receive a selection of savory and sweet treats, including Parmesan Arancini, Triple Cheese Fondue, and Holiday Truffles & Macaroons, plus two cocktails. Additional drinks may be purchased for an extra charge. Cheery cocktails include “Santa’s Little Helper” made with Braulio, Green Chartreuse, and hot cocoa, and the “Mariah Carey High…

Hilton Anaheim Rings in the Holiday Season

By Greer Wylder

December 08, 2022

This holiday season, guests visiting Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s largest hotel property can look forward to festive décor, special entertainment, thematic treats, and a special fall and winter menu. The 1,572 room is glistening with colorful lights, Christmas trees, and festive decorations galore while paying homage to the property’s locale.On display in the Grand Lobby is Christmas Tree Lane– trees donated and decorated by local Anaheim community partners that are auctioned off in early December. Proceeds from the decorated trees are donated to the local Orange County nonprofit, Eli Home to help break the cycle of women and child abuse. The annual tradition was inspired…

Christmas Dining at OC’s Premium Culinary Destination, Top of the V at The Viv

By Greer Wylder

December 07, 2022

Top of the V, located at the newly rebranded The Viv Anaheim, is an experience that immerses guests in the cuisine of the Basque Country of Spain. With impressive views of the city, this swanky rooftop restaurant and bar invites guests to enjoy our beautiful SoCal weather while exploring the Chef Tasting menu and Exhibition Kitchen. Located on the 12th floor of The Viv Hotel Anaheim, lounge by the elevated rooftop pool or sit by the firepits and outdoor VIP lounges while watching the nightly Disneyland firework show. Chef Edgar Beas takes inspiration from his experience cooking Basque cuisine to create…

Paragon Holiday Grilled Cheese Pop-Up + The Return of Breakfast Sandwiches

By Greer Wylder

December 07, 2022

The recently-opened Paragon at SOCO celebrates the season with a cozy, upscale dinner pop-up celebrating delicious takes on the Grilled Cheese Sandwich. These Holiday Grilled Cheese Dinners will take place 5-10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through Friday, Dec. 23. “We wanted to take something that most everybody loves–the Grilled Cheese Sandwich–and put the Paragon spin on it, a few times over,” Executive Chef Dean Isom said. “ I’ve created two soups for the pop-up, too. Grilled cheese and soup when it’s cold out is the paragon of comforting food to me, and in many ways, that’s really what we’re…

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks: Candy Cane Shake

By Greer Wylder

December 06, 2022

Deck the halls with Island’s seasonal sweet treat. The fine burgers and drinks restaurant is offering its Candy Cane Shake ($6.50) until the end of the year for all to enjoy. Blended with Oreo chunks and crushed peppermint, milkshake lovers are sure to experience a perfect balance between sweet and minty flavors in a creamy shake – excellent to wrap up a hearty meal. Islands offers delivery and pickup, walk-ins, and reservations by calling your nearest location.