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Bachelor Star, Andrew Firestone Opens First Hotel in Santa Barbara

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2023

Santa Barbara just welcomed its newest hotel, Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown, a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, and Saint Remy restaurant. Behind the reinvented hotel is Andrew Firestone, former star of ABC’s The Bachelor and co-founder with Jess Parker of StonePark Capital, a Santa Barbara-based hospitality development company. Following a complete transformation, the 122-room modern, coastal hotel is located in the heart of everything the American Riviera has to offer. Saint Remy will join the local dining scene, featuring a laid-back retro-inspired design and offering Mediterranean coastal cuisine with a locally-sourced menu. The property is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management platform focused primarily on…

Order a Heart Shaped Pizza, 100% Revenue to Team Kids

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2023

Team Kids and Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store are partnering for National Pizza Day on Thursday, February 9th, 2023. Enjoy a heart-shaped pizza, and empower a compassionate young leader! Pre-Order your Heart Pizza today! 100% of the proceeds from heart pizzas sold on or before National Pizza Day will be donated to Team Kids. This includes pre-ordered sales, deliveries, take-out, and in-store. Pre-order here or stop by Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store at any of their locations on Thursday, February 9th to order your heart pizza in-store. 26601 Aliso Creek Road in Aliso Viejo. 949.215.3070.4533 Campus Drive in Irvine. 949.748.1080.2300 Southeast Bristol Street in Newport…

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…