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A Thanksgiving to Savor at Allegretto Vineyard Resort

By Greer Wylder

November 16, 2025

Celebrate the season of gratitude with warm hospitality and an unforgettable feast at Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles. On Thursday, Nov. 27, from 2 to 6 p.m., the resort will host a special Thanksgiving buffet in the Veneto Ballroom featuring elevated holiday classics and chef-inspired seasonal dishes.The buffet includes artisan salads and seasonal starters, followed by hot entrées such as citrus-braised salmon, roasted cauliflower, garlic mashed potatoes, and crispy Brussels sprouts. Guests can enjoy turkey with sage gravy, prime rib au jus, and risotto prepared in a Parmesan wheel at the carving station.House-made desserts include mini cheesecakes, tarts, and…

QUA Brings Contemporary Chinese Cuisine to Fountain Valley

By Greer Wylder

November 14, 2025

Kei Concepts has opened its newest concept, QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine, in Fountain Valley. It is a special restaurant, unlike anything else in the Kei Concepts family. Chef and founder Viet Nguyen created QUA as a tribute to family, memory, and the flavors that shaped his life.“For years, I created what people asked for,” says Nguyen. “This time, I’m sharing something from my own life. These are the dishes I grew up eating — meals shared with family, neighbors, and friends. The flavors that shaped me.”QUA honors Nguyen’s grandmother, Vũ Thị Lan, who raised ten children on her own after…

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McG, Nancy Silverton, and Rick Caruso Team Up for Spacca Tutto at Palisades Village

By Greer Wylder

November 13, 2025

James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton, in partnership with Caruso and River Jetty Restaurant Group, announced plans to open Spacca Tutto, a new Italian American steakhouse, at Caruso’s Palisades Village in Pacific Palisades. The restaurant is set to open in August 2026, but early renderings and details hint at one of Los Angeles’ most anticipated culinary openings."Los Angeles has such a strong community, and the restaurant industry has always been a big part of that. I wanted to bring a new concept to the west side, pulling inspiration from the Italian flavors that Angelenos know well, alongside some new dishes…

Savor the Season by the Sea at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

By Greer Wylder

November 05, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort invites guests to savor the season by the sea with live entertainment, special savings, and a cozy fall menu.The resort’s popular Concerts Under the Stars series returns November 29 with ABBA Under the Stars, a lively evening of nostalgia and music beneath the coastal sky. Guests who dine or enjoy drinks onsite that night will receive complimentary parking with a $30 food and beverage purchase, making it an ideal Thanksgiving weekend escape.To celebrate the start of the holiday shopping season, the resort’s Black Friday Sale begins November 10, offering up to 30% off stays of…

Culinary Dropout Opens in Old Towne Orange

By Greer Wylder

November 03, 2025

Culinary Dropout, the modern eatery known for its scratch-made dishes, inventive cocktails, and relaxed, playful energy, just opened in Old Towne Orange. The new restaurant marks the concept’s 16th location nationwide and its second in California, following its Southern California debut in Del Mar earlier this year.Created by Arizona-based Fox Restaurant Concepts and restaurateur Sam Fox, Culinary Dropout is built around a passion for classic comfort food and a focus on fresh ingredients made in-house daily.Guests can expect signature dishes that showcase that philosophy, including:• Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue – Warm, freshly baked pretzels served over an open flame…