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Hotel Maya Celebrates 50 Years as a Long Beach Icon

By Greer Wylder

July 27, 2025

This summer marks a major milestone for one of Long Beach’s most beloved waterfront landmarks. Hotel Maya, now newly independent, is celebrating its 50th anniversary—a half-century of hospitality that blends coastal California charm with Latin American influence.Since opening in 1975 as the Queensbay Hilton, the 199-room resort has become much more than a hotel. Nestled on 14 lush acres with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the downtown Long Beach skyline, and the Queen Mary, Hotel Maya has welcomed generations of travelers and locals alike. Over the years, it has been the setting for weekend getaways, business retreats, and unforgettable…

Exciting Additions at Anaheim Hills Festival: Egg Tuck, Story Bar + Kitchen, and More!

By Greer Wylder

July 24, 2025

Anaheim Hills Festival is thrilled to welcome Egg Tuck, the beloved LA-based breakfast sandwich concept, to its first Orange County location. Opening on Tuesday, March 18, Egg Tuck will serve its signature soft scrambled egg sandwiches on fresh brioche buns, alongside egg burritos, fluffy egg tots, fries, and in-house brewed coffee. Guests can find Egg Tuck next to T-Mobile at Anaheim Hills Festival (8150 E Santa Ana Canyon Road), with daily hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Egg Tuck joins other exciting new dining options at the center, including Story Bar + Kitchen, which is now open, and Nothing Bundt Cakes,…

Studio Mediterranean Debuts at Montage Laguna Beach with Reimagined Coastal Dining Experience

By Greer Wylder

July 12, 2025

Studio, the signature restaurant at Montage Laguna Beach, has reopened as Studio Mediterranean—offering a fresh culinary and design identity inspired by the purity of Mediterranean ingredients and California’s coastal bounty.Perched cliffside with panoramic views of the Pacific, Studio Mediterranean blends the elegance of fine dining with the relaxed spirit of the seaside. The seasonal menu highlights responsibly sourced seafood from Greece, Spain, Italy and the California coast, along with fresh produce from regional farms such as The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano and Sam Cobb Date Farm in Desert Hot Springs.Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef Dennis Efthymiou, a…

World Taste Returns to Anaheim Packing District July 16

By Greer Wylder

July 12, 2025

Food lovers, get ready to take your taste buds on a global adventure. The Anaheim Packing District—home to Orange County’s original food hall—is celebrating its fifth annual World Taste on Wednesday, July 16, from 5 to 9 p.m.Guests will explore an international tasting experience while enjoying live music, trivia, sketching with craft beers in hand, and more. Each ticket includes seven tastes from participating eateries across the Anaheim MAKE Building, Packing House, and Farmers Park. New this year: a Tiny Taste Ticket with four tastings, perfect for kids or lighter appetites.Use code greer for 5% off tickets purchased online through…

Chef Jason Yamaguchi Debuts Konpa Nikkei in Corona del Mar

By Greer Wylder

July 11, 2025

Chef Jason Yamaguchi—whose culinary roots stretch from Oʻahu to Michelin-starred kitchens—has officially opened Konpa Nikkei in the heart of Corona del Mar. One of the only restaurants in Orange County solely dedicated to Nikkei cuisine, Konpa offers a fresh take on the Japanese-Peruvian culinary tradition with a fast-casual approach that’s both elevated and approachable.Konpa is Yamaguchi’s personal tribute to the fusion of Japanese techniques and the bold, vibrant ingredients of Peru. The result is a menu that feels both inventive and deeply rooted—where heritage and innovation meet in every bite.Signature dishes include tiraditos delicately infused with aji amarillo chili and…