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Inside Poppy’s, Anaheim’s New Go-To for California Cuisine

By Greer Wylder

December 18, 2025

Poppy’s is quickly becoming a go-to dining spot in Anaheim, rooted in California cuisine and led by an excellent chef with a thoughtful point of view. Located inside Hilton Anaheim, the restaurant is the hotel’s new signature dining destination and the centerpiece of its reimagined food and beverage program, part of a broader multimillion-dollar renovation.Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan, who is originally from India, brings nearly 20 years of experience from luxury properties including Montage Laguna Beach, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, and Balboa Bay Resort. His global background informs a style that is refined yet approachable, with a strong focus on…

il Girasole Turns Thanksgiving Into a Day of Giving Back

By Greer Wylder

December 12, 2025

As Orange County’s modern Italian favorite il Girasole approached its one year anniversary, owner and visionary Antonio Bevacqua set out to make Thanksgiving Day about more than a meal. His goal was to create an experience rooted in heart, purpose, and community impact. In searching for a local organization that could help connect with those in need, il Girasole found an ideal partner in The Hub OC.A nonprofit organization, The Hub OC provides resources and programming designed to meet the physical, relational, and emotional needs of individuals and families throughout Orange County and beyond. Through a strategic partnership with Holiday…

Butcher’s House Marks Four Years With New Fromage Menu

By Greer Wylder

December 11, 2025

This December marks the fourth anniversary of Butcher’s House, and Chef-Owner Jeoffrey Offer is celebrating with an all-new Fromage Menu that reflects his French roots and modern bistro style. The menu honors France’s regional cheeses and the traditions behind them highlighting terroir, craftsmanship and simplicity that define Offer’s cooking.Each cheese is presented individually with a fresh baguette so guests can savor every nuance. The lineup includes:• Camembert à la Braise — Whole Camembert roasted in the coals, creating a molten, aromatic centerpiece.• Bûche de Chèvre — Goat cheese with olive oil, honey and chives — simple, earthy and elegant.• Comté —…

Holiday Lights Boat Cruise Aboard Pendry Newport Beach’s Private Yacht

By Greer Wylder

December 09, 2025

Pendry Newport Beach has introduced a new holiday experience aboard its private yacht, Aperitivo. The Holiday Lights Boat Cruise is now available for locals and hotel guests to book, offering an intimate tour of Newport Harbor’s charming holiday light displays and coastal décor. Your private boat charter will begin on the front drive of Pendry Newport Beach. Roundtrip transportation from the resort to the boat located at the Balboa Bay Club is included.The evening begins at Pendry Newport Beach with complimentary valet parking. Guests will be transferred to Balboa Bay Club in Cadillac hotel vehicles before boarding the 34 foot…

Celebrate the Holidays at CasaDami on the Waterfront

By Greer Wylder

December 09, 2025

Since arriving in Newport Beach earlier this year, CasaDami has captured attention for its refined Italian flavors and wine-forward focus. The restaurant earned a 2025 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator and features a simple, polished menu of tapas and entrees designed to pair with thoughtfully selected wines. CasaDami is located right on the water in Balboa Island’s Peninsula Village, where valet service and boat docking are available.CasaDami is celebrating the holiday season with special events and festive decor throughout the restaurant. The patio will soon offer a front-row view of the annual Newport Beach Boat Parade, held December 17…