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It’s finally here! Pacific City in Huntington Beach, Orange County’s most highly anticipated new oceanfront dining, entertainment, and shopping destination, is opening this weekend. It’s your chance to get your first peek at the property on Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The first guests to arrive will receive free tote bags with special merchant offers and giveaway samples. DJ’s will spin tunes, and complimentary “tastes” from participating Pacific City restaurants will be offered. Don’t miss the fun, freebies and festivities!

Pacific City will be home to exciting new restaurant concepts - including LOT 579, an ocean view Culinary Artisan Market - as well as popular clothing and lifestyle stores. It’s expecting a full-capacity opening by summer 2016.

The Pacific City project encompasses a total of 11 acres of prime, oceanfront real estate with 191,000 square feet of open-air retail, restaurants and entertainment. In addition to the exciting retail destination, other elements of Pacific City will include an eight-story, 250-room boutique ocean view hotel, as well as 516 upscale apartment homes. For more information on Pacific City, visit gopacificcity.com and djmcapital.com.

Pacific City is at 21022 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.

Culinary Offerings Coming to Pacific City

American Dream  - serving as one of Pacific City’s Lot 579 anchors, American Dream will offer the best authentic burgers - with a twist, along with more than 60 IPA beers on tap, a selection of fries, appetizers, and more.

Backhouse Yakitori + Sushi - with locations in Burbank, West Los Angeles and Koreatown, this will be Backhouse’s first Orange County location. The restaurant features an open kitchen design and happy hour specials and specializes in serving Japanese cuisine and sushi.

Bear Flag Fish Co. - this OC born seafood eatery will open its third area location at Pacific City.  You can expect Bear Flag’s famous fish tacos, burritos, sushi, a full bar, and more.

Bungalow –the Santa Monica hot spot comes to Huntington Beach featuring an intimate lounge set with a private dining room, main bar space, and al fresco patio.

Burnt Crumbs - The culinary visionaries behind the popular Burnt Truck and Burntzilla are opening their first gourmet sandwich shop at Lot 579 at Pacific City. Inspired by the traditional deli, Burnt Crumbs will offer slow-roasted and braised meats, brined and pickled vegetables and fruits, hand-cut sides and fresh condiments, and warm artisanal bread, all made in-house.

Gelateria Zomolo – owned by two Orange County locals that grew up in Huntington Beach, Gelateria Zomolo will offer Pacific City customers artisanal gelato and sorbet that is made fresh on-site daily. Guests can expect classic and innovative flavors, as well as specialty espresso drinks including affogato with salted caramel drizzle, handmade truffles and other delectable chocolates.

Hans' Homemade Ice Cream – with its original 1972 location in Santa Ana, the great-tasting, old-fashioned and local favorite ice cream shop will be opening its third location at Lot 579 this fall. This Huntington Beach location will churn out ice cream made on-site in small batches and serve up ice cream cones, shakes, sundaes, chocolate-dipped bananas and more treats.

Lemonade – this LA foodie favorite eatery will offer the restaurant’s seasonal Southern California comfort food in a fast-casual cafeteria setting with an ocean view location.

Old Crow Smokehouse – from Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, Old Crow Smokehouse will bring the best BBQ styles from the Carolinas, Memphis, Kansas City and Texas, southern cocktails, and live music to Pacific City. Guests can enjoy their signature “Scruggs Rubs” baby back ribs and Front Porch Punch while enjoying live country music every Friday and Saturday night.

Ola Mexican Cuisine - an exciting new concept from the Huntington Beach-based team behind the popular Mahé restaurants in Seal Beach and Dana Point, Ola (Spanish for “wave” and Hawaiian for “life”) will make its debut at Pacific City. Fusing elements of authentic Mexican comfort food with elevated South of the Border culinary influences, Ola will feature magnificent ocean views and a fun, festive ambiance.

Philz Coffee – the San Francisco-based coffee shop best known for its customized blends of drip coffee - made one cup at a time - is opening their first Orange County location at Pacific City. As a full service coffee bar, their baristas will handcraft each cup at a time to each customer's taste.

Pie-Not – Orange County’s first Australian meat and vegetarian pie, pastry and dessert shop is opening their second location, complete with a new pie making interactive experience at Lot 579 at Pacific City. The fast-casual eatery will introduce for the first-time Australian beer and wine and fresh made-to-order salads and side salads that will pair perfectly with their delectable sweet and savory offerings.

PopBar  - the fan favorite handcrafted gelato on a stick made with all natural ingredients and custom toppings is opening at Pacific City inside Lot 579. PopBars will be made fresh daily on-site.

Saint Marc – this new restaurant concept is pub, cafe, bakery and cheese purveyor in one. The menu will include items originating in the southern regions of the United States and locations throughout Europe, specifically Switzerland.

Simmzy’s - This coastal foodie favorite boasts locations in Manhattan Beach, Venice and Long Beach - and will open their first OC location at Pacific City. The restaurant will feature Simmzy’s hallmark pub-style fare, burgers and local beer.

Ways & Means Oyster House – has found its new home – with prime oceanfront views - at Pacific City. Loading its menu with ocean-inspired bites, the Huntington Beach installment of Ways & Means will lighten the former surf and turf cuisine with a focus on sustainably caught fish and fresh vegetarian plates. The oyster offerings will also expand including raw oysters and clams paired with mignonette, lemon, and tabasco; seafood towers; and creamy lobster bisque are just a few of the bites to look forward to.

Ways & Means At Home – the talented team behind the Ways & Means Oyster House will open their first culinary retail store at Pacific City. The space will offer chef-inspired contraptions and concoctions from around the globe. In addition to offering a carefully curated collection of cookbooks, instructional videos, packaged goods, kitchen smallwares, and culinary apparel, Ways & Means has chosen this venue to launch their private label wine, blended to pair beautifully with their cuisine or to enjoy while celebrating the sunset. The store will also host special tastings, plus in-store appearances and demonstrations by top chefs. Ways & Means Culinary will occupy the space next to the restaurant at Pacific City, and will feature housemade sauces and rubs available for sale as well.