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Escape to Relaxation: A Spa Day at Pacific Waters Spa

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2025

A spa day at Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach is the kind of escape everyone deserves. Tucked inside this Spanish-inspired resort, it’s a private wellness retreat with everything needed for total relaxation.They just launched a customizable facial featuring the French skincare brand Codage Paris—known for its powerful, nutrient-rich formulas designed to target specific skin concerns. This facial combines unique lymphatic drainage and sculpting techniques to refresh and brighten the skin, leaving it looking and feeling incredible.But a visit to Pacific Waters Spa is more than just a treatment—it’s an experience. Guests can take advantage of the…

Spring Dining Experiences at Patina Restaurant Group in Downtown Disney

By Greer Wylder

March 19, 2025

With spring just around the corner, Patina Restaurant Group’s three signature restaurants in the Downtown Disney District—Italian favorite Naples Ristorante e Bar and Paseo and Céntrico, the elevated Mexican dining concepts led by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán—are celebrating the season alongside the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. From culinary demonstrations to an evening with Chef Gaytán himself, food lovers in Orange County and beyond can experience these special spring events:Experiencias de Paseo: Crudo & Tequila April 9)Led by Paseo’s Executive Chef Rudy Lopez, guests will enjoy a culinary demonstration featuring the stories behind Kanpachi Crudo, the classic appetizer…

San Pedro Fish Market Hosts Special Fundraiser for the Western Flyer’s Return

By Greer Wylder

March 18, 2025

San Pedro Fish Market is celebrating the return of the legendary Western Flyer to the Port of Long Beach with a one-day fundraising initiative. On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the iconic waterfront restaurant will offer the special "Fisherman’s Wharf Tray," with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Western Flyer Foundation in support of its mission to promote ocean education, sustainability, and marine literacy.The Western Flyer, the historic fishing boat made famous by John Steinbeck’s The Log from the Sea of Cortez, has been transformed into a floating classroom to inspire future generations of ocean stewards. As part of the Western Flyer…

Graze Craze Expands to Costa Mesa with Charcuterie Boards & Boxes

By Greer Wylder

March 16, 2025

Graze Craze has opened a second Orange County location in Costa Mesa, joining its first spot in Laguna Hills. Known for its charcuterie boards, Graze Craze offers a variety of themed options, including Gone Grazy, Keto, Vegegrazian, and Sweet & Grazey—all customizable to suit any occasion. Choose from a range of sizes, from single servings and picnic boxes to party boards and large grazing tables.As a leader in the grazing trend, Graze Craze provides an artful and convenient way to cater events big or small. Whether it’s an intimate date night, a birthday party, a business luncheon, or a wedding…

Late-Night Happy Hour Arrives at KIN Izakaya

By Greer Wylder

March 16, 2025

KIN Izakaya, the modern Japanese eatery from Kei Concepts, has launched a Late-Night Happy Hour, available Sunday through Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. The menu features izakaya-inspired small plates, premium cocktails, and ice-cold beer in a lively setting.Guests can enjoy crudos like Hokkaido Scallop and Truffle Salmon, yakitori skewers, and comforting bowls of ramen, including Original Gyu-Tonkotsu and Tom Kha Chashu. Shareable favorites like Chicken Karaage, Takoyaki, and Corn Cheese round out the offerings, with prices ranging from $8 to $12.Drinks include the citrusy Yuzu Fizz, Green Tea Highball, and Soju in strawberry, lychee, or yogurt flavors. A Sapporo…