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Love Never Tasted So Good!

By Greer Wylder

February 06, 2023

February is for lovers—ribs lovers, that is—and Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is preparing a special treat for ribs lovers of all ages.The award-winning destination for great barbecue, Lucille’s is bringing back its classic Half-Rack of Ribs & Fried Chicken Combo Meal, which includes two swoon-worthy sides ($33.99). Guests can choose from Lucille’s tender, slow-smoked Baby Back Ribs or St. Louis Ribs to go with perfectly seasoned, buttermilk-breaded, chicken breast served with Grandpa’s pan gravy, plus a choice of two swoon-worthy sides: Picnic Potato Salad, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Fresh-Cut Fries, Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables, Southern Braised Greens, Creamy Coleslaw, BBQ Beans…

So Much to Love at The District – Valentine’s Dining and Entertainment

By Greer Wylder

February 05, 2023

Dine, Play & Make Memories this Valentine's Day at The District Tustin! SNAP A PHOTO & WIN AT THE LOVEGRAM!Snap a photo at the LoveGram pop-up in the AMC Courtyard and be entered to win a $200 e-gift card to one of The District's retailers! Now through February 14th post your LoveGram photo on Instagram with #TheDistrictTustinLOVE and tag @thedistricttustin, plus tell them your favorite store or restaurant at the center, to be entered to win a $200 e-gift card to there! CLICK HERE for more info.AMC TUSTIN 14 Cozy up with your sweetheart in AMC Tustin 14’s heated signature recliners and…

Bachelor Star, Andrew Firestone Opens First Hotel in Santa Barbara

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2023

Santa Barbara just welcomed its newest hotel, Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown, a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, and Saint Remy restaurant. Behind the reinvented hotel is Andrew Firestone, former star of ABC’s The Bachelor and co-founder with Jess Parker of StonePark Capital, a Santa Barbara-based hospitality development company. Following a complete transformation, the 122-room modern, coastal hotel is located in the heart of everything the American Riviera has to offer. Saint Remy will join the local dining scene, featuring a laid-back retro-inspired design and offering Mediterranean coastal cuisine with a locally-sourced menu. The property is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management platform focused primarily on…

Order a Heart Shaped Pizza, 100% Revenue to Team Kids

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2023

Team Kids and Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store are partnering for National Pizza Day on Thursday, February 9th, 2023. Enjoy a heart-shaped pizza, and empower a compassionate young leader! Pre-Order your Heart Pizza today! 100% of the proceeds from heart pizzas sold on or before National Pizza Day will be donated to Team Kids. This includes pre-ordered sales, deliveries, take-out, and in-store. Pre-order here or stop by Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store at any of their locations on Thursday, February 9th to order your heart pizza in-store. 26601 Aliso Creek Road in Aliso Viejo. 949.215.3070.4533 Campus Drive in Irvine. 949.748.1080.2300 Southeast Bristol Street in Newport…

Slapfish Founder Launches Calico Fish House

By Greer Wylder

February 01, 2023

Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel, known for the award-winning food truck turned international sensation Slapfish, has returned his focus to seafood dining with the opening of his newest full-service restaurant brand, Calico Fish House in Huntington Beach. “Calico is our family restaurant and our four children helped in developing the concept. We believe food should be simple if you have ingredients you love and a mission that speaks beyond salt and pepper,” said Andrew Gruel. “Calico hits all the notes when it comes to crave-worthy cuisine. We can't wait to grow this venture and have our kids take it to the next level one day.…