Greer's OC | The latest in Orange County fashion, dining, and trends.

Bud & Gene’s Pops Up in the Former Ruby’s Diner at Huntington Beach Pier

By Greer Wylder

August 01, 2022

A new pop-up restaurant, Bud & Gene’s just opened at the end of the landmark Huntington Beach Pier, in the former home toRuby’s Diner. Bud & Gene’s serves a casual, seafood-focused menu highlighting the day’s catch, plus a separate take-out window for beach-inspired eats, by Chef Jason Witzl, best known for Long Beach favorites Ellie’s, Lupe’s De La Mar, and Ginger’s. Bud & Gene’s is named for Delbert “Bud” Higgins and Gene Belshe, two friends who became inspirational Huntington Beach watermen and longtime public servants. After observing a surfing demonstration by Duke Kahanamoku in nearby Corona del Mar in the late 1920s,…

First Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN in California

By Greer Wylder

August 01, 2022

Harrah’s Resort Southern California is now accepting reservations for the upcoming, highly-anticipated opening of its new Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN restaurant, created by celebrated multi-Michelin-starred chef and television personality, Gordon Ramsay. The concept will officially open its doors for service on Friday, August 12, at 4 p.m. California’s very first Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN and largest location to date will accommodate up to 332 guests. The restaurant’s design and menu, emblazoned with the iconic red and blue flames, is a direct reflection of the acclaimed FOX culinary competition series of the same name. An elegant bar, full-service restaurant, exhibition kitchen, plush…

Black Angus Steakhouse Nationwide Tequila Dinner Experience

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2022

Black Angus Steakhouse is hosting its Tequila Dinner Experience nationwide at all locations on Thursday, August 4th at 7 p.m. The dinner will be complete with a three-course offering paired with three cocktails featuring top-shelf tequila. The first course features Shrimp Scampi with garlic bread paired with the smoky El Silencio Mezcal Paloma, made with El Silencio Mezcal, lime, and pink grapefruit soda. The second course includes Prime Rib, grilled asparagus, roasted garlic, and herb mashed potato paired with a refreshing Fresh Jalapeño Margarita with Tajin Rim, comprised of Casamigos Blanco, fresh jalapeño, fresh lime mix, Patron Citrónge, and Tajin rim. The third course…

The All New VEA NEWPORT BEACH

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2022

Following an extensive transformation, VEA Newport Beach invites guests and locals to “renew their view” and experience the newly reimagined property. Formerly the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, the hotel underwent a comprehensive refresh, transitioning into an all-new Southern California luxury destination. Now, guests can immerse in the pier-inspired welcome experience and lobby, check into the new coastal-inspired luxury guest rooms, indulge and imbibe in the three new restaurant and bar concepts, experience the wellness-focused SpaVEA and high-performance fitness center, and visit the destination pool experience. Brought to life by esteemed architecture and design firms HBA San Francisco, Gensler, Burton Studio, and…

Fresh Summer Sips at Selanne Steak Tavern

By Greer Wylder

July 27, 2022

Fresh, seasonal produce such as nectarines, peaches, strawberries, and watermelon highlight Selanne Steak Tavern’s new summer sips recently added to the cocktail menu. “We’re lucky to work with great, local purveyors to help make our cocktails pop,” says General Manager Chad Sisco. “Taking these summer fruits and steeping them into a fun syrup is what summer drinking is all about." Selanne Steak Tavern’s four new cocktails include: A riff on a childhood favorite, orange soda, the Sun Kissed is made with Ketel One Oranje, Aperol, orange juice, and Q Grapefruit. Inspired by Chef Vince Terusa’s new Smoked Nectarine and Burrata Salad, the Country Living is concocted…