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Thanksgiving Getaways: Where to Celebrate, Relax, and Feast in Southern California

By Greer Wylder

November 17, 2025

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, more travelers are trading kitchen prep for festive getaways that blend great dining, relaxation, and holiday tradition. From the sun-drenched desert to the Pacific coastline, these standout California hotels and resorts offer memorable ways to gather and give thanks.Whether you want a glamorous celebration in the city, a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, or a classic coastal Thanksgiving with ocean views, here are holiday escapes worth considering.Desert ThanksgivingLa Quinta Resort & Club, La QuintaFramed by the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Resort & Club pairs Hollywood legacy with modern luxury for a sun-soaked Thanksgiving retreat. Guests…

HAVEN Honors Taco Asylum with New Taco Tuesday Menu

By Greer Wylder

November 17, 2025

HAVEN craft kitchen+bar has introduced a new Taco Tuesday menu featuring inventive, globally inspired tacos that celebrate a beloved Orange County favorite from more than a decade ago, Taco Asylum.Taco Asylum opened in 2011 as the sister restaurant to HAVEN and quickly gained a loyal following for its non-traditional, gourmet tacos influenced by flavors from around the world. Known for creative ingredients, house-made sauces, sustainable meats and seafood, and support of local farms and vendors, the restaurant made its mark before changing ownership and later closing. It left a noticeable gap in Orange County’s dining scene.HAVEN is bringing that spirit back…

Costa Mesa Welcomes Sweetgreen’s New Sweetlane

By Greer Wylder

November 17, 2025

Sweetgreen is set to open its latest Orange County location in Costa Mesa at 280 Bristol St. on Tuesday, November 18, featuring the brand’s first Infinite Kitchen “sweetlane.”On opening day, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can enjoy special treats while supplies last, including:• Free mini scoops from Stella Jean’s Ice Cream• A chance to win a 9-foot-4 surfboard courtesy of Daydream Surf Shop• Vintage VW vans and photo opportunities with A Timeless Day• Fall candles from Happy Organics• Sweetgreen swag and moreFor every meal purchased on opening day, Sweetgreen will donate a meal to Food Finders…

A Thanksgiving to Savor at Allegretto Vineyard Resort

By Greer Wylder

November 16, 2025

Celebrate the season of gratitude with warm hospitality and an unforgettable feast at Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles. On Thursday, Nov. 27, from 2 to 6 p.m., the resort will host a special Thanksgiving buffet in the Veneto Ballroom featuring elevated holiday classics and chef-inspired seasonal dishes.The buffet includes artisan salads and seasonal starters, followed by hot entrées such as citrus-braised salmon, roasted cauliflower, garlic mashed potatoes, and crispy Brussels sprouts. Guests can enjoy turkey with sage gravy, prime rib au jus, and risotto prepared in a Parmesan wheel at the carving station.House-made desserts include mini cheesecakes, tarts, and…

QUA Brings Contemporary Chinese Cuisine to Fountain Valley

By Greer Wylder

November 14, 2025

Kei Concepts has opened its newest concept, QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine, in Fountain Valley. It is a special restaurant, unlike anything else in the Kei Concepts family. Chef and founder Viet Nguyen created QUA as a tribute to family, memory, and the flavors that shaped his life.“For years, I created what people asked for,” says Nguyen. “This time, I’m sharing something from my own life. These are the dishes I grew up eating — meals shared with family, neighbors, and friends. The flavors that shaped me.”QUA honors Nguyen’s grandmother, Vũ Thị Lan, who raised ten children on her own after…