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Brodard Restaurant Plans Long Beach Opening at 2ND & PCH

By Greer Wylder

February 27, 2026

Brodard Restaurant, known for its refined Vietnamese cuisine and meaningful family story, has announced plans to open a new location at the 2ND & PCH shopping center in 2026. The expansion brings the beloved restaurant to one of Long Beach’s most popular coastal shopping and dining destinations.The Brodard story is rooted in resilience and a deep love of food. Founder Diane Dang grew up in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where her family were third-generation owners of Hoa Binh, a well-known French bakery. After immigrating to the United States with her husband, Thuong, and their three children in 1986, the family set…

Top of the V Unveils a Spanish-Inspired Steakhouse Experience

By Greer Wylder

February 25, 2026

Top of the V, the rooftop restaurant at The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has debuted a refreshed identity as a Spanish-inspired steakhouse. The reimagined concept brings a new culinary direction to Anaheim’s highest rooftop dining destination, pairing premium steaks with Spanish coastal influences, tableside presentations and sweeping views of the resort corridor.Led by Executive Chef Jayro Martinez, the menu blends refined technique with approachable, shareable dishes. Guests can expect a modern take on the Spanish steakhouse, where premium cuts meet seafood-forward plates and seasonal ingredients. Highlights include picanha steak, a 21-day dry-aged ribeye, arroz negra paella with…

Napa in Newport Expands to Three-Day Wine Weekend for CureDuchenne

By Greer Wylder

February 18, 2026

CureDuchenne’s annual Napa in Newport fundraiser returns March 20 to 22 as an expanded, three-day celebration at Pendry Newport Beach, bringing some of Napa Valley’s most sought-after wineries to the coast. The elevated weekend experience pairs world-class wine and dining with a mission to support research, care and advocacy for those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.The weekend opens Friday with intimate vintner dinners hosted by Peter Michael Winery and Simon Family Estate. Saturday’s black-tie gala includes a grand tasting with more than 25 premier Napa wineries, followed by a multi-course dinner by Chef Colin Bedford of Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire…

OCVIBE Unveils Six New Bar and Lounge Concepts Coming to Katella Commons

By Greer Wylder

February 11, 2026

OCVIBE, the 100-acre mixed-use development taking shape around Honda Center in Anaheim, has announced six original bar and lounge concepts set to open inside Katella Commons, the district’s newly named, 50,000-square-foot, two-story market hall, when it debuts in early 2027.Located at the heart of OCVIBE, just below The Weave office building, Katella Commons will feature 21 chef-driven kitchens alongside beverage-forward concepts and connect directly to the district’s central plaza and surrounding entertainment venues. The design positions the market hall as an everyday gathering place for both locals and visitors.The new bar and lounge lineup signals a shift for Anaheim, long…

A Valentine’s Day Dining Guide at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

February 05, 2026

Valentine’s Day lands on a weekend this year, and South Coast Plaza’s restaurants are leaning all the way in. From luxe tasting menus to classic steakhouse celebrations and Michelin-starred splurges, these are some of the standout dining experiences to book for February 13 and 14.Terrace by Mix MixValentine’s Dinner MenuFriday and Saturday, February 13 to 14Chef Ross Pangilinan presents a refined four-course menu for Valentine’s weekend, balancing indulgence with thoughtful technique.The evening begins with first-course snacks including salmon tartare with caviar, tuna and tomato tart, lobster and uni chawanmushi, and wagyu beef with purple potato croquette. A heart-shaped soft egg…