The General Manager Takes Us Through What Makes the Spot So Special Written By: Nicole Hakim Photographed By: Chad Mellon Expert: Joanna Bear Credentials: General Manager of Surf & Sand Resort Q: How did you start working with the Surf & Sand Resort? Joanna Bear: Another general manager I worked for gave me the … Read more
4G Ventures’ Hasty Honarkar Knows What’s Good in OC Photographed By: Andrea Domjan 4G Ventures Expert: Hasty Honarkar 4G Ventures Credentials: Vice President of 4G Ventures Monday Time for a cut and some highlights! This adorable new salon in Corona del Mar is owned by the incredible Natalie Palomino. Bonus—they also do blowouts and lash extensions. www.northauthentic.com … Read more
These Patties Are Anything But Ordinary Written By: Ian Hays Best Burgers Orange County Photographed By: Ed Visions and Andrea Domjan Best Burgers Orange County Ruby’s Diner Must Order: Hickory Burger This behemoth is a stacked burger with thick cut bacon, onion rings and doused in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. When the burger is placed … Read more
Go Simple or Go Big With California Closets Written By: Rebecca Grazier Photographed By: Joe Nardello Looking to spice up your closet space? California Closets offers custom designed closets that can fit anyone’s space and style needs. California Closets uses a software called ClosetCad Pro, that allows the designer and client to create their dream … Read more
Here’s What Chef Pfleider Cooks in his Home Kitchen Written By: Ameihia Turingan Photographed By: Brenda Winburn For chefs, the kitchen is their domain. They manifest their craft by using kitchen tools and the finest ingredients to make meals. The kitchen is not only a place for work, but it is an environment for experimentation … Read more
The VP of Sales and Marketing for the Evans Hotels Is All About the SoCal Lifestyle Written By: Nicole Hakim Lodge at Torrey Pines Photographed By: Bhadri Kubendran Lodge at Torrey Pines Expert: Ilsa Butler Lodge at Torrey Pines Credentials: Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Evans Hotels and The Lodge at Torrey Pines Q: What inspired … Read more
Celebrate Life This Dia De Los Muertos Written By: Raphael Madrid Photographed By: Reilly Kavanaugh Life’s greatest moments involve celebration—celebration of birthdays, accomplishments, holidays and the celebration of life itself. Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a cultural holiday that honors exactly that. The Mexican tradition suggests that on Nov. 1-2, the … Read more
From Personal Training to Intense Cardio, You’ll Be Fit in No Time Since its opening in January, KILO Strength Society in Huntington Beach has built a unique culture that can’t be found anywhere else. KILO’s coaches and ideology, along with their immaculate facility, is what sets them apart from other gyms. Their ideology is comprised … Read more
Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana Knows How to Throw a Party Written By: Sarah Amaral Angelina’s Haunt There’s no better way to celebrate Halloween than with delicious food, crazy costumes and a wickedly good time. Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana is celebrating Halloween in style this year with Angelina’s Haunt on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Don’t forget to put … Read more
Elizabeth McDonald Shares Why You’ll Want to Move to Malden Station Apartments Written By: Erica Johnson Photographed By: Mathew Martinez Expert: Elizabeth McDonald Credentials: Property Manager of Malden Station Apartments Q: How did you start working for Malden Station Apartments? Elizabeth McDonald: An old friend of mine in the property management world referred me to … Read more
Get Your Phone Ready! These Trendy Dishes Are Going to Boost Your Likes Written By: Olin Chow Trendy Foods Photographed By: Ed Visions Trendy Foods We’ve all seen the Instagram foodie pictures, and from time to time have partaken in snapping a quick photo of a beautiful meal we are about to indulge in. Whether it’s … Read more
It’s That Time of the Year Again to Celebrate Your Favorite German Holiday Written By: Gabrielle Abenoja Oktoberfest Orange County Fellas, grab your most fitting of Lederhosen and ladies, feel free to don a Dirndl during the month’s festivities because Oktoberfest has quickly come upon us here in Orange County. We’ve rounded up the five hottest … Read more
