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Once a year, the Fourth of July comes around and most people look forward to a day of barbecues, fireworks and a whole lot of patriotism. But our readers and devotees know that the best way to celebrate Independence Day is by also going to the pre-party July 3rd, aka LOCALE Magazine’s Annual Red, White and Luau. This year, all hands were on deck as the number of attendees reached capacity at the stunning Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach. They reveled in the sunshine as they ate bites from tons of
local restaurants in the area. Each spot showed off the best of their menus in the hopes to win the custom-designed trophy, with partygoers voting OLA Mexican Kitchen as their winner. But what is excellent fare without something equally appealing to wash it down? Sailor Jerry Mai Tais, Hendrick’s Gin Martinis and Lapu Lapus crafted by the Royal Hawaiian gave sippers some real Hawaiian flavor. The liquid courage was much appreciated, as everyone swayed to live music from Bambaata Marley, Cali Conscious and an exceptional performance by the Hālau Hula a Kawika lāua ʻo Leinani Hula and Fire Dancers. See you next year!
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EDITOR'S NOTE There’s something about the holiday season that gets me thinking about home. Thanks to a number of house moves (hello U-Haul, my BFF) and trips in and out of the country, I’ve learned that home isn’t so much one specific place, but a connection to who and what you love most—be it through food, decor or location. In this issue, I invite you to reconnect to what makes you feel most at home. You’ll find a good dose of inspiration in our Escape Experts (pg. 91); six design pros who have the key to giving any space a personalized touch. From a pollinator-garden designer to an abstract artist, we seriously covered it all. And when your family comes to visit, our Escape Guide (pg. 103) will be your go-to handbook for where to take them to eat, shop and hangout in SoCal so everyone’s happy—even your artsy Aunt Carole. Plus, our cover stars, Tony and October Gonzalez, are sharing
what they’ve learned about making family time a priority in between their hectic business and travel schedules (pg. 202). Post-NFL life looks pretty sweet on them. Is home all about food to you? It is for Chef Ryan Garlitos in our Meals Deconstructed (pg. 165). Get the breakdown on the dish that reminds him most of his childhood and remains his restaurant’s top seller. If you’re raring to get started on your holiday shopping, our Gift Guide (pg. 175) has everything you need for every person in your life, including an insanely cool splurge page for when you want to treat yourself (it is the season of giving after all). So whether you’re jet-setting off for a well-earned vacay or looking to revamp your surroundings before family arrives, I hope this issue is one that you’ll always keep close on hand for lastminute inspo, I know it will be for me. Happy Holidays.
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Photographed By: Wil Cohen, wilcohen.com | @wilcohen Models: Tony & October Gonzalez, @tonygonzalez88 | @octobergonz Location: Warwick, 6507 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 323.460.6667 | www.warwickla.com Written By: Kaitlynn Labit, @kaitlynnlabit Styled By: Kaylee Jackson, kayleejacksonstyle.com | @kayleejacksonstyle Hair & Makeup By: Heather Balaam, hbmua.com | @hb.makeupartist Dress Provided By: Stello, www.stelloofficial.com Earrings & Ring Provided By: Jacquie Aiche, www.jacquieaiche.com Ring Provided By: Anne Sisteron, www.annesisteron.com Women’s Shoes Provided By: Stuart Weitzman, www.stuartweitzman.com Suit Provided By: John Varvatos, www.johnvarvatos.com Sweater Provided By: Pine Cashmere, www.pinecashmere.com Men’s Shoes Provided by: Gucci, www.gucci.com
Having never been to the Warwick before, I was in awe of the moody glitz and glam decor of the lounge. From the blue velvet curtain and dark green walls to the black and gold accents throughout their lower level, I knew it was the perfect place to photograph Tony and October Gonzalez, who I had yet to meet.
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When I walked upstairs, October, lovingly referred to as ‘Tobie,’ was sitting in a chair as hair and makeup artist Heather Balaam enhanced her natural beauty, and stylist Kaylee Jackson was excitedly hanging each look up on the rack, all while photographer Wil Cohen continued to test his lighting downstairs. Everything we heard about Tony and Tobie being genuine, allaround great individuals and a real power couple was proving true with each conversation. It was only solidified when Tony decided I needed a nickname
he could call me, deciding that ‘K-Lab’ fit me best. Throughout the photoshoot, everyone watched them laugh in between poses, and we couldn’t stop commenting on how together, these two radiate. Tony and Tobie are simply, Tony and Tobie. Talking to them didn’t feel like an interview, it felt like I was getting advice on life. There’s a passion that flows from their voices when they talk about who and what they love—family, people and traveling. Their way of viewing the world is contagious. It’s filled with positivity and a strong sense of adventure no matter where they are or who they’re surrounded by, an outlook we can all use. After wrapping the photoshoot, I said goodbye to Tony and Tobie and walked out of the Warwick, leaving with a sweet sense of familiarity of the place and people I had not known just two hours before.
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HOMEGROWN PROS
These Local Experts Share Why They’re at the Top of Their Game
100 Staycation Vibes
ISSA VIBE
Your Guide to the Ideal Staycation in OC
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THE GRAND TOUR
Where to Take Your Family to Dine, Shop and Play Your Way Through SoCal
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MEXICO, TE AMO
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TROPIC LIKE IT’S HOT Pack Your Bags and Enjoy The Bliss of OMNIA Bali
These Cabo Destinations Should Be Your Next Get Away
OMNIA BALI Jl. Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak Desa Pecatu, Uluwatu Bali 80364, Indonesia www.omniaclubs.com/bali +62.361.8482.150
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Blackband Design Is Sharing Their Tips To Give Your Home the Wow Factor
Where to Stay for the Ultimate Greater Palm Springs Getaway
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
WISH YOU WERE HERE
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Lolli Swimwear Founder Vy Nguyen Shares Her Tips on Making Your Home Feel Like Your Favorite Getaway
JUSTICE FOR ALL Meet the Nonprofit Making a Difference in OC’s Most Vulnerable Communities
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Gorjana’s Favorite Things
24 Hours in Huntington Beach
Local Chefs Show Off Their Take on Seasonal Ingredients
This Local Boutique Owner Shares Her Style and Beauty Must Have’s
Spend 24 Hours With Us in Huntington Beach
IT’S A COOK-OFF!
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TIME TO GET SOCIAL
SOCIAL Costa Mesa’s Co-Owners/Designers Dish On Their Design Inspo
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POUR DECISIONS
These Cocktails Are Sure to Shake up Your Holiday Season
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LIFE’S A LUAU
Enjoy a Little Aloha on the Mainland With Royal Hawaiian’s Signature Cocktails
165 Meals Deconstructed
MUCH ADO ABOUT ADOBO
Here’s How Irenia’s Chef Ryan Garlitos Interprets This Classic Filipino Dish
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SPICE UP YOUR LIFE
TRUFF Hot Sauce Is Bringing the Heat to Your Foodie Game
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A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
175 Gift Guide
THAT’S A WRAP!
Consider Your Shopping Done—Flip the Page for Our Editors’ Hand-Picked Holiday Hotlist
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CUT AND CONTRAST
Come Full Circle With New, Local Fashion Label Kenyonte Dyer
189 That's What They Said
TAKE TO THE HILL
BACK TO THE BEACH
202 Cover Story
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Tony and October Gonzalez Tackle Relationships, Giving Back and Wanderlust
210 Cara Olsen
BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED
Rosalie Gwen Paperie Showcases the Power of Flowers
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STAY FIT WITH HIIT
Workout This Holiday Season With These On-the-Go Moves
Chris Lin and Brock Williams Share Their “Yummertime” Day in Nob Hill
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LOCALENDAR 20 ORANGE COUNTY EVENTS TO OFFICIALLY WELCOME THE HOLIDAY SEASON! WRITTEN BY: SYMPHONY BARNES
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TOAST TO ANNIVERSARIES AND A NEW ISSUE WITH US
October 20
October 18
¢ Looking for fun for the
whole family? You’ll find it at Doheny Beach at their annual Halloween Haunt with arts and crafts, a Fun Zone and other Halloween festivities. Boo!
¢ Join us at MercedesBenz of Laguna Niguel to celebrate their 45th anniversary and the release of our new October Orange County issue! With a $10 ticket donation to benefit charity, the totally cool cocktail evening will serve up amazing bites, drinks, a photo booth, a poppin’ DJ and live music.
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¢ Bring your appetite and palate, and get ready to cast your vote for best GardenWalk chef at this year’s Chef Challenge. From 3-5 p.m. you can check out dishes from restaurants including House of Blues Anaheim, FiRE + iCE Interactive Grill + Bar, Grasslands Meat Market BBQ & Churrasco, and more! The first 600 people to register at 2 p.m. near the concierge kiosk will receive a sample of the signature dish from seven of the restaurants! www.anaheimgardenwalk.com
BRING SEXY BACK WITH JT November 20
¢ Justin Timberlake’s
“The Man of the Woods” tour is making its way to the Honda Center. Call up your squad and get ready to groove to all of your top JT hits. You can’t stop this feeling! www.justintimberlake.com
December 2
¢ The 40th Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk will include live entertainment, food, a beer and wine garden, various vendors and kids entertainment. Get your pictures with Santa here! www.cdmchamber.com/ chamber-events/
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HONOR OUR VETS ON VETERANS DAY ¢ This observance, hosted by Fullerton American Legion Post 142 and Fullerton Emblem Club 469, will include a ceremony and parade open to all veterans, as well as the placement of wreaths at veterans’ memorials and the playing of “Taps.” www.cityoffullerton.com
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MARCH TO THE ANAHEIM HALLOWEEN PARADE
BLOOM WITH TROYE SIVAN AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES
¢ LOCALE’s first-ever PoWer Up event will leave you empowered and enlightened thanks to a powerful panel of female influencers in a variety of industries. Grab your girls and come ready for some life-changing words of wisdom—and swoonworthy swag!
¢ This annual Halloween Parade dates back to 1924, when they first began celebrating the spooky spirit of the season. The vibrant parade marches down Broadway and sets the stage for the Anaheim Fall Festival beginning right after.
¢ Troye Sivan fans, get ready to sing your heart out! The popular Aussie artist’s Bloom Tour will stop at the House of Blues in Anaheim, where he’ll be singing all your favorites alongside special guest Kim Petras.
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Saturdays and Sundays November 17-December 16 ¢ For your perfect combination of art appreciation and winter vibes, visit the Sawdust Art Festival’s 28th Annual Winter Fantasy. The grounds will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 180 artists selling their works— including painting, photography and jewelry—over the course of five weekends. www.sawdustartfestival.org
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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT AT THE HUNTINGTON BEACH AIRSHOW
GET JAZZED UP FOR THE JAZZTRAX FESTIVAL
¢ This popular airshow
¢ Like jazz? Then you’ll love JazzTrax Festival where you can experience two full weekends of non-stop jazz music featuring plenty of different musicians, including former saxophonist for Prince, Candy Dulfer.
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October 11-14 and 18-21
honors Huntington Beach’s aeronautics history and features exciting aerial demonstrations from the USAF Thunderbirds, Blackstone Airways and more. The show takes place across Pacific Coast Highway, meaning your day at the beach just got way cooler.
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December 19-23
¢ Head to Newport
Harbor to witness the annual parade with holiday-themed boats, yachts, kayaks and canoes as they make their way through, sharing in the spirit of the holiday season.
November 10
¢ On the hunt for locallymade goods? Then head to Handmade: A Maker’s Market, an annual market pop-up which will showcase artist-made local goods that are not only unique, but sustainable.
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TAP INTO YOUR CREATIVE SIDE AT ART IN THE PARK ¢ Artists and art-lovers alike will want to stop in at the 15th Annual Art in the Park, which will feature over 100 artists selling original pieces on Newport Beach Civic Green, as well as food, music and other festivities.
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October 10-14, 17-21 and 24-28
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SHOP A SWEDISH-STYLE CHRISTMAS FAIR
Education Association of Orange County’s annual Christmas Fair will transport you to the streets of Sweden, where it’ll feel like a real Christmas market with handmade gifts, clothing, art and food available for purchase.
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CHEERS TO OKTOBERFEST
Oktoberfest in Orange County is back with a month full of amazing treats and festivities to celebrate. Make your way through authentic German food, imported German beers and loads of music, games and activities. Fridays and Saturdays are 21 plus. Prost! www.oldworld.ws
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ENJOY BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL AT THE SEGERSTROM
¢ Wine connoisseurs will want to attend the annual Taste of San Clemente, which will feature wine tasting from local vineyards and microbrews, along with food, a silent auction, live music and a complimentary wine glass or beer mug.
¢ Fall in love with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, telling the true story of the famous artist’s rise to fame. The musical features King’s most beloved hits and a book written by Tony Award-nominee and Academy Award-nominated Douglas McGrath.
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October 9-14
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November 9-10
¢ Conveniently situated at the beautiful Paséa Hotel & Spa, the California Wine Festival allows you to take your wine tasting up a notch with incredible oceanfront views. Make your way through hundreds of California’s best vintage wines, gourmet bites and entertaining music to dance the night away.
www.californiawinefestival.com
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NATIVE KNOWLEDGE BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY
Hidden Treasures The HGTV Star Walks Us Through Her Busy Week
EXPERT: Jasmine Roth CREDENTIALS: Builder, Designer and Star of HGTV's "Hidden Potential" MONDAY ¢ Cameras are up at 6:30 a.m. on the set of “Hidden Potential” for HGTV. After work, it’s straight to Bear Flag Fish Co. at Pacific City. I always try to make it in time for sunset. www.bearflagfishco.com
TUESDAY ¢ On a day off of filming, I have to find the most unique products for my clients. I love keeping it in the family and visiting my sister-in-law Heather Roth's art studio. www.heatherrothfineart.com
WEDNESDAY ¢ Getting ready for the rest of my week means a little self-love. My favorite shopping mall is Crystal Court in Costa Mesa. I'm either at Anthropologie or lululemon. www.anthropologie.com www.shop.lululemon.com
THURSDAY ¢ Back to the grind, but so happy to be able to drop my English bulldog off at the locally-owned Dirty Dog Wash.
No time for their "self-wash" today, but maybe next time. www.dirtydogwash.com
FRIDAY ¢ Date night! It’s no secret that my hubby and I are most likely eating at Cucina Alessá and then sharing a glass—ok, a bottle—at our fave spot, Main Street Wine Co. www.cucinaalessarestaurants.com www.mainstreetwinecompany.com
SATURDAY ¢ Early to bed, early to rise and it's all about the vintage at Donut Derelicts for cars and coffee. Go early, because most of the cars are getting ready to leave before you know it! www.donutderelicts.com
SUNDAY ¢ Getting ready for the week, I start the day with my favorite hot yoga class at Yoga Tribe and then we ride our bikes to SeaLegs at the Beach for some relaxing. www.yoga-tribe.com www.sealegsatthebeach.com
“Back to the grind, but so happy to be able to drop my English bulldog off at the locally-owned Dirty Dog Wash.”
JASMINE ROTH @jasminerothofficial Photoshoot Location: JUNK STYLE DESIGN 2541 E Anaheim St Long Beach, CA 916.662.5686 www.junkstyledesign.com
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NATIVE KNOWLEDGE BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY
“Sunday mornings were made for Sidecar Doughnuts.”
What Wood Molly Do? This Landscape Designer Shares Her Favorite OC Spots
EXPERT: Molly Wood CREDENTIALS: Designer and Founder, Molly Wood Garden Design MONDAY ¢ Start the week off right with a walk around Balboa Island. Then, drop by Zinc Cafe & Market for their amazing avocado toast and great atmosphere! www.zinccafe.com
TUESDAY ¢ Stay hydrated and fill’er up at Citizen Water Co. for the yummiest water ever. Never thought I would be the one to become a “water snob,” but here I am, this is the best. www.citizenwaterco.com
WEDNESDAY ¢ Drop my boy off at Sender One Climbing for team practice, and sometimes stay for a yoga class. This magical and inspiring gym is such a wonderful place for people of all ages and skill sets. www.senderoneclimbing.com
MOLLY WOOD GARDEN DESIGN 1660 Orange Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949.548.1611 www.mollywoodgardendesign.com @mollywoodgarden Photoshoot Location: COSTA MESA, CA
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THURSDAY ¢ The LAB for some anti-mall shopping, snacking and unique finds. Pro tip: this hangout has the cutest spots to take Instagram shots! Then head across the street to East Borough
for some flavorful Vietnamese food in a cool space. www.thelab.com www.east-borough.com
FRIDAY ¢ Celebrate the start of the weekend with yummy yakitori at Oak & Coal. These Japanese skewers, made of organic, free-range meat and veggies cooked slowly over Japanese oak, pairs perfectly with their craft beer selection, and is worth waiting all week for! www.oakandcoalcm.com
SATURDAY ¢ Spend the day in Newport Beach walking with my girlfriends from pier to pier before heading to Dory Deli for a bite to eat. I’m hoping this mention will inspire them to bring back the Dory Benedict! www.dorydeli.com
SUNDAY ¢ Sunday mornings were made for Sidecar Doughnuts. There might be a line when you arrive, but the good news is you will probably know someone and fit in a quick chat during the wait. www.sidecardoughnuts.com
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NATIVE KNOWLEDGE BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY
Oh Nikki, You’re So Fine The Chef and Soon-To-Be-Mama Loves Her City and All It Has to Offer
EXPERT: Nikki Martin CREDENTIALS: Celebrity Chef, TV Host and Lifestyle Expert
MONDAY ¢ Monday morning calls for coffee! One of my fave spots to grab an iced latte is KIT Coffee. Then, I’ll head up to LA for client meetings or camp out on my laptop and crank out emails at WeWork Costa Mesa. www.kit.coffee www.wework.com
TUESDAY ¢ Being a self-employed, mama-to-be with a new book and TV show coming out, I have to make time to stay sane! During my pregnancy, I found Javier with OC Massage Therapy, his hands are magic and his prices make it easy to come back often! www.ocmassagetherapy.com
WEDNESDAY ¢ Midweek pasta at our fave local spot, Mama D’s! Amazing Italian joint that reminds me of when I lived in Brooklyn. My order is penne with pink sauce and a meatball! And can’t forget about the baked clams! www.mamadsnewport.com
THURSDAY ¢ There’s nothing wrong with a midweek indulgence. Zena Medical has the best HydraFacial and acid peel. My
skin glows immediately and lasts through the weekend. Costa Cabana has all the brands I love in a really cute bungalow setting! www.zenamedical.com www.costacabana.shop
FRIDAY ¢ Head to Lido Marina to buy fresh flowers from Susanna with French Buckets. I spend a lot of time at home enjoying the weekend and it’s always nice to have fresh flowers. www.frenchbuckets.com
SATURDAY ¢ I love going to the Laguna Beach Certified Farmers Market for fresh provisions, and after, I usually try to pop into a class at Ra Yoga in Newport, followed by an "Illuminated" smoothie from Gratitude. www.rayoga.com www.cafegratitude.com
SUNDAY ¢ Usually involved in some house projects with my hubby and maybe a stroll for new plants at Roger's Gardens. Sunday nights are always for a mellow dinner with a wholesome meal, nice bottle of wine and amazing company. www.rogersgardens.com
“I spend a lot of time at home enjoying the weekend and it’s always nice to have fresh flowers.”
NIKKI MARTIN www.nikkimartin.com @itsnikkimartin Photoshoot Location: NEWPORT BEACH, CA
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Girl Meets World Savannah Young Sings, Eats and Shops Her Way Through Orange County
EXPERT: Savannah Young CREDENTIALS: Actress, Singer and Model
MONDAY ¢ After school, I get ready for rehearsal for either my school play or a musical with my outside theater company Troupe Braver Players. Then it’s dinner at El Ranchito! www.braverplayers.org www.avilaselranchito.com
TUESDAY ¢ School again, but then I go home and write some songs. I am in the process of teaching myself guitar! Sometimes I go into OC Hit Factory to record some songs I’ve written. www.ochitfactory.com
WEDNESDAY ¢ Get an acai bowl from Sambazon Acai Cafe or some avocado toast from Haute Cakes, play some tennis, study for tests and then enjoy every minute of rehearsal for whatever show I’m in. Some Wednesdays, I spend the day driving to LA with my mom for an audition I’m called for. www.sambazon.com www.hautecakes.cafe
THURSDAY ¢ School again and then write some more songs, study and
most likely memorize lines for the musical. We usually have a family dinner at our house or we go out to eat at a local restaurant like The Kroft in Tustin. www.thekroft.com
FRIDAY ¢ Be happy because it’s Friday and the weekend is just getting started. Then it’s off to get some shopping time in at Brandy Melville. www.brandymelvilleusa.com
SATURDAY ¢ Take pictures for Instagram and sing, as usual, but also just enjoy time at the beach with friends. I love getting swimsuits from San Lorenzo Bikinis in Fashion Island. www.sanlorenzobikinis.com
SUNDAY ¢ Prepare for another week of excitement! And probably relax at home watching movies or listening to music. We always take a trip to Union Market Tustin to shop and enjoy yummy food like sweets from The Dirty Cookie. Yum! www.unionmarkettustin.com
SAVANNAH YOUNG @_savannahyoung_ UNION MARKET TUSTIN The District at Tustin Legacy 2493 Park Ave Tustin, CA 92782 949.375.0749 www.unionmarkettustin.com
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SEPHORA KICKS THINGS OFF • On Thursday before PoWer Up, head over to Sephora in South Coast Plaza to get plenty of goodies to make sure your weekend is off to a great start. There will be cocktails to be clinked and selfies to be taken. Meet your new BFFs here to reconnect at the conference!
THE DAY BEGINS! • Get pumped for a jam-packed day full of women lifting up other women. Bring your notebook, an open mind and a positive attitude to get the most out of the day’s agenda.
WOKE UP LIKE THIS • Learn how to get your makeup looking #flawless for both day and night with beauty vlogger Sona Gasparian of Simply Sona.
MONEY MOVES • Stop by to hear Beacon Pointe Financial Advisors help you take control of your finances! After you sit in on this talk, you’ll know what Cardi B was talking about.
GET #INSPO • Be ready to hear inspirational stories in the ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ panel from kickass women including Miss California USA 2016, Nadia Mejia, Founder of Be Social, Ali Grant, and artist Morgan Harper Nichols. Plus, learn how to ball on a budget from speakers who for sure have more frequent-flyer miles than you in our ‘I'm So Fly’ panel.
ANATOMY 101 • Get a check up and break all your myths about women’s health. Take note as top professionals—like Rebecca Louise, Founder of BURN by Rebecca—spill the tea on how you can be healthy at any age with a few simple steps! Continued on page 82 $
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WHAT’S THE STITCH? • Designers and fashionforward pros of top brands (hello, L*SPACE and Beach Riot) give us all the ins and outs of the industry.
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GET YOUR BUZZ ON • Make (and taste) hand-crafted cocktails thanks to Snake Oil Cocktail Company. See why sometimes ‘pour’ decisions are the best decisions.
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FOLLOW FOR FOLLOW? • Your favorite social media influencers will be all on one stage! With a combined following of almost 6 million, get ready to post major keys to your Instagram or Snapchat story about building your own successful brand from the ground up. Riley Beek of @bitc.h and Lauryn Evarts Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential are only a few!
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MAJOR KEY • For the grand finale to an empowering day, join in on the conversation with the conference’s featured panelists! OC’s own Lo Bosworth, business guru Annie Lawless, PR powerhouse Jamie Sigler O'Grady and Tumblr pro Tatiana Oliveira Simonian will tell their stories and share their not-solinear paths to success. Plus, hear from our keynote speaker Karena Dawn from Tone it Up!
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MARRIOTT IRVINE SPECTRUM 7905 Irvine Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618 949.759.0200 www.marriott.com
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SIP AND SHOP • Shop ‘til you drop at local activations in the lobby while listening to DJ Ariana Gavrilis spin on the ones and twos. Don’t worry, there will be more cocktails here too!
YES, CHEF • Chefs Jamie Gwen and Katie Ramos are ‘Whisk Takers,’ and they’re dishing on what it’s like to be female and run a professional kitchen. Stick around and taste some samples that the chefs will be making live on stage!
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STAYCATION VIBES Find Your Dream Staycation Vibes Right Here in Orange County
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FEATURE Whether You’re Relaxing or Rallying, Mexico Is for You
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BLACKBAND DESIGN Take Notes— Blackband Design Is Sharing How to Revamp Your Home
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XOXORGANIZING AND RIGHT HAND GAL 714.333.5683 www.xoxorganizing.com Photoshoot Location: JONATHONS COASTAL LIVING 18305 Euclid St Fountain Valley, CA 92708 714.434.0110 www.jonathonsdesign.com PHOTO BY: Luis Garcia
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ELDER LAW AND DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER This Nonprofit Is Bridging the Justice Gap
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OMNIA BALI Jl. Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak Desa Pecatu, Uluwatu Bali 80364, Indonesia www.omniaclubs.com/bali +62.361.8482.150
Tropic Like It’s Hot PACK YOUR BAGS AND ENJOY THE BLISS OF OMNIA BALI
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The Indonesian island of Bali is known for its legendary surf, lush rice fields and stunning ancient temples—there’s truly something for every traveler to explore. Now, with the opening of OMNIA Bali, it’s safe to say the island is as close as one could get to heaven on Earth. OMNIA Bali is located on the picturesque cliffs of Uluwatu. Boasting panoramic views of the dazzling Indian Ocean, an on-site Japanese restaurant and impressive infinity pools from which guests can listen to world-class DJs, those who visit OMNIA Bali are sure to head home feeling as though they’ve found a piece of paradise.
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• The Cube is an architectural marvel that floats over the day club’s outdoor bar. The massive feature’s silver embellishments catch and reflect sunlight as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
• Some of the world’s top DJ talent will perform at OMNIA Bali, including Marshmello, Martin Garrix and more. The venue features a state-of-the-art sound system so guests can enjoy the musical acts to the fullest.
JUMP RIGHT IN • With infinity pools, VIP cabanas and bungalows with private plunge pools available for guests, OMNIA Bali is the ultimate party location in Uluwatu.
EATIN’ FRESH AND FEELIN’ FINE • The menu at Sake no Hana, the property’s contemporary Japanese restaurant, focuses on using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a masterful dining experience.
AN ISLAND ACCESSORY • Offering luxury service and ample spaces for lounging, the venue was designed to highlight the natural beauty of Uluwatu. The cliffside location plays off the area’s captivating limestone formations and stunning ocean views.
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Orange County contains a myriad of creative individuals who offer their skills and vision to make our community better. After all, it’s easy to be moved to the heights of inspiration when you live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Our Escape Experts represent various fields, but they all have one wonderful thing in common—they are living their dreams and loving every minute of it.
Ñ Kevin E. Smith Ö Jeni Maus Ø Karlin Meehan
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CHRISTOPHER BRANDON Credentials: President, Brandon Architects, Inc. BEST FOOT FORWARD • “We really pride ourselves on being client focused. We get to know the client, that person’s background, likes and dislikes, and their vision.”
AWARD WINNER • One of Brandon’s favorite projects is Acacia in Corona Del Mar, a contemporary duplex featuring natural light, lots of glass and pockets of exterior space that won design awards and was featured in The Wall Street Journal. DYNAMIC DUO • Brandon runs the firm alongside his wife, Kaley, who handles the business side of things.
Sometimes your greatest challenge is actually your greatest blessing. Christopher Brandon took a chance on creating his dream firm after the 2008 recession took its toll on his career. After starting out small, Brandon is now at the top of one of the most prestigious architectural firms in Orange County. Brandon Architects, Inc. is a youthful collection of creative, enthusiastic minds. With the mantra of “smart design leads to better living,” Brandon admits, “Every project is different and every day is different. Orange County is the ideal place to be.”
KARLIN MEEHAN STUDIOS The Spurgeon Building, 4th Floor 206 W 4th St Santa Ana, CA 92701 www.karlinmeehanstudios.com
The ABSTRACT ARTIST
Credentials: Founder and Artist, Karlin Meehan Studios PAYING IT FORWARD • “I never had a woman mentor growing up. I want to inspire and help others to believe that they can do it too.”
BIGGER IS BETTER • Meehan’s favorite project was a special piece commissioned by lululemon at South Coast Plaza. “It was such a marker in my career and it showed me that I can dream bigger.”
Karlin Meehan, who grew up in Newport Beach, was encouraged by her parents to “Be the best you.” Meehan turned from a career in law to pursue her true love: art. “I realized that fearbased beliefs about not being able to make money as an artist were keeping me from my dream.” Today, Karlin Meehan Studios is focused on unique, colorful, abstract pieces. “Abstract art is taking on a life of its own, you never get bored.” The process of creating custom paintings for her clients is what Meehan truly enjoys. “I’m a happy person naturally, and I enjoy being able to work with people to get a piece of joy in their space.” 92 LOCALE MAGAZINE
HISTORY IN THE MAKING • The Spurgeon Building was once owned in part by Meehan’s father. Built in 1913, it was one of the first office buildings in Santa Ana and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
BRANDON ARCHITECTS, INC. 151 Kalmus Dr, Ste G-1 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714.754.4040 www.brandonarchitects.com
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The ORGANIZER
SARA BARBA Credentials: Founder, XOXOrganizing and Right Hand Gal HELPING OUT MOM • Barba started Right Hand Gal after realizing that many of her clients needed help beyond organizing a space. “Moms have to do 100 things per day. If we can put 50 of those things on our plate, she will be able to handle the rest.”
XOXORGANIZING AND RIGHT HAND GAL 714.333.5683 www.xoxorganizing.com Photoshoot Location: JONATHONS COASTAL LIVING 18305 Euclid St Fountain Valley, CA 92708 714.434.0110 www.jonathonsdesign.com
DOWNSIZE FOR HAPPINESS • One of Barba’s favorite projects was a bathroom that desperately needed help. “We took it down to only the bare essentials. It worked perfectly and made her life so much easier.”
FAMILY TIES • Entrepreneurship is in the blood. Barba’s family has owned and operated a Persian bakery in Southern California for many years.
The child of Iranian immigrants, Sara Barba firmly believes that their circumstances growing up led her to where she is today. “We lived in a one-bedroom apartment with very little space. I couldn’t leave my things all over the place, so I had to be very efficient and organized with everything that I had.” Cut to seven successful years later, Barba has a thriving business, many grateful and devoted clients, and has recently expanded with Right Hand Gal personal assistants. “It’s been a total miracle. I love what I do and I have clients [who] are supportive and encouraging. I love helping people change their daily lives from chaos to functional.”
The GREEN THUMB
ROBIN JONES Credentials: Lead Garden Girl and Beekeeper FOR A GOOD CAUSE • Jones’ favorite project is working with Camp Pendleton, where she’s designing a garden and apiary, and teaching them about beekeeping.
UN-BEE-LIEVABLE • According to Jones, the importance of bees cannot be underestimated. “Honey bees pollinate 70 percent of our food crops. Supporting them is so critical to the ecosystem and our future.”
BEE SAFE • Jones used to be deathly allergic to bees, but using Venom Immunity Therapy (VIT) from an allergist resolved the allergy and made her arthritis vanish.
With a family legacy of farmers, including a beekeeping great-grandmother, Robin Jones made the decision to leave a successful career in advertising to reconnect with her roots. “It seemed like such a natural fit with the gardening and a lovely way to honor her memory,” Jones says. Now, she’s become a successful culinary gardener, apiary designer and beekeeper in Southern California, working with people to spread education and beauty with every project. Jones not only designs gardens for residential clients, but also with chefs, resorts and corporations. The results are not only thrilling for them, but she truly enjoys sharing knowledge on growing your own food. “It’s wonderful how amazingly flavorful fresh-grown food tastes,” she says. “I am always as excited as my clients for their first harvest.”
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ROBIN JONES @honeygirlgrows
The INTERIOR DESIGNER
KEVIN E. SMITH Credentials: Founder and Principal Designer, Details a Design Firm BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN • “I always find inspiration with the home and the client during the design process. I am also inspired by the ocean, nature and the views.”
PLAYING FAVORITES • “We did a project in Newport Beach by Fashion Island which had clean, modern lines and a minimalist feel. It was a lot of fun, challenging and turned out great.”
COOL FOR SCHOOL • When Smith came to California from the Midwest, he attended Interior Designers Institute in Newport Beach and has never looked back.
Growing up in the Midwest, Kevin E. Smith had no idea he would become one of Orange County’s most sought-after interior designers. “I came to design later in life, but once I realized it was my passion, I grabbed it by the horns.” Now at the height of Details a Design Firm, Smith has been designing dream homes in OC for the last 20 years. “There are so many different styles of homes and the opportunities are endless,” said Smith. “We take the whole envelope, right to the property line. We think about the exterior as much as the interior so that everything is enhanced and reflects who you are.”
Photo by Carlos Valle
DETAILS A DESIGN FIRM 9272 Jeronimo Rd, Ste 109 Irvine, CA 92618 949.716.1880 www.detailsadesignfirm.com
The VINTAGE HUNTER
JENI MAUS Credentials: Owner and Designer, The Found Shop
FLEA FINDS • Maus enjoys shopping in Europe, but also finds great pieces at flea markets in Massachusetts and Texas.
FAVORITE FINDS • One of Maus’ favorite European pieces is a large, French farm table that she uses for a desk/design table. “For a while, it was part of the inventory for the rental side, but I just loved it so much that I decided I needed to see it every day.”
INSPIRATIONAL MOMENTS • “My favorite thing is to sit down and take my time looking at coffee table books and magazines on design. It always inspires me and opens my eyes to new ideas.”
After being at the helm of Found Vintage Rentals for over eight years, Jeni Maus knew that the next step had to be a retail space featuring all the gorgeous vintage pieces that she scours the globe to find. “The Found Shop is a lifestyle store—you can find everything from smalls starting at around $5, all the way up to high-end, vintage furniture.” Maus loves being able to travel to Europe to find the perfect pieces. While the rental division of The Found Shop is still flourishing, there is now another location in Northern California. Maus sees the store as “a design and creativity outlet. Fullerton is a great community and we knew it was the perfect place to be.”
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THE FOUND SHOP 122 N Harbor Blvd, Ste 105 Fullerton, CA 92832 714.252.8551 www.thefoundshop.com
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Staycation Rule #1 No Work, All Play Work may still be nearby, but you’re on vacation time now! Set aside those emails and start unwinding.
Retro Vibes
Issa Vibe
• Engulf yourself in the charm of Southern California surf culture in a lobby decorated with colorful surfboards, midcentury modern furniture and fun California prints. You’re encouraged to take a load off and enjoy the calming breeze of the Pacific Ocean, or let the surfer decor inspire you to dive right in—just make sure you’re back in time for the sunset wine hour and complimentary milk and cookies before bed!
YOUR GUIDE TO THE IDEAL STAYCATION IN OC
LAGUNA BEACH HOUSE 475 N Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 800.297.0007 www.thelagunabeachhouse.com
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Staycation Rule #4 Hometown Tourist Now’s the time to go check out that museum you’ve been talking about for the past year. Cheesy tourist attire optional (but recommended).
Staycation Rule #2 What Diet? We’re not saying you should eat desserts all day, but we’re also not saying you shouldn’t.
Island Vibes
Staycation Rule #3 Primp and Pamper What’s a vacay without a little R&R? Treat yourself to a refreshing massage or facial—or both.
• Fashion Island Hotel creates an unparalleled paradise atmosphere with upscale outdoor dining, shopping and views all within a few steps. Feel those island vibes in the fresh air of Newport Back Bay, taking part in beach activities or relaxing in your chic accommodations—each with open windows or balconies so you’re never too far from that ocean breeze. Wrap up your evenings with floor-to-ceiling views of the sunset on the 20th floor Island Club. FASHION ISLAND HOTEL NEWPORT BEACH 690 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.386.8361 www.fashionislandhotel.com
Staycation Rule #5 Get Snappy We’d say put away your phone, but how else are you gonna get the ‘Gram? Tap into your innerphotographer to document those amazing dinners and views, we’re waiting to double-tap!
Modern Vibes
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goals with jaw-dropping ocean views, locally-sourced dining options, airy room accommodations and the ultra pampering spa. With coastal living at the tip of your fingers, it doesn't get more luxe than this!
THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAGUNA NIGUEL One Ritz-Carlton Dr Dana Point, CA 92629 949.240.2000 www.ritzcarlton.com/lagunaniguel
• You’ll find the ultimate modern living in 14 WESTS’ stylish, modernized studios—all open out to a shared sunny terrace to mingle. Each studio is uniquely designed with contemporary furnishings and amenities that are comfortable yet fashionable. Plus, you’re within walking distance to popular Laguna Beach restaurants and shops. While LB may not be the next NYC, 14 WEST is the perfect mod getaway. 14 WEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL 690 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 877.318.1552 www.14westlagunabeach.com
Photography Provided By: The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel; Fashion Island Hotel; Sophie St-Onge (FOR 14 WEST); Laguna Beach House
Who needs a vacation? Everyone does! Lucky for us, Orange County serves up vacation-worthy weather year-round. This year, enjoy your well-earned time off without leaving the comfort of the county. Whether you’re looking for a touch of luxury, modern, retro or island surroundings, Orange County is the best location for seriously dreamy vacation vibes that everyone can enjoy.
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unique shops, restaurants and activities, we’re always feeling #blessed to live where others vacay. And this year, with family coming into town, you can take your tour guide skills to the next level with our ultimate guide to SoCal. No more obvious tourist stops—okay, just the cool ones—this guide is jam-packed with the best of what Orange County, San Diego, Greater Palm Springs and Los Angeles have to offer, local-style!
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S H O W Y O U R FA M I LY THE VERY BEST OF OC
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DYNAMIC DUO Every day at 5 p.m., Grits Fullerton turns into an Asian fusion pub called Grits Pub with dishes including sweet and spicy wings and fried dumplings.
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On the Move • Prefer the oldfashioned way? Look into taking the toll roads to save time or the PCH for unbeatable views.
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• Pick up the pace around town and rent electric scooters to sightsee on the go.
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F OR YOU R TA C O L OV I N G C OU S I N Costa Mesa Voted Restaurant of the Year in 2018 by the LA Times, this taco shop has an awesome prix-fixe menu that will change Mexican food as you know it. TACO MARIA www.tacomaria.com
F OR YOU R M EATL OV I N G U N C L E Garden Grove The meats are smoked daily at this hole-in-the-wall barbecue favorite. If you dare, take on the “Kings Challenge,” you’ll get your meal for free, along with a T-Shirt and photo on the wall if completed. THE SMOKING RIBS www.thesmokingribs.com
FO R Y O U R BRU NCH-O BS E S S E D S IS TE R Fullerton Head over for a lifechanging brunch from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., seven days a week. They serve classic American comfort food, such as their house favorite: Pork Belly Benny. GRITS FULLERTON @gritsfullerton
FO R Y O U R V E GA N NIE CE Orange This vegan/vegetarian cafe is full of flavor thanks to filling dishes like stuffed French toast sandwiches and its colorful atmosphere. The cafe is decorated with vibrant art pieces to add to the coziness of Old Towne Orange. MEAD’S GREEN DOOR www.meadsgreendoor.com
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For the Shopper We Hope the Fashionistas Brought an Extra Suitcase A little retail therapy never hurts, and Orange County will have your guests covered whether they’re here just to peruse, or stuff their suitcase with SoCal finds. Everything at De Lany Clothing in Newport Beach is total boho chic and $18 or less without skimping out on quality. And there’s something for everyone at the outdoor Irvine Spectrum, from trendy boutiques to classics like Nordstrom—you’ll find it here! Have a big spender in town? Take them to Grayse, where they’ll fall in love with luxury items, including everything from evening wear to leather jackets. We’ll see you on the catwalk!
family comes to visit, they expect only the best beaches and the best weather. We’ve created the ultimate guide to all the great tourist spots and hidden gems in Orange
• No unnecessary trips to LAX—Orange County’s main facility is John Wayne Airport.
GRAYSE 231 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.640.0025 shop.mkgrayse.com
IRVINE SPECTRUM 670 Spectrum Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618 949.790.4871 irvinespectrumcenter.com
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• Cruise along the coast via Amtrak from SD to San Francisco— hello, Pacific Coast!
DE LANY CLOTHING 306 Marine Ave, Ste D Newport Beach, CA 92662 949.791.2845 delanyclothing.com
Gorjana at Irvine Spectrum
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GAME GANG Bringing the kiddos? Monarch Beach Resort offers a variety of lawn games including Giant Jenga, cornhole and a ping-pong table to keep everyone occupied!
Stay Here Catch Up on zzz’s at These OC Getaways S TAY HER E FO R T HE P OOL D E CK 26 Miles From City Center It’s hard to beat the view at this hillside, oceanfront property. You can dive into fun activities, make a round on the golf course or continue soaking up the view from the pool deck.
Play Here Reconnect With Each Member of the Fam Over What They Love FOR T HE ME L L OW MAMA San Juan Capistrano This winery offers 40 award-winning wines and was recently voted San Juan Capistrano’s best restaurant, perfect for your sommelier-inthe-making mom. It is located in the heart of Capistrano, which is a great place to stroll and window shop. RANCHO CAPISTRANO WINERY www.ranchocapwinery.com
FOR T HE GOLFING GR ANDPA Tustin Voted Best Golf Course in Orange County, your grandpa will spend the day happier than ever teeing away. It is open to the public and contains special in-store promotions.
F O R T H E A RT S Y A U N T Santa Ana Take your “artsy aunt” here every time she visits. They have rotating exhibits so there is always something new. With their already wide collection of cultural art, she will never fail to be impressed.
BOWERS MUSEUM OF CULTURAL ART www.bowers.org
FO R T H E C O O L C O US I N Costa Mesa Not one, but two performers duel on grand pianos on the weekends. The audience is in charge of the song choices, so make sure your cousin has good taste in music.
MONARCH BEACH RESORT 1 Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point, CA 92629 949.234.3900 monarchbeachresort.com
B I RT HD AY B OO Celebrating something special? You and your fam can let the staff know and one of the pianists will bring you up on stage!
KEYS ON MAIN www.keysonmain.com
TUSTIN RANCH GOLF CLUB www.tustinranchgolf.com
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S TAY HER E FO R T HE P R I VAT E B ON F I R E A ND S ’ M OR ES 14 Miles From City Center With a newly-renovated, lagoon-style pool and luxurious spa, this resort is ideal for relaxing the day away before a private family bonfire complete with s’mores, blankets and the works.
S TAY HE RE A ND L E A RN TO S U RF 30 Miles From City Center There are only seven rooms at this hotel, each one is surfer-themed, ideal for families looking for the quintessential, SoCal-surfer vibe. You can even book an all-inclusive surf package which comes with a ride in their 1971 “surfmobile.” NOMADS HOTEL 101 Avenida Serra San Clemente, CA 92672 949.492.6000 www.stayatnomads.com
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HYATT REGENCY HUNTINGTON BEACH 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714.698.1234 www.hyatt.com
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DISCOVERY CUBE 2500 N Main St Santa Ana, CA 92705 714.542.2823 www.oc.discoverycube.org @discoverycubeoc
DISNEYLAND 1313 Disneyland Dr Anaheim, CA 92802 714.781.4636 www.disneyland.disney.go.com @disneyland
SURF CITY NIGHTS Main St Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714.536.8300 www.surfcitynights.com @surfcitynightshb
BALBOA ISLAND 206 Marine Ave Newport Beach, CA 92663 www.balboaisland.com @balboaislandca
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ESCAPE /// GUIDE “I want the restaurant to be a full experience. I want guests to walk in through the door and feel welcomed as if they are a guest in someone’s home. I want them to leave feeling happy and full.” —DUVINH TA
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SAN DIEGO BE THE U LT I M AT E TOUR GUIDE I N A M E R I C A’ S FINEST CITY
Where to Eat Good in the ‘Hood F OR T HE I S L A N D L OV ER Del Mar Celebrated for its oceanfront views, classic California vibes, and chefinspired cuisine, Jake’s Del Mar is a must for your time in San Diego. With curry and cumin roasted fish, surfing steak, and lobster tail, you’ll feel like you’re operating on island time. JAKE’S DEL MAR www.jakesdelmar.com
Breweries to Get Hoppy
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BIER GARDEN OF ENCINITAS 641 S Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 760.632.2437 biergardenencinitas.com
Home to more than 1.4 million people, San Diego is perhaps less talked about than its California counterparts, Los Angeles and San Francisco. And yet, there’s something enchanting
NORTH PARK BEER CO. 3038 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104 619.225.2946 northparkbeerco.com
about America’s Finest City that draws people in. Perhaps it’s the incredible marine life and breathtaking beaches, or maybe it’s the abundance of authentic Mexican food and Tony Award-winning theaters. Whatever your reason for coming
PURE PROJECT BREWING 9030 Kenamar Dr, Ste 308 San Diego, CA 92121 858.252.6143 purebrewing.org
to San Diego, know that you’ll be greeted by friendly locals, world-class shopping and captivating activities sure to pique the interest of the entire family. Written By: Justine McGrath 106 LOCALE MAGAZINE
GREEN FLASH BREWING CO. 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92121 858.622.0085 greenflashbrew.com
F OR YOU R V EG A N M OM North Park What started as a speakeasy brunch featuring only vegan fare morphed into potluck vegan brunches, and eventually, Anthem Vegan was born. Serving up plant-based tacos, burgers and more, Anthem Vegan
offers some of the best vegan cuisine in the city. ANTHEM VEGAN www.anthemvegan.com
FO R Y O U R P ICK Y BRO THE R Point Loma, Liberty Station Liberty Public Market is home to over 30 local restaurants and retail vendors. Pick up a decadent lobster roll at Wicked Maine Lobster or relax with craft beer from Bottle Craft Liberty Station or cocktail from Mess Hall. LIBERTY PUBLIC MARKET www.libertypublicmarket.com
FO R Y O U R S O FTS E RVE QU E E N Kearny Mesa Tucked away in San Diego’s Convoy District, Angels & Hearts Harajuku Crêperie is a Japaneseinspired creperie and soft serve establishment. Try a shaved ice creation or do it for the ‘Gram with a photoworthy charcoal-caramel soft serve cone. ANGELS & HEARTS HARAJUKU CRÊPERIE @angelsandheartssd
For the Shopper Those Who Splurge or Ball on a Budget, Try out These Hotspots San Diego is known for its sun and surf, but there are also tons of places to shop during your stay. From small shops to luxe boutiques you’ll find everything you’re looking for (and a few you didn’t know you needed). From home decor to jewelry, Hi Sweetheart has it all! Their items start at around $5 so you’re sure to find items to give and to keep! Want a variety of shops to choose from? Visit The Headquarters where there’s something for everyone who’s coming to town. In the mood to treat yourself? Shop at Alexia María and wear your new, cute outfit for a night out in SD!
ALEXIA MARÍA 1261 Prospect St La Jolla, CA 92037 858.412.4120 www.alexiamaria.com
HI SWEETHEART 7920 Ivanhoe Ave La Jolla, CA 92037 858.729.1985 www.hi-sweets.com
THE HEADQUARTERS AT SEAPORT VILLAGE 849 W Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101 619.235.4014 www.seaportvillage.com
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S EE S A N D I EGO According to Visit San Diego, 35 million people visited San Diego in 2017! Plus, 17.6 million were overnight guests and 17.4 million enjoyed a day visit.
C HA M PA G N E MAMI The #ChamPendry vending machine dispenses mini bottles so you don’t have to wait at the bar or leave the hotel. Visit the on-site Provisional Kitchen or Fifth & Rose to purchase a Moëtbranded gold coin to get your bubbly on.
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Stay Here Because You’ll Need a Good Night’s Rest After All the Fun S TAY HER E FO R T HE C HA M PAGNE V EN D I N G M A CHINE 0.9 Miles From City Center As the hottest new hotel in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, the Pendry has already won the hearts of locals and visitors alike. With six on-site dining and entertainment venues, you’d be remiss to not stay at Pendry San Diego.
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Play Here Bring the Fam Along to These SD Activities FOR T HE KIDDOS Downtown With a multitude of hands-on installations and activities for kids, The New Children’s Museum is a must if you’re traveling with kids. Let them explore Wobbleland or encourage them to get involved in the outdoor garden project.
FO R T H E C O O L C O US I N Gaslamp Quarter An upscale approach to the standard nightclub experience, Oxford Social Club is located at Pendry San Diego. With a seasonal cocktail menu, eclectic music and captivating ambiance, it’s the perfect place to end a night out on the town.
FOR T HE RISK TAK E R Mission Valley If you enjoy activities that get your adrenaline pumping, a visit to Battle Axe San Diego is in store. Like a game of darts with higher stakes, visitors throw axes at a wall, trying to hit a bullseye.
FO R T H E A DV E N T URE S E E K ER Escondido Located in Escondido, this spot will provide hours of entertainment for visitors of all ages with sightings of giraffes, rhinos, lions and more.
THE NEW CHILDREN’S MUSEUM www.thinkplaycreate.org
BATTLE AXE SAN DIEGO www.battleaxesd.com
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OXFORD SOCIAL CLUB www.theoxfordsd.com
THE SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK www.sdzsafaripark.org
PENDRY SAN DIEGO 550 J St San Diego, CA 92101 619.738.7000 pendryhotels.com/san-diego
T HE G I F T OF C R EAT I V I T Y Head to the New Children’s Museum’s pop up shop to grab a fun and educational souvenir! With over 12 different vendors, you’ll find the perfect little something for your little one.
S TAY HER E FO R A N EXC L U S IV E A RT C OL L EC T I ON 0.3 Miles From City Center When you’re looking for a sophisticated stay in San Diego, look no further than the US Grant Hotel. The hotel originally opened in 1910 and remains an icon of class and exclusivity with impeccable dining, spa and entertainment services.
S TAY HE RE FO R THE RO M A NTIC CO U P L E S M A S S A GE S 9.5 Miles From City Center Just steps away from Pacific Beach, Tower23 Hotel is San Diego’s best kept secret. Home to JRDN, a bustling restaurant offering casual coastal fare, an indulgent spa and suites with ocean views, Tower23 Hotel is the place to stay with that special someone. TOWER23 HOTEL 723 Felspar St San Diego, CA 92109 858.270.2323 www.t23hotel.com
THE US GRANT 326 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 619.232.3121 www.theusgrant.com
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SEAWORLD 500 SeaWorld Dr San Diego, CA 92109 619.222.4732 www.seaworld.com/san-diego @seaworldsandiego
BALBOA PARK 1549 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 619.239.0512 www.balboapark.org @balboapark
LEGOLAND 1 Legoland Dr Carlsbad, CA 92008 760.918.5346 www.legoland.com @legolandcalifornia
CORONADO ISLAND 1100 Orange Ave Coronado, CA 92118 619.437.8788 coronadovisitorcenter.com @coronadovisitorcenter LOCALE MAGAZINE 107
ESCAPE /// GUIDE MUST- O R DER LATTE “My favorite drink is an almond milk piccolo latte and I have to say that Butcher’s Daughter Abbot Kinney is my favorite place to get it.”—Dave Harper, Principal of Bower Hospitality
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LOS ANGELES EXPLORE THE CITY OF A N G E L S W I T H Y O U R FA M
LA’s Best Eats for the Best Fam
DogFriendly Locations ANGEL CITY BREWERY Fido-Friendly Brewery 216 S Alameda St Los Angeles, CA 90012 213.622.1261 angelcitybrewery.com @angelcitybeer
METRODERMIC A(maze)ing Game Fur Everyone 630 W 5th St Los Angeles, CA 90071 www.metrodemic.com/ locations/los-angeles
3RD STREET PROMENADE Tail-Wag-Worthy Shopping 1351 3rd Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA 90401 www.downtownsm.com @dtsantamonica THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER
Los Angeles is known for its impressive culinar y scene, unmatched shopping and offering fun for the entire family—whether you’re hosting your kid cousins or great aunt.
CAFÉ GRATITUDE Dog-Approved Patio 512 Rose Ave Venice, CA 90291 424.321.8000 www.cafegratitude.com @cafegratitude
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F OR YOU R M U STB R U N C H C OU S IN Venice Expansive patio seating, charming rustic details and an impressive plantbased menu makes the Butcher’s Daughter one of the best places to enjoy an indulgent brunch. Make sure to explore their impressive juice selection alongside a perfectly creamy, salty and savory avocado toast. THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER thebutchersdaughter.com
F OR YOU R V EG A N S I S T ER Venice Nestled along the bohemian Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Plant Food & Wine is a vegan favorite. Focusing on locallysourced and minimallyprocessed ingredients, this eatery is embracing an
environmentally-conscious approach to food. PLANT FOOD & WINE www.matthewkenneycuisine. com/plant-food-wine-venice
FO R Y O U R M E ATL O VING BRO Redondo Beach You really can’t go wrong with classic barbecue. Bartz is an LA-based pop-up with mouthwatering meat perfectly smoked over oak for 12-16 hours. Other menu items include the smoked barbecue beans and peach cobbler. Find where they will be next on their Facebook. BARTZ BARBECUE www.bartzbarbecue.com
FO R Y O U R NIGHTO WL U NCL E Hollywood Seeking a midnight snack with retro vibes? Make sure to cruise to Fred 62. Open until 4 a.m., this allAmerican diner is slinging classic food, deep fried mac and cheese and waffle sliders well into the night. FRED 62 www.fred62.com
For the Shopper Just Watch Out for That Luggage Weight Los Angeles is one of the best shopping destinations in the world. There’s something to satisfy the thrifter, the casual browser and those wanting a more luxurious experience. Highlights include Melrose Trading Post, an expansive flea market taking over the corner of Melrose and Fairfax every Sunday where the family can go for the lively atmosphere and one-of-a-kind treasures. Or there is the Manhattan Village Shopping Center, offering a laid-back, beachside mall experience—ideal for the whole family. And, finally, how could we forget Rodeo Drive? This iconic boulevard is a historic hub for designer wear, high-end jewelry and the occasional celebrity sighting.
The holidays call for relaxation and quality time with family, why not spend it in this special city? While there’s admittedly no
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chance for snow in this region, there are still plenty of ways to feel festive. Our curated list offers a few places to start. Written By: Taylor R. Haynes 108 LOCALE MAGAZINE
MELROSE TRADING POST 7850 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90046 melrosetradingpost.org
MANHATTAN VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER 3200 Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 310.546.5555 shopmanhattanvillage.com
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B R EA K I N G R EC OR D S In 2017, LA welcomed a record-high number of 48.5 million overnight and day tourists, 7.3 million of them from different countries!
N AT I V E K N OW L ED G E The little beachfront cottage visible from Loews Santa Monica’s restaurant, Ocean & Vine was once home to Charlie Chaplin.
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S TAY HER E FO R T HE EC O- F R IE ND LY S PA 15.5 Miles From City Center Lounging on sand and playing in the Pacific— exactly what you’ll want to be doing while at Loews Santa Monica. This beachfront hotel is the best place to explore the picturesque coast. We love the eco-friendly spa onsite, making your stay even more relaxing.
Places Worth Any Traffic FOR T HE PARENT’S DATE NIGHT Hollywood The Hollywood Pantages Theatre is a great place to treat mom and dad to a unique and historic date night. Check ahead of time to see what shows are available,but whether they see Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats”, the Tony Award-winning classic “Kinky Boots” or any other show, they’re bound to have an unforgettable experience. HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE www.hollywoodpantages.com
FOR T HE COOL, C OL L EGE COU SIN Downtown As far as rooftop bars go, PERCH is pretty much at the top of our list. This classy spot offers dizzying views of downtown Los Angeles from several stories up, creative cocktails and delicious small plates. Impress even your most cultured relatives.
FO R T H E FI T G RA N DPARE N T S Venice Pick a sunny day to take grams and gramps to the Venice Canals walkway. They are sure to love the quaint bridges and historic homes. A step away from the more energetic boardwalks, a stroll along the canals offers a peaceful moment of reprieve. VENICE CANALS WALKWAY
FO R T H E KI DS Long Beach Young kids (and adults too) are sure to love the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Aquariums highlight the magic of the deep sea, igniting curious imaginations and bringing awareness to this ecosystem that covers the majority of the Earth’s surface.
S EA T HE C HR I S T M A S S P I R I T Enjoy holiday decorations, gingerbread houses, daily penguin walks, watching Santa Diver give the fishes on his ‘nice list’ gifts and more daily throughout the month of December!
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC www.aquariumofpacific.org
PERCH LA www.perchla.com
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LOEWS SANTA MONICA BEACH HOTEL 1700 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA 90401 310.458.6700 www.loewshotels.com
S TAY HER E FO R A L I V ELY R OOFTO P 8.1 Miles From City Center For those seeking a buzzy social scene, nightlife and the glamor of Hollywood, consider staying at Mama Shelter, perched six stories above Hollywood Boulevard. This quirky retreat is a great homebase for
touring the funkiest parts of Hollywood and surrounding areas. Make sure to take advantage of the rooftop restaurant offering panoramic views.
MAMA SHELTER HOLLYWOOD 6500 Selma Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028 323.785.6666 www.mamashelter.com
S TAY HE RE FO R THE P RIM E L O CATIO N 3.9 Miles From City Center Perfectly nestled between downtown and Hollywood is Koreatown: an exciting cultural center in the heart of Los Angeles. Its central location makes getting anywhere quick and easy. Brunch at Commissary—a breathtaking, plant-filled dining space—or take a dip in the second-floor pool.
LINE HOTEL IN KOREATOWN 3515 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90010 213.381.7411 www.thelinehotel.com
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SANTA MONICA PIER 200 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, CA 90401 310.458.8900 www.santamonicapier.org @santamonicapier
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, CA 91608 800.864.8377 universalstudioshollywood.com @unistudios
GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY 2800 E Observatory Rd Los Angeles, CA 90027 213.473.0800 www.griffithobservatory.org @griffithobservatory
HOLLYWOOD SIGN HIKE Hollywood www.hollywoodsign.org
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ESCAPE /// GUIDE HO ME CO O KIN' Wilma and Frieda’s offers comfort food with a twist. The heartiness of their dishes have won the hearts of visitors.
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SO CHEESY Babe’s Half Pound-Cheddar Burger will come as advertised— hefty and cheesy—or opt for their Thick Cut Applewood Bacon Cheeseburger.
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The Southern California sun shines on the dreams of our visiting friends and family as they anticipate the warm nights and cool attractions to come. And what’s better than making their wishes come true? Cruise beyond their expectations into an experience distinctively inspired by their creature comforts. We’ve done a little reconnaissance so you can deliver some of that sweet, Southern California hospitality. Whether you are tailoring a trip for epicureans, shoppers, socialites or kiddos, we’ve got you covered—like the umbrellas lining the coast of their California dreams. Written By: Tatiana Servin De Maio 110 LOCALE MAGAZINE
WET ‘N’ WILD PALM SPRINGS 1500 S Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92264 760.327.0499 wetnwildpalmsprings.com @wetnwildps
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM 745 N Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.778.6262 palmspringsairmuseum.org @psairmuseum
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT 71-701 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760.321.0602 www.cdmod.org
THE LIVING DESERT ZOO 47900 Portola Ave Palm Desert, CA 92260 760.346.5694 www.livingdesert.org @thelivingdesert
F OR YOU R B R U N C HI N ’ S I S T ER - I N - L AW Palm Desert Dine on pleasant provisions like Blackberry Custard French Toast and catch up with your guests in this charming oasis of all things comfort food and mimosas. WILMA & FRIEDA’S wilmafrieda.com
F OR YOU R V EGA N D A U G HT ER Palm Springs Delight the hearts and stomachs of your ardent vegan brothers and sisters with a macrobiotic bowl you found, just because you knew they would be in town.
FO R Y O U R CA RNIV O R D A D Rancho Mirage Share love and laughter over a rack of St. Louisstyle ribs while surrounded by the hilariously kitschy decor of pigs and family portraits. Can you say home, sweet home? BABE’S BBQ AND BREWHOUSE babesbbque.com
FO R Y O U R P U P P YL O VING M O M Rancho Mirage Show her you care by thinking about her fur baby too! Choose a chic spot that allows dogs, giving you and your guest the best of both worlds. PINZIMINI AT THE WESTIN MISSION HILLS GOLF RESORT & SPA pinziminipalmsprings.com Palm Greens Cafe
PALM GREENS CAFE palmgreenscafe.com
For the Shopper Get Ready for a Closet Makeover Whether your guests came prepared to save or splurge, Palm Springs never leaves you stranded. Revivals is a place for nifty thrifting among midcentury modern treasures in Cathedral City, while Old Town La Quinta features an array of local boutiques with style befitting its unique California desert flair. If designer garb is the name of the game, The Shops on El Paseo will dazzle with its impressive cast of clothing brands. No matter one’s penchant for shopping, treat your friends and family to souvenirs they can proudly proclaim, “I got it in California!”
THE SHOPS ON EL PASEO On El Paseo, Between Hwy 74 / Monterey & Sage Palm Desert, CA 92260 760.341.4058 theshopsonelpaseo.com
OLD TOWN LA QUINTA 78-100 Main St, Ste 203 La Quinta, CA 92253 760.600.0758 oldtownlaquinta.com
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REVIVALS 68401 Hwy 111 Cathedral City, CA 92234 760.969.5747 revivalsstores.com
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F U N I N T HE S U N With more than 50,000 pools, Greater Palm Springs has more pools per capita than anywhere else in the country.
A M ER I C A N S T YL E Sparrows Lodge has refined lodge-style vibes down to an art—every detail will make you forget you’re in the desert.
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S TAY HER E FO R T HE R U S T I C VIBE S 3 Miles From City Center Guests here are treated to a completely restored, bungalow-style, 1950s retreat featuring rustic poolside rooms and a fun restaurant called The Barn Kitchen that’s central to the city.
Relaxing, Clubbing and Golfing...Oh My! FOR T HE GOLFING GR ANDPA Indian Wells Ranked “Best Course You Can Play in California” by Golf Magazine, take your golfing enthusiasts to the frequented hot spot of Golf Channel and PGA. INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT www.indianwellsgolfresort.com
FOR T HE ARTSY AUN TIE Palm Springs Show off your town’s artistic prowess by touring the permanent collection featuring work from artists like Henry Moore, Louise Bourgeois and Mark Bradford, or peruse the exhibition Narratives in Glass, featuring amazing depictions of the human form in glass. PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM www.psmuseum.org
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FO R T H E C LUBBI N ’ C O US I N S Indio When you are looking for one of those memorable all-nighters, head over to LIT, which lines up concerts, Latin nights, country nights and themed events, offering something for everyone.
F EED YOU R S OU L At Spa La Quinta, wellness rituals like “Find Your Zen” will renew your mind, body and spirit.
LIT AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO www.fantasyspringsresort.com
FO R T H E PE A C E F U L PARE N T S La Quinta Take your folks to a truly gorgeous desert hideaway. This Waldorf Astoria resort sports 41 sparkling pools to suit those with kids, seeking privacy or down for some good oldfashioned relaxation.
STAY HERE FOR THE FOUNTAIN POOL 26 Miles From City Center About 35 minutes from downtown Palm Springs, you can rent out an ultraluxe estate for the whole crew featuring a fountainfilled pool, three-hole golf courses, beach volleyball court and more.
OMNI RANCHO LAS PALMAS RESORT & SPA 41000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760.568.2727 www.omnihotels.com
OLD POLO ESTATE 51270 Jackson St Coachella, CA 92236 wlcrentals.com/old-polo-estate
SPA LA QUINTA AT THE LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB www.laquintaresort.com
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SPARROWS LODGE 1330 E Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264 760.327.2300 www.sparrowslodge.com
S TAY HE RE FO R THE 5 0 S PA TRE ATM E NTS 11 Miles From City Center Everything at this property is focused around comfort, relaxation and wellness. With over 50 treatments that range from dreamy massages to revitalizing body treatments, all of their ingredients are certified organic and locally-sourced from plants that are native to the California desert.
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PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY CABAZON DINOSAUR MUSEUM 1 Tram Way 50700 Seminole Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 Cabazon, CA 92230 760.325.1449 951.922.8700 www.pstramway.com cabazondinosaurs.com @palmspringsaerialtramway @cabazondinosaurs
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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK 6554 Park Blvd Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760.367.5500 www.nps.gov @joshuatreenps
ELVIS HONEYMOON HIDEAWAY 1350 Ladera Cir Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.322.1192 elvishoneymoon.com LOCALE MAGAZINE 111
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MEXICO, TE AMO These Cabo Destinations Should Be Your Next Getaway WRITTEN BY: JUSTINE MCGRATH, CHARLOTTE FARRELL AND JORDAN LIGONS
Close your eyes and picture paradise. White sand beaches, cerulean waves and endless time to relax and explore as you see fit. Can you imagine it? Your dream destination probably looks a lot like Cabo San Lucas. The stunning Mexican location is home to opulent resorts, none of which are more sought after than Marquis Los Cabos Resort & Spa, OMNIA Los Cabos, Hacienda Beach Club & Residences and The Resort at Pedregal. Let’s explore! LOCALE MAGAZINE 113
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MARQUIS LOS CABOS RESORT & SPA Carretera Transpeninsular 21.5km Fracc. Cabo Real, San José del Cabo Baja California Sur, Mexico 23400 877.238.9399 www.marquisloscabos.com Photography Provided By: Marquis Los Cabos Resort & Spa
TAKE A CHILL PILL Marquis Los Cabos "Marquis Los Cabos is the perfect spot for honeymooners, romantic getaways, friends' retreats and more. It’s a universal getaway—a place to reconnect with loved ones and yourself.” —PAMELA LLONIN, DIRECTOR OF SALES
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Resort & Spa Will Bring Out Your Inner Cool Kid After arriving at Marquis Los Cabos Resort & Spa, an all-adult, all-suite resort, you might never want to leave. This stunning accommodation is located near the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula, just minutes away from San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, and alongside the crashing waves of the Sea of Cortez. The luxury property features a sunrise and sunset infinity pool, original Latin American artwork and an utterly pampering, full-service spa. Seven outstanding dining locations, ranging from sit-down restaurants serving fresh ceviche to casual eateries preparing pizza poolside, are on site to make your stay as accommodating and delicious as possible. Your stay at Marquis Los Cabos Resort & Spa will be reinvigorating and indulgent, and with 24-hour room service available, how could you possibly pass up a visit to this dream destination?
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• Explore an on-site art gallery that features more than 400 pieces of work by Latin American artists. The property’s public spaces also include captivating sculptures, paintings and pottery.
• You’ll want to enjoy this view while you relax. The property’s spa features a massive fitness room and 10 stunning treatment rooms, all of which include sizable windows with ocean views.
CHILL POOLSIDE • Relax at the poolside restaurant, Dos Mares, and enjoy seven different ceviche varieties. Each dish is representative of a different region in Mexico or South America.
HOLE IN ONE • Looking to work on your game? Take advantage of Marquis’ golfing partnership with the Cabo Real Golf Club. You can also come out swinging at the on-property tennis court.
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VIVA LA MUSICA OMNIA Cabo Invites “OMNIA Los Cabos is very exciting for us, as it is one of the first day clubs for the brand. We thoughtfully designed the venue to be an oasis in the desert of Los Cabos.” —CHRIS LABARBERA, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
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You to Shake Off Your Worries on the Dance Floor Located at Vidanta Los Cabos, OMNIA Cabo creates a world-class clubbing experience that can’t be beat. Nestled alongside the mesmerizing Sea of Cortez, the Hakkasan Group has developed a seaside club around a luxury pool, at which guests can come to see internationally-acclaimed DJs, book VIP cabanas complete with private pools and enjoy some of the most indulgent dining opportunities in Los Cabos. Those looking to celebrate a special occasion can not only receive the ultimate VIP treatment, but also opt for customized embellishments such as engraved bottles for celebratory bottle service, custom apparel and more.
DJ’S GOT US FALLIN’ IN LOVE • OMNIA Cabo is the best destination in Mexico to see world-renowned DJs. Headliners like Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, Thomas Jack and ZEDD have brought highenergy sets to the seaside location.
ON ANOTHER LEVEL • Located at Vidanta Los Cabos, OMNIA Cabo guests are invited to experience breathtaking architecture throughout the property—including the OMNIA Skywalk and outdoor terrace, which provide the perfect backdrop for coveted Instagram pictures and swoon-worthy snaps.
WHAT THE FORK! • The Hakkasan Group is responsible for bringing two incredible restaurants to the venue—Herringbone and Casa Calavera. Herringbone offers fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and an air of elegance, whereas Casa Calavera provides a more casual, beachside feel with a mouthwatering menu full of Mexican drinks and delights.
COASTAL COCKTAILS • Swim up to SHOREbar, an open air pavilion, to sip on craft cocktails, enjoy ocean views and strike up good conversation with other guests all while sticking your feet in one of the resort’s main pools.
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SHORE THING Hacienda Beach Club & Residences is All About Soaking in That Cabo State of Mind
Hacienda Beach Club & Residences is located on the site of the former Hacienda Hotel, one of the first hotels in Cabo.
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When you consider your options for a weekend away south of the border, remember the reason why you need that vacay in the first place. The Hacienda Beach Club & Residences in Cabo San Lucas is ready to fulfill whatever purpose you need that trip to serve, be it time with the kids or an oasis after a hectic week at work. The 22-acre resort is located on prime and pristine beaches, away from the hustle and bustle but just steps away from downtown Cabo. Their expansive luxury villas will be home for a few days as you experience beachfront living, authentic Mexican cuisine at their dining spot on the water, activities that include a ‘catch and cook’ culinary adventure with famed Chef Raul Lucido and endless options to unwind at their spa and revamped gym.
JUST CHILL • Hacienda’s fullservice spa has four treatment cottages, including two spa suites for couples, a sauna, a steam room, hot and cold plunge pools and a menu of rejuvenating treatments and therapies steeped in Mexican traditions and rituals of renewal.
HOLA, BEACHES! • The resort’s fullystaffed Beach Club includes a palapa bar, plush beach furniture, a multitiered, infinityedge swimming pool, recreational equipment, a fine dining restaurant and a wine cellar.
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TOO FIT TO QUIT • A staffed fitness pavilion includes a movement studio featuring top-ofthe-line Pilates, cardio, spinning and weight-training equipment. There’s also a Kid’s Club, which offers a variety of arts and crafts, games and activities for the little ones.
• Cocina y Cantina is their signature beachfront restaurant. The menu showcases different regions and flavors of Mexico, and includes an extensive wine list with many Mexican wines as well as signature margaritas and more. They also offer tables in the sand!
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SPAMAZING The Resort at Pedregal is an Oasis Worth Exploring "Luna y Mar is unlike any other spa in the world. We incorporate local healing practices and ingredients and tailor treatments to align with the rhythms of nature, specifically the moon and sea.” —ALAN NAVARRETE, SPA DIRECTOR AT THE RESORT AT PEDREGAL
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Just know that you deserve the best spa treatment in the world; you work hard, now it’s time to treat yo’ self. The Resort at Pedregal’s Luna y Mar is an oasis that’s calling your name. Awarded the number one spa by Travel + Leisure, allow all your life woes to ripple away as you hear the soothing waterfall splash into the tranquil, salt-infused lagoon at this unforgettable resort spa. Luna y Mar, whose name means moon and sea, is inspired by the moon’s four different phases and the spa's treatments differ based on which phase the moon is currently in, down to the welcome drink you get when you arrive. From seaweed body scrubs to magic stones and sound therapy, this spa (and property) has to be added to your Cabo must-try list.
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• All aboard the 60-foot cruiser, Dos Mares, for private or group experiences to capitalize on your already great vacation. Get the grand tour of Mexico’s Baja California at sunset while whale watching with a handcrafted cocktail in hand.
• Here, they stay close to their roots. Mexican folk healing is known as “curanderismo,” which Luna y Mar honors through their spa guardian. Each spa session begins with a welcoming foot cleansing ritual that uses special herbs to purify. It’ll feel like you’re walking on air afterwards.
WILL YOU STAY THE NIGHT? • The AAA FiveDiamond and Forbes Five-Star property offers exceptional suites, villas and casitas (most with private infinity pools) that are so intimate youʼll forget anyone else is around. In addition to the spa, the resort offers four restaurants, three sparkling pools and tennis courts.
YOGIS UNITE • To truly release your mind and tap into your body and spirit, The Resort at Pedregal now offers the ultimate Luna y Mar yoga getaway, which includes two private yoga classes on the beach, one moon meditation and one 90-minute Moonstone Flow Treatment to escape from it all.
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• “It’s all about mixing high and low, fancy and casual. Decide where you are going to spend and where you are going to save. Make the space usable and focus on your most hightrafficked areas.”
TALK WITH YOUR TEAM • “Make sure that you are communicating with your design team so that they know what you want and need. Give them a sense of who you are as a person, as a family, as a couple, etc. Be ready to define your lifestyle so your home can reflect it.”
“A well-designed plan is so important. Think of the house as a whole and then you can narrow in room by room, space by space.” —Wendy Blackband
Pro’s Predictions • Wendy’s top trend predictions for 2019 include colored kitchens, intricate woodwork and architectural accent chairs.
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BLACKBAND DESIGN IS SHARING THEIR TIPS TO GIVE YOUR HOME THE WOW FACTOR
WRITTEN BY: JANE ADLER
What’s red, white and Blackband all over? The design duo taking interior decor by storm. With over 15 years in the industry, Greg and Wendy Blackband have mastered the art of working together to create a successful business of their polished and unpretentious contemporary coastal style. Style shaman Wendy Blackband, co-founder and principal designer of Blackband Design, is sharing her six tips for interiors to swoon over.
Dream Project • Wendy and her team worked on a home that was a combination of Cape Cod meets West Indies. The New England aesthetic acted as the base which was layered with Caribbean accents.
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“To make things interesting and add depth, you must layer. Things don’t have to match or be symmetrical to be rich and beautiful.” —Wendy Blackband
BLACKBAND DESIGN 3198 Airport Loop, Ste E Costa Mesa, CA 92626 949.872.2234 www.blackbanddesign.com
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LOLLI SWIMWEAR FOUNDER VY NGUYEN SHARES HER TIPS ON MAKING YOUR HOME FEEL LIKE YOUR FAVORITE GETAWAY WRITTEN BY: CARLY VIDAL WALLACE PHOTOGRAPHED BY: KRIZIA LOECHLE
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MOD STATEMENTS “[Find] a bold, colored, vintage, midcentury modern statement piece of furniture as a contrast.” UNEXPECTED TEXTURES “We used a lot of texture from the velvet table and fur pillows. It’s fun bringing these elements into a beach setting.”
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Hands-Free Living Innovative features include keyless entry, smartphone/Alexa controlled lights, shades and music—you’ll never have to lift a finger. Native Knowledge Don’t worry about your Amazon-binge shopping. The 24-hour package concierge service will keep your many packages safe and you can access them 24/7.
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Cardio and Corgis • Achieve your #WorkoutGoals in a two-story, state-ofthe-art fitness center, equipped with all your fitness needs including yoga, spin, cardio and strength training. Plus, with millennials trading in parenthood for pets, Core has added a pet park with open green space. CORE 1815 S Westside Dr Anaheim, CA 92805 657.245.4090 www.liveatcore.com
Hard Core Livin’ ANAHEIM’S NEW MODERN LUXURY APARTMENTS WILL HAVE YOU LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE WRITTEN BY: TIFFANY CARTER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY: LENNAR MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITIES
Luxurious modern living has a new zip code! Core is the newest high-style, multi-family residences in the Platinum Triangle, adjacent to key landmarks, restaurants and venues in Anaheim. Now leasing for immediate move-in, the apartment homes feature resort-like amenities married with sleek, modern architecture. “Core has a modern, trendy and luxurious feel to it,” said LMC’s Marketing Director, Kristen Mete Kingi. Here are six reasons these new apartments will make you want to call the U-Haul now!
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Dude, Where’s My Keys? • Forget keeping track of your house keys! Core offers keyless entry for every home. “When millennials and working professionals are on the go, they want everything instant. The fact that residents won’t have to dig for their keys suits that type of lifestyle perfectly,” Mete Kingi explained. The Outdoorsy Type • Get outside! The outdoor amenities at Core promote social time where you will actually get to know neighbors. Outdoor barbecue grills and the large sports bar space allow you to watch the game with fellow fans and friends.
• It’s summer most of the year here in Cali, why not live accordingly? Mete Kingi adds, “Our resort-style pool courtyard is aligned with plenty of lounge chairs, including daybeds. Wellamenitized outdoor living spaces are what luxury renters expect when choosing their new home.” Cancel That Uber • Residents at Core are within walking distance to Anaheim’s best breweries, so you can work off those beer carbs after a pint. Other exciting venues nearby include Angel Stadium, Disneyland, Anaheim GardenWalk, House of Blues and more. Get Hooked Up • Whether it’s electric vehicle charging stations, free Wi-Fi in common areas or the coworking lounge with private offices, conference capabilities and collaboration tables, Core provides the best technology to keep you working up to speed.
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Y OU YOU HER E Weekenders, eat your heart out! Greater Palm Springs has a wealth of outstanding warm-weather resorts ideal for your next getaway. Here, it’s warm, sunny and endlessly summer. Pack your bags and book your tickets, these four properties are the perfect combination of location, service, decor and desert charm.
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FOR THE SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES ARRIVE Palm Springs
• Designed by Chris Pardo, a co-founder of ARRIVE, the hotel’s architecture is a nod to midcentury modern design with an open, inviting plan to foster a sense of community.
ARRIVE is built for the neighborhood in the Uptown District Palm Springs, and prides itself on being a lively social intersection for visitors and locals. The 32-room boutique hotel’s innovative design and spectacular mountain views immerse visitors and locals in the food, drinks and lifestyle that typically define the desert. For the sun-worshipping kind, and to further bring the community together, you will find a large, central pool area surrounded by the popular private cabanas, a bocce court and games area, communal fire pits and spa. Poolside movies are provided for guests the last Friday each month. See you around the neighborhood!
• Check-in is at the bar. Start your stay on the right foot with a welcome drink and easy text messaging for anything the staff can help you with. CAFFEINE FIX • Cartel Coffee is making its way from Arizona to Palm Springs this November! Your next cup of coffee at ARRIVE will be carefully curated and give you the energy you need to have a fun-filled stay. SWEET TREAT • The property houses the delicious Ice Cream & Shop(pe), offering gourmet ice cream desserts—flavors changing every day—for when you get that sweet tooth. DELI DE-LIGHTS
ARRIVE is built for the neighborhood in the Uptown District Palm Springs, and prides itself on being a lively social intersection for visitors and locals.
• Wexler’s Deli is venturing outside of LA for the first time and opening a new location at ARRIVE Palm Springs this fall. The popular, modern Jewish deli will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from a menu mixed with classics and new items.
The 32-room boutique hotel’s innovative design and spectacular mountain views immerses visitors and locals in the food, drinks and lifestyle that typically define the desert. Photos - Photography Provided by Ashley LaPrade
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FOR THE R&R SEEKERS Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa
• Play golf on your choice of two premier 18-hole courses, both ranked in the Top 25 “Best Municipal Courses in the United States.”
• Treat yourself to an experience at the Well Spa. Enjoy the Rain Therapy Massage that incorporates essential oils to reduce fatigue and calm the nervous system, or the Himalayan Salt Stone Mineral Massage to soothe your stress and re-energize your body. HAPPIEST HOUR • The Tavern Bar is a comfortable lounge ideal for toasting the end of a relaxing day. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails inside or take them out on the patio overlooking the Santa Rosa Mountains. Happy hour is from 2-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night.
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa is a serene, intimate location for weddings or any special occasions, especially in October. The exquisite resort is near many golf courses, Palm Desert’s prestigious El Paseo and close to Palm Springs. You will be delighted with guest rooms with modern decor in spacious suites with home-like conveniences. Treat yourself at Citrus & Palm Restaurant, their farm-to-table haven and the resort’s world-class spa, the award-winning Well Spa, which provides a tranquil environment to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Breathe in relaxation, breathe out stress; you’re on Miramonte time now.
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Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa is a serene, intimate location for weddings or any special occasions, especially in October.
• Citrus & Palm Restaurant Executive Chef Paul Hancock utilizes items grown on the property, as well as from partnerships with local farmers, to provide one of the best Indian Wells farm-to-table cuisine dining experiences.
Treat yourself at Citrus & Palm Restaurant, their farm-to-table haven and the resort’s world-class spa, the award-winning Well Spa, which provides a tranquil environment to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Photos - Figlewicz Photography & Brooke Merrill Photography
WEDDING BELLS • With 11 acres nestled in lush outdoor settings, Miramonte provides a combined 35,000 square feet of wedding space for the celebration of your dreams.
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• VillageFest is right out the front door, stroll the weekly street fair for great food, art and activities.
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• Go ahead, bring that extra suitcase. All rooms at the Hyatt Palm Springs are suites, large enough for family (or spare shoes) with king-size or two queen beds, marble bathrooms and private balconies. GAME ON • Participate in some friendly competition over giant chess and Jenga, ping pong and cornhole on the pool deck.
A true travelers hotel, the Hyatt Palm Springs is a perfect place to visit any time of year. The hotel’s unparalleled location is right where the action is in downtown Palm Springs within walking distance of shops, restaurants and entertainment—especially the weekly VillageFest street fair. Embraced by desert warmth, Hyatt Palm Springs grabs your attention year-round with its outdoor pool and whirlpool hot tub, well-designed cabanas and 197 beautiful suites with private balconies for enjoying breathtaking views of gorgeous desert sunsets. Wind down with in-room spa services, their 24-hour gym or an evening bike ride from their complimentary bike rentals.
OUTDOOR SIPPIN’ • Take your cocktail hour outdoors at the Hoodoo Cocktail Garden with a daily happy hour from 4:30-6 p.m. complete with chefpicked nibbles, cocktails, wine and beer. SUNSET TOAST
A true travelers hotel, the Hyatt Palm Springs is a perfect place to visit any time of year.
• Toast to the best getaway ever at the Hyatt’s Sunset Celebration where you can meet management, other guests and enjoy complimentary wine, beer or cocktail of the day paired with light bites.
Embraced by desert warmth, Hyatt Palm Springs grabs your attention year-round with its outdoor pool and whirlpool hot tub, well-designed cabanas and 197 beautiful suites with private balconies. Photos - Provided by Hyatt Palm Springs
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La Quinta Resort & Club
The La Quinta Resort & Club, a luxury Waldorf Astoria Resort, is your total oasis for relaxation located in the Coachella Valley. Set within 45 acres, it’s a vacationer’s paradise with nine golf courses (four semi-private), a world-class spa, yoga retreats, 23 tennis courts and 41 climatecontrolled pools (yeah, you read that right). The Spa La Quinta provides a peaceful sanctuary for optimal well-being and vitality. You’ll be delighted with seven outstanding restaurant choices (Adobe Grill, Centre Court Café, MD Grill, Morgan’s in the Desert, Ernie’s, Twenty6, and Wallaby’s West). Consider a stay during the upcoming holiday season. You’ll love the lush surroundings and warm nods to the merriest time of year around the property— especially the 50 foot tree that welcomes guests at the resort lobby. Consider a stay during the upcoming holiday season. You’ll love the lush surroundings and warm nods to the merriest time of year around the property.
LET ME UPGRADE YA • In 1926, the La Quinta Hotel welcomed its initial guests on its 1,400 acres of land offering only 20 guest casitas. Over the past 92 years, the resort has grown from those original 20 to nearly 800 casitas, suites and villas. HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR • The resort became a special escape for Hollywood stars like Clark Gable, Greta Garbo and a script-writing retreat for Director Frank Capra. FEEL THE RHYTHM • Enjoy live music on the open-air plaza and imbibe in hand-crafted signature cocktails. PUPPY POWER • Bringing your pup? The resort is pet friendly with a bone on arrival and a pet spa.
Set within 45 acres, it’s a vacationer’s paradise with nine golf courses (four semi-private), a worldclass spa, yoga retreats, 23 tennis courts and 41 climate-controlled pools (yeah, you read that right). Photos - Provided by La Quinta Resort and Club
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Justice for All MEET THE NONPROFIT MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OC’S MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES WRITTEN BY: JORDAN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHED BY: AKIN ODEBUNMI
William Wise and Brooke Weitzman founded the Elder Law and Disability Rights Center, a nonprofit firm that represents vulnerable or homeless people in OC, with the goal of filling a need in the community. Since their opening a year and a half ago, their mission is blossoming into much more— ensuring all people can maintain stability and to live with dignity. Both Weitzman and Wise had experience working for traditional free legal services. However, they found that they were turning people away from the free services for a variety of reasons and that those people also were not able to afford a traditional lawyer. The Elder Law and Disability Rights Center, which offers legal services on a sliding scale, was founded as a way to bridge the gap between often unaffordable private legal services and traditional free legal services. Services that the ELDR Center provides vary based on a client’s need. This is because Elder Law provides service for an array of legal issues, and often looks at a group of people rather than a specific issue. “We want to address the gap in services that people couldn’t get,
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and fill the justice gap to ensure all people have access to living with dignity,” Wise says. The ELDR Center has been involved in lawsuits involving homeless people, including the displacement of homeless people near the riverbed in Anaheim. “We want to reshape how Orange County talks about homelessness and shift the conversation to talk about what we are going to do about the housing crisis,” Weitzman says. As a nonprofit with no government funding, it is a unique model but one that allows them to tap into the private market and provide a variety of services. The fees they charge are a way to meet their own expenses. They are also able to coordinate with many providers in the area and are very active in the Orange County Bar Association. With this unique model of sliding scale services in Orange County, Wise and Weitzman hope that they can inspire others to do the same. “There is an obligation and responsibility of being a lawyer, and that comes with making the world better,” Weitzman says.
ELDER LAW AND DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER 1535 E 17th St, Ste 104 Santa Ana, CA 92705 714.617.5353 www.eldrcenter.org Photoshoot Location: SANTA ANA, CA
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We typically associate fall with vibrantcolored leaves, cooler weather, beachside bonfires and shorter days, but if you’re a foodie, you also associate this time of year with fresh seasonal produce and culinary dishes that feature unique and savory ingredients. Each local chef prepared a dish that highlighted one seasonal ingredient and a paired cocktail that’s sure to warm up your chilliest fall night. Get ready for a tour de taste—fall edition!—with beets, sweet potatoes and albacore!
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DRINK THIS W I T H T H AT • “The Secret Garden—with [this] tequila and type of food it goes well with, the lime is a perfect combination. The dish is very vibrant and light, this drink brings out those touches [because the] cucumber and mint [are] light.” HIT THE BOOKS • “[We’re] called Chapter One because the building was originally a bookstore—it’s almost 100 years [old]. The “modern local” is a local spot for everyone to hang and enjoy themselves.”
ALBACORE AGUACHILE INGREDIENTS • Albacore • Avocados • Tomatillo • Corn • Cilantro • Radish
TA S T E O F THE WORLD • “[We are] a worldly bar— you get spirits from all over the world and tie it in with all the food—technically a gastropub, but we offer food from all over.” CHAPTER ONE: THE MODERN LOCAL 227 N Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92701 714.352.2225 www.chapteronetml.com
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DRINK THIS W I T H T H AT • “Angie’s Cup—the fruitiness of the cocktail goes well with the spice of the tostada [and it’s] nice and refreshing. After you eat something with a lot of flavor, you want something to cool down your palate.” PERSONAL CHEF • “We offer a chef table, five or six-course tasting menu here [for] $65 per person—[you can] sit down [and the] chef comes and talks to you and they create a menu for you based on what you like.” I T ’ S O K AY TO WINE • Every Wednesday is Wine Wednesday, which includes the four-course menu that is available every day, but on Wednesdays, you get a complimentary wine pairing with each dish.
MIX MIX KITCHEN BAR 300 N Main St Santa Ana, CA 92701 714.836.5158 www.mixmixkitchenbar.com
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WELL-DRESSED “Japanese dressing is really good, [the] spice from aioli and albacore has orange chili rub, Korean dried chili and orange zest. Dry it out, rub on fish, seer.”
F R E S H F L AV O R “[I] used to do a similar dish, but used hamachi tostada, here I wanted to use albacore, and added the chili and orange on the outside—simple but really flavorful.”
VOTED MOST POPULAR “It’s one of our most popular dishes; it’s one of the very first dishes we started with since we opened. People come here for those, and we couldn’t take it off the menu even if we wanted to.” LOCALE MAGAZINE 147
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WARM ROASTED BEETS INGREDIENTS DRINK THIS W I T H T H AT • “I recommend pairing [this dish] with The Laguna Beet cocktail, featuring a delicious, golden beet puree to bring the dish full circle.”
• Beets • Cypress Grove Goat Cheese • Lemon Vinaigrette • Chives • Harvest Garden Mixed Greens
V I N O T U E S D AY S • On the first Tuesday of every month from 5-8 p.m., you can attend Vino & Vinyl, a popular event where locals and guests can hang out at The Ranch while listening to guest DJs spin themed records on the porch. N AT I V E KNOWLEDGE • The Ranch has a centuriesold heritage! It was the first homestead in Laguna Beach when it was built in 1871. What started as a golf course constructed by Ben Brown in 1950 has turned into the only golf course in Laguna Beach! HARVEST AT THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH 31106 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949.715.1376 www.theranchlb.com
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KYLE ST. JOHN
Executive Chef of Harvest at The Ranch at Laguna Beach
HARD TO BEET “I love roasted beets, and you don’t see them served warm too often. This recipe showcases them perfectly, with the California-made goat cheese slowly beginning to melt as it arrives to the table.” 148 LOCALE MAGAZINE
HOMEMADE INGREDIENTS “We’ve been planting beets since spring of this year, so we’ve been using them in several ways. Once we’ve used up our homegrown beets, we source them from local purveyors because we love having this dish on the menu—and guests do too!”
CHEF’S SECRET “After the roasted beets have been lightly warmed, we toss them in our housemade lemon vinaigrette and minced chives. This really brightens the flavor and plays well with the beets.”
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LAMB CHOPS WITH BEET HUMMUS INGREDIENTS • Beets • Lemon • Garlic • Olive Oil • Whole Grain Mustard • Dijon Mustard • Rosemary • Thyme • Parsley • Pickled Cucumbers • Red Onion • Vinegar • Sugar • Feta Cheese • Lamb Chop
DRINK THIS W I T H T H AT • Order the Positano to sip on while enjoying this meal! The light taste of the prosecco mixed with the citrus hints from the grapefruit truly bring out the flavors of the lamb. R O TAT I N G M E N U • “We love coming up with new dishes that change multiple times a week to make the best quality items available to our clients.” N AT I V E KNOWLEDGE • The name “Watermarc” came from the actual name that was given to that specific location because it was the watermark where the flood line would go up to. Pairing that with Chef Marc’s name and “Watermarc” was born!
WATERMARC RESTAURANT 448 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949.376.6272 www.watermarcrestaurant.com
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MARC COHEN
Executive Chef and Owner of Watermarc Restaurant
TIS’ THE SEASON “Food seasonality, quality of ingredients and accountability for what is on the plate is important to me because we’re getting produce at the peak of their flavor.”
PICKED FOR QUALITY “Sourcing the best possible meats at the right time of year enables us to focus on freshness.”
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DISH WORK “When these meals go out they’re a reflection of how I work and we work together—they need to be perfect and something we’re proud of. I can say this dish is one I’m most proud of on our menu.” LOCALE MAGAZINE 149
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DRINK THIS W I T H T H AT • Order “The New Fashioned!” With Kentucky bourbon, natural cherry syrup, bitters and orange, the smokiness of the bourbon is sure to be a complementing contrast to the spice of the andouille and acidity of the citrus. KEEPIN’ IT FRESH • “When studying under Wolfgang Puck, it was always really important to be fresh and seasonal, so I’ve incorporated that anywhere I cook.” N AT I V E KNOWLEDGE • Colette’s Catering & Events change their menus seasonally to make sure their ingredients are at the peak and to stay on top of trends. Their simple, yet elevated food is a definite reason they recently celebrated 25 years in the biz!
SWEET POTATO CHITARRA INGREDIENTS • Sweet Potato Chitarra • Andouille and Duck Ragout • Braised Kale • Pecan Gremolata • Brandied Blood Orange
COLETTE’S CATERING & EVENTS 1568 Kimberly Ave Fullerton, CA 92831 714.447.9190 www.colettesevents.com
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COLLEEN ZIELINSKI Executive Chef of Colette’s Catering & Events
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P E R F E C T P L AT E “This is a dish we could serve at a wedding or cocktail party. It has the sophisticated flavors, but since it’s pasta, it still has that small-town homemade feel.”
A SWEET BLEND “This is a dish that captures so many flavors, but they all work together. It’s a great example of the simple but complex dishes we make here.”
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DRINK THIS W I T H T H AT • PISTOLERO—a smokeysweet old fashion-style sipper. The sweet and smokiness from the cocktail complements my dish perfectly.” TWO FOR ONE
CHICHARRÓN PRENSADO INGREDIENTS • Sweet Potato Skin • Pork Belly Chicharrón • Sweet Potato Puree • Wild Arugula • Queso Fresco • House Pickled Red Onion
• “I wanted to showcase another in-house ingredient that we make, which is our pickled onions.” N AT I V E KNOWLEDGE • Enjoy URBANA’s Hora Feliz—their happy hour— Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
URBANA MEXICAN GASTRONOMY & MIXOLOGY 440 S Anaheim Blvd Anaheim, CA 92805 714.502.0255 www.urbanaanaheim.com
The EXPERT
ERNIE ALVARADO
Executive Chef of URBANA Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology
TWIST ON TRADITION “The sweet potato is one of the main seasonal vegetables in the fall, and I gave the sweet potato a twist by making it two ways: sweet potato skin strips for a nice crunch to the palate and I also pureed the sweet potato.”
THE PROCESS “The pork belly is fresh from a local butcher, I oven roast it and flash fry it so it's crispy on the outside and juicy inside. The pork belly chicharron is layed on the sweet potato puree; I top it with fresh arugula, queso fresco, house-made pickled red onions and the crispy sweet potato skins.”
SWEET AND S AV O RY “The combination of savory, with the bite of onion and lime, makes this a unique and wellrounded dish.” LOCALE MAGAZINE 151
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Whether you’re there to dine, grab a coffee or get some work done, the Dorsey’s have helped design photo-worthy spaces to match your style and get SOCIAL.
SOCIAL COSTA MESA 512 W 19th St Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949.642.2425 www.socialcostamesa.com
YOU’ VE GOT TO TRY THI S!
Time to Get SOCIAL SOCIAL COSTA MESA’S CO-OWNERS/DESIGNERS DISH ON THEIR DESIGN INSPO WRITTEN BY: BRITTANY LAWRENCE
When a restaurant has a fresh, creative menu and an Instaworthy atmosphere, you go! SOCIAL Costa Mesa serves up both with a trendy dining space, dynamic menu and an eyecatching co-working space next door called Second Home.
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Co-owners and co-designers, Andrew and Raquel Dorsey worked together to bring their vision to life. “Throughout our concepts we knew we wanted Instagrammable environments because social media is so prevalent,” said Andrew Dorsey. “We wanted cool backdrops for people’s feed and content. We wanted them to enjoy the spaces so much they just had to take a picture and share it with their
individual communities.” From the giant SOCIAL spelled out on the wall in marquee lights, to the pink, neon “good vibes only” light in Second Home, to the wood panel exterior—everything is thought out in SOCIAL’s unique spaces. The dark interior of SOCIAL restaurant mixes reclaimed wood paneling with metal chairs and modern booths for an electric combination that just feels right. Second Home
• While your eyes are feasting on the cool interior, your belly can feast on SOCIAL’s best dishes. For a light bite enjoy Seasonal Veggies + Dip with root vegetables and a fermented soy dip, then savor the Plum and Strawberry Salad with purple butterhead lettuce, radish, toasted pistachio, basil vinaigrette and pecorino. Finish out with Seared Scallops— served alongside squash, celery root puree, shaved raw carrot and a fried carrot top. Yum!
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• Thunderking Coffee Bar, inside SOCIAL Costa Mesa, not only serves killer coffee, but also serves cold brew on tap!
on the other hand, is light, airy and incorporates a mixture of modern and vintage furniture with a touch of boho style. “Dim lighting and rustic wood at SOCIAL was intentional in creating a comfortable environment for guests, and then a cool and bright space for photos and content creators at Second Home,” Raquel Dorsey said. As for their coffee bar inside SOCIAL, the Dorseyʻs
saw how big of a trend cold brew was becoming—“it was becoming the drink of the millennials.” They then teamed up with Thunderking Brewing to create the Thunderking Coffee Bar program. But whether you’re there to dine, grab a coffee or get some work done, the Dorseyʻs have helped design photo-worthy spaces to match your style and get SOCIAL.
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POUR DECISIONS THESE COCKTAILS ARE SURE TO SHAKE UP YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON
WRITTEN BY: EMILY TORRES PHOTOGRAPHED BY: LESLIE GROW STYLED BY: JACLYN KERSHEK AND JESSICA BOONE
Temperatures sink while the party turns up every holiday season. While we don’t typically play bartender on the daily, ‘tis the season to test out some new recipes. That’s why we’re gifting you an exclusive guide to our favorite spiked holiday beverages that will impress every party guest. Trust us: these cocktails are anything but “pour” decisions—no matter the occasion. So, read on, prep that Insta filter for your photogenic party favors and let’s start (responsibly) shaking it up this season!
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Trust us: these cocktails are anything but “pour” decisions—no matter the occasion.
APPLE OF MY EYE Can’t make it to the apple orchards for some fresh fall apples (or more importantly, apple pie and cider)? This cocktail serves up fall in a cup, and is the next best thing. It’s sweet, spicy and packs a punch.
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Hot Apple DEW Ingredients:
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» 2 oz. Tullamore DEW Original
» Preheat your favorite coffee mug or glass
» 0.5 oz. Honey » Hot Apple Juice or Apple Cider (if using cider, reduce whiskey to 1.5 oz.) » 2-3 Cloves Studded » Orange Peel
» Add Tullamore DEW, honey, hot apple juice or cider and mix well » Garnish with 2-3 cloves, orange peel and cinnamon stick
» Cinnamon Stick
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WHITE CHRISTMAS We may never see a white Christmas in Southern California, so we are making our own. This hand-crafted wintery eggnog punch steps up the Christmas-time cocktail game with a nutty, cream flavor that speaks for itself.
‘Tis the season to test out some new recipes.
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Spiked Eggnog Punch Ingredients:
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» 1 c. Sailor Jerry Rum
» Separate egg whites and yolks
» 5 Large Eggs, Separated
» In a large bowl, whip sugar and yolks together
» ½ c. Granulated Sugar » 2 c. Heavy Cream » 3 tsp. Almond Extract » 3 tsp. Vanilla Extract » ½ tsp. Nutmeg » ½ tsp. Allspice (Makes 10 servings)
» Add in cream, almond extract, vanilla extract and allspice » In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until they form peaks » Gently fold egg whites into the mix » Pour in Sailor Jerry Rum and mix in » Refrigerate for one hour » Garnish with nutmeg and serve with a ladle
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SWEET TOOTH Cozying up by the fire with a piping cup of hot cocoa is one of our favorite Christmas memories. So, we’ve updated it with some adult fun thrown in. This new winter classic cocktail is both salty and sweet, and totally delicious.
[It's] both salty and sweet, and totally delicious.
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The Sailor Jerr y Hot Chocolate Ingredients:
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» 1 oz. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
» Heat milk and dark hot chocolate until combined smooth
» 1 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps » 1 ½ c. Almond Milk » 3 Parts Dark Hot Chocolate » Dash of Sea Salt » Whipped Cream » Cinnamon
» Add Sailor Jerry Rum, butterscotch schnapps and sea salt and stir » Serve in a tall mug and garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon
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Since 1947 Royal Hawaiian has been serving up tropical, tiki-inspired libations in Laguna Beach. While the restaurant has changed owners several times over its 71-year history, Royal Hawaiian has never lost its homegrown, aloha vibe. The perfect place for drinking with family or friends, the spirit of the islands is found right here on the mainland in every sip of their original, colorful cocktails and every bite of their authentic island fare.
Life’s a Luau ENJOY A LITTLE ALOHA ON THE MAINLAND WITH ROYAL HAWAIIAN’S SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
For the best of their boozy beverages, try the Lapu Lapu, the restaurant’s most iconic drink. Mixed with a dark overproof four-island blend rum, aged martinician rhum agricole, passion fruit puree, lemon juice, orange juice and dark Jamaican rum float, General Manager Glenn Norton calls this drink “sneaky strong,” because of the ease in which it goes down. All of their drinks
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Native Knowledge • On Wednesdays Royal Hawaiian serves the original Rib and Shrimp Combo popular from when they first opened—a half rack of barbecue ribs with tempura shrimp, pineapple fried rice, sweet potato fries and sweet chili aioli.
are a nod to the tiki community, as well as their own history as a restaurant, with the recipes only changing slightly over time to put their own spin on a classic. Dreaming of a mini vacay? Sip on the Navy Grog, a blend of black Jamaican rum, 151 demerara rum, pimento dram, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and black and white syrup. “The inspiration for the Navy Grog comes from classic tiki cocktail lore,” says Norton. “Navy Grog was a refreshment for British sailors in the 1700s. Ours is a spin on the tiki recipes that evolved through the ‘50s and ‘60s.” Or try the Royal Blue Hawaiian, a tropical concoction of coconut Hawaiian rum, blue curaçao, Caribbean pineapple liqueur, lemon juice and coconut syrup. “The Royal Blue Hawaiian is all about putting bright, tropical flavors into a visuallyappealing drink that says, ‘Welcome to the islands!’” says Norton. And to that, we say mahalo!
Everyone Aloha! • During Aloha Hour, order your Lapu Lapu with the Shrimp & Scallop Spring Rolls, a mix of shrimp, scallops, cabbage, carrots and bean sprouts in a crispy wonton and served with papaya-rice vinegar dipping sauce.
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It’s Dy-na-mite! • Norton recommends pairing the Hamachi Sashimi with the Royal Blue Hawaiian to play on the piquant and clean flavors of each dish; want more of a bite? Try the Dynamite Crab Crusted Mahi Mahi.
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ADOBO WRITTEN BY: AMEIHIA TURINGAN PHOTOGRAPHED BY: MARIVIC DIVINA
IRENIA 400 N Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92701 657.245.3466 www.ireniarestaurant.com
Here’s How Irenia’s Chef Ryan Garlitos Interprets This Classic Filipino Dish
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“ I WA N T E D TO D O O N E T H AT WA S K I N D O F T R U E TO W H AT I G R E W U P E AT I N G A N D T H AT G O E S A LO N G W I T H T H E F O O D T H AT W E D O.” — R YA N G A R L I TO S
Family Favorites • Chef Garlitos especially loves the dinuguan (a pork blood stew) that his father cooks and the pinakbet (a dish where vegetables are cooked in a shrimp sauce) that his grandma made. Winner Winner, Filipino Dinner • Chef Garlitos held a monthly pop-up dinner featuring a tasting menu of modern Filipino food just for fun. He never intended to do more than one, but the inaugural success led him to continue putting on more and more.
After cooking the sauce and infusing these flavors seamlessly, it is strained and pureed into a barbecue sauce-like consistency. He picked pork over other meat because it was his favorite adobo version growing up. “I think pork, especially pork belly, is something that lends itself to the adobo flavor,” says Garlitos. “Adobo is very strong, and there’s a lot of vinegar, a lot of soy sauce and a lot of pungent aromatics.” To accompany the strong taste and fragrant aroma, he adds mung beans and braised greens with turnips and green onions sprinkled on the top. “The idea was to distill the flavor of adobo to a component of the dish, but also to put things around it that complement it,” says Garlitos. The starchy mung beans add a distinct flavor, especially when they coat the pork. He was inspired to include the legumes with the adobo as his family would serve the mung beans and adobo dishes side by side. “And the natural thing to do when you’re eating at the table, especially if you were like me. I was a very curious eater, I would literally mix everything together,” says Garlitos.
Practice Makes Perfect • Chef Garlitos started cooking professionally at 23. He went to culinary school, but most of his training was informal as he learned more about cooking by teaching himself and cooking in kitchens under different chefs. Native Knowledge • The full-service, full-bar, sit-down restaurant opened in 2016 and was named after his grandmother, Irenia.
Filipino food has become an emerging culinary trend as more dining connoisseurs are interested in tasting the cuisine from this Southeast Asian nation. Here in Orange County, Chef Ryan Garlitos creates modern Filipino food at his Santa Ana restaurant, Irenia. As an OC native and Filipino-American, he showcases a culinary interpretation of his culture that reflects the influences of his heritage, Southern California upbringing and the restaurant industry. Instilled with traditions and taste memories, Chef Garlitos demonstrates the intricate ways they combine throughout the Irenia menu, but most notably with his pork adobo.
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Adobo is a popular, staple meal of the Philippines which consists of meat (typically chicken, pork or fish) marinated and cooked in a sauce usually made from vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. The dish is unique because there are many regional variations and each cook includes different ingredients and cooking methods to create their adobo. “The more you kind of delve into Filipino food, regionality and history, it varies so much depending on what island you came from,” says Garlitos. “You grow up and that’s the version that you know, and I feel like everyone grows up that [way].” With such a diverse dish, adobo was the perfect opportunity for Garlitos to share his version with the world. Chef Garlitos’ adobo is braised pork belly in adobo au jus with ginisang mung beans and braised turnips on the side. The pork is slow-roasted and seared in a pan, so the meat is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. The cooked pork is then covered with a scrumptious adobo sauce, the foundation of which is a flavorful combination of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns. “It’s all the same things that go into your normal adobo braise, but the way we make it is kind of different,” remarks Garlitos.
Similarly, the use of braised greens were inspired by past experiences where his family would mix vegetables such as bitter melon leaves, mustard greens and spinach in with the mung beans. Since Irenia is a restaurant that serves “seasonally-influenced, Filipinoinspired cuisine,” they utilize the greens, which add bitterness to the dish, but vary them with the season. In the past, they’ve used Chinese mustard greens, American mustard greens, Yu Choy and radishes from Los Angeles and Orange County farmers markets in the adobo. “For us, that’s an opportunity to incorporate [vegetables] into a dish that goes to [the] table that also adds a different layer of flavor [and is] dynamic,” notes Garlitos. On top of all this flavor is more texture, as Garlitos includes roasted, crispy green onions as well as turnips and radishes that are braised in a vegetable stock and roasted to caramelize. Since adobo is not a Filipino stew, Garlitos chose his ingredients carefully to ensure that each part contributes to an overall delicious dish. “I wanted to do one that was kind of true to what I grew up eating and that goes along with the food that we do,” says Garlitos. The adobo, served family-style, is best enjoyed with a Filipino drink from the bar and in the company of friends and family. “Food is memory, food is family,” says Sarah Mosqueda, Irenia’s Head of Operations. Irenia displays this concept significantly through the family-style menu and restaurant decor; the walls infuse echoes of the past with elements of the present through decorations of Filipino baskets, artwork of globes, a neon Irenia sign and photos of grandma Irenia. Like the adobo, the restaurant pays homage to Garlitos’ roots while also looking towards the present.
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Adobo Ingredients: 1. Green Onions 2. Slow Roasted Pork Belly 3. Garlic C H E F R YA N G A R L I TO S
4. Peppercorns 5. Ginisang Mung Beans 6. Bay Leaves 7. Soy Sauce 8. Vinegar 9. Greens Not Pictured: 10. Turnips
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TRUFF HOT SAUCE www.truffhotsauce.com @sauce
WHEN IT COMES TO HOT SAUCE, THE QUALITY OF YOUR INGREDIENTS IS THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS.
Big Fans • Legendary chefs like Michael Voltaggio and Ludo Lefebvre have experimented with the sauce, and can attest to its awesomeness.
Native Knowledge • Buy it at local spots like The Butchery in Costa Mesa, Zero Zero Pizzeria in Huntington Beach and Spice and Tulips in Tustin.
Spice Up Your Life TRUFF HOT SAUCE IS BRINGING THE HEAT TO YOUR FOODIE GAME WRITTEN BY: RAPHAEL MADRID • PHOTOGRAPHED BY: ED VISIONS • STYLED BY: JACLYN KERSHEK
The world is full of the fantastic and the unexpected—things we are simply amazed by, and things we are amazed by due to its simplicity. In the culinary world, we sometimes equate the quality of something due to the complexity of its construction, but that is not always the case. Sometimes the deciding factor of the most delectable food we eat is its quality; where the truth is in its details.
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When it comes to hot sauce, the quality of your ingredients is the only thing that matters. To separate yourself from the competition, you have to put your best foot forward. Enter TRUFF: the only sauce you’ll ever need, and the subject of your dreams at night. Based out of Huntington Beach, the sauce was developed by co-founders Nick Aljuni and Nick Guillen through countless hours of trial and error over the course of a few years. "We had played with 200-300 renditions of the sauce,” said Guillen. “But at one 168 LOCALE MAGAZINE
point we thought ‘less is more,’ and we really wanted to let each ingredients speak for itself." Created using a masterful blend of chili peppers, agave nectar and black truffle oil, TRUFF just might be the most luxurious hot sauce on the market right now. Are you curious yet? To put it simply, this sauce is as elevated as they come. It’s everything you could want in your favorite hot sauce, with an unexpected decadence. The chili peppers demonstrate the perfect amount of heat, while the truffle oil and organic agave nectar add a bit of sweetness and aroma to round out your experience. The moment you twist the geometric truffle-shaped cap off the bottle, your senses will immediately be entangled by the decadent aroma, followed by the tapered rush of spices. If you aren’t immediately raptured in by its fragrance, the taste will surely lasso you in.
More, More, More • Despite it’s savory elegance, TRUFF proves to be quite a versatile hot sauce that can be used to elevate salmon, rice bowls and bloody marys.
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YUMMERTIME www.yummertime.com @yummertime Photoshoot Location: LE COLONIAL 20 Cosmo Pl San Francisco, CA 94109 415.931.3600 www.lecolonialsf.com PHOTO BY: Chrissy Lynn
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GORJANA LAGUNA ADJUSTABLE NECKLACE u One of our best-sellers for good reason! You can wear this with anything and really make it your own since it’s adjustable. I wear it as a choker in the evening with a black jumpsuit, or as a lariat during the day with a blazer. www.gorjana.com
u Gorjana Reidel Co-Founder and Creative Director of Gorjana
ULLA JOHNSON DRESSES u My closet goto’s. I love her line; her dresses are so comfortable and give off that effortless, bohemian feel.
DR. BARBARA STURM GLOW DROPS u As a working mom, sometimes I need a little pick-me-up. These are pure magic and make me look instantly revived. I’m obsessed.
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SALT OPTICS u I’m a big supporter of other local brands. I have way too many pairs in all shapes and colors. The quality is amazing and the designs are so timeless. www.saltoptics.com
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GORJANA 190 Beach St Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949.715.8166 www.gorjana.com
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Favorite Things THIS LOCAL BOUTIQUE OWNER SHARES HER STYLE AND BEAUTY MUST HAVE’S
Gorjana Reidel is the co-founder and creative director of the eponymous jewelry line we’ve all been obsessing over: gorjana. Based in Laguna Beach, gorjana jewelry reflects the effortlessly-cool, Californian style that Reidel conveys in every aspect of her life—right down to these style and beauty must-haves.
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Photos - Headshot: David Tosti | Gorjana Laguna Adjustable Necklace: Provided by Gorjana | Sakara Beauty + Detox Water Concentrates: Provided by Sakara Life
LE LABO FRAGRANCE SANTAL 33 u I love this cultfavorite and wear it every day. I love the candle, too. The scent is sophisticated and complex at the same time.
SAKARA BEAUTY + DETOX WATER CONCENTRATES u I’m obsessed with Sakara—I add these to my water throughout the day for a little extra glow. The detox drops are also amazing at helping prevent hangovers. Add them to your water before going to bed; they are a game changer.
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Sonix iPhone Case $45 Planet Beauty, Outlets at San Clemente planetbeauty.com
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The Ritual of Banyu Kitchen Set $29 RITUALS, Westfield UTC rituals.com
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Rifle Paper Co. 17-Month 2019 Planner $37.95 Where’s The Party? wheresthepartyoc.com
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Dream Dresser • The celeb Williams confesses he’d most love to dress? Natalie Portman.
COME FULL CIRCLE WITH NEW, LOCAL FASHION LABEL KENYONTE DYER
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As far back as he can remember DeYoung Williams was influenced by fashion. But it was his combined love of graffiti art and tees that was his initial calling. What started as sketches for T-shirts led to several partnerships that has now, years later, guided him into his latest venture, his clothing label Kenyonte Dyer, named after his late brother. And this October his collection—designed for both men and women—will be showcased at LA Fashion Week. “It’s the first time I’m going as an independent, and I’m really excited. LA Fashion week has a lot of diversity. There are a lot of designers that are really working hard to show their art. And to me, fashion is art and not just a popularity contest,” says Williams.
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But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for him. His brother’s untimely death, a result of a minor surgery that went wrong, brought Williams’ life to a complete halt. “That was a big event in my life; it changed everything. None of this would have happened if that didn’t happen, which is ironic. But it made me realize if I’m still here then I can overcome anything,” says Williams. Since then, it’s
given him a sense of urgency to strive for what he wants. This continues to be his source of motivation for his clothing line. With jobs designing for other brands and even a stint at law school, he realized he needed to go back to doing what he loves best—fashion and design. Although he hasn’t been formally trained, he thinks of it as a blessing. “When you go to school you’re taught a basis, when you’re self-taught it’s sink or swim, so sometimes you advance a lot further,” says Williams. Inspired by the surf and skateboarding culture prevalent in OC, with its unique coastal style mixed with the diversity he’s exposed to in LA, gives him a lot of creativity to pull from. “It’s this coastal region that all these brands like Volcom, Roxy and Hurley came from. People take these brands here and make it their own. Where else would you see someone mixing Vans with Chanel?” says Williams. Music has had a role to play too, as listening to the rock band A Perfect Circle has inspired his latest show. And for his clothing line, his ultimate goal is to bring together all of these influences and create something contemporary and meaningful—one thread at a time.
Living Like a Local • “I love it here [in Newport Beach]. This is my oasis. I am in LA a lot, but it’s not home to me. Newport and Laguna feel like home. Every day I’m inspired by what I see.” Native Knowledge • Williams’ favorite place to surf in OC is Blackies.
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Take to the Hill Chris Lin and Brock Williams Share Their “Yummertime” Day in Nob Hill
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9 a.m. HIT FIT SF Ú Life’s all about balance.
When we know we’ll be indulging later (as we do every day!), we start the morning with a workout. Today, we hit up HIT FIT SF, a high-intensity workout designed to take you through fast-paced intervals and TRX circuit training all within an hour. The gym is spacious and includes equipment of all kinds, from boxing bags to stationary bikes and row machines. Fun fact: your first boxing and TRX class is free!
1150 Sutter St San Francisco, CA 94109 415.440.8269 www.hitfitsf.com
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Donut Test Me • Order “The Big Donut” from Bob’s Donuts & Pastry Shop! If you can finish it in under three minutes, you win a T-shirt and get your name in the hall of fame. Finish it in under two minutes, you get your donut refunded, a free drink, a T-shirt and your name listed in the hall of fame.
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priority of the day—getting a few glazed donuts at our favorite donut shop in the city, Bob’s Donut & Pastry Shop. Bob’s is a San Francisco institution, a major tourist destination and a Yummertime staple. Located on Polk Street, it’s easy to grab a donut and then window shop around the historic area of Nob Hill.
1621 Polk St San Francisco, CA 94109 415.776.3141 www.bobsdonutssf.com
12 p.m. 12 p.m. Marine Layer Ú Named after San Francisco’s signature climate, Marine Layer is one of our favorite local brands to shop all things clothing. Talk about the softest tees ever—Marine Layer’s T-shirts are all made from recycled beechwood, making them sustainable and ultra soft. 1572 California St San Francisco, CA 94109 415.970.5785 marinelayer.com
1 p.m. Jane on Larkin Ú Fast forward to lunch and we’re at one
of our favorites in the city—Jane on Larkin. The cafe and restaurant boast an incredibly colorful setting (complete with a vibrant mural), perfect for photo opportunities. We love everything on the menu, but this time we shared the spicy baked eggs (Yum!), avocado mash, Jane’s homemade granola and foamy matcha lattes. An hour later and we’re out the door, but not without a couple cookies to go. Trust us, they’re some of the best in the city.
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Native Knowledge • San Francisco’s Cable Car is the world’s last manuallyoperated cable car system, and is a functioning part of the city’s transportation system, with locals using it to get to and from work—it’s not just for tourists!
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views of the city, leaning out from the sides of a cable car. It’s easy to hop on or off at any stop, and for $7 you’ll get a sweeping perspective of just how high Nob Hill really is. This iconic mode of transportation is most exhilarating when you stand up and hold on to the sides. But our main reason for using the cable car is for one purpose: to get us to our next stop along our day in Nob Hill!
This iconic mode of transportation is most exhilarating when you stand up and hold on to the sides.
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3:30 p.m. MAC’D
5 p.m. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
Ú New to San Francisco, MAC’D has become one of our all-time
Ú No visit to Nob Hill would be complete without a trip to the Tonga Room
favorites for comfort food in the form of The BBC—bacon and chicken topped with Hot Cheetos. MAC’D is a fast-casual, buildyour-own mac ‘n’ cheese concept that lets you get creative!
below the Fairmont. A San Francisco institution since 1945, it’s one of our all-time favorite places to grab a tiki cocktail while the rain literally storms down across the “lagoon” inside—don’t worry, you won’t get wet!
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950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108 415.772.5278 | www.tongaroom.com
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6:30 p.m. Le Colonial Ú This is a hidden Yummertime
paradise of a restaurant, complete with tropical vibes and French Vietnamese fare. As soon as you step inside, you’re transported to a style reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century. It’s a tropical respite in a city sometimes enveloped in fog, and one of our favorite places to grab a drink that packs a punch. We’ll come here for dinner just the two of us, but this time, we’re sharing a few bar bites with friends in the lushly landscaped veranda.
20 Cosmo Pl San Francisco, CA 94109 415.931.3600 www.lecolonialsf.com
It’s a tropical respite in a city sometimes enveloped in fog, and one of our favorite places to grab a drink that packs a punch.
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Beauty on the Fly
Calling all jet setters! Say goodbye to dry skin and roughing it at the airport, these travel-sized Sephora finds are the key to stepping up your inflight beauty regime. With compact face masks, sponges and mini-brushes, you’ll be bringing your morning routine right over to window seat 16A.
Pearl Perfecting & Brightening Sleeping Mask, $4
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Beauty Magnet Brush Collection Blush Brush, $12 Miniature Palette Donut Shades Collection, $10
Beauty Magnet Brush Collection Shadow Brush, $8
Diamond Cut Sponge Set, $12
Coconut Nourishing & Soothing Face Mask, $6 Luxe Combo Travel Brush, $15
DONUT FORGET EYESHADOW Add a touch of rosy pink to your makeup routine from the Donut Shades Collection MiniPalette.
Hydrating Lip Mask, $3 Dry Conditioner, $8
Beauty On the Fly Bag, $4.95
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NOW YOU SEE ME Store all your beauty faves in one place with this cute, seethru travel bag. No more fishing around for that lipstick cap!
All Products Provided By: Sephora FAREWELL FLY-AWAYS This mini brush will keep your hair looking shiny and flawless— even through layovers!
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COVER STORY Tony and Tobie Share on Their Family Life and the World Around Them
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Cara Olsen’s Rosalie Gwen Paperie Is Bringing Color into Your Life
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COVER STORY All in the Family
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Tony and October Gonzalez Tackle Relationships, Giving Back and Wanderlust
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Morning Coffee Ú Start your morning off right with a cup of joe at local spot Sit Stay Cafe, where you can sip on the patio and take in the morning beach air.
Well-Earned Breakfast Ú Watertable at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa offers a breakfast menu with sweet and savory dishes or a breakfast bar for quick bites.
SIT STAY CAFE www.sitstaycafehb.com
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Huntington Beach, an oceanfront icon, is the perfect place to fully experience life in Southern California the way it should be—sunny all year. You won’t want to waste a minute deciding where to go and what to do with the endless opportunities that lie ahead. Even 24 hours is enough time to experience a little bit of everything Huntington Beach has to offer, if only to leave you ready to come back for more. From coffee and shopping to bikes, bites and sips, we have you covered with a full day of SoCal fun.
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Get on Trend Ú Check out local boutique Luna B for all the latest styles and to select the perfect new OOTD! Be sure to finish your look off with some of their adorable accessories like new sunnies to wear on the day’s adventure.
Refresh Ú Stop for a bite and quick drink at Raw Bar by Slapfish. With 16 beers on tap and a menu consisting of raw fish and oysters that’s rotated seasonally, you’re sure to re-energize after your shopping haul.
LUNA B www.shoplunab.com
12:30 p.m. Shop ’til You Drop Ú Head to Bella Terra, an exquisite outdoor shopping experience. With so many retail stores, restaurants, gyms and salons to choose from, you really can shop until you drop! BELLA TERRA www.bellaterra-hb.com
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6 p.m. Pass the Popcorn Ú Start the night with a movie on a giant inflatable screen on the sand! A variety of tickets are available, but for the best seat in the house there is a reserved seating option and a bean bag rental you will regret if you don’t try.
RAW BAR BY SLAPFISH slapfishrestaurant.com
BEACHFRONT CINEMAS beachfrontcinema.com
3 p.m. Ride it Off Ú If you’re at the beach, then you must take a ride to the pier! Rent bikes from Pedego Electric Bikes and cruise down the breezy pier to breathe in the salty air and soak up the ocean views.
PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES pedegoelectricbikes.com
8 p.m. Dinner’s Ready! Ú Toast to a funfilled day at SeaSalt Woodfire Grill and enjoy fresh land and sea entrees, refreshing cocktails and sweet desserts. RAW BAR BY SLAPFISH
SEASALT WOODFIRE GRILL seasaltwoodfiregrill.com
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10 p.m. Time for Some Shut-Eye Ú Stay at the Paséa Hotel & Spa, the ideal hotel in Huntington Beach. This beachfront oasis offers the whole package where you can stay, dine, drink and enjoy the relaxing spa all in one place. Oh, and don’t forget about the pool and state-of-the-art fitness facility! Ascend the
glass-encased stairs to Tanner’s Treehouse rooftop bar to enjoy the view of the beach and ocean from above. After, drift off to sleep in a dreamy, oceanfront guest room only to awake to the peaceful sound of crashing waves to start a new day.
PASÉA HOTEL & SPA www.meritagecollection. com/pasea-hotel
Photography Provided By: Bella Terra, Raw Bar by Slapfish, Pedego Electric Bikes and Paséa Hotel & Spa
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ALL IN THE FAMILY Tony and October Gonzalez Tackle Relationships, Giving Back and Wanderlust W R I T T E N B Y: K A I T LY N N L A B I T P H O T O G R A P H E D B Y: W I L C O H E N S T Y L E D B Y: K AY L E E J A C K S O N H A I R A N D M A K E U P B Y: H E AT H E R B A L A A M
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“What I learned along the way is how there’s a lot of character [growth] in being a foreigner. Even though I’m still in America, I’m different in somebody else’s city or town, and so I think that it’s great character [growth] for children and adults. It’s great for not just me, but for the kids, too, and for their well-being.”—Tony Gonzalez
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If their eyes didn’t have to be fixed toward the camera during the photoshoot, they were on each other. They genuinely enjoy being together, and you can tell. Whether it’s the way they look at one another, how they play off of each other during conversation or the way they joke back and forth, former NFL superstar and Hall of Fame candidate Tony Gonzalez and his wife, former Co-Host on “Beat Shazam,” October (Tobie) Gonzalez, are enjoying being in and with every moment, place and person they come in contact with. Eleven years and four kids later, Tony and Tobie continue to stay rooted in the same things they have been since they first met in 2003: quality time with each other, family and friends, whether at home or across the world.
While spending time as a family has always been a priority and something that happened consistently even during Tony’s 17-season-long football career, the end of his playing days meant more time together, which is something they say they feel lucky and thankful for.
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how they raise their children, highlighting the importance of exposing their family to different cultures outside of their own. “It was a huge concern for us moving from Orange County to Beverly Hills and raising our kids around so much money and privilege,” Tobie shares. “All of those things that our kids [are] subjected to, you want to balance that out with showing them some culture, teaching them how to respect people who come from all different walks of life,” she says. “I think traveling has really gifted them with that knowledge and I remind them every day that it is a gift to be able to experience new things and see new places.” For Tony and Tobie, they know the world is a big place and that traveling can do wonders when someone gets to experience people from all different walks of life, who have different religions, practices, culture and values. “That’s the beauty of traveling and the kids get to see it,” adds Tony. “We’re passionate about traveling and making that part of our experience.” Tony recalls his favorite vacation so far, their most recent family trip to attend Mindvalley U, a yearly conference held in a different city around the world. This year, the month-long event took place in Tallinn, Estonia. During the event, they attended lectures on everything from entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence to classes on leadership and what it means to be a feminist. Tony and Tobie said they find this type of education priceless since they feel strongly about customizing their children’s education through homeschooling and want to broaden their minds and create a love for learning. “We were out there learning something, but also, in the afternoon and at night we were all together
For them, the best way to spend time together is through traveling because of the way it enlightens and enhances a person's character and life.
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School is in Session • Having four children ages 17,10, 8 and 3, Tony and Tobie homeschool two of the four, the 10 and 8-year-old who they lovingly refer to as ‘the middles.’ Ciao! • Out of the 24 different countries they’ve visited, Tony and Tobie have returned to Italy five times.
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Put a Pin in It • Tony and Tobie have a travel map hung in their house and put a pin in every place they’ve been to! Sundays Are for Dinner • The Gonzalez Family host “Sunday Dinners” at their house every Sunday they are in town, each with a different theme whether it be Italian, Mexican, Greek—the list goes on! Every guest must bring a home-cooked meal to share.
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“We love being together and it doesn’t feel like work or like we have to make an effort because it’s something we love to do. It’s just part of our routine.” —October Gonzalez
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go! • So far, Tony, Tobie and the children have traveled to five countries together and they don’t plan on stopping there!
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The motto I live by is ‘the world is a great book and those who don’t travel only read one page.’ —Tony Gonzalez
having lunch and dinner in this beautiful medieval town and that just made it magical for me,” Tony says. “I just love that we were doing breakfast, lunch and dinner together, but during the day we went our own separate ways. We’re learning something but also getting good quality time together.” Naturally, his gaze fixes toward Tobie as he ends his sentence and she picks up where he left off, saying, “What makes it special is when you’re out of the country, you don’t have a lot of distractions like your friends or [the children’s] friends, activities, work and all of these different things that are pulling at you. When sharing a hotel room with your kids and you’re really discussing things with the people that you love the most—you’re just focused on each other.” Even though traveling is their favorite thing to do together as a family, Tony, Tobie and the children love to spend time with each other and close friends and family while they’re home, sometimes having people over five days out of the week. They’re real ‘people people,’ as Tobie says. “We believe in community,” Tony starts to explain.
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“Right,” Tobie chimes in. “It takes a village, and we’ve created our own village. It’s just a huge community of family and friends who are basically our family that we’re surrounded by all the time. We’re very social people. We’re very open door policy, very ‘everyone come over to our house.’” Tony and Tobie’s hospitality goes far beyond their front door; it stretches through the cities of Huntington Beach, Los Angeles and beyond. Knowing how fortunate they are to spend time together as a family and have a strong hand in their children’s education, they aspire to help those who don’t have the same opportunities. For over four years, Tony has been involved in Scholars’ Hope, a charity focused on helping children in low-income areas where school dropout rates are high. Serving as Scholars’ Hope Ambassadors, the Gonzalezes help the children in the program who are referred to as ‘flights’ as they start their educational journey in fourth grade and continue until they graduate high school. The program has a 100 percent graduation rate with a
collective GPA of 3.8 with each graduate from the program going to college. “They’re showing that it doesn’t matter where you’re from, as long as you [have] the right people in your corner,” Tony says. In Los Angeles, Tobie is an ambassador at Baby2Baby, an organization founded by Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein that provides diapers, clothing and all basic necessities to low-income children 12 and under. Working with this organization, Tobie is a part of the program’s donations to homeless and domestic shelters, foster care programs and children’s hospitals. “It’s important to give parents an opportunity to get a leg up when it comes to supporting their families and getting a head start so that they can lead a better, healthier life,” Tobie says. Choosing to be a part of these charities was an easy decision for the Gonzalezes because the purpose of each organization is the same desire they have for their own children. “It’s about developing good human beings,” Tony says. “It’s teaching kids how to talk for themselves, how to believe in themselves, how to get up when they get knocked down, how to read a room, how to be courteous, how to be grateful, how to conquer fears. “A butterfly can’t see its wings, it doesn’t know how beautiful it is,” Tony continues. “But [these programs] teach kids to see how beautiful they really are and what they’re capable of doing and how magnificent they are.” Whether it’s through charities at home or traveling abroad, the Gonzalezes are all about the people around them. It can be someone they just met, a friend or a family member, and undoubtedly, they will dedicate themselves to getting to know and spend time with who they’re with because that’s just who they are. With their clear love for people, family and travel, there’s a certainty that they’re not slowing down anytime soon. As a family, they’ll continue to make an effort to be outside of themselves, to think of others and, as always, to see more of the world together. “The motto I live by is ‘the world is a great book and those who don’t travel only read one page,’” Tony says. “We are reading our book. We’re trying to read as many pages of it as we can as we travel with our family throughout the world.”
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Bloom Where You Are Planted ROSALIE GWEN PAPERIE SHOWCASES THE POWER OF FLOWERS WRITTEN BY: AMEIHIA TURINGAN PHOTOGRAPHED BY: HANNAH WILSON
For Cara Olsen, art brought color and light in a period of darkness. After experiencing chronic pain that specialists were unable to diagnose, she fell into a deep depression which made it difficult to get out of bed. One day, she saw watercolor paintings on Pinterest and decided to buy a cheap set of paints. Even though her initial experiment with watercolor was “horrible,” she continued with it and eventually grew this passion into a business. Olsen entered the entrepreneurial world five years ago when she sold watercolor and graphite portraits on Etsy. After adding flowers behind the portraits, she gravitated beyond faces to just plants. Eventually, her floral affinity would bloom into her current online store, Rosalie Gwen Paperie, which specializes in botany art. In her pieces, she has depicted flowers from violets to magnolias to hyacinths. “I just have always loved flowers and think that each one has a story to tell,” states Olsen. Along with commissions, she sells prints, website logos, phone cases, gift wrap, gift tags, pillowcases and stationary like greeting cards and envelopes. As a watercolor artist, she enjoys seeing her flowers “transform into something that looks almost
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real” whenever she adds more paint. Describing her style as “lootanical” (a portmanteau of loose and botanical), her art is both detailed-oriented yet unconcerned about getting everything perfect. “I am an artist who does not believe in perfect art whatsoever. I think the mess and the mistakes are actually part of the magic,” says Olsen. Her creative process also reflects this style. On some days, she sits down, mixes colors on a palette, and paints whatever comes to mind. “[Loose art] is a concept of what [an object] would look like if the mind wasn’t so strict about what it was creating,” explains Olsen. Other times she enjoys making pieces which involve heavily researching a flower, selecting two to seven photos to study how it works, and spending the next two to seven days creating the artwork. In the years since first trying out painting, Olsen has found her magic by capturing the beauty of flowers through watercolor. Especially when managing fibromyalgia and Hashimoto’s disease alongside a business and toddler, Olsen demonstrates how far passion and strength can take you. “I am so lucky to be able to have turned something that brings me so much joy into a business that I love,” remarks Olsen.
What’s in a Name • Olsen’s business name is a combination of her middle name, Rosalie, and her daughter’s middle name, Gwen. Flower of Choice • While she draws all sorts of flowers for her pieces, her favorite type are wild pink roses. Words of Wisdom • Olsen’s words of wisdom to creatives is to never be afraid to fail, keep exploring.
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Stay Fit With HIIT
BURPEE (1 minute) • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, weight in your heels, and your arms at your sides. Bend your knees place your hands on the floor and kick back both feet to a plank position. Now jump, knees forward towards your hands and jump or stand to the starting position. Lori’s Pro Tip: “Your body should form a solid, straight line from your head to [your] heels. Be sure that your back/belly does not sink and do not lift your hips in the air, as this will keep you from working your core effectively.”
WORKOUT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THESE ON-THE-GO MOVES WRITTEN BY: KATHY GOTZ PHOTOGRAPHED BY: AKIN ODEBUNMI
One of the greatest challenges we face while traveling during the holidays is adhering to our daily nutrition and exercise routine. That being said, simple exercises like squats, burpees and pull-ups can be performed while traveling, and take minimal space and time to complete. To help offset additional calorie intake (hello, pumpkin pie!) and the unavoidable sedentary hours that come with traveling, a HIIT workout is the best choice. Lori McKee Lever, an Elite Personal Trainer and REV32® Coach at Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo, put together the following calorie-burning HIIT workout just for you.
TRICEP DIP (30 seconds)
The World is Your Gym • Lori recommends getting in a bit of exercise anytime, anywhere. “Walk instead of public transportation, or take the stairs instead of escalators or elevators.”
• Sitting in a chair, place your hands on the edge of the seat. Move your bum forward off the front of the chair with knees slightly bent in front of you. Lower your body down by bending your elbows, then press your palms into the chair and extend your elbows, pushing yourself back up to the starting position. Lori’s Pro Tip: “For a more advanced exercise, stand on one foot to perform the Single Leg Chair Squat. Perform this exercise for 30 seconds [on] each leg.”
PULL-UPS (30 seconds)
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• Lay on the floor face up with legs straight out while gripping the edge of a desk or table. Lift your upper body by pulling your chest towards the edge of the desk, then gently lower yourself down to the starting position. Lori’s Pro Tip: “To make this exercise easier, bend knees and place feet flat on the floor.” Wrap It Up • Lori recommends performing each set for 60 seconds with a 30-second rest between each move. After completing all the steps, rest for one minute.
SUPERMAN (30 seconds) • Lay on your belly with arms by your sides, palms up, then lift your chest, shoulders and head up off the floor. At the same time, lift your straightened legs and feet off the floor, squeezing your glutes. Hold the position. Lori’s Pro Tip: “For good form during this exercise, don’t tilt your head to look up. Keep your head in line with your spine and feet.”
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Just for Fun • “Arguably the most fun part of my job is doing the media flights. I will fly either a local media personality or, my favorite, a hometown hero. We perform all the maneuvers we do in the show,” he explained.
No Engine Required • While at the academy, Major Felker was on the Wings of Blue parachute team, becoming a three-time national champion! Catch the Show • The USAF Thunderbirds will be coming to Huntington Beach Oct. 20-21 for the Great Pacific Airshow.
The United States Air Force has been innovating flight since its founding in 1947. While these advancements allow the USAF to protect and serve, it also paved the way for pilots to demonstrate their mastery of flight. In 1953, the Thunderbirds were founded. The USAF Thunderbirds travel the country performing aerobatic feats for enthralled audiences. With earnest precision, the entire team is dedicated to fulfilling their duty making each performance safe and fun for all.
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The current Advanced Pilot and Narrator for the Thunderbirds is Irvine local, Major Branden Felker. While Felker is still in his first season as a Thunderbird, his love of flight and serving his country goes back to childhood. “Ever since I was about 8 years old, I wanted to go to the [Air Force] Academy. I visited there on a vacation with my family and just fell in love with the place,” he explained.
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“Work hard with what is in front of you right now because you never know where it will lead.”
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As Felker grew older and learned more about the USAF, he buckled down and studied hard. He started flying Cessnas in high school, taking lessons from his aunt. This culminated into acceptance into the Air Force Academy, where he studied aeronautical engineering, doing graduate level research and having his work published.
He then spent five years after graduation training new pilots in the T-38, which led to him flying the F-16—the same jet flown by the Thunderbirds. Part of the 64th Aggressor Squadron, he helped train combat pilots by mimicking enemy aircraft battle scenarios. Now a Thunderbird, his job includes complete oversight of the show from start to finish. Arriving days early, he meets with the local crew and now runs every possible logistic with each team member, making sure the show goes off without a hitch. The rest of the crew—mechanics, medics, pilots and everyone in between—arrive the next day to finalize prep and put on a spectacle. During the show, the pilots perform maneuvers with tact and grace on a 10-ton machine. Barrel rolls, nose dives, vertical takeoffs—you name it, the Thunderbirds do it. As narrator, Felker introduces the pilots, maneuvers and runs commentary during the show. The child from Orange County who dreamed of flying now eats, breathes and sleeps flight for the USAF. He added, “I always tell young people to try and give themselves as many opportunities as possible by not unnecessarily closing doors. Work hard with what is in front of you right now because you never know where it will lead.”
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