Jody Robinson

Destination Dining

Paseo. A Celebration of Mexico

There is a lot of attention on the restaurant world as an industry – prominently featured chefs and television reality shows, star ratings, and more. There is also a fair amount of attention on Disney, and when the two come together it can certainly create fireworks. Chef Carlos Gaytan and

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Destination Dining

Elevated Seaside Dining at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine

Planning an extra special evening out in celebration of a milestone? Ready to wind down after a long day, relax on a sprawling patio with stunning ocean views as the sun sets over the horizon? Located in The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, Henry’s Coastal Cuisine showcases an exceptional

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Destination Dining

Lazy Dog Restaurants

Featuring the First Taste of Fall For some reason, the soft entry into fall for the rest of the country seems like a magical amber-hued 90’s film, probably with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. The issue is that while everything east of the California border starts turning golden and brisk,

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Business Showcase

Refresh Your Kitchen with kitchen tune-up

I’d go out on a limb pretty easily in support of the claim that most processes exist as a response to an existing problem. Such was certainly the case for local business owner Kim Wilbur when she found herself at the all-too-familiar crossroads between a kitchen contractor estimate and the

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Business Showcase

Cefali & Cefali, APC

Trusted Accident Attorneys for the Most Serious Injuries Michael Cefali matched with his person (his wife Courtney) long before law school – but their partnership extended through the long years studying for the bar and paid off in an even match that has stacked up in their favor many times

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Travel & Leisure

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

San Diego’s Premier Fall Stay-Cation Destination School seems to be starting earlier and earlier each year. Perhaps it’s just that when I was a kid, it felt like summer went on for an eternity. Long days riding bikes and crafting friendship bracelets, going to the beach and roasting marshmallows in

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Travel & Leisure

Alisal Ranch. The Jewel of Santa Ynez Valley

I heard someone say recently that a tried and true method to find happiness is watching someone else’s face light up with excitement. After spending a few days last month at the bucolic Alisal Ranch in Solvang, I think there’s certainly some truth to the adage. My husband, Tim, was

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Community

The Spirit of Giving Back at The Covingtonan ECS Senior Living Community in Aliso Viejo

The Covington has been a vital part of the Aliso Viejo community for 20 years. During these two decades, this independent living community for seniors has contributed to the region with its support and services. And this spirit thrives with its residents who contribute their time and talent through their volunteer work.
Melissa Devaney is the Director of Resident Relations at The Covington. She started in her role a year ago and was immediately struck by the commitment residents have to helping each other and the greater community.

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Business Showcase

Hyatt Regency Irvine Modern Luxury Reimagined

A friend who lives out of state recently asked for a hotel recommendation for a multi-generational family reunion. In researching destinations online, she loved everything our area has to offer, but admitted to being “more than a little overwhelmed by just how sprawling Southern California really is” in determining the

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