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Max Stretton
October 31, 2025

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Inside Chef Charbel Hayek’s New Coastal Mediterranean Hotspot in San Clemente

The culinary talent behind L.A.’s uber-popular Laya and Ladyhawk—who went up against beloved O.C.-based Amar Santana in “Top Chef: World All-Stars” in 2023—is set to open his newest concept, ILYA, this month in San Clemente. “We have many diners who come to us from Orange County, and they have always asked when I plan to open a restaurant closer to them. As I began getting to know Orange County, I fell in love with the area, especially the beautiful city of San Clemente, which seems like the perfect fit for my coastal Mediterranean menu at ILYA.”

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”

Experience Baz Luhrmann’s eye-catching film brought to the stage now through Nov. 2 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

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Hear Behind-the-Scenes Stories From Your Favorite McG Films and Shows

Joseph McGinty Nichol, famously known as McG, is a filmmaker, director, and producer who has worked projects including “Charlie’s Angels,” “I Feel Pretty,” “The OC,” “Terminator Salvation,” “Supernatural,” and so much more. In the beginning of his career, he created more than 50 music videos for artists such as Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Sublime, and The Offspring. Now, he’s taken on a new chapter: overseeing the beloved Lido Theater here in Orange County.

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