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Dubai’s The Lana by Dorchester Collection: A Glamorous Escape with Iconic Views and Fine Dining
From Michelin-starred cuisine to the Dior Spa’s skyline views, The Lana brings the Dorchester Collection’s signature sophistication to Dubai’s Marasi Bay Marina.
Cathy Thomas Cooks the Crack Shack’s Coop Deville Chicken Sandwich With Chef Gret Pugliese
Greg Pugliese, executive chef at The Crack Shack, knows his way around crispy-crunchy fried chicken. The restaurant, a fast casual eatery nestled in Costa Mesa’s bustling 17th Street, showcases myriad chef-driven dishes, many showing off Pugliese’s irresistible bird, moist on the inside and crackling on the outside.
Visiting Israel in Challenging Times: Top Hotels, Attractions & Travel Tips
Wartime strife means emptier hotels, quieter locales and luxury accommodations, often at a fraction of the cost, in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and its beautiful outskirts.
The Wait Is Over: See Who’s Cooking This Year
The first round of participating restaurants for this years’ Best of 2025 Party have officially been announced, with new restaurants added weekly! Join us for an evening of delicious and vibrant tastings, cocktails, beverages, music, & more on Thursday, July 24 at South Coast Plaza from 6 – 8:30 PM! Early bird tickets on sale now until June 7.
Upcoming Events
Donna Schuster: An Independent Brush - Now through September 7th
THE ANCIENT WORLD: Unlocking the Middle East - Now through August 31st
Ordinary Extraordinary - Now through May 25th
World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century - May 24th through October 19th
Santa Margarita Water District’s Water Festival - June 7th
Dana Point 5th Marines Regiment Support Group 16th Annual Combat Golf Tournament - June 9th
Orange Coast’s Best of 2025 Party - July 24th