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WHAT''S NEW AT
ANAHEIM GARDEN WALK
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There's a new vision for AnaheimGardenWalk in 2020, with plans for more shops, restaurants and attractions to open throughout the year.. The easily accessible entertainment center, located across the street from Disneyland Resort, is the midst of an exciting refresh that will introduce distinct themes within the center.
"We want to inject a lot of culture into the mixture," says John Hsu, CEO of STC Management, which owns the entertainment destination.
The revamp includes Asian and European mini villages on the upper sky level, where visitors can sample authentic cuisine and browse new-age concept shops. On the main level, four gardens will feature settings like a tranquil Victorian-style gazebo and the iconic Kate and Ella statue. The lowest level will be adorned with sea-themed murals and decor. Additionally, to coincide with the opening of the JW Marriott Hotel this spring, many more additions are expected.
"We''re trying to create an ambience on each level," says Hsu. "We're adding colors and props to really differentiate."
From Instagram-worthy backdrops to exotic eats, the outdoor entertainment center''s new features are making it a must-visit destination during any trip to Anaheim. Discover some of the latest happenings at the center, slated to be completed this year.
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One of the major focus areas for the new GardenWalk is the addition of culinary offerings. New restaurants and quick-stop shops will allow visitors to sample cuisine without committing to a full sit-down meal.
Asian delicacies will be abundant, with options like Taiwanese desserts at Meet Fresh or milk tea at OneZo Boba. Shinobi Arcade Bar & Lounge will offer a fresh take on traditional Japanese-style tea, serving it alongside one-of-a-kind cocktails in a vintage arcade setting.
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A highlight of the center anticipated to open this summer is an outdoor beer garden with eight kiosks pouring a variety of primarily OC brews. The center is also introducing a brand-new early morning option with Huckleberry's Breakfast and Lunch, which will offer Southern-style comfort foods in its first SoCal location.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE
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GardenWalk has never been short on things to see and do, with its flagship House of Blues, Rumba Room Live, AMC GardenWalk 6, Blush Nightclub and Mission Escape Games. The escape room will be tripling its footprint in the coming year, leading the charge for a brand-new slate of entertainment options.
Anaheim is getting its first cat cafe with 9 Lives 4 Mew, providing fun for all ages. Those more interested in scares can explore the Horror of the Orient maze, a seasonal haunt that will be relocating to the upper sky level with a permanent, year-round location.
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The new GardenWalk will also introduce its first on-site lodging concept that is heavily influenced by Tokyo's capsule hotels. Hsu explains the living pods are popular among teenagers and the "young at heart" in Japan and will offer an exciting new way for visitors to experience the center.
"The three things we want to inject in this [destination] are health, love and wisdom," says Hsu. "We try to give the best of the best from around the world to make this a destination for people who come to Anaheim for something different."
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NEW IN THE ANAHEIM RESORT
ANAHEIM MAJESTIC GARDEN HOTEL DEPUTS INTERNATIONAL HANAGI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
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Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel is now offering a new culinary experience in the Disneyland Resort District dining scene -- Hanagi, Japanese Restaurant. Joining Hanagi Sapparo, and Hanagi Guam, the restaurant is the first location in the mainland U.S. Serving lunch and dinner the restaurant offers a range of authentic Japanese cuisine including Shabu Shabu hotpot, sushi, and sashimi.
Chef Hiroyuki Ikeda, "Chef Hiro," was charged with bringing the Hanagi experience to the U.S., by Premier Hotel Group, the hospitality group behind Anaheim Majestic Garden and the other two Hanagi locations. Trained in Tokyo, Chef Hiro crafted Hanagi's menu includes a wide range of popular Asian choices. Each Hanagi location has a menu to reflect not only the Hanagi brand but the destination. In translation, Hanagi means castle flower, a fitting moniker for the "castle" hotel.
"We are looking forward to providing the Hanagi experience to not only our hotel guests but also the greater Orange County dining audience," Ikeda said. "Guests will find an on-trend Japanese dining experience at Hanagi, with options for the whole family."
Diners can experience starters like the Tricolor Sashimi Carpaccio, tuna, salmon, and albacore carpaccio, topped with thin-sliced vegetables and yuzu-pepper, or the Kurobuta pork Shabu Shabu salad with thin-sliced black pork loin. Beyond the full sushi bar and Shabu Shabu options, the menu includes entrees like American Wagyu Garlic Steak, and bowl and bento box choices, including the Chirashi Sushi bowl. Children will be enchanted by the kid's curry complete with a rice panda bear. The restaurant also offers a full range of Japanese beers and sake.
Validated parking is available for restaurant guests and reservations can be made via OpenTable. Hanagi is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Hanagi is in addition to the hotel's Garden Court Bistro, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the resort's California Deli.
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel covers 13 acres and boasts three courtyards that feature flowers, fauna, a rose garden and arbor, lawns, and multiple spots for guests to relax in privacy. Room enhancements include backdrops that allow guests to feel like they have entered an enchanted forest, with specially designed headboards, lighting and mirrors, as well as family suites with custom made castle bunk beds.
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RED ALERT: A FASHIONABLE FEBRUARY IN ORANGE COUNTY
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Red is more than just the color of love. February is American Heart Month, and people across the country wore the bold hue on Feb. 7 for National Wear Red Day, in effort to spread awareness for women''s cardiovascular health. Here in Orange County, the Visit Anaheim team also rocked red looks to honor the organization's three-year collaborative campaign with American Heart Association.
Visitors can take these style cues to heart for American Heart Month and beyond with hot picks and top tips from Shauna Jackson of Styled by SJ
"I use red as a neutral," she says. "If you''re wearing classic red shoes, a coat, red is always a good pop of color. It''s so classic that if done well, it goes with everything.
Before the month''s end, shop a round-up of red-hot apparel and accessories found at South Coast Plaza, an international shopping destination just down the freeway from Anaheim.
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Isabel Marant Leinee Boots
$1,090
Recently opened in Orange County, the French fashion house is beloved by celebrities for its knitwear and shoes
like these python-printed boots.
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Louis Vuitton Andrews Golf Kit
$850
You can wear red even while out on the green with a sleek monogram golf kit that includes three balls and four tees.
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Adidas NMD R1 Shoes
$130
Scarlet running shoes are fashionable and functional, with responsive cushioning and stretchy panels.
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Miu Miu Nappa Leather Shoulder Bag with Crystals
$2,200
A detachable strap allows the leather bag to be worn over the shoulder like a smaller evening bag or carried as a clutch
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Coach Barrow Backpack with Horse
and Carriage Print and Varsity Stripe
$350
The unisex backpack offers durablity and utility with multiple organizational pockets and an iPad tech sleeve.
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Gianvito Rossi Plexi Red
$815
"You can wear the Gianvito red shoes with a beautiful
black dress - it's the statement piece
of any outfit," Jackson says.
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Louis Vuitton Horizon Wireless Earphones
$1,090
Add a subtle pop of color that goes with any outfit with these luxe tech accessories that feature noise-cancelling and ambient listening modes.
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