Marisa Christensen, Holland America's associate vice president of food and beverage operations, directs guests to the line's Dive-In burger. 'It's made fresh to order, incredibly satisfying, and so easy to enjoy right after embarkation when you're settling in.'
The pass gives you four or eight digital coupons, priced at $34 and $64, respectively, to redeem at specific festival marketplaces. It is ideal if you want to try a few items, and it can be a smart Disney food deal if you're strategic about what you get. For example, if you get the eight-coupon pass and select most items over $8 a piece, that means you're saving a few bucks in the long run.
Tim Disney, whose grandfather Roy O. Disney was the brother and business partner of Walt Disney, only recently moved into his 1954 Midcentury Modern home in Silver Lake. But his tailored and contemporary, yet cozy, kitchen has already seen a variety of gatherings - hosting friends, work cohorts and members of his famous family.
Solo dining is up 32% year-over-year among Gen Z diners, according to Tastewise's 2026 trend forecast. Consumer interest in solo dining is growing overall, according to industry trend reports from TouchBistro and Yum Brands. As interest in this type of dining increases, establishments are adapting their spaces and service to attract solo customers.
A man fell asleep underneath an oak tree in Placerita Canyon, in what's now the Newhall area of Santa Clarita. As he slept, he dreamed of finding gold. When Francisco López awoke, he pulled up wild onions growing nearby and discovered gold clinging to their roots. The legend is real - or at least parts of it. We'll never know if López really dreamed of gold, but we know he found it and that it was the first recorded discovery of gold in the state.
Ever since I was little, I've been a die-hard Disney fan - in fact, most of my T-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts have Mickey on them. I've been to Disney World in Florida more than 20 times and to Disneyland in California more than 10 times. Every time is better than the next, and it's all worth every penny. That's even as the cost of visiting Disney parks has increased over the years, thanks to factors including inflation, rising labor costs, and changes to its pricing approach.
These days, if you're splurging to dine out, you want the whole package. Not just incredible food, but the atmosphere - a place that's worth meeting up with friends to catch up over a bite, or the ideal detour on a day trip. From seafood platters to elevated pizzas and breakfast bites, January did not disappoint. Here's a look at nearby eateries to try around Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, according to our reporters.
Once upon a time, themed restaurant chains ruled America's dining scene. Planet Hollywood gave us a taste of fame, Harley Davidson Cafe let us live on the wild side, and Rainforest Cafe took us on a tropical adventure. But today, as minimalism dominates restaurant design, the dining experience often feels nearly identical from one chain to the next. Just look at one of the country's most popular old-fashioned franchises, Cracker Barrel, nearly unrecognizable after modernizing its iconic look.
