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by Austin Turner | KTLA
Parkside Market at Downtown Disney District Parkside Market in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, is a new, two-story food hall bringing four distinctive locations under one roof: Seoul Sister is a fast-casual modern eatery serving Korean-style rice bowls; Sip & Sonder serves lattes, fresh treats, frozen drinks and small bites; GG’s Chicken Shop serves chicken sandwiches, salads and classic dinner table sides, and Vista Parkside Market offers great views of the district with signature cocktails and mocktails made with local ingredients and artful garnishes.
by Parimal Rohit | Orange County Business Journal
AO, Orange County’s largest architectural firm marked its fourth collaboration with Michelin-honored chef Gordon Ramsay as the two partnered on a new restaurant in Nevada. AO spearheaded the architectural and design elements of Ramsay’s Kitchen at the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada. The firm had billings of $77.1 million in billings for the year ended June 30, 2024, making it the largest architectural firm in Orange County for the second consecutive year, according to Business Journal data.
by Travel and Tour World
The Crystals at Sky Harbor food court, a newly unveiled culinary hub at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, offers travelers a unique blend of local and national dining experiences. Spanning an impressive 7,500 square feet, this food court has been meticulously designed by AO, a full-service architecture firm. Drawing inspiration from the natural crystal formations and geodes of the Sonoran Desert, the space features organic and calming elements, with natural wood finishings and geometric shapes that reflect Arizona’s rugged mountain landscapes.
by Travel and Tour World
Introducing Ramsay’s Kitchen By Gordon Ramsay, a culinary gem brought to life through the collaboration of Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis and Horseshoe St. Louis. This esteemed establishment marks the debut of Chef Gordon Ramsay’s culinary prowess in the vibrant city of St. Louis. Drawing inspiration from Chef Ramsay’s extensive travels, Ramsay’s Kitchen promises an unparalleled dining experience, inviting guests to embark on a gastronomic adventure spanning the globe.
by Los Angeles Daily News
Welcome to Topanga Social, the hot new eatery district built inside the upscale Westfield Topanga mall in Canoga Park that brags of 27 eateries, bars and culinary offerings. Upon its opening on May 11, Topanga Social offered in San Fernando Valley the first-ever outposts of hot L.A. pop-ups, as well as popular entrepreneurs from the area’s restaurant scene, an indoor/outdoor cocktail garden, three bars, a “speakeasy” style secret arcade and live entertainment.
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Topanga Social, a new 55k sf dining hall at Westfield’s Topanga Mall in the western San Fernando Valley, has opened to the public. The project, part of the 250k square-foot renovation and expansion of Westfield Topanga Center, is the result of a design collaboration between PGAL, AvroKO, and AO, a leading full-service architecture firm with design expertise spanning the full commercial real estate spectrum.