At Work with the Great Chefs of Anaheim FULFILLING THE PROMISE

A COMMONVISION FOSTERS EXTRAORDINARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

WE SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITYFOR BUILDING A STRONGER CITY.

INSTILL P RIDE IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD, ALLOWING OUR DIVERSITY TO SHINE.

MAKE UNPARALLELED SERVICE OUR TRADEMARK.

WHERE THE WORLD COMES TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY Features

8 Why Anaheim is the Best Sports City in America The Angels’ World Championship and the Ducks run for the Stanley Cup helped Anaheim earn the distinction as the Best Sports City in America by the Sporting News—but there are a lot more sports being played in Anaheim these days than just and hockey. On the Cover 8 The great chefs of Anaheim set the highest standards 12 The Great Chefs of Anaheim for fine dining in the City. Pictured left to right are When you think of great cuisine in Anaheim, The Anaheim White House, Mr. Stox, Napa Rose Executive Chef Andrew Sutton, The Catch Napa Rose and The Catch are four of the best. Here’s a look at the executive chefs and the owners who’ve made dining into a destination at each of these signature restaurants. Executive Chef Craig Rouse, The Anaheim White You’ve Got to Try These! Neighborhoods throughout Anaheim are full of little restaurants House Executive Chef Eddie Meza and Mr. Stox offering specialties that are big on flavor. If you want to try something different at a place Executive Chef Scott Michael Raczek you know will be good, here are some recommendations that will kick your taste buds into Resort/Paul Hiffmeyer 12 high gear. Departments

2 City Scene A new look for Anaheim Magazine; new crime statistics show Anaheim is one of the safest big cities in ; LIFE Literacy Program volunteers needed; Cantada Square offers new Mayor Curt Pringle housing for west Anaheim. Mayor Pro Tem Tom Tait 2 Council Member Shirley McCracken 5 for the Council Member Richard Chavez Building Future Council Member Bob Hernandez West Anaheim has reason to celebrate with the Westgate project soon replacing the former City Manager David M. Morgan landfill property on west Lincoln Avenue. Also, the Anaheim Convention Center arena is slated for several upgrades. Managing Editor John James Nicoletti Senior Editor Bret Colson 6 Newsmakers Graphic Design Jonathan Price Design Sheri Vander Dussen is named the City’s new Planning Director and an update on the City 5 boards and commissions. Contributors: Laura Alcala, Jack Armstrong, Mark Asturias, Elaine Cali, Karen Carr, Cathy Dutton, Mike Ebbing, Cathy Glascow, Julie 10 Calendar of Events Hoekwater, Patrick Hynes, Tom Liegler, Mike Neben, Sheryll Schroeder, Lucy Yeager and Leise Zamora. 18 Business Connection Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. Public Utilities provides Green Power to City schools; Leadership Anaheim is now recruiting Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing for a new class; the City’s Small Business Center offers a variety of programs. Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 18 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of gov- ernment. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager over- sees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the City About Anaheim: Founded in 1857, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10th most populous city. As the Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have concerns oldest and largest city in Orange County, Anaheim covers 50 square miles, with more than 340,000 residents and 2,085 employees. The municipal regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call specific corporation’s annual budget is $1.098 billion. The city boasts world-class organizations such as the Anaheim Angels, Boeing, CKE Restaurants, Inc., departments found on page 20 of this publication or the City L-3 Communications, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Pacific Sunwear and The Company. Annually, Anaheim also welcomes millions of Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162. visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

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From the Managing Editor

To our readers . . .

TARTING WITH THIS ISSUE, YOU’LL SEE SEVERAL CHANGES IN ANAHEIM MAGAZINE.OUR GOAL IS TO DO A BETTER JOB OF COMMUNICATING WITH YOU, DELIVERING the information you want and need about Anaheim in the best possible way. Most notably, the recreation class schedule that has been inserted into the middle of this publication in the past will now be mailed to you separately. Look for your class and pro- gram guide from our Community Services Department in the mail soon. Volunteer Tutors This issue, we’re also introducing a new design and new features to keep you better informed. For example, our “Building for the Future” column takes a closer look at capital Wanted for LIFE improvements the City is making to keep Anaheim a great place to live, work and play. In general, we’ve broadened our Literacy Program editorial base to make Anaheim Magazine your preferred source for finding all the information you want about your City. We hope you enjoy the changes we’ve made.Your comments, HE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY, IN CON- suggestions and story ideas are always welcome. Please feel JUNCTION WITH THE LIFE LITERACY free to contact us at: Anaheim Magazine, c/o Public Information PROGRAM, IS INVITING ALL ANAHEIM RESIDENTS Office, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 200, Anaheim, CA 92805 or online at [email protected]. ❚ to become volunteer tutors and learn how to tutor adults in basic reading, writing and spelling skills. Two volunteer training opportunities are being offered this fall with morning and evening classes available. The training will provide qualified volunteer tutors to help English-speaking adults who have difficulty reading and writing, as well as those who have learned English as their second language and need additional work on reading John James Nicoletti and comprehension. Managing Editor For more information, call (714) 229-0435. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2004 2 C ITY S CENE

Police Department Ranks First in Solving Violent Crimes

APD is tops among California’s largest cities for the fourth consecutive year

NAHEIM IS THE NUMBER ONE CITY FOR In 2002, Anaheim’s violent crime clearance VIOLENT CRIME CLEARANCE RATES FOR THE rates topped 70 percent FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR ACCORDING TO for the fourth consecu- tive year. Only three 2002 statistics recently released by the State of California’s other California cities Department of Justice and Criminal Statistics Center. The with populations of Anaheim Police Department successfully cleared 72 percent more than 200,000 of the violent crime cases in the City in 2002, besting all of had a 50 percent or California’s cities with populations greater than 200,000 people. better clearance rate. Violent Crime Rate Those cities were San Diego (60%), YEAR VIOLENT CRIME / CLEARED RATE Fremont (58%), and 2002 1,389 / 1,000 72% Bakersfield (54%). The 2001 1,316 / 945 72% average clearance rate for violent crimes in the largest 2000 1,413 / 1,063 75% California cities is 43 percent. 1999 1,639 / 1,243 76% Anaheim’s 24 percent clearance 1998 1,518 / 1,061 69% rate for property crimes also earned the City the top spot among This past year, Anaheim successfully solved 1,000 out of California’s largest cities. In 1,389 reported violent crimes. Violent crimes are considered 2002, the Anaheim Police offenses such as homicide, forcible rape, robbery and aggra- Department cleared 930 vated assault. property crimes, which include offenses such Police Chief Announces Retirement as burglary and vehicle theft. After 29 years with the Anaheim Police Department, Despite a Police Chief Roger Baker has announced his retirement, slight increase effective December 31. Baker served as chief of the 589- in overall crime, person department since September 1999. He leaves at Anaheim’s crime a time when crime levels are at historically low levels levels continue and the City has had the top violent crime and property to be at the crime clearance rates in the state of California for the lowest point past four years. A nationwide search is underway to in more than a find Baker’s replacement. ❚ quarter century. ❚

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Cantada Square Breaks Ground

ALIFORNIA-BASED BROOKFIELD HOMES SOUTHLAND GROUP HAS PARTNERED WITH ANAHEIM’S REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO bring a new neighborhood of 82 residences called Cantada Author’s Luncheon Square to west Anaheim. Site construction has already started and model homes are expected to be completed by Spring 2004. “We have worked with the community for a number of T WILL BE “MURDER ON THE MENU” AT years to plan the redevelopment of west Anaheim, and one of ANAHEIM’S COAST HOTEL ON SUNDAY, the projects that has been moving forward is this new ‘for sale’ th construction project by Brookfield Homes. The project will March 28 , when the Anaheim Public Library Foundation th create a new neighborhood that will be a wonderful addition presents its 9 annual Authors Luncheon and Silent Auction. to the west Anaheim area,” said Elisa Stipkovich, Executive Mystery authors Jerrilyn Farmer, Joanne Fluke, and Claire M. Director of Anaheim’s Redevelopment Agency. Johnson will delight an audience of both “foodies” and mystery Cantada Square will be built in two phases. The first will be fans, discussing their books that blend suspense, humor and on approximately 4.5 acres, located at 2340 W. Lincoln Avenue mouth watering recipes. Farmer, an actress turned writer, com- near Gilbert Street, and is a re-use of a previous large vacant posed questions and answers for Jeopardy!,wrote comedy parking lot. It will include 25 single-family detached homes sketches for Saturday Night Live’s Dana Carvey, Jon Lovitz and and 16 townhomes. Cheri Oteri, and now teaches mystery writing through UCLA’s “Current Anaheim residents and those employed in the Extension Writer’s Program. Her sixth mystery, featuring L.A. City will enjoy a 60-day priority pre-sales period for Cantada caterer Maddy Bean, will debut just in time for the March Square. We anticipate that exclusive period will begin in January luncheon. Fluke, who worked as a teacher, psychologist, 2004 and a buyer interest list is now forming,” noted John cook, caterer, and detective’s assistant before turning to crime O’Brien, Director of Urban Development for Brookfield Homes. (fictional only) will have her Hannah Swensen mystery “The “Brookfield Homes is proud to have been selected to work Fudge Cupcake Murder” available for fans at the luncheon. with the Redevelopment Agency to assist in creating Cantada Claire M. Johnson is a real life pastry chef who translated her Square and providing a special sense of place in west Anaheim,” experiences into her first book “Beat Until Stiff,” featuring a he added. San Francisco pastry chef. A graduate of San Francisco’s The new Brookfield neighborhood is part of a large scale, California Culinary Academy, Johnson is hoping her second west Anaheim revitalization effort that includes the redevel- book will be “done” in time for “Murder on the Menu.” opment of an old landfill site at Beach Blvd. and Lincoln Ave. The APL Foundation is dedicated to supporting the Anaheim into a 270,000 square-foot commercial/retail center with a Public Library, and has raised in excess of $40,000 to support public plaza and restaurants (see page 5). the Library’s efforts to expand Bookmobile Services through the purchase of a second Bookmobile. In addition, the Foundation For more information on Cantada Square, call Brookfield generously supports L.I.F.E., (Literacy Is For Everyone) the Homes at 1-877-31-HOMES. ❚ Library’s adult literacy program, and provides funding for special programs and services to Anaheim’s youth. One beneficiary of this year’s major fund raiser will be pro- posed Family Learning and Resource Center, to be developed as part of the new Haskett Branch Library. Tickets are $45 per person or $450 for a table of ten. For more Brookfield’s Cantada Square information, call (714) 765-1880. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2004 4 B UILDING FOR THE F UTURE

CC Arena Gets a Makeover

UILT IN 1967, THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER ARENA HAS SEEN MORE THAN ITS SHARE OF USE OVER THE PAST 36 YEARS.THE workhorse facility recently underwent several upgrades to keep it in top condition for the hundreds of thousands of guests who use it annually. Original seats were painted and recovered with new foam and fabric going from a trademark, but dated, orange to a royal blue color. Arena walls were also painted, making a dramatic transformation in going from brown to black. A complete retrofit of the HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) systems has been completed. The entire domed roof, originally made of non-insulated corrugated steel, has now been covered with a four-inch layer of insulating sheeting West Anaheim residents will soon enjoy all the amenities of a new shopping center on Lincoln Avenue. and a vinyl covering. The ceiling has also been redone with new one-inch insulating tiles. The lighting in the Arena has also been upgraded, providing Westgate Center an energy-efficient alternative with long lamp life, uniform light distribution and constant color, as well as being cost efficient Moves Forward to maintain. The new system qualified for a $50,000 energy conservation rebate and is expected to save $30,000 annually Former landfill site to be transformed into a in energy costs. ❚ public plaza, dining and shopping center New Clubhouse VER THE PAST THREE YEARS, THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HAS BEEN is Set to Debut WORKING TO TRANSFORM THE FORMER LINCOLN Landfill and the adjacent commercial area located at the north- HE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND A GRAND east corner of Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue. OPENING FOR THE NEW ANAHEIM HILLS The Agency has been acquiring property and negotiating with a developer to build the Anaheim Westgate Center on Golf Course Clubhouse on January 17 from noon to 4 p.m. 32 acres. As proposed, the project will consist of a high quality The 30,000 square-foot Mediterranean-themed facility will commercial retail center totaling about 275,000 square feet. offer panoramic views of the course and feature banquet areas, Prospective tenants include a home improvement store, a a bar and grill, a full service PGA golf shop, cart facilities and full service grocery store, retail shops, full-service restaurants office space. The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills will have daily and fast food restaurants. food service for golfers as well as banquets and weddings and a Plans also call for a food court with an outdoor seating Sunday champagne brunch. It will be able to accommodate up area and a large public plaza. The public plaza will be available to 300 people for special events. for community events and will be a gathering place for west For more information, call (714) 280-1360 or go online at Anaheim residents. ❚ www.hillsclubhouse.com. ❚

5 Winter 2004 ❚ Anaheim N EWS M AKERS An Overview of City Boards and Commissions

Sheri Vander Dussen O ASSIST IN GOVERNING THE CITY, ANAHEIM HAS SEVERAL BOARDS AND COM- Introducing MISSIONS THAT MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO the City Council in an advisory capacity. Anaheim’s New In most instances, candidates must be a resident at least 18 years old and qualified elector in Anaheim. All of the positions Planning Director are appointed by the Anaheim City Council, and most are vol- untary. Appointees generally serve a four-year term. However, there are also occasionally unscheduled vacancies due to per- FTER AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH PROCESS, sons already serving a term who are unable to continue for any SHERI VANDER DUSSEN RECENTLY STARTED reason and therefore resign. People interested in applying can call the City Clerk’s Office WORK AS THE ITY SNEW LANNING IRECTOR C ’ P D . at (714) 765-5166 for more information and an application She takes the reins of the 96-person Planning Department that form or access an application by logging on to www.ana- includes Advanced Planning, Zoning & Zoning Administration, heim.net. Building, Code Enforcement & Licensing, and Economic At press time, the Mayor and City Council were in the Development. process of creating the Cultural and Heritage Commission. Vander Dussen had worked for the City of Irvine since 1986, Members and meeting times of that new advisory body will joining the staff as a Senior Planner and then ascending to run in the next issue of Anaheim Magazine. the position of Manager of Planning and Development in Current boards and commissions, and their members 1990, a position she held for six years. Since 1996, she has include: been Irvine’s Director of Community Development oversee- ing land use planning, annexations, building & safety, code BUDGET ADVISORY related to the Anaheim Con- enforcement, environmental programs, waste management, COMMISSION vention Center. The Authority and business licenses. Meets to review the City’s meets the fourth Thursday She managed the department through the highest level of Annual Budget and to dis- of every month or at noon development in Irvine’s history, which resulted in more than cuss and recommend on at the Convention Center. 37,000 dwelling units and 45 million square feet of non-res- issues arising from the Larry Slagle 6/30/04 idential development during her tenure. She also implemented Budget. It meets the third Alden Esping 6/30/05 Irvine’s Design Excellence Awards program, recognizing Wednesday of each month Pat Carroll 6/30/06 developments that contributed to City goals of quality, acces- at 3:30 P.M. in City Hall. Paul Kott 6/30/06 sibility, safety and open space. Name Term Expires Ed Munson 6/30/07 Vander Dussen graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Harry Sidhu 6/30/04 University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts degree Ralph Price 6/30/05 COMMUNITY SERVICES in Social Ecology. She has been a guest lecturer at UCI gradu- David Stoll 6/30/05 BOARD ate courses in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development Ed Perez 6/30/06 Makes recommendations to and a featured speaker at national and regional conferences Lee Nguyen 6/30/07 the Council concerning the of the American Planning Association, the American Society of City’s human services needs. Landscape Architects and the League of California Cities. She The Board meets the second has also been an active member in various community activities COMMUNITY CENTER Thursday of each month as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bellflower AUTHORITY at 6 P.M. in the City Hall Christian Schools and as a Habitat for Humanity volunteer. ❚ Makes recommendations Council Chambers. ➥

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2004 6 N EWS M AKERS

Jack Holmes 6/30/04 Susan Faessel 06/30/05 Stephen Faessel 6/30/06 schedule will be established Andrea Sinclair 6/30/04 Mary Hibbard 06/30/05 Charles Peltzer 6/30/06 in the near future. Reina Gonzalez 6/30/04 Burton Fink 06/30/06 Lon Cahill 6/30/07 Frank Feldhaus 12/31/07 John Machiaverna 6/30/05 David Laviguer 06/30/06 John Elwell 6/30/07 Lorri Galloway 12/31/07 Esther Wallace 6/30/05 Robert Wadleigh 06/30/07 Cynthia Harriss 12/31/07 REDEVELOPMENT AND Michael Milliman 6/30/06 Andrea Manes 12/31/07 HOUSING COMMISSION Mary Sloan 6/30/06 PARKS & RECREATION William Taormina 12/31/07 Frank Ramirez 6/30/06 COMMISSION This body makes recommen- Jackie Terrell 12/31/07 William Bullman 6/30/07 Makes recommendations on dations to the Redevelopment Carolyn Yellis 12/31/07 Robert Baeza 6/30/07 parks, park development and Agency and City Council Virginia Zlaket 12/31/07 Patricia Pina 6/30/07 recreation issues. It meets on the City’s redevelop- Jerry Zomorodian 12/31/07 Vivian Engelbrecht—Member Emeritus the fourth Wednesday of the ment efforts and Housing Arte Moreno 12/31/07 month at 5P.M. at the Brook- Authority activities. It meets Vacant 12/31/07 THE GOLF COMMISSION hurst Community Center. the first and third Wednesday Meets to provide input on of the month at 4P.M. on the Jack Knapil 6/30/04 WORKFORCE policies and issues related to 10th floor of City Hall West. Emma Monreal 6/30/05 INVESTMENT BOARD Anaheim’s two municipally- Scott Shoup 6/30/05 Constantine Proussalis 6/30/03 Meets to discuss business owned golf courses. It meets Vacant 6/30/06 Steve Rosco 6/30/03 and employment issues relat- the fourth Thursday of each Terrina Picarello 6/30/06 Robert “Bobby”McDonald 6/30/04 ed to Anaheim’s workforce. month at 4 P.M. in City Hall. Rick Skinner 6/30/07 Maria Flores 6/30/05 Meets the fourth Thursday Kathy Wright 06/30/05 Donald Baldwin 6/30/07 Donald Yvaska 6/30/05 of each month at 3:30 P.M.in Arlene Raab 06/30/05 Mary Ruth Pinson 6/30/05 City Hall West. Patty Gaby 06/30/07 Vacant 6/30/06 PLANNING COMMISSION Ruben Alvarez 6/30/05 Frank “Bud”Schultz 06/30/07 This body assists the City Joel Ayala 6/30/05 Tom Kresal 06/30/07 SENIOR CITIZENS Council with land use policy, COMMISSION Robert Cashman 6/30/05 and zoning decisions. It INVESTMENT Rebecca Cervantes 6/30/05 meets every other Monday Advises the Council on issues Bertha Chavoya 6/30/05 ADVISORY BOARD relating to Senior Citizens. at 1:30 P.M. in City Hall Gina Galasso 6/30/05 This Board meets quarterly on Council Chambers. Candidates must be 60 or Debi Hausdorfer 6/30/05 the third Tuesday of February, older to serve on this com- Bart Hoffman 6/30/05 May, August and November at Paul Bostwick 6/30/04 mission. It meets the second James Vanderbilt 6/30/05 Jerome Hunter 6/30/05 2:30 P.M. in City Hall to review Thursday of the month at Gail Eastman 6/30/05 Frank Jocobson 6/30/05 City’s investment policies P M 1:30 . . in City Hall Council June Kuehn 6/30/05 and portfolio. Appointment David Romero 6/30/06 Chambers. Frank Lucero 6/30/05 recommends a work history Kelly Buffa 6/30/06 Ronald E. Costello 6/30/04 Gary McGuire. 6/30/05 or education in finance. Jerry O’Connell 6/30/07 Cecilia Flores 6/30/07 Beryle Koenig 6/30/04 Jean Melnikoff 6/30/05 Thomas Beitler 6/30/04 I. J.“Kitty”Preston 6/30/05 Mike Neben 6/30/05 Dominic Daddario 6/30/05 Ethel Clayton 6/30/05 Robert Nelson 6/30/05 PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD Jack Schrader 6/30/06 Pauline Berry 6/30/06 Auslyn Nieto 6/30/05 Ken Stark 6/30/07 This board serves in an advi- Donald Coakley 6/30/06 Joseph Paquette 6/30/05 James Riley 6/30/07 sory capacity to the Council Charlotte DeVaul 6/30/06 Buddy Ray 6/30/05 regarding issues related to the Joanna Rodgers 6/30/05 LIBRARY BOARD delivery of electric and water. SESQUICENTENNIAL Robert Sarna, Sr. 6/30/05 This body makes recommen- It meets the first Thursday of COMMISSION Doug Shively 6/30/05 dations concerning Library each month at 3P.M. on the Citizens serve and make rec- Elisa Stipkovich 6/30/05 th policies. It meets the second 11 floor of City Hall West. ommendations to the City Carol Stuart 6/30/05 Monday of the month at 6:30 Patricia Velasquez 6/30/05 related to the upcoming 150th Phyllis Watanabe 6/30/05 P.M. in the Central Library Paul Rich 6/30/05 anniversary of the found- Freida Wolden 6/30/05 Board Conference Room. Marcia Garten 6/30/05 ing of Anaheim. A meeting Michael Worley 6/30/05 ❚

7 Winter 2004 ❚ Anaheim WELCOME TO THE BEST SPORTS CITY IN

A World Series Championship and a serious run for the Stanley Cup helped carve a new identity for Anaheim AMERICA

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2004 8 Buoyed by a World Championship early January with a 16-game schedule. They will be part of the National League’s newly formed Western Division along baseball team and a Cinderella hockey with Arizona, Calgary, Colorado, San Jose and Vancouver. “Indoor professional lacrosse is a furiously fast-paced contest team that came within one game of that local fans will find hard to resist. The game combines the physical play of hockey with the scoring and play-making style winning the Stanley Cup, Anaheim of basketball. It appeals to mainstream sports fans across the was recently named the Best Sports country,”said Tim Ryan, General Manager of Arrowhead Pond. The Arrowhead Pond will also host the World Badminton City for 2003 by one of the nation’s top sports publi- Championships in spring 2005, featuring 400 athletes from 60 cations, Sporting News. The City is sharing the award with Los countries. The International Badminton Federation awarded the Angeles due to the combined accomplishments of the two neigh- Championships to Anaheim over Denmark thanks to a success- boring cities. ful bidding effort by USA Badminton, the Arrowhead Pond and “Because we try and reward quality over quantity in our rat- the Los Angeles Sports Council. ings, the Angels’ world championship last fall and the Ducks’ “This is such a coup to be awarded the 2005 Badminton World Western Conference title this spring were impressive bookends Championships and the 2004 U.S. Team Trials for Gymnastics to a remarkable year,” said Sporting News executive editor Bob in the same year that we’re hosting the World Gymnastics Hille.“Even without an NFL team, Los Angeles had an 11-2 USC Championships. There is no doubt about it—the Arrowhead team with Heisman Trophy quarterback Carson Palmer and Pond and Orange County have been recognized as a destination for major national and international sporting events,”added Ryan. “THE ANGELS’ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LAST According to the U.S. Olympic Committee, there are 1.7 million FALL AND THE DUCKS’ WESTERN CONFERENCE Americans who play badminton, and Southern California is the nation’s hotbed with more than 100,000 participants. TITLE THIS SPRING WERE IMPRESSIVE Baseball and may still be the most popular games in town, but with the help of gymnastics, lacrosse, badminton BOOKENDS TO A REMARKABLE YEAR.” and many others, Anaheim is poised to capture the imagination —sporting news executive editor bob hille of sports enthusiasts everywhere. ❚

offers the passionate sports fan everything from cycling and soccer at the new Home Depot Center to Winston Cup racing at California Speedway to golf, tennis, horse racing and more.” The editors of Sporting News took a 12-month snapshot of the sports climate from July to July. They put a premium on regular season won-lost records; playoff berths; championships; overall fan fervor; sports atmosphere and fan knowledge; abundance 2003-2004 Anaheim Storm Home Game Schedule of teams; stadium/arena quality and other related criteria. Jan. 10 vs. Arizona This marks the ninth year Sporting News has handed out the Best Sports City award. Anaheim joins notable past winners Jan. 18 vs. Buffalo including Boston (2002), New York (2001, 1999), St. Louis (2000) Jan. 25 vs. San Jose and Detroit (1998). Coming on the heels of the award, Anaheim’s stature as a Feb. 8 vs. Calgary premier sports city has been enhanced even more with recent Feb. 27 vs. Colorado events and announcements. In August, the Pond hosted the World Gymnastics Champion- Mar. 5 vs. Rochester ships. Athletes from 70 countries competed at the Pond for eight Mar. 13 vs. Vancouver days including several gymnasts who are expected to take home medals in the upcoming Olympic Games. The competition was Apr. 2 vs. San Jose televised throughout the world and Anaheim drew rave reviews as a top-notch host city. Those efforts contributed to gymnastics Tickets are $8-$30 available at ticketmaster.com, the Arrowhead Pond Box Office, returning to the Pond in 2004 when the City hosts the U.S. by phone at (714) 740-2000 and at all Ticketmaster outlets. For general team information, visit www.anaheimstorm.com or call (714) 704-2934. Olympics Team Trials. Also this past summer, the announced $3 DISCOUNT OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL! Anaheim residents save $3 off the January 10 the move of the former New Jersey franchise to Anaheim. The new opening night game tickets normally priced $16 and $22. Show proof of Anaheim Anaheim Storm will join the 12-team league and begin play in residency at the box office. Limit of 8 discounted tickets per person.

9 Winter 2004 ❚ Anaheim C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

Upcoming events at Public events at Selected events at Upcoming shows at The Arrowhead The Anaheim The Grove The House Pond of Convention of Anaheim of Blues Anaheim Center 2200 East Katella Avenue (714) 712-2700 (714) 778-BLUE 2695 E. Katella Avenue 800 West Katella Avenue (714) 704-2420 (714) 765-8950

4 December 5-7 December 8 December CMT Most Wanted Live Tour National Geographic Warehouse Sale Vans Off the Wall Club Tour featuring RASCAL FLATTS featuring T.S.O.L. / The Dwarves / U.S. Futsal National Championship with Special Guest Chris Cagle Death By Stereo / Western Waste 5 December plus Brian McComas 14-20 December ▲ George Thorogood AUHSD Basketball Tournament/ and the Destroyers Cheerleading Competition 6 December 27 December 9 December Royal Crown Revue Vietnamese New Years Party ▲ Tom Jones 12 December 24 January 6 December Super Diamond The American Championships John R. Wooden Classic Cheerleading Competition College Basketball Tournament 13 December UCLA vs. Kentucky 31-1 Jan./Feb. 19 December Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Stanford vs. Kansas The Great American Train Show ▲ Tower of Power

5-8 February 22-28 December Dec./Jan. Anaheim Sportsman’s Expo 25-4 Rent Disney on Ice 19 December 7-8 February ▲ The Fabulous Thunderbirds Yeah Baby Expo 3 January English Beat’s Dave Wakeling 8 February 17 Feb. The Specials’ Neville Staple Professional Bowlers Assoc. The Toasters Stars on Ice Untouchables 20 December 14 February Skeletones Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders ▲ Berlin

21 February 28 February 23 January 27 December Harlem Globetrotters United Spirit Cheerleading Competition Bill Engvall Styx

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2004 10 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 2003-2004 Regular Season Schedule

Wed. Oct. 8 @ Dallas 5:00 PM Tues. Jan. 13 @ Colorado 6:00 PM Thurs. Oct. 9 @ Nashville 5:00 PM Thurs. Jan. 15 @ Edmonton 6:00 PM Sun. Oct. 12 vs. PHOENIX 5:00 PM Sat. Jan. 17 @ Vancouver 7:00 PM Fri. Oct. 17 vs. OTTAWA 7:30 PM Mon. Jan. 19 vs. CALGARY 5:00 PM Sun. Oct. 19 vs. BOSTON 5:00 PM Wed. Jan. 21 vs. DETROIT 7:30 PM Tues. Oct. 21 @ San Jose 7:30 PM Fri. Jan. 23 vs. MINNESOTA 7:30 PM Wed. Oct. 22 vs. PHILADELPHIA 7:30 PM Sat. Jan. 24 @ Los Angeles 7:30 PM Fri. Oct. 24 vs. BUFFALO 7:30 PM Wed. Jan. 28 vs. LOS ANGELES 7:30 PM Sun. Oct. 26 vs. CHICAGO 5:00 PM Fri. Jan. 30 vs. COLORADO 7:30 PM Tues. Oct. 28 @ NY Rangers 4:30 PM Sun. Feb. 1 @ Calgary 5:00 PM Wed. Oct. 29 @ Washington 4:00 PM Mon. Feb. 2 @ Edmonton 6:00 PM Sat. Nov. 1 @ NY Islanders 10:00 AM Wed. Feb. 4 vs. CAROLINA 7:30 PM Sun. Nov. 2 @ Chicago 4:00 PM Tues. Nov. 4 @ St. Louis 5:00 PM Sat./Sun.Feb. 7-8 NHL All-Star Weekend Sat. Nov. 8 @ Phoenix 6:00 PM Minneapolis, MN Sun. Nov. 9 vs. PHOENIX 5:00 PM Wed. Nov. 12 vs. TORONTO 7:30 PM Wed. Feb. 11 vs. PHOENIX 7:30 PM Sun. Nov. 16 vs. ST. LOUIS 5:00 PM Fri. Feb. 13 @ Calgary 6:00 PM Tues. Nov. 18 @ Colorado 5:00 PM Sat. Feb. 14 @ Vancouver 7:00 PM Wed. Nov. 19 @ Dallas 5:30 PM Mon. Feb. 16 vs. DALLAS 5:00 PM Fri. Nov. 21 vs. NASHVILLE 7:30 PM Wed. Feb. 18 vs. COLUMBUS 7:30 PM Wed. Nov. 26 vs. NEW JERSEY 7:30 PM Fri. Feb. 20 vs. NASHVILLE 7:30 PM Fri. Nov. 28 vs. CHICAGO 1:00 PM Sun. Feb. 22 @ Dallas 1:00 PM Sun. Nov. 30 @ Minnesota 3:30 PM Mon. Feb. 23 @ Phoenix 6:00 PM Tues. Dec. 2 @ Columbus 4:00 PM Wed. Feb. 25 vs. EDMONTON 7:30 PM Wed. Dec. 3 @ Detroit 4:30 PM Sat. Feb. 28 @ Los Angeles 1:00 PM Fri. Dec. 5 @ Atlanta 4:30 PM Sun. Feb. 29 vs. LOS ANGELES 1:00 PM Sun. Dec. 7 vs. DALLAS 5:00 PM Wed. Mar. 3 vs. MINNESOTA 7:30 PM Wed. Dec. 10 vs. SAN JOSE 7:30 PM Fri. Mar. 5 @ Chicago 5:30 PM Sat. Dec. 13 @ San Jose 7:30 PM Sat. Mar. 6 @ Pittsburgh 4:30 PM Sun. Dec. 14 vs. EDMONTON 5:00 PM Mon. Mar. 8 vs. MONTREAL 7:30 PM Fri. Dec. 19 vs. COLORADO 7:30 PM Fri. Mar. 12 vs. NY ISLANDERS 7:30 PM Sun. Dec. 21 vs. SAN JOSE 5:00 PM Sun. Mar. 14 @ Los Angeles 1:00 PM Mon. Dec. 22 @ San Jose 7:30 PM Tues. Mar. 16 @ Phoenix 6:00 PM Sat. Dec. 27 @ Florida 4:30 PM Wed. Mar. 17 vs. ST. LOUIS 7:30 PM Mon. Dec. 29 @ Tampa Bay 4:00 PM Fri. Mar. 19 vs. SAN JOSE 7:30 PM Wed. Dec. 31 @ Carolina 4:30 PM Sun. Mar. 21 vs. DETROIT 5:00 PM Fri. Jan. 2 @ Buffalo 5:00 PM Tues. Mar. 23 @ Nashville 5:00 PM Sat. Jan. 3 @ Detroit 4:30 PM Thurs. Mar. 25 @ St. Louis 5:00 PM Mon. Jan. 5 vs. DALLAS 7:30 PM Fri. Mar. 26 @ Columbus 4:00 PM Wed. Jan. 7 vs. LOS ANGELES 7:30 PM Sun. Mar. 28 @ Minnesota 1:00 PM Fri. Jan. 9 vs. VANCOUVER 7:30 PM Wed. Mar. 31 vs. VANCOUVER 7:30 PM Sun. Jan. 11 vs. COLUMBUS 5:00 PM Sun. Apr. 4 vs. CALGARY 1:00 PM

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Like an artist mixing watercolors to paint a masterpiece, the great chefs of Anaheim are combining a full palette of bold and subtle flavors, textures, and ever-changing com- binations of ingredients to win over the hearts, minds and stomachs of an increasingly sophisticated dining audience. These chefs and the restaurants they work for are leaders in setting a new dining standard throughout Southern sure their kitchens run like well oiled machines. But California—a standard fueled by more attention and they still find ways to make the work fun in high more competition, blending together to enhance volume, high pressure situations while serving Anaheim’s stature as a dining destination. customers whose expectations have steadily risen Triggered by exciting changes in The Anaheim throughout the years. Resort, that attention has heightened interest not only Most of all, these passionate artists find a way to in how people play and work, but how they eat as well. blend the vision of their owners and inject it with Each of these chefs is unique, but they also have their own personal sense of style. much in common. All are not afraid to experiment— The result is a vibrant restaurant community in fact, the continued success of the restaurants they that satisfies and excites the demanding standards run depends on it. of guests who travel to Anaheim from throughout They work hard, but enjoy their work and the the world and a local population that’s grown more constant challenge of maintaining the highest stan- sophisticated as the local dining scene has matured. dards and culinary creativity. Here then, are four of the best chefs that Anaheim The great chefs are also team builders who make has to offer.

13 Winter 2004 ❚ Anaheim Napa Rose

Tucked into a quiet corner of Disney’s Grand Californian around a spacious exhibition kitchen where the Hotel, the Napa Rose could aptly be called Executive Chef culinary staff puts on a constant show in full view Andrew Sutton’s California Dining Adventure. He, along of guests. with General Manager Michael Jordan, have created a dis- To complement Sutton’s gastronomic creations, tinct vision of what California wine country cuisine should the Napa Rose offers a list of 300 wines, a stock be and they execute it with perfection night in and night out. of 900 different wines and boasts a 16,000-bottle “At the Napa Rose, we celebrate California’s food and cellar. Jordan, a veteran restaurateur and sommelier, wine,”said Chef Sutton recently.“The food we serve is hearty, seeks out great wines for the impressive collection. wholesome and fresh, created to go with Californian wines, As further evidence of Jordan’s commitment and those from the Napa region in particular.” Chef Andrew Sutton to providing the best possible wine experience, To fully enjoy the state’s rich culinary diversity, the menu Napa Rose now features 26 staff who have passed changes every season, and includes dishes such as the says the one dish the Level I Introductory Sommelier Course—the pancetta-wrapped Catalina Island swordfish fillet with rock most at any restaurant west of the Mississippi, shrimp and Manilla clam broth, a spit-roasted prime rib you must try is and the second-largest gathering in the nation. of pork with ranch-style black beans and sauce chaparral, “the sautéed hand The Napa Rose wine list has many rare boutique and Seven Sparkling Sins, described as an array of spicy wines with less than 100 cases produced. It also lobster, smoked salmon, foie gras Torchon, caviar, sturgeon, harvested diver features many “discovery wines” that are delicious truffled quail egg and cold water oysters. and very affordable, yet also low-production and Sutton was recruited to lead the Napa Rose from the scallops with lemon hard to find. Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley, where he spent seven lobster sauce Technically, the Napa Rose is located inside years as executive chef for the Ivy Award-winning venue. Disney’s California Adventure theme park, but This was after five years with Dean Fearing at the Five- accented with fresh don’t think for a minute that you’ve got to pay Star, Five-Diamond award-winning Mansion on Turtle admission for the privilege of eating there. Creek in Dallas. Sutton is also a graduate of the prestigious vanilla and a glass “You can easily valet park at Disney’s Grand Culinary Institute of America and has completed a classical of chardonnay.” Californian Hotel, and this is complimentary French apprenticeship. for five hours when you dine at the restaurant,” ❚ “Chef Sutton is the ideal chef for Napa Rose because of Napa Rose added Niven. his many years of experience in the California wine country 1600 S. Disneyland Drive and his thorough understanding of wines and food,” says in the Grand Californian Hotel Mary Niven, vice president of food and beverage for the (714) 300-7170 . www.disneyland.com Inspired by the California Arts and Crafts architectural style, Napa Rose is built in a half-oval design, wrapping

A Taste of Anaheim In every part of Anaheim, there are little din- Zankou Chicken is tucked away in a strip mall on frequent this eatery. There’s also a full service Italian You’ve ers that the locals rave about. The kind of west Ball Road but offers mouthwatering Middle market for those who prefer to cook authentic at places where people come from miles Eastern roasted chicken and beef, Zankou’s incredible home. 2175 W. Orange Ave. (714) 535-1948. garlic sauce will hook you for life the first time you around to savor the one-of-a-kind, must-try try it. 2424 West Ball Rd. (714) 229-2060. If you’re in the mood for something different, try got to dishes time and time again. Some have an the Peruvian cuisine at Norys. Very reasonably priced old fashioned charm that can’t be duplicat- You can’t mention Mama Cozza’s without also includ- and friendly atmosphere. Regulars rave about all the ed—reminders of simpler days in Anaheim. ing Luigi’s d’Italia when talking about the most pop- dishes but the flan and uniquely seasoned shrimp try these! ular family style Italian restaurants in Anaheim. Both fried rice get special mention here. 933 1/2 South Others are the best of exciting new cutting- offer generous helpings of spaghetti, pizzas, and Euclid Ave. (714) 774-9115. edge flavors that give guests a choice of pastas for legions of loyal customers. Mama Cozza’s An unofficial list of the palette-pleasing entrees. Based purely on Italian Restaurant, 2170 W. Ball Rd. (714) 635-0063. It’s 1955 all over again when you visit The La Palma subjective input from folks who’ve lived and Luigi’s d’Italia, 801 S. St. College Blvd. (714) 533-1300. Chicken Pie Shop. Loyal customers come back time best that neighborhood and again to this neighborhood institution that worked in Anaheim for years, here’s a sam- restaurants offer Cortina’s Italian Market and Delicatessen has been continues to pack them in with hearty chicken pies, pling of some of the great little places that around since 1963 and has the best canolis found traditional American cuisine and 50s décor. 928 N. in Anaheim will drive your taste buds wild. outside of New York City according to those who Euclid Ave. (714) 533-2021.

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2004 14 The Catch

The Catch Restaurant instantly became one of Anaheim’s hottest restaurants after it opened in August 2002. Of course, being the closest fine dining place to the hottest team in baseball didn’t hurt, but it’s more than just championship base- ball across the street that keeps people coming back to the Manzella family’s newest venture. “Craig has a tremendous background in seafood from “The challenge,” according to Executive Chef his days in culinary school in San Francisco, one of the Craig Rouse, “is to make sure that every day we premier seafood cities in the world. His years at Scott’s deliver the best possible dining experience for a Chef Rouse says Seafood are also an asset. He has great knowledge in all wide variety of people who come here, whether aspects of the kitchen; he’s creative and also a good admin- they are local business people, sports fans, or con- the one dish istrator and inspires an impressive loyalty from his staff.” vention attendees.” said co-owner Joe Manzella. It’s a philosophy that has been many years in you must try is With the large Diamond Court banquet room as part of the making. “the Miso The Catch’s facilities, Craig and his staff can be challenged As a child, while all his friends were busy read- to serve as many as 650 guests at one time. ing science fiction books, Craig Rouse would Caramelized Chilean “We’re heavily influenced by conventions. When we see spend hours upon hours devouring cookbooks. a big group coming to the city, we stock up on prime steaks, The Betty Crocker cookbook became his bible. Sea Bass served lobster, crab, foie gras and scallops. Conventioneers are big At 19, Craig was accepted into the California over Thai style spenders out to have a great time but that does create some Culinary Institute in San Francisco as one of the unique operational challenges for us,” he notes. youngest members of the class. After graduation, fried rice.” Staying consistent and keeping high service levels are the he joined Scott’s Seafood and worked for the biggest challenges, especially in a market where events can popular chain for 15 years. The Catch heavily dictate business according to Manzella. His reputation attracted the attention of Joe, 1929 South St. College Ave. “People want a true dining experience when they are out. Michele and Peter Manzella who owned TAPS (714) 257-0101 We’re responding by integrating Southwestern, Asian and Fish House & Brewery in Fullerton at the time. www.catchanaheim.com Caribbean influences in what we serve. For us, there is a The Manzellas started a two-year courtship to need to deliver items that emphasize the sweet, spicy and lure him from Scott’s to work for them and over- savory elements, combining lots of components for a mem- see operations at TAPS and a new venture— orable meal,” he says. resurrecting The Catch Restaurant in Anaheim, “The good news is that the level of dining in Anaheim which had been closed prior to acquisition by has increased immensely. This area is becoming a focal the Manzellas. point in Orange County and in Southern California.” ❚

When you’re looking for something different, stop at Sunday brunch at Casa Garcia will blow you away. of New Orleans, Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown alive, try dining at Jagerhaus or The Lorelei Room at Al Hallab Bakery on Brookhurst Avenue and try the Mexicasa is located at 1778 W. Lincoln Ave. (714) 635- Disney also serves up cajun cookin’ through and the Phoenix Club. It’s impossible to resist an authen- best Lebanese pastries and ice cream. 512 S. Brookhurst 2612. El Conejo Feliz is located at 1750 W. Lincoln Ave. through and the best bread pudding that’s all the tic bratwurst smothered in sauerkraut, German fried Ave. (714) 991-6768. (714) 991-0450. Casa Garcia is located at 1201 W. rave. 1590 S. Disneyland Drive (714) 776-5200. potatoes, potato pancakes and more. And if those Lincoln Ave. and 531 W. Chapman Ave. (714) 999- don’t get you, then the apple strudel definitely will. It’s only open for lunch, but Tony’s Deli-Hofbrau is The Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar is also at 0088 and (714) 740-1108. Jagerhaus is located at 2525 E. Ball Road (714) 520- a small, out-of-the-way place on South Anaheim Downtown Disney and is one of the best people- 9500. The Phoenix Club is located at 1340 S. Sanderson Blvd. that piles the meat high on deli sandwiches Best known as the place to watch a game or a place watching places to go in Anaheim. Try the second Ave. (714) 563-4166. like few others in town. The potato salad, roast pork to play games, ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney is story at Catal and watch guests from all over the and corned beef sandwiches are highly recommend- also home to the ultimate comfort food—the Cookie world walk by as you dine on a delicious and eye- Located across the street from the Pond and best ed. 613 S. Anaheim Blvd. (714) 778-1151. Sundae. It’s a chocolate chip cookie baked to order, pleasing Mediterranean Rim cuisine. You can also known as the place to go before and after Ducks two scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate enjoy a glass of wine at the outside bar. A great way and Angels games, JT Schmids Restaurant and Trying to pick a favorite Mexican restaurant from the syrup and chocolate shavings—all sizzling in a skillet to spend a couple of hours. 1580 Disneyland Drive Brewery packs them in with signature handcrafted dozens located in Anaheim is sure to start a spirited when it comes to your table. Mmmmmmm . . . . 1545 (714) 774-4442. argument. However, three that stand out for their Disneyland Drive (714) 300-3776. microbeers brewed onsite—including recently quality food and family friendly prices are Mexicasa, Anaheim was founded by German settlers and in introduced Anaheim Pale Ale—and a great assort- El Conejo Feliz and La Casa Garcia. Locals advise the Aside from having the coolest looking piano this side the spirit of keeping the Mother Colony’s heritage ment of wood-fired pizzas, steaks, seafood, ➥

15 Winter 2004 ❚ Anaheim The Anaheim White House

Ever since The Anaheim White House opened, owner Bruno Serato has been a high profile fixture in the commu- nity. In fact, he has achieved such status that most people simply refer to him as Bruno. In 1987, he took over an old mansion originally built in 1909 that had been nestled in Anaheim’s orange groves for decades. The home was eventually purchased in 1981 by Jim and Barbara Stovall who drew up plans to build con- dominiums on the site. Their consciences got the better of them and instead, they opened the original White House sautéed veal scaloppini in a brandy-shallot glace, Restaurant on New Year’s Eve 1981. Chef Meza says braised Sonoma rabbit served over orzo pasta, The home has been largely preserved as it was originally and an extensive and beautiful display of pastries built, lending itself to unique charms as guests dine in sev- the one dish you and desserts. eral intimate rooms throughout the home. must try is Presentation is everything at the Anaheim White Bruno travels to his native Italy at least once or twice a House—it’s a reflection of the blend between year and to other destinations world wide, as well as being “the filet mignon Bruno’s outgoing personality and Meza’s need to extremely active in the community. Having a talented chef continue to challenge himself. like Eddie Meza who is very comfortable behind the scenes with porcini “Doing the same thing is boring. If you’re able in the kitchen frees Bruno to do what he does best. mushroom sauce.” to tweak a dish, it adds a little fun for me and it “I love Eddie’s attitude. He likes to try new things and creates a little fun on the floor. We are constantly never gets upset if a problem happens. He listens to the concerned with our presentation and do a lot of The Anaheim White House new ideas I bring back from my travels and is always open experimenting to keep coming up with some- 887 S. Anaheim Blvd. to trying something new,” said Bruno recently. thing new and different,” says Meza. “I love chal- (714) 772-1381 A quiet man who seems to be most at home when he’s lenging myself and I think it shows in the work www.anaheimwhitehouse.com creating beautiful food in the Anaheim White House’s when you do what you enjoy.” kitchen, Meza has been with Bruno for 16 years. He started Bruno has also worked hard to be involved in as a pastry chef when he was 22 at Bruno’s previous restau- the community. He has hosted the annual Paint rant, La Vie en Rose. It was there that he began to polish Your Heart Out Anaheim fundraiser for 13 years, his craft, studying French cuisine under Bruno’s tutelage. is an active board member on the Boys and Girls When the White House opened, Bruno schooled him in Club and started a new charity this year called Italian and American styles of cooking before promoting Catarina’s Club to honor his mother. him to executive chef five years ago. Bruno is quite clear why The Anaheim White Bruno’s mentoring has influenced Eddie and shaped a House has done so well over the years. unique blend of experience that translates into distinctive “We have always believed in three key ele- Northern Italian and French dishes served at the White ments to our success—great service, great food House today. Guests can enjoy such notable dishes as lob- and great décor. We must be doing it right because ster ravioli served with ginger and citrus sauce, Norwegian we’ve been here for 16 years now and our local salmon served over wilted spinach and an orange sauce, business is a good as ever.” ❚

salads and burgers. Live rock and roll on the patio on The Filling Station Anaheim Colony just opened in décor is like your grandma’s kitchen, but the food is ago. Come early on Friday and Saturday nights if Friday and Saturday nights also makes it a popular mid-October and offers mouthwatering pies and undeniably great. Try the Apple pancake, which is you don’t want to wait for a table. 8022 E. Santa Ana nightspot among locals every weekend. 2610 E. pastries, burgers—including the “Marlowe Burger” as big as a rug that even those with the heartiest Canyon Rd. (714) 974-6660. Katella Ave. (714) 634-9200. billed as the Ultimate Burger and voted one of the appetites will have trouble finishing. Simple and best in Orange County—and other hearty fare. In superb. 1418 E. Lincoln Ave. (714) 535-9815. Rosine’s is an east Anaheim family-owned eatery Anaheim’s own “American Graffiti” is alive and well Downtown Anaheim at 195 Center Street Promenade serving great Mediterranean styled chicken, lamb with the rollerskating waitresses at Angelo’s Drive-In. (714) 535-4800. People who enjoy good barbeque need to know and beef dishes that keeps locals coming back The popular State College location is a good old about Wood Ranch. This Anaheim Hills restaurant time and time again. The rotisserie chicken with fashioned “burger and fries in a basket” place that’s The Original Pancake House is one of those places located in the Festival Shopping Center has been garlic butter sauce and the garlic mashed pota- always busy. And we’ve never seen a waitress fall with a unique folksy charm that’s hard to explain, packing them in with its signature tri-tip beef toes wows ‘em every time. 721 Weir Canyon Rd. yet! 511 S. State College Blvd. (714) 533-1401. but easy to appreciate. The floor tilts a bit and the brisket, steaks and ribs since it opened four years (714) 283-5141.

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2004 16 Mr. Stox Restaurant

From the moment you meet him, it’s obvious It’s a challenge that the Marshalls and Raczek seem to that Chef Scott Michael Raczek is a man who loves thrive upon. Complementing an extensive remodel over his work. the past five years, their cuisine is American by name, but He has been with Mr. Stox for 18 years and his includes dishes of Italian, French, Asian and California vision and strong kitchen leadership has been origins. The emphasis is always on freshness fueled by a one of the reasons that Mr. Stox continues to be large herb and vegetable garden on the premises. Menu one of the venerable mainstays in the Anaheim favorites include Maryland Crab Cakes on a Dijon sauce, dining establishment. Under his guidance, the pan seared Halibut on pureed watercress sauce, Sesame kitchen continues to reinvent itself, keeping a Seeded Ahi seared rare and served with papaya relish, and fresh presentation for legions of loyal locals as a Grand Marnier soufflé that’s worth the 40 minute wait. well as long-standing conventioneers who return Chef Raczek says the This is also the place where gourmet breads and pastries year after year for great food and one of the best have been elevated to an art form. Made on site in a steam wine selections in Southern California. one dish you must injected stone hearth oven, they are as popular as any Even before he came to work for Mr. Stox, try is “Duck Confit, entrée among those who frequent Mr. Stox—so much so, Raczek was a fixture in the City for a long, long that they are now offered in local stores on a retail basis. time. He grew up in Anaheim, the son of parents made from an old Perhaps even more impressive is Mr. Stox wine cellar. who operated the Grand Hotel during its heyday. Stocked with 23,000 bottles, since 1983, Mr. Stox has annu- “I’ve seen the local dining scene go from heavy European recipe ally earned the Wine Spectator’s “Grand Award” given to steak dinners served in dark bars to a more open featuring a mesquite only 93 restaurants in the world. and honest relationship with customers who want “Now, it’s about finding a great food and great wine bal- to know what’s going on in the kitchen more grilled duck breast ance, especially in Orange County where people are becom- than ever before,” he noted recently. ing more demanding and insisting that a quality wine Mr. Stox originally opened for business in 1968 flavored by rock should be a part of their dining experience,” says Raczek. under the ownership of Harry and Maurine salt, cognac and Educating guests on wine and food is an ongoing Fahnestock—hence the name Mr. Stox. In 1977, process. Raczek and Mr. Stox routinely offer guests the the Marshall family purchased Mr. Stox and moved oranges.” opportunity to meet with winemakers and offers several west from New Jersey where they had operated a outings and participation dinners, including upcoming seaside hotel and restaurant for almost 30 years. Mr. Stox Restaurant events such as “Domestic Game and Big Red Wines” on Today, under the guidance of Ron, Chick 1105 E. Katella Avenue January 9 and new Spanish Cuisine on April 2, 2004. ❚ and Debbie Marshall, Mr. Stox remains one of (714) 634-2994 Anaheim’s most enduring and celebrated dining mrstox.com landmarks. Of course, getting to the top is one thing, but to stay there for 26 years is quite another. “Our biggest challenge is being open to change. We believe that significant changes must be made in all areas including menus, décor and service. We are constantly reinventing ourselves,”says co- owner Ron Marshall.

Alvarados Kitchen is a relatively new addition to If you’re looking for a nice quiet place to enjoy great COMING SOON... DID WE MISS the Anaheim Hills dining scene that is getting rave Italian food, try Foscari Italian Cuisine in Anaheim Islands Restaurant is a tropical themed hamburger OUR AVORITE reviews. This intimate locale features California cuisine Hills. Owner Maria Foscari has been in the restaurant Y F and salad restaurant that's perfect for dates or an highlighted by fresh fish specials that are highly business since she was nine years old. She bakes her RESTAURANT? inexpensive night out with the family. Opening in recommended, especially when monk fish is on the own breads and puts up stock pots of wonderful mid-2004 at 5747 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road. menu. The chef and host Alex Alvarado learned their ingredients each morning to make sure her guests If you’ve got a little gem in Anaheim that you’d like craft well at Yves’ Bistro, another Hills favorite, enjoy authentic home style Italian cooking that Romano’s Macaroni Grill is a popular chain featur- to share with our readers, tell us about it. We’ll run where they worked for a number of years before could only come from a mother's kitchen.. It’s wise ing family style Italian food with an upscale décor. the best of the rest in a future issue of Anaheim striking out on their own. Give Alvarados a try at to call for reservations on Friday and Saturday Opening in mid-November at 8150 East Santa Ana Magazine. Send to: Anaheim Magazine, 200 S. 430 S Anaheim Hills Rd. (714) 279-0550 nights. 5645 E La Palma Ave. Ste. 170 (714)779-1777 Canyon Road. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 ❚

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for a minimum of six months for the sole pur- RINSE & SAVE PROGRAM pose of purchasing green power for Anaheim. AVES ATER AND You determine how much money you would S W like to contribute and which of the following ENERGY COSTS FOR programs you would like to support.You may ANAHEIM RESTAURANTS cancel at any time. Here are two programs to help provide NAHEIM RESTAURANTS ARE green power for Anaheim: ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN

GREEN POWER FOR THE GRID: Rinse & Save, a new water and energy con- servation program that will reduce water and Help Utilities bring electricity to our city energy costs by replacing a single spray valve via the regional electric grid that is generated in their kitchens. from clean,renewable sources.Your contribu- When restaurant workers rinse dishes,up tion benefits all of Anaheim’s customers by to 300 gallons of hot water go down the drain, increasing renewable generation in Anaheim’s running up water and energy costs for the power resource portfolio. Residential cus- owner.Hot water conservation in restaurants tomers may sign up to voluntarily contribute is the focus of a new strategy for the California GREEN POWER TAKES $1.50, $3 or $4.50 per 30-day billing period. Urban Water Conservation Council and its Business customers may assist by voluntarily CENTER STAGE FOR water agency partners throughout California. agreeing to pay $15, $30 or $45 per 30-day Through Rinse & Save,a door-to-door instal- PUBLIC UTILITIES billing period. lation program for restaurants,nearly 17,000 spray valves will be replaced with more effi- NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES SUN POWER FOR THE cient high-velocity valves—free to qualifying IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING SCHOOLS: food service facilities statewide. clean, green power to our customers. As we You can make a contribution toward the The simple processes of rinsing and clean- continue to gain experience with the tech- purchase, installation and maintenance of up constitute more than one-third of a restau- nologies of green power and increase public solar power systems at Anaheim’s public and rant’swater use.The high velocity of the new awareness of its benefits,we hope to make it private schools, grades K-12.Your contribu- spray valves enables water efficiency without more viable in the future. tion will help schools reduce their electric compromising the kitchen staff’s operation. Green power refers to electricity generated bills and increase environmental awareness. The rinsing “muscle”is in the velocity,not in from renewable energy sources such as wind In some cases, the solar power systems may the volume of water. These new valves will and solar power, geothermal (steam) and also serve to create lunch shelters or parking save over six billion gallons of water and more various forms of biomass (organic waste). lot coverage.Check with your tax advisor,since than 40 million therms of energy statewide, These resources provide an unlimited supply your contribution may be tax-deductible. enough water to serve over 18,000 families of energy that is environmentally friendly. Residential customers may voluntarily des- and enough energy to heat 67,000 homes However,green power is also more expensive ignate $1.50, $3 or $4.50 per 30-day period annually.Each restaurant may save as much as than the bulk of our energy, which is gener- for this program, while business customers $1,000 per year in gas,water and sewer costs. ated from conventional sources such as coal, may donate $15, $30 or $45 for the same The program ends Dec.31, 2003, or when oil and gas. billing period. 17,000 installations are complete,whichever To help keep our electric rates low and to Since its inception in 2002, nearly 400 occurs first. meet the state’s intent to increase the use of pledges by residences and businesses have been received, and we currently have five For more information,contact Rinse & Save renewable resources, Utilities has designed at (800) 423-9896. ❚ two voluntary programs to help provide green schools that have made reservations for power for Anaheim.These programs will also funds to develop solar energy systems. We assist Anaheim in meeting its goal to increase still need more pledges to move forward with renewable resources to a minimum of 15 per- these and future requests. cent by 2017. When you sign up for either For more information on either program: program,you commit to having us add a fee Call 765-3300 or visit www.anaheim.net and to your utility statement each billing period click on Public Utilities. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Winter 2004 18 B USINESS CONNECTION

LEADERSHIP ANAHEIM that will allow the Agency to provide loans Anaheim and the Orange County Small and sub-grants. Qualified property owners, Business Development Center (SBDC). EEKING TUDENTS S S businesses and developers will benefit from The one-on-one consultations are available FOR CLASS OF 2004 the Revolving Loan Fund Program by gain- on Tuesdays by appointment,and are offered ing access to an affordable funding source to at no cost to any Anaheim business owner, PPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING finance cleanup activities. business employee, Anaheim resident, or ACCEPTED FOR LEADERSHIP The Agency previously received a other individual interested in learning more $200,000 environmental assessment grant about starting a business in Anaheim. Anaheim’s Class of 2004. The community- from the EPA to conduct an initial assess- The Center also offers business develop- based program offers training for Anaheim’s ment study for the Lincoln Landfill at the ment seminars each quarter from experts leaders of tomorrow by introducing them to northeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and and business professionals in the industry. a variety of local government and civic lead- Beach Boulevard. These seminars are also available at no cost ers and processes. It was founded with the The Agency identified seven priority target to Anaheim business owners and residents. goal of seeking to identify and inform poten- sites ranging in size from 4 to 25 acres in the For more information, or to schedule a tial leaders and to encourage them to become City’s Redevelopment Project Areas. The pri- consultation,call the SBDC at (714) 564-5200, involved in Anaheim’s future. ority target sites include a former landfill, a or the Small Business Assistance Center (714) The nine-month course exposes partici- truck transfer facility, and vacant manufac- 765-4563. ❚ pants to curriculum in leadership and man- turing/industrial properties. Environmental agement skills focusing on areas such as cleanup activities are a critical component of volunteerism, local civic and business the target sites’ redevelopment plans, which resources, cultural issues, tourism, trans- include development of affordable and market portation, education, public works, health- rate housing, a modern commercial retail care, civic unity and more. One of the most center and a neighborhood park. valuable assets of the program is the opportu- For more information, contact Andrew Han nity to meet and network with other emerging ❚ community leaders. at (714) 765-4539. Classes meet all day on the second Wednesday of each month beginning February 11, 2004. Graduation takes place THE ANAHEIM SMALL on November 4. The cost of the program is BUSINESS ASSISTANCE NEW COLLEGE $1,200 and includes class materials and meals BREAKS GROUND at each full day session.Scholarships are avail- CENTER OFFERS able on a limited basis. BUSINESS SERVICES ONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY For more information or an application, AND SEMINARS ON ESTWOOD OLLEGE A contact Andrea Manes at (714) 991-8745 or W C , by email at [email protected]. ❚ HE ANAHEIM SMALL BUSINESS new 50,000 square-foot campus being built in the parking lot across from the Arrowhead ASSISTANCE CENTER OFFERS Pond and next to the 57 Freeway on Douglass complimentary business consultation services Avenue. It replaces an old Anaheim campus REDEVELOPMENT for pre-venture, business start-ups and on West La Palma Avenue.The college is a AGENCY AWARDED established businesses in various areas of technical school specializing in computer business development.The Center will provide networking,computer programming,graphic $1 MILLION GRANT assistance with Business Formation (legal design and computer assisted drafting. It HE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL structure), Licensing and Permits, Taxes will employ 30 staff members and have an and Employee Considerations,Business Plan enrollment of up to 600 students split evenly PROTECTION AGENCY HAS Development, Marketing and Advertising, between day and night time classes. One awarded the Anaheim Redevelopment Strategic Planning, and Access to Capital; other important thing to note—even after Agency a $1 million grant to be used for the as well as assistance with other relevant it opens,limited parking will still be available clean up of sites throughout Anaheim. The business topics. These services are offered on the site for people attending events at grant will create a revolving loan program through a partnership between the City of the Pond. ❚

19 Winter 2004 ❚ Anaheim I MPORTANT T ELEPHONE N UMBERS & WEBSITES

Anaheim Municipal Government www.anaheim.net Emergency Services Police Department, Administration, 425 S. Harbor Boulevard General Information ...... 765-5100 Fire ...... (714) 533-1305 Business ...... 765-1900 Administration Fire/Paramedic Emergency ...... 911 Emergency ...... 911 Mayor/City Council Offices ...... 765-5247 Police ...... (714) 765-1911 Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG City Manager’s Office ...... 765-5162 Police Emergency ...... 911 Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 City Management 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Parking/Traffic Violations City Attorney ...... 765-5169 Electric outage/lines down ...... 765-3300 Traffic Bureau ...... 765-1860 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . .765-5178 Community Development ...... 765-4300 Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-4083 Anaheim Police Department & Community Center (Anaheim Hills) Community Services ...... 765-5191 Report Street Flooding ...... 765-6860 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Convention, Sports & Entertainment ...... 765-8950 Employment Business & Information ...... 765-3800 Finance ...... 765-5195 Anaheim Career Employment Center State of California Fire ...... 765-4000 50 S. Anaheim Boulevard, #300 ...... 765-4350 Department of Motor Vehicles ...... (800) 777-0133 Human Resources ...... 765-5111 www.anaheim.net/business/cec.html Utilities and Services Planning ...... 765-5139 Job Training Program ...... 765-4342 Water and Electricity Police ...... 765-1900 Graffiti Removal Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard Public Utilities ...... 765-5137 Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line ...... 765-5200 www.anaheim.net Public Works ...... 765-5176 Report In Progress ...... 765-1911 Administration ...... 765-5137 Treasurer ...... 765-5117 Caltrans Hotline ...... (949) 724-2500 Advantage Services/Conservation ...... 765-4250 Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim 2695 E. Katella Avenue Housing Information Customer Service ...... 765-3300 Administration ...... 704-2400 Fair Housing Council Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down www.arrowheadpond.com Labor ...... 558-4159 or water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Mighty Ducks ...... 704-2700 Landlord-Tenant Problems ...... 569-0823 Spanish ...... 765-3300 www.mightyducks.com Homeless Shelters (Referral) ...... 956-5500 Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) ...... 765-5125 Convention Center, 800 W. Katella ...... 765-8950 Neighborhood Preservation ...... 765-4340 Electrical Engineering ...... 765-5156 Administration ...... 765-8950 Library www.anaheim.net/library.html Water Engineering ...... 765-5196 Ticket Information ...... 765-8900 Administration ...... 765-1810 Cable TV Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 765-8999 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway ...... 765-1880 Adelphia Cable ...... (800) 626-6299 www.anaheimoc.org Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail ...... 974-7630 Garbage Collection Disneyland, 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard ...... 781-4000 Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid ...... 765-3625 Anaheim Disposal, 1131 N. Blue Gum Street ...... 238-3300 www.disneyland.com Haskett Branch, 2650 W. Broadway ...... 821-0551 Billing Questions ...... 765-0125 Edison International Field, 2000 Way Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist ...... 765-3576 Gas Service Anaheim Angels ...... 940-2000 Other Services The Gas Company, 131 Center Street Promenade . .(800) 427-2200 www.angelsbaseball.com Anaheim Museum, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 778-3301 Education Box Office ...... 634-2000 Bookmobile ...... 765-1880 Anaheim City (Elementary) ...... 517-7500 Business Services and Economic Development Anaheim History Room ...... 765-1850 www.acsd.k12.ca.us Business Licenses ...... 765-5194 Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street ...... 765-1850 Anaheim Union High (7-12) ...... 999-3511 Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Center Street ...... 758-0222 Parks, Recreation & Community Services www.auhsd.k12.ca.us www.anaheimchamber.org Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 765-5191 Centralia (K-6) ...... 228-3100 Economic Development ...... 765-4323 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 N. Nohl Ranch Road ...... 998-3041 Magnolia (K-6) ...... 761-5533 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Automatic Tee-Time Reservations ...... 765-GOLF Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) ...... 997-6100 Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Restaurant ...... 998-5300 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us County Government Information ...... 834-5400 Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Avenue ...... 765-3481 Placentia Linda (K-12) ...... 996-2550 Dog Licenses ...... 935-7419 Automatic Tee-Time Reservations ...... 765-GOLF Savanna (K-6) ...... 236-3800 Health Department ...... 834-7700 Restaurant ...... 535-8770 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) ...... 637-3071 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Neighborhood Services ...... 765-4456 Streets, Traffic & Transportation Orange County Sheriff’s Department ...... 647-7000 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . .998-8380 Flooding ...... 765-6860 Weather Reports ...... 675-0503 Recreation Classes & Programs ...... 765-5191 Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) ...... 765-3300 Community & Neighborhood Centers Therapeutic Recreation ...... 821-6510 Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . .765-3373 Senior Citizens Programs ...... 765-4510 Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 Records Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street ...... 765-4500 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 OC Transportation Authority ...... 560-6282 Senior Programs ...... 765-4510 Planning, Zoning and Building www.octa.net Youth Center ...... 765-4501 Building Inspections ...... 765-5161 Bus Schedule ...... 636-RIDE Youth Boxing Club ...... 765-4508 Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 U.S. Government East Anaheim Community Center Planning Department ...... 765-5139 Immigration/Naturalization, 290 S. Anaheim Blvd. . . . .(800) 375-5283 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road ...... 765-3904 Public Safety Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 Senior Programs ...... 921-9203 Fire Department Administration, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 Jeffrey-Lynne Neighborhood Center Business ...... 765-4000 Voter Information 1633 S. Jeffrey Drive ...... 956-7145 Emergency ...... 911 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Ponderosa Park Neighborhood Center Bicycle Licenses ...... 765-4000 County Registrar of Voters 2100 S. Haster Street ...... 750-2826 Paramedic Billing ...... 765-4060 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana ...... 567-7600

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HOLIDAY MAGIC TREE LIGHTING Twila Reid Park Friday, December 5, 6-8 P.M. Begin the holiday season by joining the West Anaheim Neighborhood Development Council at Twila Reid Park for entertainment, a bonfire and a spectacular tree lighting ceremony. A special guest will have goodies for the kids.

HOLIDAY VILLAGE AND TREE LIGHTING Downtown Anaheim Saturday, December 6, 3-7 P.M. Corner of Clementine and Center Street Promenade. Ring in the holidays with a very special tree lighting celebration. Join the Nutcracker Holiday Committee, the City of Anaheim, The Downtown Merchants Association and the Anaheim Community Foundation for entertainment, food, and fun! There will be rides for the children and a visit from some “special” guests.

SUGAR PLUM HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING John Marshall Park Saturday, December 13, 5-7 P.M. Join the Rancho La Palma Neighborhood and Anaheim Shores at John Marshall Park for their very special family event. There will be entertainment, a bonfire, refreshments and a visit from a very special guest.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL OF THESE HOLIDAY EVENTS, CALL (714) 765-3267

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