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Los Angeles Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Costa Mesa's retail landmark Triangle Square to be featured on Travel Channel
Costa Mesa's iconic Triangle Square will soon take a turn in the national spotlight, as a handful of tenants at the 200,000-square-foot retail complex will be featured in a segment airing on the Travel Channel Friday. Hosted by Holly McDonald — a Costa Mesa resident and agent in Compass Real Estate's Newport Beach office — the roughly 5-minute segment is set to air at 7 a.m., spotlighting upscale Western-themed steakhouse Westwood Coast along with other restaurants and entertainment destinations at the center. Since last fall, McDonald has produced a string of episodic features on area neighborhoods, cultural institutions and hot spots as a Southern California host for 'American Dream,' a national real estate and lifestyle show streaming on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Roku and other outlets. Past installments have focused on trendy milkshake bar the Straw and Costa Mesa's South Coast Metro Area, while McDonald is working on another show about an upcoming push-ups for charity event to raise money for veterans. 'They deal with a variety of different things, but they're all positive and uplifting sides of the area,' said McDonald, a former producer of HGTV's 'House Hunters.' 'I scout out the stories and the locations — I'm pretty much doing all of it.' The segment featuring Triangle Square, McDonald's first to be picked up and broadcast on the Travel Channel so far, came out of a desire to explore a place that is familiar to many but has gone through some changes since it first opened in 1992. 'Obviously, Triangle Square is a landmark here in Costa Mesa. And it's kind of undergoing a renaissance right now,' McDonald said. '[But] if people just drive by, they may not know what's going on inside. It's more than just nightlife, but I don't think people realize that.' In a sit-down interview, Westwood Coast General Manager Michael Ruiz explains the increasing popularity of Western-themed entertainment in Orange County, particularly country line dancing, and why Costa Mesa was an ideal spot for the San Francisco eatery's sister restaurant. The segment also depicts scenes from Prince Street Pizza, La Vida Cantina, Cafe Sevilla and Tavern & Bowl, giving viewers a taste of a now fully-occupied retail space. It's a great way to showcase the progress that's been made at the center in recent years, according to Charity Dahlke, a property manager for Cannon TTM, which purchased Triangle Square in 2017. The owners had big plans for the property and were making major upgrades just before the COVID pandemic hit, changing consumers' shopping behavior and impacting the center's progress. Only now is that bigger vision starting to come to life, Dahlke said Wednesday. And the added exposure from McDonald's 'American Dream,' which focuses on the different kinds of elevated experiences visitors can have at the center, only serves to further that cause. 'Triangle Square has definitely gone through a bit of a metamorphosis lately,' the property manager said. 'This used to be a crown jewel in Costa Mesa, and now the owners are dedicated to getting this jewel back to where it was.'
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
KISS legend Gene Simmons lists Beverly Hills mansion for $14M... after buying it for $10M four years ago
Gene Simmons has officially put his modern Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $14 million, after purchasing the property back in 2021. The KISS singer — who recently broke his silence on charging fans $12,000 to be his assistant — has listed the house for $13.995 million with Lisa Young, Kennon Earl and Thomas Davila from Compass Real Estate on the listing, per TMZ. Four years earlier, the 75-year-old rock star bought the 7,741 square foot estate for $10.5 million after returning to Los Angeles. The bass player had previously bounced between LA and Las Vegas after deciding to leave the City of Angels in 2020, only to return a year later after realizing he wasn't a fan of Vegas' scorching heat. His Beverly Hills Canyon home consists of four bedrooms and five bathrooms, and it also boasts an open floor plan. The hillside space — which was designed by Swiss architect Design21 — offers stunning views of the nearby mountains and the scenic Pacific Ocean. In the backyard is a 40-foot, solar-powered infinity pool which is directly next to a spacious wooden patio and outdoor sitting area that offers plenty of room for comfy couches, chairs and a fireplace. Small palm trees are placed on either side of the pool and are brightened at night by colorful spotlights. The mansion was built with glass, steel, oak and concrete, creating a modern threshold with plenty of windows that have fire resistant and waterproof treatments. The floor-to-ceiling windows on the first level open up to allow access into the living room. The open floor plan inside also leads into the expansive kitchen that has a long, rectangular island and up-to-date features and appliances. Gene's home has heated flooring, and the second level offers a gallery space as well as a home movie theater. The bedrooms also have large windows that allow plenty of natural sunlight to stream inside. The front of the property is surrounded by a drought-tolerant, desert landscape as well as concrete walls for privacy that lead towards the driveway and garage. In the backyard is a 40-foot, solar-powered infinity pool which is directly next to a spacious wooden patio and outdoor sitting area that offers plenty of room for comfy couches, chairs and a fireplace A sidewalk path leads up to an artistically designed entrance, which is next to a smaller outdoor patio space. Residents are able to fully take in the stunning views on the 1,800-square-foot deck. In a statement to People, the singer and bassist of KISS opened up about the Beverly Hills mansion. 'My favorite part of the house is waking up in the morning in the upper bedroom, having coffee in bed and, on a clear day, being able to see all the way out to the ocean,' he expressed. 'And my other favorite time is sunset in the upper bedroom or downstairs barbecuing something outdoors. The views really are spectacular.' One of the realtors on the listing, Lisa Young, stated that the estate is a 'Swiss architectural mastery' that was created with 'thoughtful details and a focus on longevity.' Young added, 'The 40-foot glasslike infinity pool is a real showstopper, surrounded by lush, drought-tolerant landscaping, and the bold bronze geometric sculptures add a cool, artistic vibe to the outdoor space. 'It's the kind of property that's extremely rare and truly special — made even more iconic by having been home to a rock legend.' 'My favorite part of the house is waking up in the morning in the upper bedroom, having coffee in bed and, on a clear day, being able to see all the way out to the ocean,' Simmons said Simmons purchased the home back in 2021 for $10.5 million after he moved back to L.A. from Las Vegas. During a past interview with the Wall Street Journal in 2020, the music artist explained why he wanted to leave the state of California. He explained, 'California and Beverly Hills have been treating folks that create jobs badly and the tax rates are unacceptable. 'I work hard and pay my taxes and I don't want to cry the Beverly Hills blues, but enough is enough.' Gene made the comments when he listed another Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $22 million at the time. The star's latest listing comes shortly after the KISS co-founder broke his silence on charging fans $12k to be his assistant. He was slammed by some over the high cost of the package which is called 'The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience.' Many found it particularly galling that he would charge people or the privilege of serving him, even though he is reportedly worth $400 million. He added, 'I decided, You know what, nobody's ever done it. Why not open the idea to be my personal roadie for the day?' Some of the experiences in the package include meeting Gene and other KISS band members, receiving band apparel, enjoying a meal with Simmons, helping set up for the band ahead of a show, and also getting introduced on stage in front of the crowd. The star told the New York Post: 'When I was a kid and went to see shows, I was always curious, "What's it like when they're in a hotel?" '"What's it like when the stage is set up? What's it like being onstage when they're performing and seeing the audience from the stage?"' He added, 'I decided, You know what, nobody's ever done it. Why not open the idea to be my personal roadie for the day?'
USA Today
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Home from cult classic 'Dazed and Confused' is now for sale at $950K
Home from cult classic 'Dazed and Confused' is now for sale at $950K Show Caption Hide Caption Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 1995 The latest home sales numbers painted a discouraging picture for the real estate industry as sales fell to the lowest level since 1995. Straight Arrow News A piece of film history is up for sale in Austin, Texas, and will only cost you just under $1 million. Paying the steep price will make you the new owner of the original house used by "Dazed and Confused" character Mitch Kramer. Officially listed at $950,000, the home is found within Austin's Allandale neighborhood and is located at 6806 Pioneer Pl. Built in 1964, the home has been recently renovated, although nostalgia still oozes throughout the home. In addition to having the front door repainted to mirror its look in the movie, the home now comes complete with vinyl plank flooring in a chevron pattern and a wooden structured patio. The house is located on a .21-acre lot and contains four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two office spaces and a game room. It is already fitted with a heated and air-conditioned garage that can be converted into an additional room or back into a stereotypical garage. Altogether, and not including the additional space from the garage, the home is 2,137 square feet according to the floor plan measure. The listing is being managed by Compass Real Estate agents Chris and Marjorie Tinnell. 'Dazed and Confused' remains a beloved cult classic If you lived in the 1990s and wanted to travel back in time to the 1970s, there weren't many more enjoyable vehicles than Richard Linklater's 1993 film 'Dazed and Confused.' Linklater originally approached the semi-autobiographical tale of his high school years in Huntsville, intending to make an anti-nostalgia movie to pull back the curtain on the shared misery and lowercase 't' trauma that many of us experienced. The movie, filmed in Austin in 1992, served as an early milestone in Linklater's career, with him making the jump to the more fraught world of studio filmmaking after the breakout success of his micro-budget indie film 'Slacker.' 'Dazed and Confused' also marked one of the first films in the careers of many of its young stars, including Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck and Parker Posey. Matthew Odam contributed to this report. Beck Andrew Salgado covers trending topics in the Austin business ecosystem for the American-Statesman. To share additional tips or insights with Salgado, email Bsalgado@
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Home from Austin cult classic 'Dazed and Confused' is now for sale at $950K
A piece of Austin history is up for sale and will only cost you just under $1 million. Paying the steep price will make you the new owner of the original house used by "Dazed and Confused" character Mitch Kramer. Officially listed at $950,000 the home is found within Austin's Allandale neighborhood and is located at 6806 Pioneer Pl. Built in 1964, the home has been recently renovated, although nostalgia still oozes throughout the home. In addition to having the front door repainted to mirror its look in the movie, the home now comes complete with vinyl plank flooring in a chevron pattern and a wooden structured patio. The house is located on a .21-acre lot and contains four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two office spaces, and a game room. It is already fitted with a heated and air-conditioned garage that can be converted into an additional room or back into a stereotypical garage. Altogether, and not including the additional space from the garage, the home is 2,137 square feet according to the floor plan measure. The listing is being managed by Compass Real Estate agents Chris and Marjorie Tinnell. If you lived in the 1990s and wanted to travel back in time to the 1970s, there weren't many more enjoyable vehicles than Richard Linklater's 1993 film 'Dazed and Confused.' Linklater originally approached the semi-autobiographical tale of his high school years in Huntsville, intending to make an anti-nostalgia movie to pull back the curtain on the shared misery and lowercase 't' trauma that many of us experienced. The movie, filmed in Austin in 1992, served as an early milestone in Linklater's career, with him making the jump to the more fraught world of studio filmmaking after the breakout success of his micro-budget indie film 'Slacker.' 'Dazed and Confused' also marked one of the first films in the careers of many of its young stars, including Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck and Parker Posey. Matthew Odam contributed to this report. Beck Andrew Salgado covers trending topics in the Austin business ecosystem for the American-Statesman. To share additional tips or insights with Salgado, email Bsalgado@ This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: 'Dazed and Confused' house listed for sale for $950K in Austin, Texas
