Pacific Park presents “Snackville” with culinary concepts reinvented by star chef James Kent

Five fun food deals Smashie Burgers, Mr. Good fries, Churrita Churro, Spoons DairyAnd Cosmic Funnel Cake; that of Arizona on hold frozen fruit drink debuts in Mr. Good fries

SANTA MONICA, California., June 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Take a stroll along the Santa Monica Pier to “Snackville” in Pacific Park, the brand new fun and gastronomic space with culinary concepts reinvented by the Michelin-starred chef James Kentwhich offers five new dining options which officially opens the Friday June 7.

“Snackville” is the first in a long line of exciting new capital investments that will be introduced at Pacific Park. “Snackville” is located on the famous Santa Monica Pier Boardwalk and offers hand-held treats and delicious eats right at the entrance to the two-acre amusement park, including:

• Smashie Burgers, serving smash burgers, loaded hot dogs and a selection of freshly fried fries. Smashie’s anchors the new “Snackville” at Pacific Park. Hot, fresh Smashie Burgers are grilled on the griddle, topped with slices of American cheese, grilled onions and all-new Smashie Sauce, then assembled and pressed for a crispy, melty and juicy burger experience.

• Mr. Good fries, serving varieties of fresh fries including Skinny Dippers, Swirly Fries and Tater Wheels. Mr. Good fries satisfies boardwalk guests’ cravings for all things golden, brown and delicious. Mr. Good fries A fun selection of fried potatoes is served with tasty dips and premium seasonings to keep tater lovers coming back to the boardwalk again and again.

• on holdA Arizona basic drink since 1971, makes its Hollywood debut on the cool blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Located inside M. Good frieseegees are the perfect blend of real fruit and frozen goodness that will have you sipping on sunshine all year round.

• Churrita Churro, a classic fried dough treat gets a decadent upgrade at Churrita. Sprinkled with cinnamon, filled with dulce de leche or dipped in chocolate, get your churro fix, with or without creamy soft serve ice cream at that of Santa Monica the hottest new confectionery.

• Scoops Creamerylocated just inside Snackville’s main entrance, Scoops Creamery serves frozen treats including hand-held ice cream, milkshakes and sundaes. Scoops Creamery is open daily and offers six flavors of Dippin’ Dots and freshly made funnel cakes, which you can top with your choice of premium Lappert ice cream.

• Cosmic Funnel Cake, Pacific Park’s signature Funnel Cake is a boardwalk treat not to be missed during any visit to the Santa Monica Pier. The name comes from the technique of pouring the batter through a funnel into hot oil. The funnel gives the cake its signature texture. Funnel Cakes are usually served with a dusting of powdered sugar. HAS “Snackville” they’re served at Cosmic Funnel Cakes and Scoops Creamery and can be topped with strawberries, whipped cream, or even a scoop of your favorite Lappert’s premium ice cream.

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“Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier provided an opportunity to apply our restaurant experience to some of my most beloved theme park dishes,” said James Kent, Michelin-starred Chef and Executive Chef of Saga Hospitality Group. “We’ll serve exactly what I want when I’m on the water with my family, which is the definitive smash burger and extra crispy fries.”

Chef James Kent’s culinary journey began in Bouley, leading to Le Cordon Bleu and Johnson & Wales. He honed his skills in renowned kitchens like Babbo and Jean-Georges before joining Eleven Madison Park. Under Kent’s leadership as head chef, EMP achieved four stars from The New York Times and three Michelin stars. In 2017, Kent set out to pursue his first solo project: an ambitious pair of restaurants in the iconic Art Deco building at 70 Pine Street in that of New York Financial district. Kent opened Crown Shy, the first of these restaurants, in March 2019. Just six months after opening, the restaurant received a Michelin star. After 18 months of pandemic-related delays, the couple opened SAGA, a fine-dining restaurant located in the building’s multi-level spire, in August 2021. October 2022SAGA has been awarded two Michelin stars.

“Pacific Park is excited to work with Chef James Kent and we look forward to implementing the new culinary concepts developed for “Snackville” and other projects,” said Nathan Smithson, senior director of business affairs at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. “We can’t wait to introduce ‘Snackville’ to a whole new audience visiting Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.”

SC Holdings, an investment company with extensive experience in the consumer, entertainment and hospitality sectors, recently acquired the Pacific Park operating group and committed 10 million dollars in capital investments over the next five years in Pacific Park’s dining and entertainment programs, supporting park operations and making it a fun, friendly destination for tourists, families and the community.

eegee’s has been capturing the hearts and quenching the thirst of Arizonians since 1971 with its frozen fruit drinks called “eegees.” Today, there are 30 eegee sites across Southern Arizona. For generations, eegee have been an essential part and cornerstone of their communities. They are excited for the opportunity to share the love of eegee and sweeten the moment for Southern Californians, one eegee at a time. Connect with eegee online at www.eegees.com and on Instagram/X/Facebook/TikTok at @eegees.

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles’ only free-entry amusement park, offers 12 rides, 14 mid-games, Snackville with five fun dining offerings, and beach shops. Pacific Park’s iconic rides include the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel, the Pacific Wheeland the Western coast, a steel roller coaster that runs 55 feet above Santa Monica Bay. For more information and hours of operation, call 310-260-8744, visit pacpark.com and go to Facebook.com/pacificpark, Instagram.com/pacpark or X.com/pacpark.

Contact: Cameron Andrewscameron@piercomm.com,

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