Dr. Paul Nassif has a new “passion project.”
On June 9, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared a big announcement via Instagram: He partnered with actor and restaurateur Mark Wahlberg to open a new restaurant in Orange County, California.
“[Flecha Cantina] IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!” Paul began an Instagram post where he posed in the establishment with a few cast members and alums of The Real Housewives of Orange County. “My new restaurant with my brother [Wahlberg] in Huntington Beach has been a passion project for all of us involved and we couldn’t be happier with how incredible everything has turned out!”
Paul added his gratitude for “everyone who made yesterday’s event such a success,” also sending special thanks to “all the incredible women from [RHOC].”
Included in the mix were Season 18 orange-holders Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jennifer Pedranti, and new Housewife Katie Ginella, along with friends Vicki Gunvalson and Alexis Bellino.
Paul was also joined by RHOC alums Taylor Armstrong and Gretchen Rossi.
Following the opening, Shannon hopped on her Instagram Stories to congratulate the doctor and newfound restaurateur, noting how “amazing” the eatery is.
Taylor, Shannon, Vicki, and Brittany attend the opening of Paul’s new restaurant, Flecha Cantina, posted to Instagram Stories. Photo: Shannon Beador/Instagram
Additionally, Paul’s wife, Brittany Pattakos Nassif, took to her Instagram to share several photos and videos from the affair. “So much fun we had at our grand opening for [Flecha Cantina] in Huntington Beach! Go check it out!” she exclaimed in the caption.
In the images, Brittany posed with her husband and the OC ‘Wives, friends, and alums. She also shared photos of her and Paul’s daughter, Paulina Nassif, along with a photo with Paul and Wahlberg.
Brittany also shared a video of the crew celebrating Wahlberg’s birthday in the restaurant with a beautiful cake with sparklers.
More details on Paul Nassif’s new restaurant,
According to the Orange County Register, the restaurant “features a roster of Mexican-American staples,” including items like poached shrimp and avocado, tableside guacamole, enchiladas (carne asada, chicken or mole), chimichurri steak, and more.
Dr. Paul Nassif attends the 24th annual Keep Memory Alive “Power of Love Gala” benefit at MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada; Mark Wahlberg at the premiere of “The Family Plan” held at The Chelsea Theater at The Cosmopolitan on December 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images; Paul Citone/Variety
In addition to the Huntington Beach location, Paul and Wahlberg are also planning on a Las Vegas location, which the Orange County Register noted is “expected to open later this year.”