R.J. Forrester is no stranger to viewers of The Bold and the Beautiful, having first appeared on the show in 2007. However, come the week

of January 12, the legacy character will return to our screens with a new face. It wasn’t long ago when we reported that the role had been

recast and that Joshua Hoffman would no longer be playing Ridge and Brooke’s son. (The character had been MIA since October of 2024.)

 

 

So, who’s stepping into the part this time? Newcomer Brayan Nicoletti will walk onto the scene (first-look photos here) and R.J. is sure to make a lot of people happy with his return, most notably his parents. However, where he’ll fit into the mix this time around, well, we’ll have to stay tuned right along with you to see.

Anthem Orlando is teasing a new food menu and a new culinary chapter led by Pom Moongauklang, whose bold, colorful cooking has long been a favorite in Orlando.

Located in downtown Orlando, Anthem is an LGBTQ+ nightclub and event space known for drag shows, dance nights, and community events. The venue recently shared a first look at dishes Moongauklang has been developing, calling the food “bold and beautiful” and emphasizing the intention behind every plate.

The preview menu includes Bangkok Chicken with crispy rice paper, herb slaw, rice wine vinaigrette and sweet peanut sauce; Crostini Capri with whipped lemon feta, prosciutto, pesto and roasted red pepper; Bruschetta Giglio with sun dried tomato, goat cheese, balsamic caviar, basil and cherry tomatoes; a Krab Rangoon Melt on sourdough with cheddar and a house duck dipping sauce; and panko fried mozzarella dubbed Bada Bing Bada BANG served with tomato onion jam. Anthem says this is just a small sample, with more to come.

The collaboration follows Moongauklang’s very public clarification on social media late last year that she is no longer involved with Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria, which she founded. She stated the restaurant’s direction no longer reflected her original vision and that she was not responsible for changes to the menu or brand.

Her work with Anthem marks a clear next step, shifting from the sandwich shop she was known for to a more globally inspired, shareable menu designed for a nightlife setting. No official launch date has been announced yet, but Anthem says the countdown is on.

R.J. Forrester is no stranger to viewers of The Bold and the Beautiful, having first appeared on the show in 2007. However, come the week of January 12, the legacy character will return to our screens with a new face. It wasn’t long ago when we reported that the role had been recast and that Joshua Hoffman would no longer be playing Ridge and Brooke’s son. (The character had been MIA since October of 2024.)

So, who’s stepping into the part this time? Newcomer Brayan Nicoletti will walk onto the scene (first-look photos here) and R.J. is sure to make a lot of people happy with his return, most notably his parents. However, where he’ll fit into the mix this time around, well, we’ll have to stay tuned right along with you to see.

Anthem Orlando is teasing a new food menu and a new culinary chapter led by Pom Moongauklang, whose bold, colorful cooking has long been a favorite in Orlando.

Located in downtown Orlando, Anthem is an LGBTQ+ nightclub and event space known for drag shows, dance nights, and community events. The venue recently shared a first look at dishes Moongauklang has been developing, calling the food “bold and beautiful” and emphasizing the intention behind every plate.

The preview menu includes Bangkok Chicken with crispy rice paper, herb slaw, rice wine vinaigrette and sweet peanut sauce; Crostini Capri with whipped lemon feta, prosciutto, pesto and roasted red pepper; Bruschetta Giglio with sun dried tomato, goat cheese, balsamic caviar, basil and cherry tomatoes; a Krab Rangoon Melt on sourdough with cheddar and a house duck dipping sauce; and panko fried mozzarella dubbed Bada Bing Bada BANG served with tomato onion jam. Anthem says this is just a small sample, with more to come.

The collaboration follows Moongauklang’s very public clarification on social media late last year that she is no longer involved with Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria, which she founded. She stated the restaurant’s direction no longer reflected her original vision and that she was not responsible for changes to the menu or brand.

Her work with Anthem marks a clear next step, shifting from the sandwich shop she was known for to a more globally inspired, shareable menu designed for a nightlife setting. No official launch date has been announced yet, but Anthem says the countdown is on.