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Mastro’s Plans Mother’s Day Brunch in Irvine and Costa Mesa

04.23.26

Mastro’s locations in Irvine and Costa Mesa will mark Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, with a celebratory brunch and evening dinner service. Known for attentive service, polished dining and live entertainment, both restaurants are preparing a special holiday experience. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Mastro’s Ocean Club Irvine and Mastro’s Steakhouse Costa Mesa will offer a Mother’s Day buffet brunch featuring a seafood tower with freshly shucked oysters, shrimp cocktail, lobster tails and snow crab claws. Additional selections include cheese blintzes with berry compote, scrambled eggs, sausage, hand-carved New York strip, honey-smoked ham, signature sides and mini butter cakes for dessert.

Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at $150 for adults and $45 for children. Regular dinner service begins at 5 p.m.

Mastro's Steakhouse is at 633 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa. (714) 546-7405

Mastro’s Ocean Club Irvine is at 772 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine. (949) 341-0376

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SpiceQuest Brings the Heat Home

04.23.26

For anyone who loves to cook, entertain or experiment in the kitchen, Orange County-based SpiceQuest is turning up the heat in a thoughtful way. The brand offers curated chili pepper kits designed for home cooks, food lovers and spice enthusiasts who want more control over flavor and intensity.

SpiceQuest sources a global range of chili peppers, from mild to superhot, and grades them for both heat and flavor. Each kit is built to give cooks precision, allowing them to layer spice intentionally rather than relying on one-note heat. The peppers are lab tested, 100 percent organic and packaged in sleek, thoughtfully designed grinders that give you precise control over every dish..

At the center of the brand is founder Fabio, whose fascination with chili peppers began in childhood in Italy. After years of searching for bold, balanced heat and coming up short, he created SpiceQuest as a way to elevate how chili peppers are experienced at home. The result is a collection of dried varietals that highlight the full spectrum of flavor, from subtle warmth to intense heat.

SpiceQuest offers three core kits. The Pro Collection includes 10 prefilled stainless steel grinders, each representing a different level of heat, making it a standout option for serious cooks. The Classic Collection features five essential spice levels suited for everyday use, while the Junior Collection introduces three foundational peppers for those just getting started.

Beyond the core lineup, there is much more to explore. Specialty kits highlight regional flavors, including African and Asian Spice Kits, along with travel-ready cases designed for spice on the go. It is a smart extension of the brand, making it easy to bring flavor anywhere, whether at home or on the road.

The brand also leans into the potential health benefits of chili peppers. Capsaicin, the compound responsible for heat, has been linked to increased metabolism, reduced inflammation and improved cardiovascular health. It may also support digestion, boost mood and provide antioxidant benefits, making it as functional as it is flavorful.

As a gift, it is an easy win. Thoughtful, well designed and genuinely useful, SpiceQuest brings something new to the table for anyone who enjoys cooking or simply wants to add more flavor to everyday meals.

For more information or to shop the full collection, visit spicequestlabs.com.

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