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ZAFFRE Fine Linens Celebrates Two Years in Costa Mesa

11.03.25

ZAFFRE Fine Linens recently celebrated its two-year anniversary and the opening of its new showroom at the Stonemill Design Center in Costa Mesa. The space has quickly become a creative hub for event professionals, designers, and tastemakers.

Best known for fine linen rentals for weddings, social events, and galas, ZAFFRE is expanding its presence with monthly classes and curated gatherings. The showroom serves as a space where design meets inspiration, and this season it’s fully embracing fall with warmth, texture, and autumn charm throughout.

Founded in Southern California, ZAFFRE brings artistry and collaboration to every event, offering textiles that transform tables into unforgettable experiences. In just two years, the company has earned a California Wedding Day “Best Of” nomination, expanded its team, and seen its linens featured in more celebrations than ever.

On Thursday, Nov. 13, ZAFFRE invites the community to celebrate the season at its Sweater Weather event from noon to 4 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive in their favorite fall knit to enjoy an afternoon of shopping, sipping, and inspiration. Attendees can shop for linens, florals, tabletop rentals, catering, pies, cocktails, and Thanksgiving goodies from local vendors.

ZAFFRE Fine Linens is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2915 Red Hill Ave., Suite B101, Costa Mesa. For more information, call 714-312-6471 or email orders@designwithzaffre.com

Image Courtesy Lisette Gatliff Photography

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North Italia Debuts Seasonal Fall + Winter Menu in Irvine and Beyond

11.02.25

North Italia has launched its new Fall and Winter menu at all locations nationwide, including its Orange County restaurant in Irvine where we dined this week. The seasonal update brings back fan favorites, introduces new chef-driven dishes, and adds fall twists across brunch, lunch and dinner.

New seasonal highlights include the Italian Short Rib Lumache with grana padano crema and horseradish gremolata, the Sunday Night Lasagna with braised short rib and Italian sausage, and the Prime New York Steak Tagliata served with wild arugula and shaved grana padano. Brunch brings a refreshed Morning Market Board featuring a caramelized onion frittata, burrata, shaved asparagus and arugula salad, and heirloom cherry tomatoes.

Seasonal additions join year-round favorites like White Truffle Garlic Bread and Crispy Eggplant Parmesan, handmade pizzas including Hot Honey and Smoked Prosciutto or Funghi, fresh salads like Tuscan Kale with crispy pancetta and charred grape, and house-made pastas such as Spicy Rigatoni Vodka and Bolognese. Dessert brings back the Salted Caramel Budino with espresso fudge, banana and toasted pecan toffee.

Cerritos and Topanga locations will exclusively offer house-made focaccia with wild oregano, rosemary, sea salt and aged balsamic.

Select locations including Cerritos and Torrance will also debut the new Mini Bar, a tasting-style program offering 2- to 3-ounce pours of curated cocktails such as the Paradio with tequila, hazelnut, coconut and strawberry. Zero-proof options join the menu as well, including Faux Me Twice with nonalcoholic sauvignon blanc, strawberry, pineapple and smashed citrus.

At every North Italia, the team is dedicated to delivering handcrafted Italian favorites made from scratch daily, from fresh pasta and pizza dough to seasonal boards and entrées. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner and dessert.

Brunch
Saturday – Sunday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lunch
Monday – Friday | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Dinner
Sunday – Thursday | 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday – Saturday | 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Happy Hour
Monday – Thursday | 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Happy Hour offered in the bar where applicable.

North Italia Irvine is located 2957 Michelson Drive. For reservations, call (949) 629-7060.

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