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Bear Coast Coffee Opens in Dana Point

10.08.18

Bear Coast Coffee's founder Jeff Clinard has built a cult following of morning java addicts and afternoon coffee connoisseurs with his coastal cool coffee shop in San Clemente located right across from the San Clemente Pier.

Clinard has been dreaming of a second location where a cup of coffee could start a customer’s day in a positive way. And now, Clinard and the Bear Coast Coffee team are thrilled to bring the same energy to the Dana Point community.

The Dana Point location offers exactly what the San Clemente location is lacking: space. The 700-square-foot establishment is not only a larger indoor footprint, but also offers patio outdoor seating — something the San Clemente location is lacking due to limited space. When searching for the perfect sister location, Clinard took customer feedback and wishes into great account, and space was one of them.

The menu is consistent, simple and reliable with the Dana Point store also offering steady, quality organic pastries from Rye Goods Co. as well as loaded avocado toast, paleo-friendly breakfast bowls and gourmet bagels. Both locations serve breakfast daily until 11 a.m. The coffee

The coffee is from Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters out of Lakewood, Colorado. It's exceptional, ethically sourced, and their methodology is great as well. The coffee menu can be viewed here.

Philanthropy and sustainability will continue to be a major focus, as Bear Coast is committed to the beautiful natural environment, particularly of coastal cities like San Clemente and Dana Point. All of the branded bags and plastics are compostable, with container lids composed of corn-oil-based materials. The goal is to work closely with organizations to help offset Bear Coast’s carbon footprint, making responsible eco choices to be carbon neutral when possible.

On the wall is a mural by artist Brian Kesling of a classic Ferrari 250 California Spider with a surfboard on top, celebrating Clinard’s love for vintage cars. The artistic nod might even have something to do with the fact that he had to sell a beloved classic to secure the capital to invest in Dana Point.

6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Bear Coast – Dana Point is at 34053 La Plaza #103 in Dana Point.

Bear Coast – San Clemente is at 618 ½ Avenida Victoria in San Clemente

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Le Diner en Blanc Returns to OC

10.05.18

Once again this year, the elegant white wave of dinner guests will take over one of the most prestigious public locations of the city. Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Orange County on Saturday, October 13.

For this second edition, more than 1,000 revelers are awaited at a new and secret location. Last year’s inaugural très chic picnic attracted more than 800 cultural enthusiasts for a memorable evening at Bolsa Chica State Beach.

This annual secret affair, promises another unforgettable evening of elegance, beauty and magic, as it takes over an undisclosed public space whose location is only revealed minutes prior to the commencement of the event.

“If you were at the event last year, you know to circle this date! This event allows us to enjoy of some of our most prestigious and iconic public spaces of the city with elegance and flair”, says Tiffany Brown of WOW Events!, returning co-host of Le Dîner en Blanc – Orange County. “For this new edition, we have once again searched the county high and low to find a venue that will ‘wow’ and render this night unique and magical as well as welcome more guests.”

Be part of this year elegant evening, sign up now at orangecounty.dinerenblanc.com/register. 

To maintain the uniqueness of Le Dîner en Blanc as well as staying true to tradition, guests must observe certain requirements and follow a few key rules: 

Once confirmed, each guest’s participation becomes mandatory, regardless of weather conditions.  This is a rain or shine event. 

Dress code:  elegant and white only.  Originality is encouraged as long as it is stylish and tasteful. 

Table setting:  all white! 

Champagne and/or wine. Beer and hard liquor are prohibited. 

As per Orange County, alcohol laws, guests cannot bring their own alcohol. Guests wishing to enjoy some wine or Champagne, must reserve online through the Dîner en Blanc’s e-store. However, guests are welcome to bring their own non-alcoholic beverages.   

To ensure that the location secret is kept undisclosed until last minute, guests meet at assigned departure location and are escorted by Dîner en Blanc volunteer.

 In order to leave the event location as clean as when they arrived, guests are required to leave with all their belongings, leftovers and litter.

Guests must bring

A table, two white chairs, white tablecloth.

A picnic basket comprising fine food and proper stemware and white dinnerware.  

A catered picnic basket option, which can be picked up at the site, will be available for those who do not wish to pack their own. Guests wishing to do so must reserve online through Dîner en Blanc website during the initial ticket registration. 

For full details on the event’s rules and regulations, please visit orangecounty.dinerenblanc.com.

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