Blog

Holsteins Shakes & Buns TURNS ONE
08.29.16
Holsteins Shakes and Buns at Bloomingdale’s in South Coast Plaza, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a week-long toy drive for Giving Children Hope. You can come in and dine at the restaurant and bring an unwrapped toy to donate between Tuesday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 5 and receive a complimentary virgin “Birthday Cake Shake,” made with birthday cake crumble and topped with rainbow sprinkles.
The modern Las Vegas burger concept, which opened in Costa Mesa last September, is known for its creative menu of specialty burgers, small bites, salads, and alcohol-infused “Bam-Boozled” shakes.
Signature menu items include The Gold Standard burger featuring a dry-aged beef patty stacked high with tomato confit, smoked bacon, aged goat cheddar cheese with arugula; and the secret-menu Billionaire Burger made with a thick Kobe beef patty and topped with foie gras, port onion marmalade, frisee and truffle mayo.
Holsteins also boasts extensive beer and wine lists, after work Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. and late-night Happy Hour and live music in the bar/lounge Friday and Saturday from 9 to 11 p.m.
Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Holsteins Shakes and Buns is at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa. 714.352.2525.
Blog

THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY’S 2016-17 CONCERT SEASON
08.29.16
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County’s 2016-2017 just announced that single tickets to concerts are available starting today.
Highlights of the Society’s 63rd season includes international touring orchestras such as the world-renowned Berliner Philharmoniker in its first Orange County appearance in 15 years, led by Sir Simon Rattle; the Danish National Symphony Orchestra with soprano Deborah Voigt under the baton of Fabio Luisi; Esa-Pekka Salonen with the Philharmonia Orchestra; and the Taiwan Philharmonic in its U.S. debut.
The season also marks the return of internationally acclaimed artists such as violinist Itzhak Perlman, pianists Yuja Wang and Emanual Ax, and the Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet. The 15th Anniversary of the Laguna Beach Music Festival also returns featuring guest artistic director, cellist Johannes Moser.
The Society’s holiday offerings include the Canadian Brass for its third consecutive season, and also the famed Vienna Boys Choir in a special holiday program. The 2016-17 season also marks the continuation of the Society’s Eclectic Orange offerings, with performances by Grammy Award-winning tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, Japanese taiko drumming ensemble Kodo, along with the Havana Cuba All-Stars on their U.S. debut tour.
For an entire schedule of performances and tickets, visit here.
Follow Greer on Pinterest
from the blog
- 07.01.26 – Pacific Symphony Unveils Star-Studded 2026-27 Pops Season
- 06.30.26 – What’s New at VOX Kitchen South Coast Plaza
- 06.29.26 – Selanne Steak Tavern Celebrates 10 Years of Wine Spectator Recognition
- 06.26.26 – Segerstrom Center’s Y2K-Inspired Movie Mondays Return This Summer
- 06.25.26 – Summer Nights on the Lawn at VEA Newport Beach
- 06.18.26 – Sushi Ii Pairs Up with Brooklyn Kura for a Sake-Focused Omakase Night
- 06.17.26 – Say “I Do” on a Working Avocado Farm in Temecula
- 06.16.26 – Willbo Opens at Lido Marina Village with a Summer Kick Off
- 06.16.26 – Gospel Voices of OC Returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre
- 06.15.26 – Via Lido Plaza Unveils New Mural by Ellen Gladis
- 06.15.26 – Celebrate International Sushi Day at Sushi Roku at Fashion Island
- 06.15.26 – Social Media Services By Greer
- 06.11.26 – The Rooted Home Brings Curated Living to The LAB Anti-Mall
- 06.11.26 – INI Ristorante Rolls Out a Summer Menu Worth Clearing Your Calendar For
- 06.07.26 – Dolce by Tina and Gelato Paradiso Debut Almond Croissant Gelato
- 06.06.26 – Your Business. Our Audience.
- 06.04.26 – Casa Romantica Showcases Festival of Arts Legacy in New Summer Exhibition
- 06.03.26 – Paséa Hotel & Spa Hosts Annual Pup Fest on June 14
- 06.03.26 – Murder Mystery Dinner Experience Debuts in Buena Park
- 06.03.26 – Dr. Martens Warehouse Sale Comes to Tustin June 4-7
More Daily Doses
- 06.30.26 – A Blissful Japanese Head Spa Experience at Invita Costa Mesa
- 06.29.26 – Noble Ace Debuts in Laguna Beach’s Historic Heisler Building
- 06.28.26 – Fourth of July in Orange County: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
- 06.26.26 – ‘Gala of the Stars’ Returns to Segerstrom for 17th Year
- 06.23.26 – Del Mar’s 2026 Summer Racing Season Opens July 17
- 06.19.26 – Sherman Library & Gardens Introduces Hazeltine’s and New Afternoon Tea Experience
- 06.19.26 – Pageant of the Masters Returns to Laguna Beach With ‘The Greatest of All Time’
- 06.17.26 – BURN Opens First OC Location in Newport Beach
- 06.14.26 – The Curated Life Brings French Charm to Laguna Beach
- 06.12.26 – Father’s Office Chef Sang Yoon Debuts Tiny’s Burger at South Coast Plaza
- 06.10.26 – Live on the Lawn Returns to Fashion Island This Summer
- 06.08.26 – SEASON Makes Dinner Planning Easy
- 06.07.26 – Wild Fork Hosts World Cuts Sampling Events in OC
- 06.03.26 – Shopbop Pop-Up Arrives at Lido Marina Village
- 05.28.26 – Orange County Brand LYNKS Brings Style and Comfort Together
- 05.25.26 – Champagnes Kitchen Expands to Huntington Beach
- 05.18.26 – Uncle Fluffy Brings Viral Japanese Cheesecake to Costa Mesa’s Triangle Square
- 05.17.26 – Newport Beach TV Fest Returns With Star-Powered Lineup at Lido Theater
- 05.13.26 – Pure Salt Marks 10 Years With New Newport Beach Flagship
- 05.10.26 – A Coastal Spa Experience Arrives at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach
