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Thanksgiving Dining in Orange County
11.19.25
The countdown to Thanksgiving is on. With festive feasts just around the corner, enjoy savory offerings and dining options without the stress of cooking or hosting. Throughout Orange County, explore full-service dining, grab-and-go meals, or casual eats with Irvine Company Retail Properties.
Impress with a premium spread, catered by Whole Foods, and comforting classics like gourmet sides, decadent desserts, and more from Gelson’s - with pre-orders for both concluding on November 25 and available for any last-minute market shopping needs.
Looking to take a bite out of the holiday season? Treat the family to full-service dining at Javier’s, Maestro’s Ocean Club, Fogo de Chao, and more. Reservations are encouraged.
Explore the latest dining options including the popular RH Ocean Grill, and community favorites including Ocean 48, JOEY Newport Beach, and Fleming’s. Craving a light bite? Mendocino Farms’ signature “November to Remember” sandwich is always highly-anticipated. And don’t forget dessert - pick up something for your host (or for yourself) at See’s Candies.
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Stop by See’s Candies for dessert or enjoy homemade ice cream with the family at the newest addition, Handel’s. shopthemarketplace
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Costa Mesa Welcomes Sweetgreen’s New Sweetlane
11.17.25
Sweetgreen is set to open its latest Orange County location in Costa Mesa at 280 Bristol St. on Tuesday, November 18, featuring the brand’s first Infinite Kitchen “sweetlane.”
On opening day, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can enjoy special treats while supplies last, including:
• Free mini scoops from Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
• A chance to win a 9-foot-4 surfboard courtesy of Daydream Surf Shop
• Vintage VW vans and photo opportunities with A Timeless Day
• Fall candles from Happy Organics
• Sweetgreen swag and more
For every meal purchased on opening day, Sweetgreen will donate a meal to Food Finders to support individuals in Orange County experiencing food insecurity.
The new 2,223-square-foot restaurant will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., serving popular salads, warm bowls, protein plates, and sides. Guests can enjoy favorites such as the Harvest Bowl, Crispy Rice Bowl, Caramelized Garlic Steak, and Miso Glazed Salmon. The Fall Seasonal Menu will also be available for a limited time and features roasted tomatoes, candied pumpkin seeds, and maple-glazed Brussels sprouts.
This location is the first to introduce the Infinite Kitchen sweetlane in Orange County. Guests can place digital orders in advance and pick them up directly through the drive-up lane, combining Sweetgreen’s signature hospitality with the efficiency of its advanced technology.
280 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.
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