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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2026

Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Disney Theatrical Group, led by Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, are teaming up to bring Disney's Beauty and the Beast to Costa Mesa, marking the first North American tour of the musical presented by Disney in more than 25 years.The beloved Broadway musical opens Sept. 22 for a three-week run through Oct. 11, 2026.A quick reminder for ticket buyers: Segerstrom Center for the Arts is the only official retail outlet for tickets to its performances. If you buy from a broker or third party, the center cannot reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets,…

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Mercado González Brings Mexican Marketplace Experience to La Habra

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2026

Northgate González Market is bringing its acclaimed Mercado González experience to La Habra, transforming one of the company's longest-standing neighborhood stores into a culinary and cultural destination inspired by the mercados found throughout Mexico.Building on the success of the flagship Mercado González in Costa Mesa, the reimagined La Habra location will blend the everyday convenience of grocery shopping with authentic Mexican food, artisan goods, live entertainment and gathering spaces that celebrate the richness of Mexican culture."For decades, our La Habra store has proudly served generations of families while supporting community partners like Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, The Gary Center,…

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Habana Turns the Lights Down for Weekly Candlelight Dinners

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2026

Wednesday nights just got warmer at Habana at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa. The Cuban restaurant has launched La Candela, a candlelight dinner series held every Wednesday starting at 4 p.m., exclusively at the Costa Mesa location.More than 600 candles set the scene throughout the dining room and garden patio, creating a glowing backdrop for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. La Candela features Habana's full regular menu alongside a handful of special dishes, including stuffed tostones filled with ropa vieja, roasted pork and shrimp for $18; sea bass a la plancha, pan-seared and served with…

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Jonathan Alcala Named Executive Chef at Temecula Creek Inn

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2026

Temecula Creek Inn has named Chef Jonathan Alcala as its new Executive Chef, bringing a lifelong love of California cuisine, hyper-seasonal ingredients and community-driven dining to the beloved Southern California retreat. In his new role, Alcala oversees all culinary operations across the property, including Corkfire, Temecula Creek Inn's signature garden-and-flame restaurant, as well as special events and immersive culinary programming.Alcala arrives at Temecula Creek Inn after most recently serving as Executive Chef at Carter Hospitality Group, where he led culinary operations for more than two years. Before that, he was Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director at Mount Palomar…

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Prince St. Pizza’s Black Currant Big Apple Pie Lands in Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2026

Prince St. Pizza is bringing something new to summer's final stretch, and Orange County gets a taste of it right here at home. The Costa Mesa location at Triangle Square is one of the stops for the brand's first-ever nationwide dessert pizza, available now through Aug. 31.The Black Currant Big Apple Pie Pizza pairs the cozy, familiar flavor of apple pie with a black currant drizzle and McCormick Black Currant Finishing Sugar. It's a pie that leans into bright, tart berry notes while still delivering that classic end-of-summer sweetness, the kind of dessert that feels like it belongs at a…

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