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BUILD Brings the Heavy Lifting to Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2026

BUILD, the strength-focused concept from the team behind BURN, has opened its second location inside BURN Newport Beach. The studio, which launched in August as BURN’s first location outside Los Angeles, now offers BUILD’s dedicated strength classes alongside its existing BURN programming.BUILD pairs progressive heavy lifting with low infrared heat and medical-grade red and near-infrared LED light, all in a format designed for hypertrophy, or muscle building. The 50-minute classes follow a push/pull/legs split, giving members a structured path to getting stronger over time. With just 12 benches per class, BUILD blends personalized coaching with the energy of a group…

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Sushi Ii Enters a New Chapter as Sushi Suhama in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2026

Sushi Ii, the intimate Japanese restaurant on Newport Beach’s Mariner’s Mile, has entered a new chapter as Sushi Suhama.The new name nods to both the restaurant’s Japanese roots and the coastline it calls home. Suhama is an ancient Japanese term for a beautiful or picturesque shoreline, a fitting echo of the Newport Beach waterfront. Renowned Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto was commissioned to help shape this next chapter and chose the name himself. One of his celebrated seascapes will hang in the dining room.While the name is new, the restaurant is not starting over. The same intimate setting and culinary team…

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Sushi-Ten USA opens Sushi Blissba in Cypress

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2026

Sushi Blissba, the newest concept from SUSHI-TEN USA, has opened in Cypress. The group also operates Sushi Nigiriba in Culver City and Huntington Beach, and it created this latest restaurant with the Cypress community in mind.The name pairs “bliss,” or great happiness, with “ba,” the Japanese word for place. It reflects the idea of koufuku (口福), which combines the characters for “mouth” and “happiness” to capture the joy of a delicious meal.Led by Corporate Chef Masaya Minyu, the restaurant offers an a la carte menu and coursed dining experiences. Traditional Japanese dishes sit alongside creative plates that blend Eastern and…

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Foodie Heaven at The CAMP in Costa Mesa this Fall

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2026

Costa Mesa’s signature community dining experience is back for a Fall Edition on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6-9 p.m. Hosted by small local businesses at The CAMP, Community Dinner is an immersive foodie event where you can sit back and enjoy course after course of delicious food.Take your seat at the elegant farm tables and soak in the ambiance of The CAMP’s Courtyard, set to a special soundtrack curated by DJ Crisanto Santa Ana. With more than a decade of experience setting the tone, Crisanto knows exactly how to make you feel at home with your community.In the beautifully decorated…

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Gaby Moreno Brings Her Bilingual Sound to Musco Center

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts welcomes Grammy and Latin Grammy winning artist Gaby Moreno to the stage on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. for a night Billboard has called "nothing short of mesmerizing."Moreno is a singer-songwriter and producer whose warm, soulful sound moves effortlessly between English and Spanish. Since leaving her native Guatemala for Los Angeles, she has released nine albums and built an impressive list of honors, including a 2024 Grammy for best Latin pop album for "X Mí (Vol. 1)," Grammy nominations for "Alegoría" and "Ilusión," and two Latin Grammy Awards. A defining voice in modern Americana,…

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