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Bardega to Open in Laguna Hills with Bodega-Style Market and Custom Cocktails

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By Greer Wylder
July 07, 2025

Bardega, a new neighborhood bar and market, is set to open in Laguna Hills in late summer 2025. The concept, created by longtime friends and local entrepreneurs Cory Danger and Matt Sharp, blends a laid-back lounge with a chef-driven kitchen, bottle shop, and bodega-style market.Guests can expect a customizable cocktail experience featuring non-alcoholic, low-ABV, and full-spirit options, alongside local beer and standout wines. Bardega’s menu will highlight elevated comfort food with modern twists, available for dine-in or takeaway.Cory Danger, known for co-producing MUSINK and founding Golden Crown Barber Shop, and Matt Sharp, a hospitality consultant and owner of multiple beverage-focused…

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Fit Bodies by Amanda Marks 15th Anniversary With Pop-Up Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
July 04, 2025

Fit Bodies by Amanda is celebrating 15 incredible years with a special Anniversary Pop-Up Event on Sunday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the studio in Irvine.The morning kicks off with a 30-minute bootcamp-style workout led by founder Amanda, followed by a curated pop-up experience featuring local small business vendors and raffle giveaways.Whether you're a longtime client or new to Fit Bodies, this is a great opportunity to connect, move your body, and support local OC businesses. Bring a friend—or a few—and join the fun. New faces are welcome!Tickets are available at fitbodiesbyamanda.com/event.17821 Sky Park Circle, Suite J,…

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Puesto Debuts Protein-Packed Bowls and Summer Specials

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By Greer Wylder
July 04, 2025

Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar, an award-winning Southern California favorite with deep Mexico City roots, is debuting a new lineup of bold, protein-packed bowls just in time for summer. Available at all three Orange County locations—in Irvine Spectrum, Park Place Irvine, and Anaheim—these fresh additions highlight Puesto’s modern approach to classic Mexican comfort food.Crafted by Executive Chef Raul Casillas, the new bowls are served with herb lime rice, black beans, and sweet summer corn, and spotlight premium ingredients like short rib birria, filet mignon, al pastor chicken, and Mexican shrimp. Alongside the bowls, Puesto is rolling out two seasonal…

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Celebrate the Fourth from Offshore 9’s Rooftop in Huntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
June 29, 2025

This Independence Day, watch the fireworks light up the coast from Orange County’s highest rooftop lounge. Offshore 9, perched atop The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, will host a one-of-a-kind Fourth of July celebration from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4.Guests will enjoy sweeping ocean views, a live DJ, and front-row seats to the Huntington Beach fireworks show—all from a stylish rooftop setting. Admission starts at $59 per person and includes access to Offshore 9, a signature “Glow-in-the-Cloud” sparkler cocktail, and Seafood Chowder Tots. A special holiday menu featuring All-American classics will also be available for purchase.Groups…

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Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point Wins 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

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By Greer Wylder
June 27, 2025

Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point has once again earned Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 2025, a prestigious honor recognizing the world’s top restaurants for wine.The award celebrates Luciana’s commitment to pairing its elevated Italian cuisine with an exceptional, 300-bottle wine list that spans over 10 countries. Curated to complement the menu’s Northern Italian flavors—with modern touches by Michelin-trained Executive Chef Luis Sandoval—the list includes selections from esteemed producers and regions rarely found in local shops or everyday settings.Presented annually by Wine Spectator, the Award of Excellence highlights restaurants with thoughtfully curated programs featuring at least 90 wines that align…

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