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BUILD Brings the Heavy Lifting to Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
October 22, 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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Spooky Sips and Pumpkin Pancakes at Outpost Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
October 22, 2026

Outpost Kitchen is getting into the Halloween spirit with three new seasonal items: the Frankenstein Cocktail, the Spooky Spice Iced Latte and Pumpkin Spice Gluten-Free Pancakes.The Frankenstein is a craft cocktail made with Midori, pineapple juice, lime, Hendry’s Vodka, Empress Gin and house-made blueberry jam. The Spooky Spice Iced Latte combines espresso with pumpkin spice and house-made vanilla syrup, comes with a choice of milk and is topped with pumpkin spice cold foam. The pancakes are fluffy and gluten-free, loaded with banana, walnuts and maple syrup, and finished with cinnamon mascarpone.The Costa Mesa eatery will also host an employee costume…

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Barnes & Noble Returned to Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
October 22, 2026

In case you missed it, Barnes & Noble opened a new flagship store at South Coast Plaza in August, bringing the bookseller back to Costa Mesa.The 27,000-square-foot space sits on the upper level of the mall and revives bookselling in a location that once housed Borders and, more recently, Sports Chalet. Inside, shoppers will find an extensive selection of books, exclusive gifts, a curated collection of toys and games, vinyl records, a newsstand and more.The store also features a Barnes & Noble Café with an outdoor patio and sweeping views, a nice spot to settle in with a new read.For…

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Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Think About the Choice

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2026

One of the biggest decisions people face with Medicare is choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. There is no one size fits all answer, and the right choice depends on individual health needs, budget and lifestyle.Original Medicare includes Part A and Part B. Many people who choose Original Medicare also add a Medicare Supplement to help cover out-of-pocket costs, along with a separate Part D prescription drug plan. This option can offer more flexibility when it comes to seeing doctors nationwide who accept Medicare, which can be appealing for people who travel frequently or split time between different locations.Medicare…

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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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