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ILYA Welcomes Sunday Brunch to San Clemente

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2026

ILYA has introduced Sunday brunch, now served weekly from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in San Clemente. The new offering brings Chef Charbel Hayek’s Mediterranean perspective to a relaxed coastal setting, pairing classic brunch dishes with flavors rooted in the Eastern Mediterranean.Set inside a light-filled dining room with an open-air patio, brunch begins with shareable starters. A bread basket arrives with house-baked pita, focaccia, and sourdough served with za’atar butter. The ILYA mezze features hummus, muhammara, baba ghanouj, marinated olives, crudités, and warm pita. Additional starters include West Coast oysters with pear mignonette, barramundi carpaccio with lemon thyme vinaigrette, beef…

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Mastro’s Plans Mother’s Day Brunch in Irvine and Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2026

Mastro’s locations in Irvine and Costa Mesa will mark Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, with a celebratory brunch and evening dinner service. Known for attentive service, polished dining and live entertainment, both restaurants are preparing a special holiday experience. Reservations are available on OpenTable.Mastro’s Ocean Club Irvine and Mastro’s Steakhouse Costa Mesa will offer a Mother’s Day buffet brunch featuring a seafood tower with freshly shucked oysters, shrimp cocktail, lobster tails and snow crab claws. Additional selections include cheese blintzes with berry compote, scrambled eggs, sausage, hand-carved New York strip, honey-smoked ham, signature sides and mini butter cakes for…

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Mother’s Day Style: Matching Moments for Moms and Minis at Famous Footwear

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2026

Coordinated style is having a moment, and just in time for Mother’s Day. The “mom and mini” trend continues to resonate, pairing everyday comfort with playful, polished looks. At Famous Footwear, matching shoes make it easy to step out in sync, whether it is for school drop-offs, weekend outings, or beach days.From sporty sneakers to classic sandals and nostalgic throwbacks, these standout styles offer something for every kind of outing.The Nike V5 RNR sneaker delivers an easy, everyday match. Lightweight and versatile, it works just as well for busy mornings as it does for casual weekends. Available in soft pink…

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March for Babies Returns to Irvine May 2

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2026

The March of Dimes will host its signature event, March for Babies, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Wild Rivers Waterpark, bringing together nearly 500 participants in support of maternal and infant health.As the nation’s oldest charitable walk, March for Babies brings together families, health care leaders, corporate partners and local communities through more than 70 events nationwide. The Orange County walk remains one of the region’s largest community-driven fundraisers, supporting research, education, advocacy and programs that help moms and babies get the best possible start.The morning will feature leading health care and corporate partners, including MemorialCare, Rady Children's Hospital,…

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Classic Packards Take Center Stage in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2026

A free, open-to-the-public All-Packard Car Show takes place Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach.On view will be 30 to 40 concours-quality automobiles dating from the 1920s through the early 1950s. Among them is the original Irvine Ranch Packard, purchased in 1924 by James Harvey Irvine and driven until 1953 by his daughter Joan Irvine Smith. The car remains unrestored and closely reflects its condition when it was found in a storage unit in the 1980s. It started upon discovery and is set to participate in a local driving tour on Friday, May 1,…

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