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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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Spring Menu Arrives at The Park Club California

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2026

The Park Club California has introduced its spring menu, led by Chef Daniel Hohng, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and a sense of comfort that feels both refined and welcoming.With more than two decades of experience, including time working alongside Wolfgang Puck and Charlie Palmer, Chef Daniel brings a thoughtful, ingredient-driven approach to the menu, with an emphasis on local sourcing and clean, balanced flavors.At The Palm Bar, shareable plates set the tone for both meetings and casual gatherings, including the Segerstrom Ranch Lima Bean Hummus, Salmon Lox Pita and Shaking Beef with garlic noodles.Monet Restaurant offers a more…

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

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 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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SpiceQuest Brings the Heat Home

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2026

For anyone who loves to cook, entertain or experiment in the kitchen, Orange County-based SpiceQuest is turning up the heat in a thoughtful way. The brand offers curated chili pepper kits designed for home cooks, food lovers and spice enthusiasts who want more control over flavor and intensity.SpiceQuest sources a global range of chili peppers, from mild to superhot, and grades them for both heat and flavor. Each kit is built to give cooks precision, allowing them to layer spice intentionally rather than relying on one-note heat. The peppers are lab tested, 100 percent organic and packaged in sleek, thoughtfully…

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Honda Center Serves Up Playoff-Ready Menu for Ducks Fans

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By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2026

The Honda Center is turning up the energy as the Anaheim Ducks head into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with a lineup of limited-time food and drinks designed for game nights at home.Beginning with Game 3 on Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m., when the Ducks face the Edmonton Oilers, ticketed guests can expect a menu that goes well beyond standard arena fare. The offerings lean into bold flavors, playful nods to hockey culture, and a few over-the-top indulgences that feel right for the moment.Executive Chef Cesar Regalado has built a menu that mixes longtime crowd favorites with new additions…

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