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Free Tickets to the Innovative Thinkers Forum IV this Friday!

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2023

Join Team Kids and UCI in empowering the next generation of leaders at the Innovative Thinkers Forum IV this Friday, May 5th! And the best part? Free tickets are available for the virtual or in-person event held at the Cove at UCI from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.The Innovative Thinkers Forum IV will showcase a diverse range of speakers, including entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and business and community leaders, who will share their experiences and insights on how to empower and inspire youth. You can check out the full list of speakers on the Team Kids event website.The event's agenda will include…

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Experience Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2023

The annual Rancho Days Fiesta returns to Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration of the history of the rancho and Native American cultures offers a family-friendly atmosphere through hands-on activities, music, dancing, and more. This free event celebrates the history of the rancho and Native American cultures through hands-on activities, music, dancing, and more in a family-friendly atmosphere. Rancho Days Fiesta will feature activities for all ages including exhibitors, vibrant performances, crafts, piñata breaking, and more. Folklórico and Native American dancing will be showcased, along with Charro horse riding and…

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Farmhouse Presents New Spring Cocktails, Continues Swig for Selflessness Charity Program

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2023

Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens welcomes spring with a new cocktail menu courtesy of lead bartender Corey Levine and his team. The seasonal sips join the weekly Swig for Selflessness offering which features a new cocktail each week and benefits a local charity with 50 percent of proceeds donated.Highlighting the season's freshest produce gathered during Owner & Executive Chef Rich Mead’s weekly trips to the Santa Monica Farmers Market, Corey Levine's seasonally inspired menu toasts to springtime with the most vibrant flavors of the moment utilizing ingredients from local farmers.The three refreshing new cocktails are named after favorite songs by Lenny…

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VIEW Restaurant & Lounge Launches Sunday Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2023

VIEW Restaurant & Lounge at the recently debuted VEA Newport Beach—which is coming up on its one-year anniversary in June—announces the launch of its weekly Sunday brunch, with a curated menu of champagne specials and new cocktail creations paired with breakfast and lunch favorites, served from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. VIEW is a spacious, all-day restaurant and lounge that sits at the heart of the hotel, connected to a lanai with fire pits by collapsible glass doors that seamlessly blend indoors and out. Featuring coastal Californian cuisine with a cosmopolitan perspective, VIEW welcomes guests to enjoy cozy but elegant seating with…

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Tous les Jours Goes Green with Matcha & Green Tea Products

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2023

TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery café chain offering more than 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily, just launched its new “Go Green!” collection, which includes two new beverages, a beverage add-on, two breads, and a new pastry. Featuring beloved flavors like matcha and green tea, the “Go Green!” collection is making it deliciously simple for TOUS les JOURS (TLJ) customers throughout the country to enjoy green beverages and treats.Derived from the same plant, green tea and matcha have a similar flavor profile. However, green tea tends to be lighter and delicate whereas matcha is richer…

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