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Shopbop Pop-Up Arrives at Lido Marina Village

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By Greer Wylder
June 03, 2026

Shopbop is bringing a four-day pop-up experience to Newport Beach June 4-7 at The Shore at Lido Marina Village. The temporary shop will feature a curated selection of fashion, accessories and lifestyle favorites from a variety of sought-after brands, along with special events and interactive experiences throughout the weekend.Guests can personalize charm jewelry with Roxanne Assoulin on June 4, customize Alex Mill tote bags on June 5, and enjoy complimentary Madewell screen-printing with qualifying purchases June 6-7. The pop-up will also showcase brands participating in The Climate Pledge, including Reformation, Stella McCartney, DL1961, Faherty and others.With waterfront views, summer style…

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Orange County Brand LYNKS Brings Style and Comfort Together

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2026

Orange County-based brand LYNKS began with a simple solution from a mother trying to help her daughter. Founder Lyn immigrated from Vietnam with big dreams and quickly faced the realities of long commutes, tight budgets, and shoes that never seemed to stay on her feet. Her mother came up with a practical fix using a simple elastic band, and that small idea eventually became the inspiration for LYNKS.Today, LYNKS transforms that original concept into a stylish handmade accessory designed to help shoes fit more securely while adding a fashionable detail to your look. The patented “8 LOOP” design gently wraps…

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Sherman Library & Gardens Introduces Hazeltine’s and New Afternoon Tea Experience

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2026

Sherman Library & Gardens is preparing to welcome Hazeltine’s, a new restaurant overlooking the gardens and Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. The restaurant will be operated by Damian Orozco, owner of the historic Tea House on Los Rios in San Juan Capistrano, and will focus on seasonal purveyor-to-table cuisine, thoughtful hospitality, and an expanded dining experience for Sherman guests.Named after Moses Hazeltine Sherman and his daughter, Hazeltine’s will feature brunch, lunch, dinner, a full-service bar, and catering for Sherman events. The new two-story restaurant space also returns dining to the garden’s original roots, when light lunches were once…

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Champagnes Kitchen Expands to Huntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2026

After nearly four decades serving the Newport Beach community, Champagnes Kitchen has officially opened its new Huntington Beach location, the first expansion for the family-owned restaurant since the original debuted in 1989.Situated in the former IHOP space at Main Street and Olive, the 3,950-square-foot restaurant brings the brand's approachable service, elevated comfort food and family-friendly atmosphere to the heart of downtown Huntington Beach. At 1,000 square feet larger than the Newport Beach original, the new space gives the team plenty of room to grow.The opening caps nearly a year of lease negotiations and roughly four and a half months of…

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Uncle Fluffy Brings Viral Japanese Cheesecake to Costa Mesa’s Triangle Square

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2026

Family-owned dessert café Uncle Fluffy is opening its second Orange County location at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa on Saturday, May 23.  Known for its airy and jiggly Japanese-style cheesecake, the popular dessert shop has built a following for its freshly baked sweet treats and specialty drinks. Uncle Fluffy also has an Orange County location in Huntington Beach.To celebrate the grand opening, Uncle Fluffy will offer samples of its signature cheesecakes, tarts, lemonade and blended coffee drinks from 1 to 7 p.m.The café’s fluffy cheesecake will be available in original, mocha, pistachio and lemon flavors. The original cheesecake comes in…

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