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Fashion Island Welcomes a New Season of Style

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By Greer Wylder
April 11, 2025

There’s always something new to love at Fashion Island, and this spring and summer, a fresh lineup of stylish openings is arriving just in time for a seasonal refresh.Upscale favorite L’Agence is now open, blending Parisian elegance with laid-back California cool. Expect bold prints, rich color, and signature silhouettes—plus those timeless wardrobe staples that make this brand a go-to for understated luxury.Fashionphile is now open, offering shoppers a sustainable way to buy and sell pre-owned designer handbags and accessories. Coming soon is Rubin & Chapelle, a contemporary label known for zero-waste practices, organic and cruelty-free silks, and elevated pieces that…

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Celebrate Easter Sunday with Brunch at Top Orange County Resorts

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By Greer Wylder
April 10, 2025

Spring is in full swing, and Orange County’s premier resorts are inviting locals and visitors alike to celebrate Easter Sunday with festive, chef-driven brunch experiences.The Mayor’s Table at Lido House | Newport BeachCelebrate Easter in coastal style at Lido House’s signature restaurant, The Mayor’s Table. Chef Partner Riley Huddleston is curating a brunch experience featuring fresh seasonal starters and chef-led stations, including a Lido House Juice Bar, Designer Bagel Bar, Raw Bar, and more. Choose from main courses made to order—like Ribeye CAB Steak, Lobster Benedict, Kurobuta Ham, or Carrot Bolognese—and finish with sweet treats from the dessert station, including…

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Savor Easter Sunday at These South Coast Plaza Restaurants

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By Greer Wylder
April 09, 2025

South Coast Plaza will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday, but many of its acclaimed restaurants will be open, offering curated brunches, seasonal specials, and à la carte menus. A dozen restaurants will welcome guests with menus created expressly for the holiday.The Capital Grille – Celebrate Easter with a two-course prix fixe brunch at The Capital Grille, beginning with a basket of warm, housemade blueberry bread. Starters include New England clam chowder, field greens salad, or cold-smoked salmon and avocado toast.Brunch entrée options include lobster frittata with butter-poached lobster tails, truffle hollandaise, and asparagus; or an 8-ounce center-cut filet…

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Now Open: Vox Kitchen & Bar at South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2025

Kei Concepts opens the doors to its highly anticipated Vox Kitchen & Bar today, Monday, April 7, at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. The new location marks the second outpost of the popular Vox Kitchen, which first debuted in Fountain Valley in 2017 and quickly gained a loyal following for its bold, globally inspired fusion of Asian and Latin American flavors.Known for signature dishes like Lomo Saltado, Garlic Noodles, and Burrata Pear Salad, Vox Kitchen has become a favorite among fans of creative, flavor-forward cuisine.Located in the Crate & Barrel Wing of South Coast Plaza, the new space features…

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Pacific Symphony Premieres Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” in St.Clair’s Final Season

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2025

Under Music Director Carl St.Clair—one of today’s leading Wagner interpreters—Pacific Symphony presents Richard Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” for the first time. These landmark performances (April 10, 13, and 15) mark a historic moment in St.Clair’s farewell season after 35 years of artistic leadership.The first opera in Wagner’s epic “Ring” Cycle, “Das Rheingold” will be semi-staged with an orchestra, world-class singers, video elements, costumes, and props. Sung in German with English supertitles, the opera’s story—an inspiration for The Lord of the Rings—unfolds in a mythic world of gods, Rhinemaidens, and a stolen ring of immense power.St.Clair previously conducted the full “Ring” Cycle…

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