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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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Chef’s Table Friendship Dinner Returns to Tanaka Farms – May 3, 2025

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By Greer Wylder
April 01, 2025

MaxLove Project’s Chef’s Table Friendship Dinner isn’t your typical gala—it’s a night of delicious food, great wine, and even better company. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of open-flame cooking, community, and connection!Set for Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Tanaka Farms in Irvine, this one-of-a-kind dinner features a multi-course, family-style feast crafted by Chef Cathy McKnight and a dream team of local chefs, known as Team Green. Think gourmet cooking under the stars with ingredients harvested from the farm just steps away.The evening starts with appetizers, cocktails, and live music as you take in the breathtaking views…

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Festival Ballet Theatre Presents The Sleeping Beauty at Irvine Barclay Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
March 31, 2025

Festival Ballet Theatre’s full-length production of The Sleeping Beauty returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre April 12–13, 2025, with performances the entire family will enjoy.The timeless fairytale features internationally acclaimed guest artists Liudmila Konovalova of Wiener Staatsballett and Vsevolod Maievskyi of English National Ballet in the lead roles.Audiences will be enchanted by the beloved storybook characters brought to life on stage—Princess Aurora, Puss in Boots, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Big Bad Wolf—in this heartwarming celebration of good triumphing over evil.Set to the glorious score of Peter Tchaikovsky and staged by Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla after Marius Petipa’s original choreography,…

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Pasta Sisters Expands to Costa Mesa Kitchens

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2025

Pasta Sisters is bringing its handmade pasta to Orange County. The beloved Los Angeles brand has joined Costa Mesa Kitchens, a restaurant co-op that reimagines the food hall experience. This marks Pasta Sisters’ first location outside of Los Angeles, offering more ways for customers to enjoy its housemade pastas and sauces.Now open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Pasta Sisters at Costa Mesa Kitchens is available for takeout and delivery through the Pasta Sisters website, Costa Mesa Kitchens, and delivery platforms including DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates, and Grubhub. The location, near Costa Mesa Courtyards, Triangle Square, and Trader Joe’s,…

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