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SEASON Makes Dinner Planning Easy

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By Greer Wylder
June 08, 2026

If you have ever found yourself short on time or staring into the fridge wondering what to make, SEASON by Chef Michael Rossi offers a simple solution.Orange County foodies will know Rossi well from his years at Napa Rose and The Ranch. He is now executive chef at The Beach Club in Santa Monica, and he has brought that same level of culinary expertise to something home cooks have needed for a long time.SEASON is a weekly meal planning service designed to take the stress out of weeknight cooking. Delivered every Sunday, each plan includes 10 dinner recipes, five classic…

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Wild Fork Hosts World Cuts Sampling Events in OC

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By Greer Wylder
June 07, 2026

Wild Fork, the specialty meat and seafood market known for its wide selection of responsibly sourced proteins, is inviting Orange County residents to explore international flavors during its upcoming World Cuts International Sampling Events.The free events will feature products inspired by Mexico, along with chef-led grilling demonstrations, complimentary samples and meal ideas designed to elevate summer entertaining.Wild Fork partners with farms and producers around the world to offer more than 700 high-quality products, all free from 100 unwanted ingredients. From everyday staples to premium and hard-to-find cuts, products are blast frozen at peak freshness to preserve flavor and reduce waste.…

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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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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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