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Irvine’s Newest Farm Is Ready for Harvest: Malaia’s Microgreens

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By Greer Wylder
November 09, 2022

Malaia’s Microgreens, Orange County’s newest hydroponic farm, will be ready for its first harvest in November. Founded by young entrepreneurs Malaia Martinez, 22, and Jaebin Yoo, 22, the specialty farm grows over 50 varieties of organic microgreens, edible flowers, and specialty herbs at their state-of-the-art indoor hydroponic lab in Irvine.Malaia’s Microgreens is reinventing traditional agriculture with an innovative approach to sustainable farming. Equipped with rows of tall shelves illuminated by bright grow lights, their hydroponic system looks nothing like a traditional farm. Built with scalable sustainability in mind, their farm is 90% more water efficient than traditional farms producing the…

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Inaugural MILPA MUSIC FESTIVAL at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2022

Celebrate the inaugural 2-day MILPA MUSIC FESTIVAL on Nov. 12 from 3 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Nov. 13 from 1 pm.-.7 p.m., at The Ecology Center’s world-class, regenerative organic farm in South Orange County (San Juan Capistrano), highlighting the sites, sounds, and flavors of the Milpa season: corn, beans & squash. Featuring 18 local bands, local craft drinks, and very-local food – grown just a stone's throw from the music stage.“Milpa” is the ten-thousand-year-old tradition of intercropping corn, beans, and squash – the original regenerative organic agriculture. The first annual Milpa Music Festival will focus on the rhythm of the earth (and…

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Breakfast + Brunch at Breezy in San Juan Capistrano

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2022

Breezy is a new Filipino & Island-inspired modern SoCal eatery in San Juan Capistrano. It’s a great spot for breakfast enthusiasts—they’re serving breakfast & brunch 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For breakfast, guests can look forward to classic A.M. fare with twists such as Ube & Toasted Coconut French Toast, Ube Cream Pancakes, Eggs Benedict with a Calamansi-infused Hollandaise sauce, as well as breakfast platters and breakfast bowls served with longanisa, plus updated takes on other SoCal comfort food staples such as Adobo Breakfast Burritos and Adobo Chilaquiles. To view the entire menu, visit experiencebreezy.com.Craft coffee and acai…

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Collective2one9, Orange County’s Newest, Unique Shopping Experience

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2022

Located in the heart of DTSA, Collective2one9 will bring a new and innovative shopping hub to the Orange County community with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, November 5. A project that has been in the works for years and gone through numerous iterations after being delayed by the pandemic and construction on the long-awaited Santa Ana Streetcar, the collective connects with its resident city and urban environment by hosting a carefully curated mix of vendors.“The goal of Collective2one9 is to provide brick-and-mortar opportunities to small businesses looking for a cool, walkable area that represents their brands. Collective 2one9 offers…

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Laguna’s Island-Inspired Eatery’s Enticing New Menus

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2022

Since its opening in March, Rum Social in downtown Laguna Beach has allured locals and visitors alike with its menu of bold island dishes, rum-based cocktails, and luxe tropical design. The Island-inspired eatery recently debuted a new menu designed to entice all the senses and offer guests an escape into the elusive ‘endless summer’ lifestyle.Rum Social is the first joint venture between veteran restaurateur John Fisher and award-winning designer Ken Ussenko. The duo conceptualized Rum Social to be a tropical escape, a hidden vignette that allows guests to step from the bustling streets of Laguna Beach and into a tropical…

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