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Pacific Wine & Food Classic Returns to Newport Beach in September

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2026

One of Southern California's most beloved culinary events is back, and it's stepping into an exciting new chapter. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns Saturday, Sept. 12, to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach.This year's festival is produced under the leadership of Tricia Cook, a longtime member of the event team who has helped shape it since day one and has now taken the reins. Cook brings a deep understanding of the event's legacy along with a fresh vision for where it's headed, and she's committed to keeping the elevated food, wine and hospitality experience that has made…

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Dream Glow Festival Returns to Celebrate the Beauty of Chinese Culture

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By Greer Wylder
August 18, 2026

This holiday season, Dream Glow Festival returns to Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine, bringing even more dazzling lantern displays and authentic Chinese cultural experiences to Southern California. Running nightly from November 5 through December 30, the festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in a spectacular celebration where ancient traditions meet breathtaking artistry. Created in partnership with Wcreative, Dream Glow Festival will feature more than 1,000 handcrafted illuminated lanterns, designed and built by skilled artisans from China. Inspired by the renowned lantern-making heritage of Zigong, these larger-than-life displays transform the park into a glowing world of vibrant colors, legendary creatures, seasonal scenes,…

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Z SUPPLY Pops Up at Lido Marina Village With New Denim Collection

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2026

Costa Mesa-based Z SUPPLY is celebrating its biggest category expansion yet with a two-day pop-up at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach this Friday and Saturday.The California lifestyle brand has officially entered the denim category with its first permanent five-pocket premium denim collection. The launch features six foundational silhouettes, designed with flattering fits, comfortable fabrics and washes that feel both modern and timeless. Jeans are priced from $138 to $158 and available in sizes 24 to 31.The Newport Beach pop-up gives shoppers a chance to try on and shop the new denim collection in person, along with a curated selection…

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Inside Eichholtz’s New SOCO Showroom

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2026

Eichholtz has opened a flagship showroom at SOCO in Costa Mesa, and it is worth your time. The European furniture and lighting brand has built its reputation over more than three decades and is a name interior designers around the world turn to.The nearly 10,000-square-foot space features pieces in hand-finished brass, marble, velvet and sculptural wood, with collections covering living, dining, bedroom and office spaces, plus chandeliers, lamps, wall art and accessories.The showroom is led by Founding Creative Director and designer Ryan Saghian, who also helms Eichholtz's West Hollywood flagship. Saghian is a well known name in the design world,…

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Good Together House: Laguna Beach’s Home for the Extraordinary and Unexpected

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2026

Laguna Beach has quietly upped its game when it comes to indie retail, and Good Together House is a big reason why. On Ocean Avenue, the shop has spent the last five years becoming the kind of place people build a Saturday around. Part home goods store, part apothecary, part vintage jewelry counter, it's the sort of shop where a candle, a ceramic vase and a vintage silk scarf can all feel like they belong in the same bag.I will admit it, this is one of my favorite stores in Laguna Beach. The vibe alone is worth the drive, warm…

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