Cinq à Sept Opens First California Boutique at Fashion Island

Cinq à Sept, the New York-based women’s ready-to-wear brand, has opened its first West Coast boutique at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The 1,200-square-foot space marks the latest step in the brand’s retail expansion, following the debut of its SoHo flagship in 2023 and the opening at Aventura Mall in Miami in late 2024.

Founded in 2016 by Jane Siskin and Jalal Elbasri, Cinq à Sept is known for modern classics that effortlessly transition from day to night. The brand’s collections are defined by expert tailoring, feminine silhouettes, and unexpected design details across suiting, cocktailwear, elevated denim, and separates. In 2024, Cinq à Sept launched its first footwear collection and recently announced a handbag collaboration with Scotland-based Strathberry, set to debut in fall 2025.

Rooted in the spirit of the golden hours between 5 and 7 p.m., the brand embodies a balance of sophistication and ease, youthful energy and refined elegance. That ethos is reflected in the thoughtfully designed Newport Beach store, envisioned as a Parisian apartment and anchored in the brand’s signature pale pink. The boutique features warm neutrals, Venetian plaster walls, brass accents, sleek wood finishes, and a porcelain chandelier that together create an inviting yet elevated environment.

The Fashion Island location will debut with the Summer 2025 collection, featuring a curated mix of dresses, separates, suiting, and footwear. The boutique offers a seamless, personal shopping experience in one of Southern California’s premier destinations for fashion, dining, and community.

Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cinq à Sept is located at 401 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 
Image credit: Allen Ling Photography.

Meet Atome Bakery: Sourdough Without the Stress

A new name is rising in the world of artisan bread: Atome Bakery, a French-founded company reinventing how we bake at home. Now delivering to homes across 10 Western states, Atome offers slow-fermented, preservative-free sourdough baguette dough that goes from freezer to oven in just 30 minutes.

Created by Alice and Lucas, two French expats who missed the daily ritual of high-quality bread, Atome was born from a simple need: fresh, artisanal sourdough without the time and hassle. They baked for months, refining a process that delivers organic, 3-day fermented dough in frozen boxes—allowing anyone to become their own home baker.

Atome’s subscription is designed to be completely stress-free. Customers can skip, pause or cancel anytime after their first box. Subscriptions include perks like up to 21% off regular prices and a free custom baking pan that mimics the effects of a traditional deck oven, helping the crust stay crisp and the dough rise beautifully.

Whether you order once or sign up for recurring deliveries, everything arrives eco-packaged and cold-shipped with dry ice to maintain peak freshness.

Options include:

• Traditional sourdough baguette
• Sesame seed sourdough
• Poppy seed sourdough
• Multigrain and whole wheat loaves
• Sourdough pizza dough
• Liège waffles
• Viennoise pastry

Each item is preservative-free, gut-friendly, and made with simple, high-quality ingredients. With over 14,000 units shipped, Atome Bakery is disrupting the frozen bread aisle and making artisan-quality baking accessible to busy households.

And in case you didn’t catch it—“Atome” is a cheeky nod to how the French pronounce “at home.” 

Learn more at atomebakery.com

CasaDamí Introduces Weekend Brunch and Golden Hour in Newport Beach

CasaDamí, the European-inspired café and wine bar in Newport Beach’s Peninsula Village, is expanding its all-day dining experience with two new offerings: weekend brunch and a daily Golden Hour menu.

Brunch is now served Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring seasonal ingredients and elevated European flavors. Highlights include Truffle Eggs Benedict with prosciutto or smoked salmon, Croissant French Toast with berries and mascarpone, and Steak & Eggs with Black Angus Prime hanger steak and aji verde. Lighter fare includes the Damí Salad and Whipped Ricotta with Kalamata olives and honey.

Guests can pair brunch with premium wines by the glass, including Champagne, Super Tuscans, and Napa favorites. CasaDamí is also among the few restaurants in Orange County offering Dom Pérignon by the glass. Add-ons such as private-label caviar (+$50) and fresh truffle (+$30) are available with any brunch dish.

Golden Hour, offered daily from 2:30 to 5 p.m., is a refined interlude featuring a curated menu of caviar, charcuterie, affogatos, and premium wines. Standouts include Beluga Hybrid Caviar with traditional accompaniments, hand-carved Jamón Ibérico, and a Supreme Charcuterie Board with 10 artisanal selections.

To book a table or view the full menu, visit casadami.com 

CasaDamí is at 2210 Newport Blvd. in Newport Beach.

Hours
Wednesday–Thursday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Closed Monday & Tuesday

Golden Hour
Wednesday–Sunday: 2:30–5 p.m.

Dinner
Wednesday–Thursday: 5–10 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 5–11 p.m.
Sunday: 5–10 p.m.
Closed Monday & Tuesday

Brunch
Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

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