Puesto Pours a Wellness-Minded Margarita With Cymbiotika

At Puesto, good food has always been about how guests feel when they leave. So the restaurant asked a fair question: why shouldn't the margaritas do the same?

Puesto has teamed up with Cymbiotika, the San Diego-based wellness brand known for its science-backed supplements, clean ingredients and liposomal delivery system, to bring that thinking to the bar. The result is a short lineup of margaritas built on premium ingredients, bold flavor and a few wellness-minded additions.

It's a natural pairing. Both are Southern California brands that have made ingredient integrity and transparency part of the pitch, and Cymbiotika's products are now carried by major retailers nationwide.

Two new margaritas anchored by 818 Tequila, a 100% blue Weber agave tequila produced in Jalisco's Los Valles region, join the beverage menu, along with a nonalcoholic option.

Order one with your favorite taco and toast to good food, good drinks and feeling great.

The new functional margaritas with Cymbiotika include:

MAR VERDE
818 blanco tequila, kiwi, cilantro, lime,
Cymbiotika Irish Sea Moss (Lemon Vanilla)
supports: glowing skin + gut balance

PEACHES Y CREMA 
818 blanco tequila, vecinos mezcal, peaches, coconut cream,
Cymbiotika Liposomal Glutathione (Citrus Vanilla)
supports: detox, glow, gut balance

PIÑA SPRITZ non-alcoholic 
pineapple, elderflower, Crodino aperitivo, lemon,
Cymbiotika Liposomal D3+K2+CoQ10 (Tangerine)
supports: immunity + bone strength

Puesto’s new functional beverages with Cymbiotika will be available at all Puesto locations beginning September 21, 2026. For more information, please visit eatpuesto.com.

Pacific Airshow Celebrates 10 Years in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach's skies are ready for a celebration as Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach marks its 10th year Oct. 2-4. Military and civilian performers from around the world will take over the shoreline for what organizers call the nation's largest airshow by attendance, with three days of action overhead plus family fun and beachfront entertainment on the sand.

Organizers just added several headliners to the lineup: the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team, NASA's "Freedom 250" F-5 aircraft, a NASA F-15 and F-18, and the Red Bull Air Force's Gravity Industries Jetsuit demonstration. Edwards Air Force Base is sending its KC-135 "GHOST" tanker and a KC-46.

They join a crowd-pleasing roster that includes:

• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
• Canadian Forces Snowbirds, in their final year flying the iconic Tutor
• NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, flying his own MiG-29
• U.S. Navy F-35C Demo
• Royal Air Force Falcons Parachute Team
• Greg Colyer's Ace Maker T-33
• Dawn Patrol
• Jeff Boerboon's and Mike Goulian's Extra 330SCs
• Torrey Ward's SubSonex Microjet
• Jason Somes' MiG-17
• Red Bull Air Force performers Issa Kalfon (Gravity Jet Suit), Luke Czepiela (STOL plane) and Aaron Fitzgerald (Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter)

Performer participation is subject to change.

More to explore

The action is not limited to the sky. Inside the ticketed precinct, the NXTGN STEM LAB returns with an expanded NASA and military presence. Registered schools can attend free Friday, Oct. 2, for Students with Altitude Day, which features interactive activities and conversations for students. Guests can also visit Exhibitor Runway and the Pacific Airshow Kids Zone, enjoy live commentary, grab food and drinks, shop official merchandise and meet select performers at signing sessions.

Those who want to be closer to the show can choose from General Admission, Show Center Zone, Pier Seating and premium hospitality options, including the Garden Bar, which sold out previously. The Show Center Zone is near the Parachute Landing Area and puts guests within earshot of announcer Matt Jolley, who broadcasts live from the Commentary Lounge powered by Wingman Beer. A Top Gun tribute with Maverick, Iceman and Rooster will roam the sand for photos, and Beach Club guests can catch Beach Club Ballads, a live recreation of the famous singalong scene, complete with a pianist, daily.

Know before you go

Buy tickets early. Advance purchase secures the best viewing options and pricing. See all options at pacificairshowusa.com/tickets.

Skip the traffic. Book a luxury helicopter transfer or a Surf City flyover with Maverick Helicopters at maverickhelicopter.com/cali/pacific-air-show.aspx. Uber, Lyft, shuttles and bikes are also good options. Huntington Beach police will ticket or tow illegally parked vehicles. Bike Valet, run by the City Council and Visit Huntington Beach, will be at Fifth Street, just south of Walnut Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on show days.

Stay all day and night. A few RV camping spaces remain at rv.pacificairshow.com/event-details/pacific-airshow-2026-rv-camping.

Arrive early. Performances run from about 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Subscribe to the newsletter at pacificairshowusa.com/newsletter to get the daily schedule by email.

Shop official merchandise. Order online at shop.pacificairshowusa.com. The pop-up store at The Pier reopens Friday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m.

Pack smart. Bring sunscreen, hats, umbrellas, cameras and binoculars, and plan to drink plenty of water. Leave bulky coolers at home, since food and drink options are plentiful.

Protect your ears. Bring earplugs or noise-canceling headphones for children and noise-sensitive adults. It will be loud.

Leave the drones and tents behind. The event is a strict no-drone zone for the public, and pop-up tents are not permitted. Official drone demonstrations will be conducted only by organizers.

Plan for accessibility. ADA pier seating is limited, so arrive early.

Review the rules. Check the Conditions of Entry at pacificairshow.com/event.

For more information on additional performers, or to purchase tickets and hospitality,

Please visit www.pacificairshow.com

Image Credit Pacific Airshow

SAVOR 2026 Set to Honor Orange County Legends Before Anticipated Sold-Out Crowd

The Literacy Project will host SAVOR 2026, an elegant, Napa-inspired culinary soiree, on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Newport Beach Country Club to support its mission of bringing the gift of literacy to underserved children. 

The outdoor evening promises an unforgettable experience, with a stroll through luxury automobiles from private collections, a curated art gallery, live artistic talent, fine wines and a farm-to-table dinner beneath the stars. About 350 distinguished guests are expected to gather in the club's garden setting for a memorable night that supports a meaningful cause.

This year's honorees are Erin Anderson, president, CEO and founder of the A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation; Kathy Simon Abels, board member of the Ronald M. Simon Family Foundation; and Julie Ann and Jim Ulcickas, proprietors of Blue Water Grill Restaurants.

The evening begins with a 5 p.m. cocktail reception featuring opportunity drawings for unique items valued at more than $15,000. Throughout the reception, guests can admire more than 14 rare and luxurious automobiles from esteemed private collections, curated by Car Gallery co-chairs Simon Dillon, a prominent Newport Beach car collector, and Jean Alexander. The Art Gallery will showcase works from Georgeana Ireland's Ethos Art and Shawn Thomas's Laguna Beach studio. Ireland will also lead a live painting demonstration while Ron Kao, the "Virtual Violinist," strolls through the garden and serenades the crowd.

Dinner begins at 7 p.m. on the club's garden lawn, where the 2026 honorees will share intimate stories about how literacy has shaped their careers and lives. The evening's pinnacle fundraising moment will be a live auction of luxury items and experiences valued at more than $90,000, giving guests an exciting chance to bid on extraordinary offerings while supporting The Literacy Project.

Tickets for SAVOR 2026 start at $300 per person. Sponsorships are available from $100 to $20,000. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit theliteracyproject-savor2026

Learn more about The Literacy Project at literacyproj.org