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Landers Supply House Celebrates Grand Opening at The LAB Anti-Mall

August 25, 2026

Landers Supply House, Orange County's go-to spot for vintage apparel, denim and cowboy boots, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 29, at The LAB Anti-Mall.

After nearly 10 years in business, Landers is starting a new chapter with its move to The LAB, settling into part of the former Urban Outfitters space. Customers who spend $25 or more will receive a free Landers canvas tote bag filled with a hat, stickers and patches, while supplies last.

Known for its thoughtfully curated mix of vintage goods and American heritage clothing and accessories, Landers offers workwear, western, collegiate, moto and military styles. The shop's distinctive aesthetic and neighborhood-driven spirit have made it a go-to for secondhand denim, cowboy boots and more.

Founded in Costa Mesa, Landers Supply House is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit landerssupplyhouse.com or call (949) 514-7660.

Landers joins a wave of new additions at The LAB, which has also recently welcomed SAD (A Sight | And | Design Co.) Eyewear; Casa Caia, a wellness studio offering mat Pilates, yoga, red light therapy and more; The Fleuria, an airstream romance bookstore; and Rooted Home, a curated shop featuring home décor, artisan treasures and gifts.

2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa.

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Sushi Roku Debuts New Small Plates and Signature Sushi

August 24, 2026

Sushi Roku has added new dishes to its menu, blending bright, chilled small plates with bold takes on its Roku Signature Style Sushi. The new offerings are now available at all Sushi Roku locations, including Sushi Roku Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

New additions include a seaweed salad with hiyashi wakame, cucumber, arare and wasabi citrus vinaigrette; tuna tataki with onion, chives, garlic chips and mizore ponzu; octopus carpaccio with red yuzu kosho, lemon zest, micro cilantro and yuzu chili ponzu; salmon hanabi with spicy salmon, crispy rice and serrano chili; and grilled salmon served with golden Yukon mashed potatoes, green apple, bok choy and citrus kumquat.

The Roku Signature Style Sushi lineup is offered a la carte and served with seaweed, meant to be eaten like a hand roll. Options include salmon belly sushi with caviar and cilantro mayo, truffle crab sushi with snow crab, avocado, truffle and champagne butter, and A5 Wagyu sushi with kizami wasabi, garlic chips and sesame soy.

Sushi Roku has long been considered a pioneer of contemporary sushi, pairing traditional Japanese technique with global flavors and seasonal California ingredients. The kitchen sources fish from around the world, prepared with the precision of seasoned sushi chefs.

The beverage program is equally deep. Certified sake sommeliers and mixologists have built a beverage menu to match the food, with a sake selection spanning traditional Junmai, Ginjo and Daiginjo styles along with flavored, Nigori and sparkling varieties. The wine list leans into labels that complement Japanese cuisine, from crisp whites and premium French Champagnes to full-bodied reds.

The new menu is available now at all locations for dine-in, takeout and delivery through third-party apps.

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Katella Commons Adds Five More Reasons to Get Hungry at OCVIBE

August 24, 2026

The dining lineup at Katella Commons just keeps getting better.

OCVIBE, the 100-acre development wrapping around Honda Center, announced five new dining concepts joining the 50,000-square-foot market hall set to open in early 2027. This latest round brings a genuinely exciting mix of Mexican, Filipino, Chinese and Italian flavors, and several of the operators have deep roots right here in Orange County.

First up is Don Churros Gomez, a third-generation family churro business led by brothers Jaime and Ricky Nuñez Gomez. Their grandfather, known simply as "Don Churros," created the family recipe back in 1969 in Yahualica, Jalisco. Guests at Katella Commons can expect traditional thin-style churros along with other authentic Mexican desserts that honor generations of craftsmanship.

Then there's MFK | Modern Filipino Kitchen, and this one's a real comeback story. Chef Henry Pineda and his wife, Panda, first opened MFK in Anaheim back in 2017, only to lose the restaurant to a fire. They regrouped with Lola's by MFK, a Filipino brunch concept, and now, a decade later, they're bringing MFK back with a modern menu built specifically for Katella Commons. If you know their story, you know this one is personal.

Chef Guoming "Sam" Xin, known around the food world as the "Noodle Man," is bringing his hand-pulled noodle expertise to the market hall with Mojo and Pull & Roll. Xin's culinary journey started in Zhengzhou, China, where he opened his first restaurant, Noodle City, before earning certification as a Senior Noodle Technician in Beijing. More than two decades of experience later, he's ready to show OC what real Northern Chinese noodle craft looks like.

And for dessert, Newport Beach's own Gelato Paradiso is joining the roster. Founded in 1999, this local favorite has been scooping authentic Italian gelato for more than 25 years, with roughly 80% of its ingredients imported directly from Italy. Expect classics like pistacchio, stracciatella and bacio, plus rotating seasonal flavors made fresh daily in small batches.

This new group joins an already stacked lineup announced earlier this summer, including Amiga Amore, Burritos La Palma, Evil Cooks, Manaao Thai Comfort Food and two new concepts from DARKROOM's Chef Zach Scherer: OC Pizza Cult and Wanderfowl. Add in the news that chef Roy Choi is bringing his acclaimed Best Friend restaurant to OCVIBE, and it's clear this district is shaping up to be one of the most exciting food destinations in the county.

Katella Commons opens to the public in early 2027, following the debut of OCVIBE's 5,000-capacity concert hall in March. The Weave, the district's commercial office building and future home of co-working operator Kiln, along with the first phase of OCVIBE's public art program, is also slated to open in 2027.

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