Bubblefest Returns to Discovery Cube Orange County for Its 30th Anniversary

One of Southern California’s favorite Spring Break traditions returns to Discovery Cube Orange County this season as Bubblefest celebrates its 30th anniversary. The popular family event opens Saturday, March 14 and runs on select dates through April 12.

Bubblefest blends science, creativity and hands-on fun as families explore the fascinating world of bubbles through interactive exhibits and live performances. A highlight of the event is the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show, a 40-minute spectacle that combines bubble artistry with music and lighting.

This year’s celebration also coincides with National Bubble Week, taking place March 15 through March 22.

Bubblefest takes place Fridays through Mondays at Discovery Cube Orange County, located at 2500 N. Main St. in Santa Ana. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the event welcomes guests of all ages. Showtimes for the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show vary by day.

La La Land Kind Cafe Opens Its First Orange County Location

Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach has welcomed La La Land Kind Cafe, a coffee concept known for its mission of spreading kindness and mentoring foster youth. The cafe officially opened Saturday, March 14, marking the brand’s first location in Orange County.

La La Land Kind Cafe offers specialty coffee, organic matcha and a menu of sweet treats in a bright, welcoming space designed to encourage connection and positivity. The company’s mission centers on normalizing kindness while providing job opportunities and mentorship for young people who have experienced foster care.

Founded in 2019 by Francois Reihani, La La Land Kind Cafe has grown to 31 locations across Texas, California, Arizona and Tennessee.

The Newport Beach cafe is located at 3418 Via Lido and is open from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

For more information about the cafe’s mission, menu and locations, visit lalalandkindcafe.com.

Courtesy of La La Land Kind Cafe

Puesto Introduces “Girl Dinner” Wednesdays

Puesto is giving Wednesdays a new reason to celebrate with the launch of Girl Dinner, a weekly midweek special designed for a fun and relaxed night out.

Available every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to close, Girl Dinner is served on a gold tray and priced at $40 per guest. The chef curated offering includes a Puesto Perfect Margarita, the restaurant’s Baja Fish taco and Filet Mignon taco, along with Puesto Perfect Guacamole and Chips for a well rounded meal.

The Baja Fish taco features wild caught Baja fish served on Puesto’s signature organic, non GMO blue corn tortilla. The Filet Mignon taco highlights tender steak with crispy melted cheese. Freshly made guacamole and house fried chips round out the spread.

The new offering joins Puesto’s lineup of weekly specials and gives guests another reason to gather for a midweek meal. Girl Dinner is available at all Puesto locations. For more information, visit eatpuesto.com.

Puesto recently made another notable move by removing industrial seed oils from its kitchens, becoming the first Mexican restaurant group to operate entirely seed oil free.

Since opening its first Southern California location in 2012, Puesto has focused on ingredient quality, from hand pressed organic, non GMO blue corn tortillas to wild caught Baja fish and wild Mexican shrimp. In 2022, the restaurant introduced an additive free tequila program. Most recently, Puesto eliminated seed oils from its kitchens. Fried menu items are now prepared with Seed Oil Scout approved RSPO certified sustainable palm oil, while non fried items use extra virgin olive oil, olive oil, or avocado oil.

Orange County Locations

Los Olivos Irvine is at 8577 Irvine Center Drive in Irvine. 949.608.9990

Park Place Irvine is at 3311 Michelson Drive in Irvine. 949.608.7272

Anaheim is at 1040 W. Katella Avenue in Anaheim. 714.294.0362