Wild Fork Hosts World Cuts Sampling Events in OC

Wild Fork, the specialty meat and seafood market known for its wide selection of responsibly sourced proteins, is inviting Orange County residents to explore international flavors during its upcoming World Cuts International Sampling Events.

The free events will feature products inspired by Mexico, along with chef-led grilling demonstrations, complimentary samples and meal ideas designed to elevate summer entertaining.

Wild Fork partners with farms and producers around the world to offer more than 700 high-quality products, all free from 100 unwanted ingredients. From everyday staples to premium and hard-to-find cuts, products are blast frozen at peak freshness to preserve flavor and reduce waste. Shoppers will find everything from beef, pork and poultry to seafood, lamb, exotic meats, prepared foods, fruits, vegetables and specialty items.

During the World Cuts events, Wild Fork chefs will host 15-minute Grill and Learn sessions at noon and 1 p.m., sharing tips and techniques for preparing international cuts and flavors on the grill. Guests can sample featured products, discover new recipes and learn about proteins from around the world.

The events are free and open to the public.

Event Schedule

Costa Mesa
Saturday, June 13, noon to 2 p.m.
Wild Fork
495 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa

Mission Viejo
Saturday, June 13, noon to 2 p.m.
Wild Fork
27785 Santa Margarita Parkway, Mission Viejo

Huntington Beach
Sunday, June 14, noon to 2 p.m.
Wild Fork
20002 Brookhurst St., Huntington Beach

Wild Fork also has a Laguna Niguel location at 28022 La Paz Road.

For more information, visit WildForkFoods.com.

Dolce by Tina and Gelato Paradiso Debut Almond Croissant Gelato

Two Orange County favorites have teamed up for a sweet summer collaboration. Dolce by Tina and Gelato Paradiso have introduced a limited-edition Almond Croissant Gelato, available now at Gelato Paradiso's Newport Beach and Laguna Beach locations.

The new flavor combines almond gelato with buttery croissant pieces, white chocolate chips and almond paste, inspired by the classic French pastry with an Italian twist.

The collaboration brings together Gelato Paradiso, known for its Sicilian-style gelato since 1999, and Dolce by Tina, a growing gourmet brand preparing for a nationwide shipping launch later this summer.

The Almond Croissant Gelato is available for a limited time at Gelato Paradiso's Newport Beach and Laguna Beach shops.

Gelato Paradiso is at Corona Del Mar Plaza at 952 Avocado Ave. in Newport Beach; and at 448 South Coast Highway at Peppertree Lane in Laguna Beach. 

Casa Romantica Showcases Festival of Arts Legacy in New Summer Exhibition

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is partnering with the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach for a new summer exhibition celebrating the artists who helped shape Laguna Beach’s creative legacy.

“Through the Decades: Artists That Shaped the Festival of Arts” will be on view at Casa Romantica from June 12 through Sept. 6, 2026. The exhibition features select works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection and traces more than a century of Southern California art history through paintings, ceramics and sculptures from some of the region’s most influential artists.

Drawn from an archive of more than 1,000 works, the exhibition highlights both historic and contemporary pieces that reflect the evolution of Laguna Beach’s art community and its lasting impact on California’s cultural landscape.

Among the featured works is “Flower Stalls” by Virginia Woolley, one of the Festival of Arts’ founding artists and a key figure in Laguna Beach’s early arts scene. The painting was the first artwork sold at the inaugural Festival of Arts in 1932 and reflects Woolley’s legacy as a California Impressionist and arts advocate.

Additional works include “The Bathers, Laguna Beach” by Festival founder John H. Hinchman, whose vision for a community art festival during the Great Depression helped establish what would become one of the nation’s most recognized arts organizations. Also featured is “Composite Sketch/Pageant Bethlehem” by Roy Ropp, remembered as the “Father of the Pageant” for helping transform the early living picture presentations into the iconic Pageant of the Masters.

The exhibition also includes works by celebrated California artists Roger Kuntz, Joane Cromwell, Edgar Payne, Elsie Palmer Payne and Frank Cuprien, along with contemporary Festival exhibitors including Fred Stodder, Mike Tauber, Pat Sparkuhl and Monica Dunham.

Founded in 1932, the Festival of Arts began as a grassroots effort by local artists seeking to support the community during the Great Depression while welcoming visitors traveling to Southern California for the Los Angeles Olympics. What started as a small outdoor exhibition evolved into a nationally recognized nonprofit arts institution and the internationally known Pageant of the Masters.

Casa Romantica will host a Members Only Preview Night on Thursday, June 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. A free public opening reception follows on Friday, June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Located on the historic Ole Hanson estate overlooking the Pacific in San Clemente, Casa Romantica continues its mission of connecting the community through art, history and culture with this special exhibition honoring Laguna Beach’s artistic heritage.

Admission information, hours, and additional details can be found at Casa Romantica.