Uncle Fluffy Brings Viral Japanese Cheesecake to Costa Mesa’s Triangle Square

Family-owned dessert café Uncle Fluffy is opening its second Orange County location at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa on Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Known for its airy and jiggly Japanese-style cheesecake, the popular dessert shop has built a following for its freshly baked sweet treats and specialty drinks. Uncle Fluffy also has an Orange County location in Huntington Beach.

To celebrate the grand opening, Uncle Fluffy will offer samples of its signature cheesecakes, tarts, lemonade and blended coffee drinks from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The café’s fluffy cheesecake will be available in original, mocha, pistachio and lemon flavors. The original cheesecake comes in three sizes starting at $10.99, while specialty flavors are offered in the smallest size only.

Guests will also find a variety of freshly baked tarts including cheese, chocolate, matcha, mango and pistachio, along with macarons and mochi. Everything is baked fresh on-site daily.

In addition to desserts, the menu features hot and iced espresso drinks, matcha, blended coffees, fruit smoothies and other non-coffee beverages.

Uncle Fluffy is located at 1870 Harbor Blvd. at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa, facing Newport Boulevard. The shop will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call (949) 220-7579.

Uncle Fluffy is also located at 120 5th Street Suite C120 Huntington Beach.

Azure Day Party Debuts Sundays at The Bungalow Huntington Beach

The Bungalow Huntington Beach is launching a new weekly daytime series with Azure Day Party beginning Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 24. The weekly Sunday residency will bring Azure’s signature mix of house music, elevated hospitality and high-energy daytime entertainment to the Huntington Beach coast from 2 to 9 p.m.

Founded in 2022, Azure Day Party started as a rooftop gathering in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, before growing into an international lifestyle brand with events across the United States and Europe. Known for its music-driven atmosphere and curated crowd, Azure will bring a rotating lineup of house music artists to The Bungalow, including Ookay, Sunday Scaries, Night Tales and other guest performers throughout the summer residency.

Set along Pacific Coast Highway, The Bungalow’s indoor-outdoor layout and coastal design make it a natural fit for the daytime series. Guests can expect DJs, cocktails, bottle service and a social atmosphere designed around music and hospitality. Organizers anticipate approximately 500 guests each Sunday following strong demand leading into opening weekend.

The residency is part of Bungalow Hospitality Group, founded by Brent Bolthouse, and reflects the continued growth of daytime entertainment culture in Southern California.

Azure Day Party takes place every Sunday beginning May 24 at The Bungalow Huntington Beach. The event is for guests 21 and older, with general admission tickets and table reservations available online. For more information, visit Azure Day Party SoCal.

Newport Dunes Celebrates Memorial Day Weekend With Music, Movies, and More

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is kicking off the unofficial start of summer with four days of waterfront entertainment, family activities, live music, movies on the beach, and outdoor fun over Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 to 25.

Set along the scenic Back Bay in Newport Beach, the holiday weekend lineup includes the return of the resort’s popular Inflatable Aquatic Park, live concerts during Tunes at the Dunes, outdoor movie nights, food trucks, cocktails, and overnight stays ranging from beach cottages to RV camping.

The Inflatable Aquatic Park will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features slides, climbing structures, and obstacle-style attractions floating on the calm bay. Guests can also explore the Back Bay by paddleboard, kayak, pedal boat, or Duffy boat throughout the weekend.

Live music returns with Tunes at the Dunes from 5 to 8 p.m. nightly at the Horseshoe Event Venue:
• Friday, May 22: Redneck Rodeo
• Saturday, May 23: Upstream
• Sunday, May 24: ShowBiz Guys

Guests can relax on the sand, dance by the stage, and enjoy a casual waterfront atmosphere with food trucks from 2 to 7 p.m. and full bars from 2 to 8 p.m.

Movies on the Beach will also return Friday and Saturday evenings at dusk, offering family-friendly films under the stars.

Throughout the weekend, Moe B’s Munchies will serve pizza, sandwiches, cocktails, and other casual favorites. On Memorial Day, breakfast and full bar service will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For overnight guests, Newport Dunes offers waterfront RV sites, tent camping, and beach cottages. The resort recently introduced six new Large Beachfront Cottages featuring coastal-inspired interiors, spacious layouts, and private outdoor decks.

For more information or reservations, visit Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina.