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Go Greek Yogurt Opens at Irvine Spectrum Oct. 24

By Greer Wylder

October 22, 2026

Go Greek Yogurt is celebrating the grand opening of its Irvine Spectrum Center location on Saturday, Oct. 24. The festivities begin with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. The first 50 guests will receive a free bowl,* and there will be exclusive merch giveaways and plenty of photo ops.** Yopp, the brand’s mascot, will also make a special appearance.Rooted in traditional Greek recipes and the philosophy of meraki (creating with passion), Go Greek Yogurt is known for its artisanal approach. Its yogurt is made using traditional straining methods perfected over centuries.Signature flavors include Plain Tart, Greek Honey and Chocolate, along with…

Spooky Sips and Pumpkin Pancakes at Outpost Kitchen

By Greer Wylder

October 22, 2026

Outpost Kitchen is getting into the Halloween spirit with three new seasonal items: the Frankenstein Cocktail, the Spooky Spice Iced Latte and Pumpkin Spice Gluten-Free Pancakes.The Frankenstein is a craft cocktail made with Midori, pineapple juice, lime, Hendry’s Vodka, Empress Gin and house-made blueberry jam. The Spooky Spice Iced Latte combines espresso with pumpkin spice and house-made vanilla syrup, comes with a choice of milk and is topped with pumpkin spice cold foam. The pancakes are fluffy and gluten-free, loaded with banana, walnuts and maple syrup, and finished with cinnamon mascarpone.The Costa Mesa eatery will also host an employee costume…

Tiffany & Co. Opens Blue Box Café at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2026

Breakfast at Tiffany’s has officially arrived in Orange County. Tiffany & Co. and chef Daniel Boulud just opened Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, the brand’s first West Coast location and its second worldwide.The café sits beside the new Tiffany & Co. boutique, which draws its inspiration from the Fifth Avenue Landmark in New York. The dining room carries the iconic Tiffany Blue throughout, setting the tone for an elevated experience built around seasonal menus.Like its New York original at The Landmark, the South Coast Plaza café blends charm, sophistication and a sense…

Ambitious Ales Brings Its Award-Winning Craft Beer to Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2026

Beer lovers in Orange County, mark your calendars. Ambitious Ales, the Long Beach craft brewery known for its handcrafted lineup and small-batch and seasonal releases, is opening its first OC location at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa on Oct. 24 and 25.Opening weekend runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Expect a full tap list, limited-edition merchandise and DJs spinning vinyl. Smoked & Salted Barbecue will be on hand with food Saturday, and Hamburgers Nice takes over Sunday.The brewery and tasting room will have indoor and outdoor seating, and families and…

Sushi Ii Enters a New Chapter as Sushi Suhama in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2026

Sushi Ii, the intimate Japanese restaurant on Newport Beach’s Mariner’s Mile, has entered a new chapter as Sushi Suhama.The new name nods to both the restaurant’s Japanese roots and the coastline it calls home. Suhama is an ancient Japanese term for a beautiful or picturesque shoreline, a fitting echo of the Newport Beach waterfront. Renowned Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto was commissioned to help shape this next chapter and chose the name himself. One of his celebrated seascapes will hang in the dining room.While the name is new, the restaurant is not starting over. The same intimate setting and culinary team…