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Broken Yolk Cafe Opens in Irvine with Free Pancakes for First 100 Customers

By Greer Wylder

August 08, 2024

Southern California's beloved breakfast spot, Broken Yolk Cafe, is set to open its newest location on Barranca Parkway in Irvine at the Crossroads Shopping Center on Tuesday, August 13. On opening day, the first 100 customers will win a year of free pancakes.Broken Yolk Cafe was one of the first full-service restaurants to thrive in the breakfast and lunch scene. The restaurant has redefined brunch from a special occasion meal to an everyday delight, pioneering a segment that continues to grow in popularity. Leading the new Irvine location is experienced local restaurateur and Broken Yolk Cafe franchisee Mike DiNorscia. DiNorscia is…

Sweetgreen Brings Fresh, Delicious Food to Fashion Island

By Greer Wylder

August 06, 2024

Adding to its Orange County locations, Sweetgreen is set to open its newest restaurant at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Starting Tuesday, August 6, guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced, freshly prepared meals while celebrating opening day with complimentary activities featuring local partners. For every meal sold at the grand opening, Sweetgreen will donate a meal to Food Finders, supporting people in Orange County experiencing food insecurity.This new location in Newport Beach follows Sweetgreen’s recent introduction of 100 percent grass-fed and pasture-raised Caramelized Garlic Steak to its menu. The new protein offers tender bites of steak, seasoned and finished with a…

Peter Pan’s Reimagined National Tour Flies Into Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

August 05, 2024

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents an all-new production of the beloved musical Peter Pan, now on national tour, flying into Segerstrom Hall for a premiere engagement from Tuesday, August 6 - Sunday, August 18, 2024. Tickets and information are available at scfta.org.The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children embark on a magical journey they will never forget. This extraordinary musical, full of excitement and adventure, features iconic and timeless songs including…

Roll @ Santa Monica: Grand Opening of Seasonal Roller Skating Rink

By Greer Wylder

August 05, 2024

Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Roll @ Santa Monica, a seasonal roller skating rink located in the heart of the beach community. This marks the first time Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. will host such an event, adding a new and exciting recreational option to the district’s offerings. The 4,800 square-foot outdoor rink, operated by Willy Bietak Productions, will be open from Saturday, August 10, through Monday, October 14, at 1324 5th Street, Santa Monica.The Grand Opening Celebration, in partnership with LA Skate Hunnies, will kick off the skating season on Saturday, August 10, featuring…

An Evening with Jay Leno at Musco Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

August 05, 2024

On Saturday, August 24, at 7:30 PM, Musco Center for the Arts will host an unforgettable evening with Jay Leno. Known as an acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist, Jay Leno is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.” This is a unique opportunity to see this legendary entertainer live. Jay Leno’s late night television ratings domination included two decades as the host of the #1-rated “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” – after the first…