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SAVOR 2026 Set to Honor Orange County Legends Before Anticipated Sold-Out Crowd

By Greer Wylder

September 23, 2026

The Literacy Project will host SAVOR 2026, an elegant, Napa-inspired culinary soiree, on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Newport Beach Country Club to support its mission of bringing the gift of literacy to underserved children. The outdoor evening promises an unforgettable experience, with a stroll through luxury automobiles from private collections, a curated art gallery, live artistic talent, fine wines and a farm-to-table dinner beneath the stars. About 350 distinguished guests are expected to gather in the club's garden setting for a memorable night that supports a meaningful cause.This year's honorees are Erin Anderson, president, CEO and founder of the A.…

Ruin Bar Celebrates 10 Years at The LAB

By Greer Wylder

September 22, 2026

Ruin, the speakeasy-style lounge known for its craft cocktails and moody, eclectic vibe, is turning 10. The Costa Mesa hot spot will celebrate its anniversary at The LAB Anti-Mall on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 10 p.m.Expect a night full of surprises, including live music, welcome drink samples, a complimentary photo booth and tarot card readings. Flash tattoos and fresh pretzels from a pretzel cart will also be on hand for purchase.Representatives from a few standout spirits brands will be there to pour tastes and talk shop, including Tin City Distillery, a premium spirits brand out of Paso Robles;…

QUA Debuts Afternoon Tea With a Chinese Twist

By Greer Wylder

September 21, 2026

QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine is putting its own spin on one of the world's most beloved dining rituals with the debut of Afternoon Tea at QUA, a new seasonal experience inspired by the flavors of Chợ Lớn and the tradition of slowing down over tea and food with the people who matter most. The experience pairs a tiered presentation of Chinese-inspired sweets and savory bites with a pot of tea to share, available exclusively on QUA's open-air patio.The idea comes from Kei Concepts co-CEO Ivy Ha, whose own love of afternoon tea inspired the new offering."Afternoon tea has always felt…

ENC Wine Walk Returns to Support Environmental Education

By Greer Wylder

September 21, 2026

The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) is teaming up with Hi-Time Wine Cellars for an afternoon of wine tasting on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m., with proceeds benefiting local environmental education programs.Guests will wander the ENC's scenic trails, stopping at tasting stations along the way to sample pours from more than two dozen wineries, including 1853 Old Vine Estate, Ameri, Bigi, Castello di Querceto, Domaine Bousquet, Marcelo Pelleriti, Tenuta Rocca, Wente, Gaia, Rotari, Stemmari and Val d'Oca. Small bites will be served throughout the walk, and Balboa Island guitarist Matt Hurray will provide live instrumental surf music, bringing…

Roger’s Gardens Unveils Moonlight Masquerade for Halloween

By Greer Wylder

September 18, 2026

Roger's Gardens has opened its much-anticipated Halloween Boutique, and this year's theme, Moonlight Masquerade, transports guests to Venice after dark. The free, immersive experience is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and welcomes the public.Guests begin the journey beneath the Bridge of Sighs, then follow candlelight into the Palazzo of Whispers, where each room unveils a new chapter of the masquerade. Gilded masks, veiled figures, winding serpents and fluttering monarchs fill elaborate installations that turn Halloween shopping into theater.The boutique builds on Roger's Gardens' more than 50 year legacy and marks over three decades of theatrical retail design.…