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Sweet Arrival: Levain Bakery Opens First Orange County Location at Fashion Island

By Greer Wylder

August 17, 2026

Orange County is about to get a little sweeter. Levain Bakery, the legendary New York City bakery famous for its six-ounce cookies, is opening its first Orange County location in early September at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The new shop will bring the brand's signature cookies, breads, pastries and coffee to the community, marking Levain's fourth Southern California location and the next step in its steady retail expansion.Levain celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, and this opening introduces its handcrafted cookies, breads, pastries and neighborhood bakery feel to a new group of fans. The bakery will sit inside Fashion…

Mercado González Brings Mexican Marketplace Experience to La Habra

By Greer Wylder

August 17, 2026

Northgate González Market is bringing its acclaimed Mercado González experience to La Habra, transforming one of the company's longest-standing neighborhood stores into a culinary and cultural destination inspired by the mercados found throughout Mexico.Building on the success of the flagship Mercado González in Costa Mesa, the reimagined La Habra location will blend the everyday convenience of grocery shopping with authentic Mexican food, artisan goods, live entertainment and gathering spaces that celebrate the richness of Mexican culture."For decades, our La Habra store has proudly served generations of families while supporting community partners like Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, The Gary Center,…

Z SUPPLY Pops Up at Lido Marina Village With New Denim Collection

By Greer Wylder

August 13, 2026

Costa Mesa-based Z SUPPLY is celebrating its biggest category expansion yet with a two-day pop-up at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach this Friday and Saturday.The California lifestyle brand has officially entered the denim category with its first permanent five-pocket premium denim collection. The launch features six foundational silhouettes, designed with flattering fits, comfortable fabrics and washes that feel both modern and timeless. Jeans are priced from $138 to $158 and available in sizes 24 to 31.The Newport Beach pop-up gives shoppers a chance to try on and shop the new denim collection in person, along with a curated selection…

Rent The Runway Warehouse Sale Comes to Tustin

By Greer Wylder

August 11, 2026

Designer fashion lovers, mark your calendars. Rent The Runway is bringing its warehouse sale to Tustin from Aug. 13-16, with up to 90% off a huge lineup of women's apparel, including cocktail dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, tops, jackets and more.The sale runs Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's hosted by Alternative Retail, and one ticket gets shoppers access to every brand at the sale.Here's what to know before you go:Tickets are required for anyone 15 and older, and minors need to be with a ticketed adult. Each ticket allows one hour of shopping starting at the time listed,…

Inside Eichholtz’s New SOCO Showroom

By Greer Wylder

August 11, 2026

Eichholtz has opened a flagship showroom at SOCO in Costa Mesa, and it is worth your time. The European furniture and lighting brand has built its reputation over more than three decades and is a name interior designers around the world turn to.The nearly 10,000-square-foot space features pieces in hand-finished brass, marble, velvet and sculptural wood, with collections covering living, dining, bedroom and office spaces, plus chandeliers, lamps, wall art and accessories.The showroom is led by Founding Creative Director and designer Ryan Saghian, who also helms Eichholtz's West Hollywood flagship. Saghian is a well known name in the design world,…