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Northgate González Market Celebrates Community Event in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

April 17, 2023

Northgate González Market, an authentic, family-owned and operated Mexican supermarket is celebrating its Costa Mesa location opening this fall at the corner of Harbor and Wilson with a community event on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy great food and authentic drinks while you take a virtual tour of the new Mercado. Learn about their commitment to quality, local partnerships, and the products they offer. There will also be piggy bank painting, plan painting, live music, and mini pan dulce decoration. Northgate González Market’s success story started with Don Miguel and Dona Teresa González, who migrated from Mexico…

OC’s Organic, Vegan Chocolate Shop

By Greer Wylder

April 03, 2023

Cocoa Parlor - the local Laguna Niguel-based vegan, organic chocolate shop crafting award-winning truffles, bars, and chocolate couverture has launched its limited-time, Easter holiday offerings available in-store for pick up, as well as shipping nationwide. These limited-time sweets include Cocoa Parlor’s Pink Raspberry Bunnies ($15), made with solid raspberry white chocolate, naturally flavored with freeze-dried raspberry powder for the perfect spring-time pink, and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Bullfrogs ($6) crafted with rich dark chocolate and salty peanut butter; these frogs can satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth; and the classic Dark Chocolate Boxed Bunny ($32). As with all of Cocoa Parlor’s confections, the Dark Chocolate Boxed Bunnies…

The World’s Best Cookie DEUX – Vegan and Gluten Free

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2023

I am so excited about DEUX. It’s the BEST vegan and gluten-free cookie dough on the planet. Order it today at eatdeux.com and save 10% on your order by using code “greersoc.”They've taken out all of the bad stuff and added in good-for-you, functional ingredients that feel as good as they taste. Their recipes such as Chocolate Chip, Space Brownie, Matcha Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter, and Cookie Butter Spread are vegan & gluten-free so you can eat them raw or bake them into warm, gooey cookies (if they even last that long).You can order Best Sellers Packs, Have It All…

New at South Coast Plaza: JD Sports

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2023

All new to South Coast Plaza, JD Sports is a global go-to for sneakerheads and a mecca for athleticwear.The brand, started by John Wardle and David Makin (the J & D of JD sports), started over 40 years ago with just a single store in the North West of England and is now a global powerhouse of sports footwear and athleticwear. In addition to a massive inventory, the brand is known for its fusion of athleticwear, music, and fashion and for carrying exclusive and/or limited-edition designs from brands such as Nike and Adidas. Originals.Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday…

David Yurman Re-Opens at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

March 15, 2023

David Yurman fans will love the newly renovated David Yurman boutique in the South Coast Plaza luxury wing. Inside the new space, clients will experience the next generation of David Yurman store design—a continuation of President & Chief Creative Officer Evan Yurman’s vision for the brand’s future. The new store design allows for a more substantial curation of David Yurman designs across all categories, including women's, men’s, wedding, and high jewelry – presented in its own unique environment.The South Coast Plaza store features an elegant, modern interior that celebrates the Yurman aesthetic and focus on quality. The store features a…