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The Market by The Meat Cellar Opens in San Juan Capistrano This Fall

By Greer Wylder

October 28, 2024

The Market by The Meat Cellar, a family-run venture by Anthony and Sara Villegas, is set to open this November at the River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano. This full-service steakhouse, butcher shop, and retail space will offer a unique dining experience.Originally, opened in Claremont in 2016, The Meat Cellar became a local favorite with its hybrid concept of a butcher shop and scratch kitchen. In 2017, it expanded into a historic 4,000-square-foot building, solidifying its community presence.At River Street Marketplace, the new 4,000-square-foot location will include a 2,000-square-foot patio. Guests will be welcomed by a butcher counter featuring…

Spook-tacular Halloween Treats Await at Simply Cakes and Cupcakes

By Greer Wylder

October 28, 2024

Skip the tricks—this Halloween, it’s all about the treats at Simply Cakes and Cupcakes! This family-owned bakery is whipping up a spook-tacular selection of irresistible sweets, perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to your spooky season. Whether you’re hosting a ghoulish gathering or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these festive creations are sure to delight.Now through November 4th, customers can sink their fangs into a tempting assortment of cupcakes, with flavors like vanilla, chocolate, carrot, pumpkin, and red velvet. Each cupcake features fun Halloween-themed designs, making them a visual and flavorful feast. Priced at $5.95 each, you can also…

Capture Timeless Family Moments at Brystan Studios!

By Greer Wylder

October 10, 2024

Brystan Studios, my favorite professional photo studio that has been my go-to for years, is offering a limited-time in-studio Family Mini Session special! Book today for only $99 (a $595 value) with a minimum investment of $1,495.This exclusive offer features a series of family mini-sessions available for a short period while spots last.In the studio, moments can be captured that showcase joyful toddlers, beautiful love stories, or families enjoying time together. In just 30 minutes, these precious memories will be transformed into tangible keepsakes to cherish for years.The $99 Family Mini Session includes:30-Minute In-Studio Mini SessionProfessional Hair & Makeup Styling…

StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island on October 16-20

By Greer Wylder

October 09, 2024

This October, fashion and film unite at Fashion Island’s 13th annual StyleWeekOC, in partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival. From October 16-20, enjoy a weekend of film screenings, shopping, red-carpet events, and exclusive celebrity Q&As. Discover the synergy between fashion and film through cinematic storytelling. For details, visit StyleWeekOC.com.This year’s StyleWeekOC will celebrate fashion, film, and luxury lifestyle shopping with experiences including fashion shows, celebrity panels, and red-carpet moments.Highlights include the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Career Achievement Award in Costume Design honoring Colleen Atwood on October 20, featuring a Q&A and costume display from films like Beetlejuice and Masters…

Step into ‘The Gathering’ at Roger’s Gardens Halloween Boutique

By Greer Wylder

September 26, 2024

The much-anticipated Halloween Boutique at Roger's Gardens is open! Step into the enchanting world of Roger's Gardens, Southern California’s go-to destination for all your seasonal shopping needs. This year's theme, "The Gathering," invites you into a mysterious realm where witches from around the world convene for their annual coven. Set in an overgrown forest where the line between nature and the supernatural blurs, this mystical assembly is a haunting sight to behold.Explore a captivating collection of spellbinding décor, enchanting accessories, and haunting treasures that promise to add a touch of magic to your Halloween celebrations. Prepare to be mesmerized as…