After nearly four decades serving the Newport Beach community, Champagnes Kitchen has officially opened its new Huntington Beach location, the first expansion for the family-owned restaurant since the original debuted in 1989. Situated in the former IHOP space at Main Street and Olive, the 3,950-square-foot restaurant brings the brand's approachable service, elevated comfort food and family-friendly atmosphere to the heart of downtown Huntington Beach. At 1,000 square feet larger than the Newport Beach original, the new space gives the team plenty of room to grow.

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Family-owned dessert café Uncle Fluffy is opening its second Orange County location at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa on Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Known for its airy and jiggly Japanese-style cheesecake, the popular dessert shop has built a following for its freshly baked sweet treats and specialty drinks. Uncle Fluffy also has an Orange County location in Huntington Beach.

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Sweetgreen is opening its second Irvine location on Tuesday, May 12, at University Center near UC Irvine. The mission-driven restaurant brand, known for its fresh salads, warm bowls and protein plates, will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the 3,350-square-foot space.

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Henry’s Coastal Cuisine will host an Icons of Napa Valley Wine Dinner on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m., bringing together acclaimed guest chefs for a multi-course evening in support of Bracken’s Kitchen. Set on the oceanfront patio at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine, the dinner highlights seasonal ingredients, thoughtful technique, and expertly paired Napa Valley wines, all tied to a meaningful cause. Tickets are $249 per guest, inclusive of service charge and parking, with $75 from each seat benefiting Bracken’s Kitchen and its mission to combat hunger and reduce food waste.

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