This holiday season, Dream Glow Festival returns to Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine, bringing even more dazzling lantern displays and authentic Chinese cultural experiences to Southern California. Running nightly from November 5 through December 30, the festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in a spectacular celebration where ancient traditions meet breathtaking artistry.
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.
One of Southern California's most beloved culinary events is back, and it's stepping into an exciting new chapter. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns Saturday, Sept. 12, to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach. This year's festival is produced under the leadership of Tricia Cook, a longtime member of the event team who has helped shape it since day one and has now taken the reins. Cook brings a deep understanding of the event's legacy along with a fresh vision for where it's headed, and she's committed to keeping the elevated food, wine and hospitality experience that has made this festival a true signature of Orange County's culinary scene.
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.
Wednesday nights just got warmer at Habana at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa. The Cuban restaurant has launched La Candela, a candlelight dinner series held every Wednesday starting at 4 p.m., exclusively at the Costa Mesa location.
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.
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.
Anaheim Packing District, named Orange County's Best Food Hall of 2025, is bringing back its World Taste of the Packing District for a sixth year on Tuesday, August 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. This year's theme is Y2K, and guests are invited to dust off their early-2000s best for a tasting crawl through the district's historic venues, including Anaheim MAKE, Anaheim Packing House, Farmers Park and the Packard Building.
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