
This Sunday, June16 is Father's Day and graduation is just around the corner! We've created the best go-to gifts for Dads and Grads - and they all can be found at SoCal's favorite shopping destination - SoCo and The OC Mix! From electronics and clothes to jewelry and sunglasses, to the best restaurants to celebrate a special day - we've got you covered!
We've made it easy for you to find the perfect gifts for the dads and grads in your life at SoCo and The OC Mix. The following stores have perfect presents you won't be able to find anywhere else, and that will be a home-run this Father's Day or for the newly minted grad. And, if you'd like to celebrate the special day with a delicious meal, SoCo is your destination!
Whiskey Tango 1977 - at The OC Mix lives up to its name by offering ideal gifts for the whiskey connoisseurs. The men's boutique carries large and small whiskey stones, whiskey glass sets, and the popular Bottlehook bottle opener that doubles as a key chain! The store also has an artfully curated selection of small leather goods including wallets and business card holders that make great gifts!
Alexander Gray - Gift Dad or grad a fresh pair of sunglasses for the summer! Dad will love the classic styles from brands like Persol and Salt Optics. The younger grads will love the always stylish and cool Dita, Eco, and Westward Leaning. The selection at Alexander Gray at The OC Mix is unlike that of any department store - filled with hard-to-find styles, brands, and colors! For more info please visit alexandergray.com.
Analog/Cloth & Metal - Is your dad or grad a music lover? Gift them the best sound system possible from Analog and Cloth & Metal at The OC Mix! You can purchase the super-cool turntables and vinyls (find Dad's old favorites or the grad's latest hits) at Analog and then head over to Cloth & Metal for your amplifier and accessories - it's the perfect pairing that will "wow" any dad or grad!
Surfas Culinary District at SoCo recommends skipping the tie and coffee mug this year and giving the man of the house a gift he will enjoy using! You can choose from an assortment of one-of-a-kind products like the Mr. Bar-B-Q Cedar Grilling Planks, Cameron's Unique Chicken Beeroaster or a classic hamburger press. You can also give dad the best gift of all - spending the afternoon learning to grill. For more information on the Father's Day "Learning to Grill with Dad" class and additional BBQ products, please visit surfas.com.
Stoned Jewelry - Jewelry is the ultimate go-to grad gift for her - and Stoned Jewelry at The OC Mix offers a collection of jewelry that is sophisticated, hip, and - best of all - affordable. A perfect statement necklace, bracelet, earrings, or ring will always remind your grad of her special day!
ARC - Treat dad to brunch at ARC at SoCo this Father's Day! Available from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m, enjoy the RISE made with bacon, duck, egg, and potato, the GOOSE NEST with prosciutto, three cream, and goose egg, or the BAKED EGGS - simply wonders, wanders and whims. Dad will love celebrating his day with a RAMOS FIZZ, made with gin, orange flower, cream, and egg whites.
The Iron Press - What else does a college grad want other than beer and waffles? Treat your college grad to lunch or dinner at The Iron Press at SoCo. With sandwiches like the Black Forest Ham, Smoked Gouda, Frisee + Stone Ground Mustard and over 30 specialty local and imported delicious beers on tap, your Grad will think you're the coolest person ever.
3313 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.
Eat Your Veggies Irvine!
Veggie Grill is planting more roots in Orange County with the opening of its third location in Irvine at the Crossroads shopping center today at 11 a.m. The popular fast-casual restaurant concept serves delicious 100-percent plant-based foods.
To celebrate Veggie Grill’s newest location, the restaurant will thank the first 50 guests to arrive with a $20 Veggie Grill gift card and a chance to enter to win a $250 and $500 Veggie Grill gift card.
Open from 11 a.m. daily.
3972 Barranca Parkway in the Crossroads shopping center in Irvine.
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