We know you've heard of (and love) Portola Coffee Lab and their latest venture, Seventh Tea Bar. But did you know that SoCo and The OC Mix are now a bona fide foodie destination with six new eateries - ranging from an oyster bar to a waffle and beer haus to American scratch cooking to pressed juices? And there are more culinary delights on the way! SoCo and The OC Mix also are the ultimate destinations for the home cook, with an award-winning Farmer's Market on Saturdays, as well as Surfas Culinary District and Fixtures Living, which offer cookware, supplies, kitchen fixtures and appliances, cooking classes, and more!
SoCo and The OC Mix in Costa Mesa are now home to ARC, Birdie Bowl and Juicery, Shuck Oyster Bar, Cafe Surfas, Iron Press, We Olive Wine Bar, Savory Spice Shop, Waiiha Sushi and opening this summer - Taco Maria and Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop! Now shoppers can come and enjoy everything from artisan-crafted cocktails at ARC to hand-cut sushi rolls at Waiiha. Spend a Saturday exploring the top-rated SoCo Farmers' Market, then head to Surfas Culinary District for all of your cooking essentials. Come spend your next date night or family day at SoCo - your destination for inspiration.
3303 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa. 949.760.9150.
Stein Mart's Birthday Gifts
Stein Mart at The Market Place in Irvine will be celebrating its one year anniversary Saturday with eight $50 gift card giveaways throughout the day, a free pair of spa socks to the first 250 customers who make a purchase, special trunk shows and a boutique showcase fashion show from 1 to 2 p.m.
And you can win a $50 gift card from us, just like us on Facebook, or leave a comment. We’ll announce a winner on Friday.
Throughout this week, Stein Mart will have informal modeling, personal wardrobe consulting, light refreshments, special savings throughout the Boutique department, and the chance to win one of four $500 shopping sprees. Also, on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., representatives of some of Stein Mart’s top apparel lines will be on hand to showcase their new spring looks and offer additional giveaways.
Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Stein Mart is at the Market Place at 13742 Jamboree Road, off Bryan, in Irvine. 714.832.0012.
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