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Tiffany & Co. opens Blue Box Café at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2026

Breakfast at Tiffany’s has officially arrived in Orange County. Tiffany & Co. and chef Daniel Boulud just opened Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, the brand’s first West Coast location and its second worldwide.The café sits beside the new Tiffany & Co. boutique, which draws its inspiration from the Fifth Avenue Landmark in New York. The dining room carries the iconic Tiffany Blue throughout, setting the tone for an elevated experience built around seasonal menus.Like its New York original at The Landmark, the South Coast Plaza café blends charm, sophistication and a sense…

Ambitious Ales Brings Its Award-Winning Craft Beer to Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2026

Beer lovers in Orange County, mark your calendars. Ambitious Ales, the Long Beach craft brewery known for its handcrafted lineup and small-batch and seasonal releases, is opening its first OC location at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa on Oct. 24 and 25.Opening weekend runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Expect a full tap list, limited-edition merchandise and DJs spinning vinyl. Smoked & Salted Barbecue will be on hand with food Saturday, and Hamburgers Nice takes over Sunday.The brewery and tasting room will have indoor and outdoor seating, and families and…

Sushi Ii Enters a New Chapter as Sushi Suhama in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2026

Sushi Ii, the intimate Japanese restaurant on Newport Beach’s Mariner’s Mile, has entered a new chapter as Sushi Suhama.The new name nods to both the restaurant’s Japanese roots and the coastline it calls home. Suhama is an ancient Japanese term for a beautiful or picturesque shoreline, a fitting echo of the Newport Beach waterfront. Renowned Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto was commissioned to help shape this next chapter and chose the name himself. One of his celebrated seascapes will hang in the dining room.While the name is new, the restaurant is not starting over. The same intimate setting and culinary team…

Sushi-Ten USA opens Sushi Blissba in Cypress

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2026

Sushi Blissba, the newest concept from SUSHI-TEN USA, has opened in Cypress. The group also operates Sushi Nigiriba in Culver City and Huntington Beach, and it created this latest restaurant with the Cypress community in mind.The name pairs “bliss,” or great happiness, with “ba,” the Japanese word for place. It reflects the idea of koufuku (口福), which combines the characters for “mouth” and “happiness” to capture the joy of a delicious meal.Led by Corporate Chef Masaya Minyu, the restaurant offers an a la carte menu and coursed dining experiences. Traditional Japanese dishes sit alongside creative plates that blend Eastern and…

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Russ Bendel and Partners Open Creekside in Rancho Mission Viejo

By Greer Wylder

October 14, 2026

Russ Bendel, the Orange County restaurateur who has launched one beloved concept after another, has opened his eighth restaurant. Creekside Restaurant & Bar in Rancho Mission Viejo is a relaxed neighborhood spot serving thoughtfully prepared American fare. The dinner-only restaurant opened Monday, Oct. 12.Located in Sendero Marketplace, the 3,000-square-foot space seats 120 between the dining room, bar and patio. The covered patio holds up to 60 for private events.Bendel and his partners drew up a long list of possible names, but none felt right. “We started observing the nature reserve that surrounds the center, which generated new ideas,” Bendel said.…