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La La Land Kind Cafe Opens Its First Orange County Location

By Greer Wylder

March 16, 2026

Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach has welcomed La La Land Kind Cafe, a coffee concept known for its mission of spreading kindness and mentoring foster youth. The cafe officially opened Saturday, March 14, marking the brand’s first location in Orange County.La La Land Kind Cafe offers specialty coffee, organic matcha and a menu of sweet treats in a bright, welcoming space designed to encourage connection and positivity. The company’s mission centers on normalizing kindness while providing job opportunities and mentorship for young people who have experienced foster care.Founded in 2019 by Francois Reihani, La La Land Kind Cafe has…

Puesto Introduces “Girl Dinner” Wednesdays

By Greer Wylder

March 15, 2026

Puesto is giving Wednesdays a new reason to celebrate with the launch of Girl Dinner, a weekly midweek special designed for a fun and relaxed night out.Available every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to close, Girl Dinner is served on a gold tray and priced at $40 per guest. The chef curated offering includes a Puesto Perfect Margarita, the restaurant’s Baja Fish taco and Filet Mignon taco, along with Puesto Perfect Guacamole and Chips for a well rounded meal.The Baja Fish taco features wild caught Baja fish served on Puesto’s signature organic, non GMO blue corn tortilla. The Filet Mignon taco…

Sky Rock Sedona Makes an Easy Weekend Escape From Orange County

By Greer Wylder

March 11, 2026

If a quick reset is calling, Sky Rock Sedona is an easy option for an off-the-grid style getaway that does not require a long-haul flight or complicated planning. Just a short flight or a manageable drive from Orange County, the modern, 109-room boutique hotel is a great choice for a long weekend trip or staycation with a change of scenery.Sky Rock Sedona, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, debuted in March 2024 following a full property reimagining. The hotel blends contemporary design with Sedona’s natural beauty and spiritual energy, creating a place that works just as well for outdoor adventure…

A Newport Beach Landmark Turns 100: From The Arches to A Restaurant

By Greer Wylder

March 10, 2026

In 2026, A Restaurant will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its iconic location along Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach. The milestone marks a century of hospitality, community and history at one of Newport Beach’s most recognizable dining destinations.For many locals, A Restaurant is more than historic. It is personal. I have been going there since I was a kid, and in high school my sister and I worked there as hostesses when it was still The Arches, my very first job. Years later it became the place where Paul and I celebrated our wedding reception. Like so many longtime…

Napa in Newport Expands to Three-Day Wine Weekend for CureDuchenne

By Greer Wylder

March 09, 2026

CureDuchenne’s annual Napa in Newport fundraiser returns March 20 to 22 as an expanded, three-day celebration at Pendry Newport Beach, bringing some of Napa Valley’s most sought-after wineries to the coast. The elevated weekend experience pairs world-class wine and dining with a mission to support research, care and advocacy for those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.The weekend opens Friday with intimate vintner dinners hosted by Peter Michael Winery and Simon Family Estate. Saturday’s black-tie gala includes a grand tasting with more than 25 premier Napa wineries, followed by a multi-course dinner by Chef Colin Bedford of Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire…