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Here is our annual list celebrating the best O.C. has to offer, including food, drink, fun things to see and do, places to shop, and ways to indulge. Plus, readers share their picks.

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“I’m looking forward to spending time with my family this summer and enjoying the great outdoors in Orange County. We’re excited to teach our baby, Nala, all about the beach, the parks, and all the good food O.C. has to offer.” —JOSE CERRUDO, GENERAL MANAGER AT EL MERCADO MODERN CUISINE, BELOW

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EDITOR’S LET TER PEOPLE & PL ACES A paraglider takes flight from the bluffs at Huntington Beach.

’HOODS The Row in La Habra

PERFECT G E TAWAY A guide to Boulder, Colorado, a college town at the base of the mountains

S TAT S Fullerton designates neon YMCA sign a historical landmark.

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O.C . E VENT S Festivals, theater, the O.C. Fair, and more

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FOOD NEWS A tribute to Pascal Olhats, O.C.’s first star chef

FOOD TRENDS Four O.C. spots for Detroit-style pizza

MY O.C . Celebrating summer memories with the bikini’s 75th anniversary this month

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That lighthearted spirit radiates throughout this issue: Our Don’t Miss listings are all in-person events again (Page 36); this month’s style finds are cheery tangerine-hued items (Page 50); and the cover story is our annual collection of the county’s Best (Page 82). We’ve gathered novel food and drinks, new places to shop and indulge, and intriguing things to see and do. We’re excited to get back to summer the way it’s meant to be enjoyed, which includes our Best Of party (details at orangecoast.com/best2021), where we’ll celebrate what’s unique about O.C. Speaking of celebrating, Orange Coast has been honored for the 10th consecutive time with Maggie Awards for publishing excellence. The categories the magazine won are best cover, best editorial layout, and—the most significant prize—best city, metro, regional, or state magazine. In a challenging year, we’re incredibly proud to have our work recognized. Finally, dedicated readers will recall that we reviewed Café Jardin and chef Pascal Olhats in June. The day after that issue went to press, Olhats announced he was retiring from brickand-mortar restaurants and closing the cafe. Ouch! We’re sorry for those who never got to dine there. Happily, the space will be taken over by chef Jessica Roy and rebranded as Cultivar, with her imprint on everything. We can’t wait! Meanwhile, check out tributes to Olhats by celebrated locals who have worked with him over the past three decades (Page 64). Bonne chance, Pascal!

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IN PL AIN SIGHT  T H E S C E N E A paraglider takes flight from the bluffs at Huntington Beach.  E X P L O R E R C R E D I T Danny Anderson @anygivensunrise  B E H I N D T H E S H O T “As my wife and I were jogging up the beach, I saw these two guys running and jumping from a small bluff with their paragliding chutes and enjoying the few seconds of hang time that the afternoon breeze was affording them,” Anderson says. “I was sure glad I grabbed my camera because it was a fun series to shoot!” 33°40'32.0"N 118°01'38.6"W

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Check in on Yelp for a free drink of your choice, such as coffee or blood orange juice, at Eggbred. EGGBRED The Instagram-ready breakfast sandwiches here grab all the headlines, and it’s no surprise: Served on Japanese milk buns, they’re piled high with bacon, sausage, eggs, and cheese. But the hamburger topped with a fried egg has its own loyal following. The potato sides are a meal unto themselves, particularly the breakfast poutine: beer-battered potatoes and popcorn chicken topped with gravy, a poached egg, cheddar cheese, and chimichurri. 1454 S. HARBOR BLVD., 562-472-0788

MG D KO R E A N KITCH E N A N D B A R The “MGD” in this new restaurant’s name stands for meat, grill, drink. It’s an accurate summary of the menu, which focuses on Korean barbecue and craft cocktails. Platters of Tomahawk steak, short rib, and pork belly come with salad, rice paper wraps, kimchi, and dipping sauces. Appetizers such as the loaded tots with brisket, grilled onions, gochujang sauce, and nacho cheese pair well with the strawberry basil margarita. 1464 S.

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When the Hotel Boulderado opened on New Year’s Day 1909, Teddy Roosevelt occupied the White House and Mary Pickford made her screen debut. While the hotel has one foot in the elegance of a bygone era, it effortlessly bridges the past and present by offering modern amenities. The Italian Renaissance retreat features an iconic stained-glass canopy ceiling, a cantilevered cherry wood staircase, and the original 1906 Otis elevator still in use. Slumber in a room cloaked in Victorian elegance or opt for

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A visit to bustling Pearl Street Mall feels slightly familiar—think a more urban Downtown Disney without Mickey and Minnie. This pedestrian-only destination in the heart of downtown stretches four blocks and is lined with stores, services, and restaurants punctuated by a plethora of pubABOVE Hotel Boulderado combines historic elegance with modern features.

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hen Garry Marshall selected Boulder as the setting for his quirky 1970s sitcom “Mork & Mindy,” starring an unknown Robin Williams, it had nothing to do with the Rocky Mountains or historic architecture. The town was cast because Marshall’s niece attended school there. That nonchalant decision catapulted Boulder from small town to small-screen stardom. These days, Boulder is a hub for hikers, intellectuals, artists, students, progressives, and foodies. No wonder National Geographic named the city the Happiest Place in the U.S.

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“A great Boulder afternoon includes a hike and hops. Start with a hike to Bear Peak, which is about 6 miles round trip. Park at the lot at the end of Table Mesa Drive, then hike down to connect to the Mesa Trail. Reward yourself with a visit to Southern Sun Brewery.” —JARROD WEATON, BOULDER PHOTOGRAPHER

lic art, micro gardens, and splashing fountains. Bibliophiles will want to visit Boulder Book Store, a local favorite that spans three floors and is filled with tomes of classic and contemporary titles. SPILL SOME TEA

The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is a symbol of global friendship and cultural exchange with sister city Dushanbe in Tajikistan. More than three dozen artisans from several Tajikistan cities contributed to the decorative details and elements that grace this iconic and hue-popping building, from the hand-painted ceilings and tables to the imposing columns and exterior panels. Starched lines and refined touches set the stage for a traditional afternoon ritual with freshly baked cakes, scones, crustless sandwiches, and a range of steeped teas. B I G FA R M -A

The term farm-to-fork has been overused in recent years when

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it comes to restaurant jargon. However, in Boulder, named the Top Foodiest Town in America by the editors of Bon Appetit, the term is more than just lip service. During the summer, you can graze on the grange at a number of chef-hosted farm dinners. These rustic gatherings include meals prepared with produce harvested at the designated farm with guests seated among the crops at long wooden tables illuminated by twinkle lights. Meadow Lark Farms, which works with a dozen farms throughout the Boulder area, is one organizer of such feasts. M O U N TA I N E L E G A N C E

With airbrushed views of the Flatiron Mountains coupled with full-service convenience, St Julien Hotel & Spa looks as fresh today as it did when it opened in 2005. From the lobby, with its cool marble and rich wood appointments, to the plush rooms and suites, no detail has been left to chance.

Neutral hues, modern amenities, and contemporary decor add to the understated elegance at this upscale retreat ($500 and up). Everything needed is housed beneath the hotel’s roof— pampering, feasting, sipping. With downtown through one exit and Boulder Creek Path through another, it’s up to you whether to wear heels or hiking boots. A FA M O U S S I N K

Boulder is made up of lots of wonderful neighborhoods, including The Hill where the University of Colorado is situated. Like most college towns, this particular neighborhood is filled with trendy cafes, coffeehouses, boutiques, and bookstores. One such place is The Sink, a popular cafe where a young Robert Redford once worked as a busboy and where President Barack Obama made an impromptu visit in 2012 to have a signature Sinkza pizza, which the owners have since renamed the POTUS Pie.

Through Aug. 15: The Colorado Shakespeare Festival explores the Bard’s influence through an array of productions, education, and engagement. Performances take place at the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre. cupresents.org

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SIGN OF THE TIMES Fullerton designates neon YMCA sign a historical landmark. by Maria Watson

early 60 years ago, an iconic neon triangle was erected in Fullerton. Today the sign is a designated historical landmark recognizing how YMCA OC has cemented itself into the development of the city’s culture and history. Its longevity might be attributed to how the nonprofit organization provides financial assistance as well as a sense of community

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for young and old. In the beginning of the pandemic, YMCA OC staff reached out to nearly 5,400 seniors in the area, “just to make sure they were OK, (that) they had everything they needed,” says Chief Operations Officer Dolores Daly. “One of the things we’ve learned in all our years of serving the community is that people want that place to go where they feel welcome ... like they belong.”

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Costa Mesa resident Alex Forsythe turned his passion for music into a haven for vinyl collectors. by Valerie Takahama

veteran of indie bands such as Repeater, Forsythe owns Analog Record Store in Tustin and specializes in vintage audio equipment as well as new and used vinyl. After a coronavirus-impacted year, he’s looking forward to Record Store Day on July 17—a celebration of independent record stores worldwide. GROWING UP WITH VINYL

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GOING INTO BUSINESS ON AN IMPULSE Truly, it was incredibly Ú impulsive. I’ve been a musician my whole life. I did the whole band and touring stuff. When you get into your mid-20s, you start to wonder if you can sustain it. It’s a lot to be in a band with a bunch of dudes, and going cross-country all the time. When I would come home from tours, I was working retail jobs in a million different stores. So retail is what I knew. I didn’t have an idea to open a store, but the opportunity presented itself when I opened my first (now-shuttered) store at The OC Mix. 34 ORA NGE C O AST • July 2021

some of the other record shops is we (sell) vintage audio equipment. I think a lot of people like our shop because we have a lot of cool ’70s receivers, turntables, and speaker sets that have been serviced. If people like vintage, they like to enjoy them on the older systems. Musically, we’re pretty much across the board. We have everything from Frank Ocean to Frank Sinatra, and everything in between. KEEPING VINYL RELEVANT I think having a tangible Ú

collection is something a lot of people really enjoy, and with everything moving to streaming, people have less of a tangible connection to music. I think that’s driving people more and more toward vinyl. Before, if you had an iTunes collection and you downloaded songs, you still had a library of your favorite stuff. And CDs are gone now at this point. So vinyl and streaming are the two main ways that people get music. With a record, you’re listening to it how it was meant to be listened to: all the way through.

WHAT RECORD STORE DAY IS ALL ABOUT For Record Store Day, a Ú lot of labels get together and create cool one-off pressings of records. It might be a rare reissue of something people haven’t been able to find in a while, or a live set of a band people love, or a special boxed set. They’re all limited editions

of things that we aren’t allowed to put out until we open that day. People line up like crazy. Last year, there was a Rolling Stones “Let It Bleed” reissue on red vinyl. People come out like crazy for these records. We usually do a big sale on top of that. We also put out a bunch of dollar records and make it a big day. photograph by E M I LY J . D AV I S

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OPENS JULY 7 PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

With this year’s theme, “Made in America,” the annual show will focus on artists, innovators, and revolutionaries who were inspired by the freedom they found in the United States. Actors on stage in elaborate makeup and costumes will re-create paintings, sculptures, and other works of art from iconic artists such as Winslow Homer, Norman Rockwell, Edward Hopper, Mary Cassatt, and Luis Jimenez. Bonus: A pageant ticket includes free admission to the Festival of Arts grounds all summer. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-1145, foapom.com

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Festivals, theater, the O.C. Fair, and more by Robin Jones

This 1980s tribute band plays everything from new wave to hair metal, with a little pop and rock thrown in. At this outdoor concert, the performers will dive into their repertoire of hits from artists such as Prince, Madonna, Depeche Mode, Bon Jovi, and INXS. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949-498-2139, casaromantica.org

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Starting July 2 with the Pier Plaza Festival— complete with a new 12,000-square-foot Beer and Wine Garden—and running through the weekend with the Surf City Run 5K, the expanded Neighborhood Parade, and a fireworks show off the pier, Huntington Beach’s annual Independence Day party is a tradition that draws crowds from across Southern California. 714-536-5486, hb4thofjuly.org OPENING JULY 2 L AGUNA ART-A-FAIR

This annual summer event features traditional oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, and charcoal drawings along with mixed-media pieces, fiber art, ceramics, and jewelry made by established and emerging fine artists and artisans from around the world. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-4514, art-a-fair.com 36 ORA NGE C O A ST • July 2021

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Preschool-age children and their caregivers are invited to gather in the Central Garden on Friday mornings and explore nature through children’s literature. The drop-in program is free to all and introduces little ones to stories, picture books, and poems that complement the setting. Sherman Library and Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, 949-673-2261, thesherman.org JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 SUMMER YOGA

Certified yoga instructor Darnell Renee leads outdoor classes among beautiful plants, flowers, and fountains. Beginners as well as more advanced students will be able to take part in breath work, balance, strength, stretching, and meditation practice in this hour-and-a-half restorative class. BYO mat. Sherman Library and Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, 949-673-2261, thesherman.org

In between singing the hits of the 1950s and ’60s, this four-man doo-wop group tells jokes and keeps the audience laughing. The group has been Jay Leno’s opening act for seven years and has performed with the Coasters, the Drifters, and the Beach Boys. They’ve also played for U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and at the White House. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714738-6595, themuck.org OPENS JULY 9 “EDGES”

The first musical that Benj Pasek and Justin Paul collaborated on, this show follows four young adults working through questions about love, commitment, and self-discovery. The pair—who went on to create the music for “Dear Evan Hansen,” “La La Land,” and “The Greatest Showman”—wrote the show when they were undergraduates at the University of Michigan. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 714-777-3033, chancetheater.com

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BALBOA ISLAND MUSEUM’S PARTY ON THE FERRY Thank you to Seymour Beek and David Beek, who graciously hosted an unforgettable event for 60 museum members. Guests boarded the Balboa Island Ferry for a unique experience as they toured Newport Harbor. Members enjoyed food provided by Mr. G’s Bistro as the ferry wound its way up and down the bay. Long-time resident Tim Mang was among guests and narrated the tour, sharing memories of when Newport Harbor was the go-to place for Hollywood stars.

Photos courtesy of Balboa Island Museum and Susan Hoffman.

SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS “WAY DOWN HADESTOWN” SPEAKEASY-STYLE FUNDRAISER Inspired by the Tony Award-winning Broadway show, Hadestown, guests arrived in dapper fashion and show-inspired attire before descending into a grungechic ‘Underworld’ that entranced guests with music, moonshine, and mystique. Entertainment included live jazz from The Ambrosius Jazz Darlings feat. Annie Joyce, a food truck feast, bespoke poetry from Melrose Poetry Bureau, tarot card readings from Sansa Asylum, and specialty cocktails from Ketel One. The night ended with raffle prizes from South Coast Plaza. The evening can truly only be captured by a lyric from Hadestown, “The flowers bloomed and the fruit got ripe, and brother for a moment there, the world came back to life!” All proceeds benefited the Center’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion arts education initiatives. To find out more about events and performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts visit, SCFTA.org. Photo Credit: Kimberly April

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A modified version of this popular annual festival will welcome visitors to the sawdust-covered paths lined with booths selling paintings, prints, sculpture, and handmade jewelry created by local artists. Sawdust Festival Grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-3030, sawdustartfestival.org JULY 10 “SHOOTER!”

Part of the On the Radar (OTR) New Works Program, which spotlights projects by emerging U.S. playwrights, this play follows a writing professor who begins to suspect that a student is planning a school shooting after he turns in a violent play. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 714-777-3033, chancetheater.com OPENS JULY 15 “50 FACES”

“AMERICAN MARIACHI”

South Coast Repertory will perform the popular musical comedy by José Cruz González under the stars at Mission San Juan Capistrano. It tells the story of Lucha, a young woman in the 1970s who defies tradition and starts an all-female mariachi band with her cousin. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 714-708-5555, scr.org

OPENS JULY 16 2021 OC FAIR

Canceled last summer, this tradition will reopen this year with limited capacity. Fairgoers must buy tickets in advance to enjoy the carnival rides, pig races, and over-the-top snacks, from fried Oreos to massive turkey legs. As always, juried art and photography exhibits, the Centennial Farm, and live music round out the fun. OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-1500, ocfair.com

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The mosaic portraits in this exhibit come from the Italian art school Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli and depict art, culture, and music icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix, and Amy Winehouse. Reservations are required. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org

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The pain in Jeff Goffman’s injured thumb was so debilitating, he had planned to have surgery. William Manrow had eight back surgeries but still complained of sciatica and uncomfortable stiffness in his legs.

These patients and many more are no longer feeling discomfort thanks to a newly developed treatment administered by Dr. Ivar Roth, Hoag Hospital’s highly accredited Founding Chairman of Podiatric Surgery. The treatment, trademarked as PAINCUR™ entails several injections of an FDA approved drug into the exactly pinpointed base of the nerve. Alleviation of pain is almost immediate and long lasting or permanent, according to patient testimonials. Part acupuncture, derived from wisdom of the ages, part state-of-the-art medical technology, using an advanced drug, and part intuitive medical knowledge, derived from Dr. Roth’s vast experience and expertise in his specialty field, this new treatment is viewed as a revolutionary and long awaited alternative to other forms of pain mitigation that can be addictive, invasive or cause unwanted side effects. Dr. Roth explains the methodology of this newly developed protocol, saying, “There is a neurological connection that exists between the foot and other parts of the body, including the knee, hip, back and sciatic region. The same neurological connection also exists between the hand and upper body parts. By applying treatment to the nerve endings in the hand, we have been able to remediate pain in the shoulders, neck and even the hand itself."

Jeff Goffman, a recent patient, claims his chronic thumb pain was remediated immediately upon treatment. “I tried everything, including PRP, months of rehab, and consultations with an orthopedic surgeon. The pain was so debilitating, I was ready to try surgery,” he says. “After the first treatment, it was like the pain had never even existed.” “My pain was so severe that I could not sit for more than a few minutes,” says Manrow, who, after treatment, got much welcome relief from his debilitating discomfort. “The improvement of my condition is remarkable.” With the efficacy of the treatment proven over and over again, Dr. Roth reached out to his trusted colleague and respected Newport Beach neurologist, Dr. Teryn Clarke, who immediately recognized the value of this protocol and has since joined Dr. Roth to administer this effective method of pain alleviation to her patients.

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So far, 100 percent of Dr. Roth’s patients claimed to have their pain significantly diminished or totally remediated after completion of the PAINCUR™ protocol. “I knew this had the potential to cure pain but even I was surprised that it has been successful on every single patient I have injected,” says Dr. Roth, whose office staff has extensively interviewed each patient to determine the treatment’s efficacy. Relieving pain with the PAINCUR™ method is the first step of treatment for many of Dr. Roth’s patients. A very important aspect of this treatment is to also take care of the underlying cause of pain, according to Dr. Roth. “Foot, leg, knee, hip and back pain is typically rooted in improper function of the foot,” explains Dr. Roth, who has developed a unique orthotic to correct the gait and improve posture. “When the foot positioning is corrected, the hip sinks back into its socket and the back straightens out. This restored alignment remediates the stress that otherwise inflicts the foot, joints, leg and back. As a foot specialist I have worked with so many patients seeking to restore the quality of life that comes with pain free mobility. Being able to offer a revolutionary and highly sophisticated treatment option that works is truly gratifying.” If you are suffering from pain call Dr. Roth’s office to schedule a free consultation and complimentary initial first test shot. Patient testimonials available to view on YouTube: PainCur. Dr. Ivar E. Roth DPM/MPH Concierge Podiatry and Spa 495 Old Newport Boulevard, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.650.1147 | www.paincur.net

• Highly accredited and trained in foot and ankle surgery at Mt. Sinai Hospital of Chicago with world-renowned podiatrist Dr. Lowell Scott Weil Sr. • Founding Chairman of Podiatric Surgery at Hoag Hospital of Newport Beach. • First podiatrist awarded full orthopedic privileges for foot and ankle surgery at Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach.

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Born in Paris and based in Los Angeles, Fichot blends her French, Chinese, and American heritage into her music and writes songs influenced by jazz, gypsy swing, and folk. Backed by her band, she sings and plays accordion and toy piano. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org

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This musical based on Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip “Peanuts” will be performed by South Coast Repertory on an outdoor stage at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Vignettes about the Peanuts gang—including Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Snoopy, Peppermint Patty, and Schroeder—are interspersed with songs such as “My Blanket and Me,” “Suppertime,” and “Happiness.” Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 714-708-5555, scr.org M OR E ONLINE !

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The Turtles, the Association, the Vogues, the Cowsills, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), and Mark Lindsay (formerly of Paul Revere & the Raiders) join for this concert filled with classic hits from the 1960s and ’70s. Pacific Amphitheatre, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-1500, pacamp.com JULY 23 THROUGH 25 DAVID SPADE

During his five-year run on “Saturday Night Live,” Spade gained fame for his sarcastic style. Since then, the comedian has starred

This exhibit celebrates Roski, a watercolorist who died in October 2020. The artist, who worked en plein-air in cities around the world, started painting in earnest in the 1990s after she became an empty nester. The 44 paintings in the show tell the story of her life in Los Angeles, depicting her family and friends and some of her favorite places. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714-567-3600, bowers.org JULY 31 PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON

The award-winning comedian-magician recently won the TBS comedy competition, “Tournament of Laughs,” beating out Margaret Cho, Gilbert Gottfried, and others. He gained attention on “America’s Got Talent” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.” He played to soldout shows in Las Vegas before the pandemic was hailed as one of 10 Comics to Watch by Variety in 2019. Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org

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OC: Tell us about your relationship with Kona - when did she become your fur baby? Sachi: I got Kona on May 4, 2019. She really became a special joy in the family and after Kona turned a year old, we knew we needed to get her a little sister – that’s when we got Kiki. Kona always kept everyone entertained during the pandemic, even with all the downtime, she always put a smile on everyone’s face. Kona was my inspiration to make bandanas – ever since she was a puppy, I made her pom pom bandanas. Now they are sold in a local pet store! OC: What 3 adjectives best describe Kona’s personality? Sachi: Sassy, friendly, stylish OC: Was she excited to learn she won the cutest dog contest? Sachi: I think I was more excited but she loves having her picture taken so she enjoyed meeting the photographer and posing for the camera. OC: Kona is obviously adorable and photogenic. What are some of her cutest habits? Sachi: She loves attention so she will do anything for the camera. She is pretty patient and will do different poses and wear different outfits. OC: Kona and her sister Kiki share a popular Instagram account. How are they handling the fame? Sachi: I started the Instagram @maltipoo.kona when I got Kona to keep memories and document her growth. When we got Kiki, we started to post more and it’s been so much fun ever since. We have met so many people through Instagram. It’s a great dog community and always so much fun when we get to meet our dog friends in person! OC: What does Kona like to do when she is not posing for the camera?

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ART OF CEMENT THE FIND Fig and Stone’s rainbow arches ($55 each) GOOD TO KNOW The arches are handmade by Cypress-based sisters Rachel and Victoria Masai. TURN THE PAGE to read more about Fig and Stone’s home decor pieces.

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Two Orange County sisters create stylish home decor out of concrete. by Chelsea Raineri

ypress residents Rachel and Victoria Masai started Fig and Stone in September. Since then, they’ve sold their neutral-toned concrete pieces—including rainbow arches, candleholders, and more—at local popups. “We believe in making a space that feels good and functional—a place of peace, a safe haven,” Rachel says. Keep an eye out for Fig and Stone pieces coming to local boutiques.

How did you start Fig and Stone?  Victoria: I got married a year and a half ago. It was very new to me living somewhere else with my husband. I was trying to make my house feel like home. I was looking into getting a concrete table, and they were so expensive and heavy; then Rachel started looking into concrete. We didn’t really know it was going to be “in” at the time. Rachel found some molds on Etsy, and we started researching it; what to do, how to cure it, and we thought, let’s just try it as a fun side project. We started selling on Facebook Marketplace and surprisingly a lot of people liked it.  Rachel: It was only fitting that we settled on the name Fig, meaning a new beginning. We chose the name Stone to represent the earthy tones and the nature of the materials we use. What did you like about concrete?  Victoria: I liked the matte finish to it and that it wasn’t perfect, and we know that people like that, too. We even did a test where we had some perfect pieces without air bubbles, and then we had some with a lot of texture from the air bubbles. People would say they like the ones with texture. How do you make the pieces?  Rachel: I measure the concrete mix, and then I mix it with other elements to make it stronger and more durable. Then I add pigments to get the desired color, pour it and mix it into the mold, and then I let it cure for more than five hours to

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For adult parties, they sometimes want a mermaid swimming in the pool for atmosphere. For a child’s birthday party, a mermaid would come in, entertain, take lots of pictures, do lots of activities, and we also have mermaid tails that all the kids would get to wear and sit in the pool and be a mermaid.

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Top, $895, skirt, $7,500, Miu Miu, South Coast Plaza, 714-617-6927

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Citrine straight baguette stacking ring, $600, Marrow Fine, Lido Marina Village, 949-287-5738

Leather envelope key chain, $50, Ganni, South Coast Plaza, 949-612-9300

Vince Camuto Brelanie sandal, $99, Nordstrom, South Coast Plaza, 714-549-8300

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The children’s swimwear brand opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Lido Marina Village in October. by Chelsea Raineri

ormer Newport Beach resident Morgan Smith came up with the idea for a line of children’s swimwear while she was in London in 2016. Her family planned to go to the Amalfi Coast, which required her to find a pair of boardshorts for her son. “Everything I found had sharks or decals or slogans, and I was just looking for (something) very simple, very high quality, nothing crazy; it was bizarre to me how hard and challenging it was to find something like that,” Smith says. “When I came home from London, I knew I wanted to get to work on this and make what we call ‘boardies’ for my son and grow the brand from there.” In the midst of the pandemic, Smith decided to open Minnow Swim’s first and only boutique for children and their families to experience the brand in person. The resort-like store sells everything from the shorts the brand initially started with to clothing, rash guards, coverups, girls’ swimwear, and beach market items such as hats, towels, sunscreen, and more. Customers can also shop third-party, women-owned brands such as Poppy & Co.’s necklaces and bracelets. The store features a personal stylist and hosts events as well, such as bicycle decorating for Newport Beach’s Fourth of July bike parade. Stay tuned for a line of children’s sandals.

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2021 marks many new beginnings for the famous stretch of beach and resort area on the island of Oahu. near the base of Diamond Head, Hau Tree at the newly refreshed Kaimana Beach Hotel opened their casual beach-centric restaurant in a wonderful setting overlooking the golden sands and vast Pacific Ocean. For the latest and most up-to-date Hawaii travel information visit: hawaiicovid19.com/travel

Starting from May 6, 2021 direct service from Orange County’s John Wayne International Airport to Honolulu began offering a convenient non-stop flight and a route that has been absent for more than 10 years. Also as restrictions slowly started to lift last year, hotels and businesses in the area took this opportunity to move forward with reinvesting, upgrading and implementing robust health and safety guidelines. Highlights include:

an $80 million transformation of Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort set to reopen; enhanced safety and cleaning protocols at the recently reimagined Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani; the completion of a multi-year renovation of Sheraton Waikiki; and a unique Safe Travels Hawaii Concierge service at the award-winning Alohilani Resort to assist with logistics on the latest travel requirements to arrive in the state. On Waikiki’s Gold Coast

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Still making up for lost time this summer? Whether you are looking for activities for the whole family, a chance to make unforgettable memories, or even a quick out-of-state jaunt, our Summer Fun guide offers ideas that will inspire and delight!

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If you love the great outdoors, Orange County and its sister regions do not disappoint. Head to the coast for some scenic sunbathing, hike a secluded canyon, go gallery hopping, or enjoy a delicious meal under the stars. Around here, there are endless ways to seize the day! • Get back to nature. OC’s coastal parks are a great way to enjoy views of the shoreline without getting your feet wet. Check out Laguna Coast Wilderness Park or Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

have School of Rock and The Count of Monte Cristo starting in July with A Christmas Story coming in November. Tickets can be purchased online at tuacahn.org or by calling 800-746-9882.

• The 2021 Broadway season is in full swing at Tuacahn Amphitheatre! Tuacahn's 25th season is off to a great start with Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Annie, and Million Dollar Quartet all now playing in July! Although Annie ends July 10th, later on we

• The OC Fair is back! If you’ve been craving funnel cakes and spin rides, you are in luck. The Orange County Fair is back for Summer 2021, and runs July 16 through August 15. Learn more and buy tickets at ocfair.com

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• Begin your day with brunch. Cappy’s Café in Newport Beach is open 7am to 3pm daily and is a great place to chill with your friends and family. Cruise in and cozy up to a homestyle breakfast and don’t miss their Signature Cappy’s Bloody Mary with all the goodies. Add some spice to your life with a good dose of veggies sound with a dash of protein…celery, bacon, pickle, lemon, lime and olive? It’s served daily from 1:00 – 3:00pm. Mimosas are another bottomless option – sparkling, bubbly and oh-so refreshing. Make your reservation at cappyscafe.com

• Break out the bike. Lying peacefully in east Orange alongside the Santiago Creek, the 1,269-acre Santiago Oaks Regional park offers bikers and equestrians the natural charm of mountain vistas, an orange grove, a meandering creek and a mature forest of many different species of trees. Learn more at ocparks.com/parks-trails/santiago-oaksregional-park • Rediscover Discovery Science. The recently reopened OC center offers sciencebased education and inspiration for visitors of all ages. From in-person and virtual summer camps to innovative exhibits, activities and events, Discovery Science offers something for everyone. Learning has never been so much fun! Plan your visit and buy tickets: (714) 542-2823 or discoverycube.org

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HOUSE PICKLES THE DISH An assortment of vegetables pickled in-house THE DETAILS “The pickling process is done using a ‘quick pickling’ method,” chef Peter Petro says. “We make a brine, boil it, and pour it over the vegetables (cauliflower, okra, cucumbers, and bell peppers).” THE PRICE $5 THE PL ACE Bosscat Kitchen & Libations in Orange TURN THE PAGE for our review.

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Southern food expert takes over beloved spot in Old Towne Orange. by Gretchen Kurz

ld Towne Orange, a tight-knit community that is sweet on preservation, went weepy in January 2020 when storied Rod’s Liquor shuttered after seven decades of selling ice, booze, and the day’s Racing Form. The collective heartbreak of losing the cherished merchant hit hard and fast. Locals were less ready to move on than the Fraser family, who retains ownership of the fabled corner and enthusiastically welcomed its transformation into a lively gastropub. Tapping the group behind Bosscat Kitchen was an ingenious flex. Long successful in the airport zone, the whiskey saloon has a scalable formula—widely appealing eats, clever bar program, plus a welcoming setting just the right shade of cool. Leslie Nguyen, the cofounder and creative director, leapt at the chance to fuel the future with the landmark building’s past. Salvaged fixtures are now artwork, vintage neon reminds that liquor is still sold here, and 100-year-old oak floors reappear as tabletops. Look around at the high-ceilinged room, 19-stool bar, open-air patio, and private dining room—and spot repurposed treasures everywhere. As with Newport Beach’s original Bosscat, Peter Petro is executive chef, adding a third address to a portfolio that includes another in Houston. He describes the fare as southern comfort food and his one-page menu is indeed rife with old-school southern players— grits, succotash, chow-chow, and huckleberries.

But global flavors such as kimchi, risotto, Gouda, and churros suggest he’s up for fun with fusion. The menu opens with plenty of shareable grub; after all, this is also a whiskey bar and happy hour hot spot. Chicken cheese dip with homemade potato chips is spicy-not-fiery and enough for four. It’s a prime choice for bold, substantial snacking that gives those libations a safe place to land. No wonder it’s a top seller. Same for the pork belly poutine. Do consider a mini Mason jar of tart house-pickled vegetables for a crisp palate-reviver. Piping-hot hush puppies filled with pulled pork are irresistible with or without their mustardy dipping sauce. Just when cardiac arrest enters your thoughts, a trio of seared ahi tuna lettuce wraps save the day with light soy glaze and pickle strands. Avocado toast is basic—heirloom tomatoes, sea salt, and cracked pepper. Room-temperature cornbread madeleines with oddly bland fruit butter miss the mark.

118 W. Chapman Ave. Orange 714-716-1599 5 BEST DISHES Spicy cheese dip Pulled pork hush puppies Bosscat Burger, chef’s way Gulf shrimp and grits 12-hour beef short rib PRICE RANGE Starters and sandwiches, $6 to $24 Mains, $21 to $30 Desserts, $9 to $12 FYI An excellent happy hour runs Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.

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DRINK The fine signature burger is a straightforward exercise in proper ratios, each familiar topping harmonizing well with the 8-ounce beef patty, ground in-house, and custom bun by neighboring OC Baking Co. Order it “chef’s way,” with Black Forest bacon, three cheeses, onion jam, beefsteak tomato, lettuce, and garlic aioli. It’s an exceptional build that will haunt your dreams until you have it again. Craggy wedge fries with chowchow ketchup are the imperative side. Fries also flatter the inspired shaved, roasted pork chop sandwich with barbecue cabbage slaw. Gulf shrimp and grits (dinner and brunch) are beautifully rendered with a Gouda tang laced through artisanal grits under a generous serving of sweet shrimp slick with fragrant creole flavors. The 12-hour short rib is fall-apart tender atop a deck of scalloped potatoes, graced by a silky black pepper sauce. A crunchy veil of fried onions is the unbilled surprise

that makes the dish better than it needs to be. That short rib reappears at brunch in chilaquiles that soar far above the oversweet Fruity Pebbles French Toast that’s been invading Instagram for years now. Brunch is on weekends and features more than a dozen dedicated dishes. If the commendable chilaquiles sound too mainstream, there’s a donut burger for you extreme day drinkers. Fresh biscuits and pulled pork hash make the Smokehouse Benedict a standout. All six desserts are house-made. Fried apple pie under vanilla ice cream is exactly what you expect and definitely better than the sugary but low-flavor red velvet churros. Skip the ho-hum strawberry cake and instead consider the retro banana pudding. I’m all in on any place with a Whiskey of the Month. And a craft cocktail of the month. Be sure to request a large cube or risk losing lose your Old-Fashioned to rapid dilution. Better yet, have the gutsy

Black Manhattan—it’s served up. Beverage Director Matt Sharp runs a fierce whiskey collection in the hundreds and looks to add special bottles such as Private Selection from Four Roses distillery. Private tastings and custom menu dining are slated for the 14-person Whiskey Room. Friendly servers are well-trained and efficient—too efficient on one visit when my waiter was obsessed with clearing plates I was still eating from. Pop hits from the ’80s blare from inside, amping the lively vibe. To escape Bon Jovi, choose a table on the 48-seat patio. Cofounder JT Reed reports that revamping the site took a mere 14 months and credits the pandemic for enabling extreme focus on the extraordinary project. That’s maybe 45 days in restaurant years. Also sure to happen fast? Bosscat Kitchen working its way into the hearts of generations of Rod’s Liquor fans.

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reak out the Champagne: Pascal Olhats, O.C.’s first star chef, is retiring from restaurants after three decades of acclaim and a string of unforgettable venues, most recently Café Jardin at Sherman Library & Gardens. Always generous

with his culinary wisdom, Olhats’ kitchens initiated an impressive array of local chefs early in their careers. We asked a few of them for their thoughts about Olhats and his distinctive imprint. We predict future adventures will be characteristically délicieux. Until then, Pascal.

FLORENT MARNEAU, CHEF-OWNER, MARCHÉ MODERNE Pascal and I connect in many ways. He is part of my humble beginnings in O.C. He was a powerful example of the daily discipline of running a business with passion. We shared some crazy times during the two years I worked at his original location. Such experiences forge character and respect for the trade. Loyalty, integrity, and work ethic are qualities I fear are lost on today’s young cooks. BERNARD ALTHAUS, CHEF-OWNER, BASILIC Pascal demonstrated that Southern California was open to the French culture by introducing high-end French cuisine to Orange County’s dining scene. The two years I worked at Pascal’s first location on Bristol inspired me to open my own restaurant on Balboa Island in 1997, adding my Swiss touch to French cooking. DAVID SHOFNER, EXECUTIVE CHEF, FABLE & SPIRIT, DUBLIN 4 GASTROPUB, WINEWORKS FOR EVERYONE Chef Pascal: A true Orange County culinary icon! 64 ORA NGE C O AST • July 2021

CATHY THOMAS, FOOD WRITER, AUTHOR So many young chefs found their footing in Pascal’s kitchen. I’m not sure if there is an awareness that he also mentored groups of youngsters, 7- and 8-yearolds, teaching them tasting skills. Seated at Pascal’s restaurant, each student had a chorus line of small cups in front of them. Each contained a simple vinaigrette. He had them taste each one as they added different components—Dijon mustard in one, fresh tarragon in another, fresh raspberries in one, and cream with chervil in another. After the tasting, they sat down to gobble up Pascal’s signature sea bass. He had those kids in the palm of his hand. They loved him. LINDSAY SMITHROSALES, CHEFOWNER, NIRVANA GRILLE I think part of Pascal’s legacy will be the many chefs he encouraged to grow into their dreams. He showed me how to find my best when circumstances are at their worst. And if he needs us, we circle him like family.

JESSICA ROY, CHEF, CAFÉ JARDIN AND THE UPCOMING CULTIVAR What really has stood out to me is not just his cooking, but the relationships he has built over the course of 30 years of hospitality. It’s very cool and pretty special how many people come in and say, “I’ve known Chef for more than 20 years.”

GREG DANIELS, CHEF-OWNER, HARLEY Braised rabbit was my first meal at Tradition—it convinced me to work there, which I did from 2004 to 2006. Pascal offered more than his culinary knowledge; his charity work, love for life, and business advice helped shape my career. He brings joy to others and many will miss having a place to dine for that experience. photograph by E M I LY J . D AV I S

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75 and More Itsy-Bitsy Than Ever Celebrating summer memories with the bikini’s anniversary this month by Kathleen Clary Miller

he bikini turns 75 on July 5—officially recognized as National Bikini Day—just a few months before I’ll open birthday cards that feature bad jokes about turning 70. The ubiquitous style, not unlike the garb worn for exercise in Ancient Rome and as early as 5600 B.C., made its grand entrance in 1946 at a

swimming pool in Paris. French auto engineer Louis Réard designed it and named it, inspired by the nuclear bomb tests in Bikini Atoll, certain that his invention would be equally explosive. Lest his brainchild be confused with any variations, he defined the authentic bikini as little enough material “to be pulled through a wedding ring.” Although by 1968 I was parading around the house and baring body at the beach in a modest version, my Catholic mother still gasped the night we saw Goldie Hawn dancing in hers on “Laugh-In.” “Scandalous,” Mama critiqued, since the Pope had declared the garment “sinful.” Although mine was not technically a bikini, for me, it was a rite of passage. My first elective departure from the nautical-themed red, white, and navy single-piece bathing costumes my mother would select for me was this high-waisted, babyblue gingham bottom with white eyelet trimming the top half—a “Little House on the Prairie” attempt at more risqué. I settled for that iteration until the combination of swimming in saltwater and perching on Balboa Island’s concrete seawall all but erased the checkered design from its seat. An update was required, and I looked forward to taking it to the next level.

T O G E T H E R MY G I R L F R I E N D S and I dedicated long hours during early spring behind curtain-drawn Balboa Island and Laguna Beach dressing rooms, searching for the perfect illustration by R A C H E L I D Z E R D A

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fit and print that screamed “summer!” The matching coverup was key, though hardly ever used. Until school dismissal in June, creating a base for the upcoming seasonal tan by spending every spare moment bagging rays was essential. Ours was a painstaking process that precluded anything other than the bare minimum homework assignment; it required full concentration, a wide assortment of sun-attractant products, and precise timing to avoid the burn while building the bronze. By the time I turned 19, the fashion had further evolved, replacing shoulder straps with a mere string to be tied around the neck. I fancied myself in love at the time, so naturally I sought out the most romantic swimming outfit. John was an avid body surfer who taught me how to navigate the waves sans rubber raft. His mother snapped a photograph of us hand in hand on the sand—there we stood in the shimmering sunshine, tall and tan and young and lovely, I in my new brilliant yellow bikini. It all came crashing down, however, the afternoon I realized he was not, after all, the one with whom I would share endless summers. We were barreling a tube ride at Newport Beach when a spectacularly aggressive shore break ripped away the skinny string securing the two skimpy triangles that formed my top. As it washed ashore while I lay face down gargling salt water between earnest pleas for rescue, he teasingly hesitated to return it to me. Very funny. Like Brian Hyland sang about the girl in the 1960 hit song featuring the itsybitsy teeny-weeny yellow polka-dot bikini, I was “afraid to come out of the water.” It was my boyfriend’s chivalrous best friend who took pity, scooped up the essential habiliment, skillfully fought the formidable current until up to his shoulders in white water, and on tiptoe and at arm’s length, tossed it to me; he’s the one I should have been dating.

MY O.C. Hence, I learned the hard way that fastening a double knot at the nape and across the back was vital.

IN THE 1980S, WHEN MY friends and I were first pregnant, tankinis usurped the former scant swatches of fabric we’d worn—although women today prance around in the teeniest ever, even in the third trimester. More power to them, I say! This is as it should be. While sorting through some old family photos, I came across a 1958 snapshot of my cousin wearing a black swimsuit like the one designed in 1932 by the Frenchman Jacques Heim, the bathing apparel he named “The Atome.” Heim’s waistband never would have slipped through a wedding ring; it covered the navel, and the top provided enough coverage to double for a formidable sports bra. Ruffles were often involved. “We thought that was a bikini!” someone commented during the family quarantine Zoom gathering after I held the photo up to the screen. “Little did we know,” added my cousin, “how low they would go—and how high!” Today, the sky’s the limit. Style is no longer the tyrant it was when I was a girl. Trikini, skirtini, bandeaukini, or highwaistkini—there’s no pressure to drift along in some trend-fickle tide! If you desire a more practical application, designer Andrew Schneider created just the thing in 2006—a solarpaneled bikini with USB sockets that can charge your devices while you tan. Meanwhile, I raise a glass to the enduring and classic pioneer as it celebrates 75 years. Brutally deprived of a proper 2020 summer celebration, the bikini readies to reemerge in all its glory for a momentous 2021 birthday. Ageless and timeless, it has managed to maintain its rank among a sea of suits. Although recently my preference has been for maximum coverage, when I turn 80, who knows? I might decide to relive that 20th golden summer. I’ll hit the surf in a little something yellow and petite … and polka-dotted.

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ORANGE COAST’S BEST RESTAURANT CELEBRATION Orange Coast celebrated the 2020 and 2021 Best New Restaurants in Orange County with a special curated 6-course al fresco dining experience showcasing the winning restaurants. Guests were greeted by the all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalades as they entered Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar. The violin and guitar sounds filled the air as guests took their seats. The two-night event featured both 2020 Restaurant of the Year, Fable & Spirit, as well as 2021 Restaurant of the Year, Porch & Swing. Best Restaurants participants included Sapphire, Old Brea Chop House, Mayfield, Glasspar, The Hall Global Eatery, Benchmark, Café Jardin, Mix Mix Kitchen Bar and Terrace at Mix Mix. Urbana Anaheim, Stella Jean Ice Cream and Pop Pie Co. served up sweet treats to end the night. 72 Ora nge C o a st • July 2021

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The unprecedented challenges of the past year have had an impact on children’s mental health. The long-term impacts are still unknown, children need social and emotional support to be able to build essential self-management skills, resilience, and meaningful connections. The nuances of sportsmanship, interpreting body language, and understanding interpersonal space need the real world to explore and experience, not the virtual world to be able to navigate successfully through life. SFCC allows clients to interact on various levels with peers in a safe setting allowing for social distancing. Our programs are individualized to the family’s and client’s goals. In our programs, clients work on social and emotional skills, self-awareness, coping skills, friendship skills, and problem-solving skills. Our kind and nonjudgmental clinicians are passionate about the mental health needs of children and their families. They support families to ﬁnd the best version of themselves by providing the foundation for social and emotional growth. How can parents help their children with anxiety or depression?

Q&A WITH GARY PEDNEAULT, MD Dr. Gary Pedneault is the head of Psychiatry at Stepping Forward Counseling Center’s (SFCC) California locations. Dr. Pedneault has in-depth knowledge of diagnosing, treating, and managing behavior disorders associated with mental health. Dr. Pedneault’s treatments focus on effectively developing and implementing core treatment plans with SFCC’s multi-disciplinary team. Boston-born, Dr. Pedneault moved to California in 1990 and did his Postgraduate studies in Child Psychiatry at HarborUCLA Medical Center.

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Parents should be aware of any changes in their child’s behavior, appetite, sleep, and internet/social media browsing to identify if there might be a problem. Ask questions, have open and honest dialogue. Validate your child’s feelings, don’t tell your child how they should feel. Provide an environment where they are comfortable communicating. Teach your child coping skills such as breathing techniques and journaling. Exercising is proven to help lower feelings of anxiety and depression. Encourage your family to spend time together. Something as simple as taking a walk through the neighborhood can be beneﬁcial not only to the child but the whole family. Be mindful of your child’s nutrition to prevent long-term effects on their health. When should parents consider getting help?

Traditionally schools are a primary and essential piece for identifying mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns as teachers, counselors, and coaches have been trained to identify children that may need more help. In remote or hybrid educational settings these issues or concerns may go unnoticed due to the decrease in daily interactions. It is important for parents to be more aware of any behavior changes during this time. Any time is the right time to get professional help, therapists can provide your family the tools to cope. Parents should consider getting help when their child stops doing the activities that used to bring them joy or when their child’s big feelings start interfering with daily life. If a parent feels they have exhausted all avenues or feel overwhelmed they should seek help. What programs are available at SFCC?

SFCC has an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Partial Care Day Program (PCP), and Summer Clinically Advanced Multi-Modality Program (C.A.M.P.). Our services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychiatric services. We provide a safe space for children and adolescents who are struggling with neuro-biological disorders, emotional issues, or mental illnesses.

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Takeaway cocktails (previous page) are a pandemic innovation we hope endures, especially at Olea. The team there crushes the loosened alcohol rules with liter bottles of their dreamy craft cocktails for $56, and single drinks for $14. Just add ice. Newport Beach, 949-287-6807

If you prefer natural wine to its counterpart, head to Semi Tropic Wines, a bar dedicated to natural wine. Opt to sit inside or out to try the rotating wines on tap for $11 a glass and pair with a cheese board ($30) featuring produce that’s sourced from The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano. Head into the bottle shop to take your favorite wine home with you. Costa Mesa, 949-520-2118

Indulge your sweet tooth with the crispy-edge sourdough pancakes at Fable & Spirit’s recently launched brunch ($14). Topped with lemon mascarpone and blueberry compote, the pancakes only need maple syrup to be truly decadent. The surprising sourdough is a delightful contrast to the sweet fruit flavors. Newport Beach, 949-409-9913

Every Taco Thursday, the team at El Mercado Modern Cuisine off ers a special menu of three tacos featuring house-made blue and yellow corn tortillas. Highlights have included a creative take on ratatouille, one featuring bunashimeji mushrooms, and a shredded chicken taco with mole sauce, pepitas, and cilantro (3 for $10). Santa Ana, 714-338-2446

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SAVORY PATE While we were waiting for a vaccine, Chef de Cuisine Arturo Castillo at Marché Modèrne was perfecting Pâté en Croûte, an intricate creation starring house pâté and morels or chanterelles all encased in a buttery, golden, and dare we say perfect crust. $38 per slice. Newport Coast, 714-434-7900

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UNIQUE ACAI BOWL BASES

MANGO DESSERTS

VEGAN MOBILE CAFE

The all-vegan Berry Brand at Union Market serves up beautifully arranged superfood bowls with unlimited combinations of rich, creamy bases and delectable toppings ($7 to $13). Choose from traditional bases such as acai and pitaya along with signature blends like ube dream, mango, and the pastelcolored Coconut Dream. Tustin, loveberrybrand.com

The tropical stone fruit is king at Hui Lau Shan, a dessert shop originally founded in Hong Kong in the 1960s. Carabao mangoes sourced from the Philippines are showcased in sweet treats such as mango mochi, mango pudding, mango ice cream, and pomelo mango sago, to name a few. Irvine, 949-418-7989; Westminster, 657-210-4274

Miffie’s Coffee is a coff eehouse on wheels that off ers all-vegan drinks and treats, from oat milk-based lattes to signature dessert-like drinks. With sustainability in mind, owners Ross and Didi Lower source local, organic ingredients, use biodegradable serveware, and are crowdfunding to be an exclusively battery- and solarpowered truck. Throughout O.C., @miffiescoffee

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For a unique appetizer, opt for Hashigo Sushi’s grilled stingray fin with spicy mayo and a wedge of lemon ($12). The thin slices are similar to a soft beef jerky and the lemon and spicy mayo offset the sweetness of the meat. Huntington Beach, 714-848-1111

A spin on the traditional dish, Toast Kitchen & Bakery’s tater tot version features tofu, ground chuck, nacho cheese, fontina, roasted sesame seeds, and cilantro. The explosion of flavors will have you finishing the $8 bowl and already wanting more. Costa Mesa, 949-873-5057

Rich Elixirs offers an alcoholic version of the probiotic-rich, bubbly beverage. The hard booch is on tap at both locations, and you can grab a bottle to go. Try the refreshing pineapple hibiscus flavor; two more flavors are set to premiere this month. Costa Mesa, 949-445-0102; Tustin, 949-445-0102

The delivery-only Indian Vegan Cafe sprouted up at the perfect time midpandemic, when diners were eager for good eats brought to their doors. Though Indian food often leans vegetarian, the many unique plant-based options here, such as the protein-centric tofu butter masala, blew us away. Irvine, 516-754-4150

If you’re heading to a birthday party, having a beach day, or just want to indulge in some delicious fruit, grab a tray from Natural that includes coconut, strawberries, cucumber, mango, kiwi, and more and comes with a side of chile and lime. Sizes vary from small to large ($17 to $54). Anaheim, 714-563-1343

Photographs courtesy of Berry Brand and Miffie’s Coffee

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GOURMET BEACH MEAL

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SMOOTH COCKTAIL

Teofilo Coffee Company sources beans from the Philippines and roasts them fresh inhouse. Enjoy drinks such as the Mount Milo, a Filipinoinspired mocha with cold brew and Milo chocolate powder. Fried chicken adobo with ube waffles tops a robust menu of ube eats. Grab a bag of coff ee beans to brew at home. Los Alamitos, 714-715-7183

Lost Pier Café at Aliso Creek Beach isn’t your average snack shack. Of course you can get a burger, fish tacos, or chips. But why go for everyday fare when the tuna poke bowl is so delicious and fresh ($14)? The bowl is perfect for eating at a table shoreside as you watch kids frolic on the playground or in the waves. Or take it with you to have a great to-go meal away from the crowds this summer. Laguna Beach, 949-715-4210

While Hawaiian shave ice is the main specialty at Hula Girls’ Shave Ice, Dole Whip enthusiasts drove here during Disneyland’s closure to get a taste of the iconic vegan dessert. It comes in newfangled creations such as the lime-flavored Dole Whip inspired by Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) from “The Mandalorian.” The watermelon and coconut-pineapple flavors are also favorites. Huntington Beach, 949-295-0292

The Velvet Alley at Selanne Steak Tavern is elegant and light. Made with Empress 1908 gin, peach bitters, and lemon, the drink’s lavender shade makes it delicate and perfect for any occasion ($15). It goes down so easily, you’ll be tempted to indulge in many. The restaurant’s specialty cocktails change every three months to keep deliciously in season; this one will linger from the spring menu into summer. Laguna Beach, 949-715-9881

CRAB PASTA When in the mood for something truly special, try the crab tajarin at Twenty Eight Restaurant and Bar. Golden strands of pasta are generously topped with truffle crab cream, lump crab, shellfish crumbs, and a Jonah crab claw. $29. Irvine, 949-852-2828

AQUAVIT COCKTAIL Always on the leading edge, Blinking Owl Distillery presents the 20/21 Vision, a killer post-pandemic cocktail laced with its superlative Aquavit. Try it with chef Luis Perez’s cacio e pepe pizza, blistering hot from the oven on the new, here-at-last patio. Santa Ana, 714-852-3947

TARO BOBA What distinguishes Omomo Tea Shoppe’s take on the classic bubble tea flavor is the housemade taro paste on the bottom ($4.50). The freshly pureed, creamy taro, used as a filling for many Asian desserts, pairs perfectly with milk. Two locations in Irvine, 949-861-8828, 949-418-9470

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TEA TO GO Stun your fancy friends by hosting a perfect high tea. Morning Lavender Cafe preps the dainty eats to go— finger sandwiches, pastries, jam, and your choice of teas ($35)—so you can transfer the bites to your china and casually ask, “One lump or two?” Tustin, 714-486-1429

Pandan Treats PANDAN IS AN AROMATIC PLANT THAT TASTES LIKE VANILLA WITH A TROPICAL, FLORAL TWIST. THE SWEET, SOUTHEAST ASIAN FLAVOR IS GETTING THE STAR TREATMENT IN DRINKS AND DESSERTS ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY.

UPSCALE BURRITO Leave it to Taco María to elevate a humble dish to noble heights. The not-so-standard burrito is made with refried pinto beans, jasmine rice, browned butter, and ancho chile wrapped in a remarkable handmade flour tortilla, freshly charred on the grill ($12). Costa Mesa, 714-538-8444

FRESH CORN TAMALES Huchepos—sweet corn tamales, light as a feather and redolent of fresh and ground corn— are found only at Chato’s Bar & Grill. Bring your favorite vegetarian and discover why we say Sergio Ortega is a high master of masa creations ($14). Santa Ana, 714-852-3256

 Pandan mochi donuts Modo Hawaii, Irvine  Pandan Pina Collision with cold-pressed pandan, coconut milk, and pineapple puree Loose Leaf Boba, Santa Ana  Jade Bliss with pandan, mung bean soy milk, coconut sago, and boba Soy Good, Garden Grove  Panda Pandan with coconut water, sugarcane, and coconut bits Tallgrass Drink, Garden Grove

 Pandan cookies Kaffeine Alley, Anaheim  Pandan cashew nut milk, matcha pandan latte JuiceMi, Newport Beach  Mango sticky rice ice cream made with pandan, coconut milk, and oat milk Stella Jean’s Ice Cream, Costa Mesa  Pandan horchata Banh Xeo Boys, Rodeo 39 Public Market in Stanton  Mung bean milk tea with pandan 7 Leaves Cafe, multiple O.C. locations

 Pandan waffles with coconut or durian and dessert drinks with pandan jelly Bambu, Irvine  Pandan Vietnamese honeycomb cake THH Sandwiches, multiple O.C. locations  Buko pandan creme caramel Oi Asian Fusion, Rodeo 39 Public Market in Stanton  Buko (coconut) pandan butter and pandan cream cheese rolls Kitchen 1726, throughout O.C.

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NORDSTROM LIFE HACK It’s time to pick up your Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack purchase that didn’t include free shipping. Rather than hassling with parking and crowds at the mall, get it from Nordstrom Local. You can also have your purchase altered and return items there as well. Feeling generous? You can drop off donations, too. Newport Beach, 949-763-2922

CURATED CLEAN SKIN CARE At Pop Society, resident holistic estheticians customize products from Botnia skin care, a smallbatch, organic, and plant-based line made in Sausalito. They add extra ingredients such as plant compounds, boosters, hydrosols, and plant oils during your visit depending on your needs. Costa Mesa, 714-566-5957

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DRIED FLOWER BAR If you’re looking for a stunning dried floral bouquet, La Bodega Bottle Shop has a dried flower bar as well as arrangements starting at $15. Co-owner Giselle Granados is also a florist and can be commissioned for arrangements starting at $25. Huntington Beach, 562-357-7874

HANDPAINTED DOG PORTRAITS Immortalize your pup with a watercolor portrait created by Brooke Dieda. Send in a few photos of your dog and in two to three weeks you’ll have a custom painting. Pricing starts at $75 for a 5-by-7inch portrait or $125 for an 8-by10-inch one. Dieda also off ers custom illustrations, design, and calligraphy for weddings and events. Costa Mesa, monvoir.com

PLANT-BASED SKIN CARE Living up to its name, Divine Face Oil from Katresha Pure Skin Care soothes and softens. Though the oil will blend in nicely any time, use it at night for a hydrated and glowing feel the next morning ($68). Flower and plant oils are hand-blended and create a lovely, restful scent, perfect for sending you off to sleep. Buy the set that includes oil, face cream, and eye cream ($168) and you’ll get a gorgeous, decorative glass bottle. Laguna Beach resident Katresha is passionate about plant-based everything. Laguna Beach, 949-637-3442

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OUTDOOR VINTAGE MARKET Known for its midcentury modern furniture and decor, Inretrospect also hosts a pop-up market on the second Saturday of each month. Dozens of vendors peddle curated vintage and handmade goods, such as the ones above from Luna Reece Ceramics, and there’s food and beer for sale. Huntington Beach, 949-438-6564

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BESPOKE FACIAL Rather than blindly choosing from a list of facials you think will work for you, OmniaPiel off ers a custom facial ($169) from a registered nurse. Start with a gentle cleanser before your skin is analyzed under a light to determine the best treatment. It will also include a massage in the form of gua sha, Chinese acupressure, or European facial massage depending on your skin type. Costa Mesa, 714-716-5031

ALTERNATIVE ENGAGEMENT RINGS For an engagement ring that’s as unique as your future bride, try Marrow Fine, which off ers a selection of engagement rings that aren’t run-ofthe-mill solitaires. Choose from stones such as blue, pink, peach, and lavender sapphire, black onyx, gray diamonds, bicolor tourmaline, and more. The cuts are also atypical. Newport Beach, 949-287-5738

DESIGNER BIKE Ride a made-toorder Louis Vuitton bicycle crafted in collaboration with Tamboite Paris, a Parisian bike maker (pricing starts at $28,900). Created in Paris, each bike features a leather seat, handlebars, and cables, with the option to add your initials to the frame or back wheel. Customers choose from five models, which can be ordered at Louis Vuitton’s South Coast Plaza location. Costa Mesa, 714-662-6907

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POP-UP PLANT SWAP This monthly event held at Houseplant Nation brings local plant enthusiasts together. Participants are encouraged to bring plants they’ve fallen out of love with, have no space for, or have multiples of—as long as they are healthy and pest-free. It’s an opportunity to learn from others and bring a new and rare plant home. Huntington Beach, 714-330-1579

FREE PARKING LOT CONCERTS Liven up your Thursdays with free drive-in concerts at The Camp. Park your car, grab some food from one of the many restaurants, pop your trunk, and enjoy tunes from bands such as Spacetime Television, Undecided Future, and Candid. Starting at 5:30 p.m., these two-hour concerts give you enough time to relax and unwind after work. Costa Mesa, thecampsite.com

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DOWNTOWN RETOOL

COMMUNITY MURAL

The Promenade on Forest took lemons and made lemonade during the pandemic. Forest Avenue closed to vehicles between Coast Highway and Glenneyre Street, which created a thriving, walkable area for performances, artwork, outdoor dining, and relaxing. Alcohol is permitted at the tables on raised platforms. The closure will remain for at least three more years. Laguna Beach

The 7,500-squarefoot mural at Orange County Educational Arts Academy was designed and installed by Brian Peterson of Faces of Santa Ana and local artist Damin Lujan. Titled the Purple Unity Project, the mural highlights the charter school’s commitment to unity, diversity, and inclusion and features portraits of historical and influential figures from Rosa Parks to Malala Yousafzai. Santa Ana, @purpleunityproject

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BAJA WINE AND BEER TASTING Alta Baja Market hosts curated tastings of Baja wine and beer on its patio. Featured wineries and craft breweries include La Cetto and Vinos Los Angeles. Online reservations are required, and the price ($25) includes a small cheese plate. Santa Ana, 714-783-2252

MOUNTAIN BIKE CLINIC

COASTAL VIEW PARK

Learn the basics of mountain biking at this workshop hosted by Irvine Ranch Conservancy. Expert volunteers coach proper form and technique as participants navigate a series of modular structures such as dirt ramps and rock step-ups. You’ll also learn proper safety and preparedness before hitting a trail. Online registration required. Irvine, letsgooutside.org

Badlands Park is the fairest of O.C.’s ocean-view parks. Owned and operated by the county, the natural open space off ers little in the way of frills such as grass and playgrounds. What it does provide are beautiful rock formations and sweeping cliff side views of the Pacific Ocean without the need for any uphill hiking. Laguna Niguel

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After years of planning, Modern Times Leisuretown opened last summer with a sparkling pool— which has been offlimits because of safety restrictions. But the massive, resort-like brewery already shines with its ample outdoor seating, vegan bar food, cafe, and an incomparable beer list. We’re counting down the days till we’re at that poolside bar! Anaheim, 714-874-4439

Enjoy live music Saturdays at SeaLegs at the Beach for free. Buy food and a drink and kick back in a lounge chair while you listen to bands such as David Rosales & His Band of Scoundrels, Pato, Stephen Wesley, and more. Keep an eye out for stand-up comedy shows, which have featured Tiff any Haddish, Jeff Ross, and Bill Burr ($45). Huntington Beach, sealegsatthebeach .com

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BABY GOAT YOGA Combine a love for animals and yoga at the Goods and Goat Market’s baby goat yoga class ($35). The 45-minute class takes place Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and involves baby goats jumping up on you while you (attempt to) move through yoga poses. Afterward, check out the Zen garden or browse the store. San Juan Capistrano, 949-212-4357

FREE ROLLERSKATING CLASS Each Saturday, Atomic Skate Exchange off ers roller-skating lessons at no cost held outside of its storefront. Instructor Leo Ra James guides participants through the basics, followed by more advanced moves. The class ends with an open skate. Irvine, 949-325-8646

Photographs courtesy of Atomic Skate Exchange, Cafe Sevilla, and Larry LLoyd

Art for Relaxation Therapy!!! Online art lessons - Avalon and her team create fun and educational lessons and donate ART packs too!

Photographs courtesy of Atomic Skate Exchange, Cafe Sevilla, and Larry LLoyd

FLAMENCO SHOW Not your run-of-themill Saturday night activity, the weekly “Art of Flamenco” show at Cafe Sevilla off ers insight about the southern region of Spain and its traditional dance. Performers will impress you with energy, intricate footwork, and song. Dinner includes the popular paella, a salad, and a delicious lemon tart plus a glass of sangria ($89.50). Shows start at 6:30 p.m. Costa Mesa, 949-688-1555

DIY WORKSHOP HUB Not only does Open Market OC feature local makers and small businesses at two locations, it also off ers workshops at the Laguna Hills spot that you can take after a day of shopping. Off erings include art classes, candlemaking, chunky-blanket workshops, and more. Class prices vary. Laguna Hills, 949-485-0322 and Santa Ana

NEW THEATER After a dozen years performing live comedy in Orange County, ImprovCity has upgraded its digs and opened a new black box theater space in the heart of Old Town Tustin. Check out the improvisational classes and live shows (familyfriendly and late-night). Tustin, 855-624-6776

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Grab everything you need to make a creation at Newport Needlepoint. Once you get your things, you can sit at the large table and start working. Not sure how to get started? The staff will help you one-on-one at no cost. Newport Beach, 949-650-8022

Switch up your routine and get in some cardio at Hillcrest Park. The hilltop park near downtown Fullerton features a steep set of stairs overlooking Lions Field. The stairs are lit up at night and include three lookout decks for much-needed breaks. Fullerton

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SETTING A HIGH BAR Jane Fujishige Yada brings her O.C. farming roots and love of the arts to her position as chairwoman of the board of Segerstrom Center for the Arts. by Valerie Takahama

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he new chairwoman of the board of Segerstrom Center for the Arts looks out from the second story of the glass-fronted, César Pellidesigned concert hall onto the verdant maze of hedges and trees below. The bushes are slightly overgrown—“it’s got a little bit of a COVID haircut right now”—but no matter. Jane Fujishige Yada loves the Arrival Gardens. It’s only natural she feels connected to the landscape. A farmer’s daughter who grew up in Anaheim, Yada is a farmer and a businesswoman today. She’s also an arts lover who raised her son at this center and remembers how he’d play in the hedge maze years ago. As a philanthropist, she has great respect for the late Henry Segerstrom, the center’s founding chairman, who commissioned the gardens. “He was amazing. And he started out as a farmer,” Yada says about Segerstrom. “When we were young, growing up on the farm, we weren’t necessarily exposed to the arts. But he gave us that exposure. He carried it forward.” Now it’s her turn to carry it forward. Yada, who joined the board in 2001, takes over this month at a precarious time. The center, like other cultural institutions, was jolted by the pandemic. It faces the rigors of reopening while contending with a steep revenue decline because of the closures. Plus it has to win back wary patrons with assurances that its halls are clean and safe. As if that weren’t enough, Yada sets the bar even higher. She wants Segerstrom Center for the Arts to take on a brand-new challenge and begin producing Broadway-caliber shows of its own, as well as continuing to present national touring shows. That way, sometime in the future, other theaters will stage shows developed in Costa Mesa and 102 O R A N G E C O A S T • July 2021

pay royalties to the center. While she won’t take credit for originating the idea of producing shows locally, she likens the plan to creating the perfect strawberry, one that farmers will pay a fee to grow. It’s an apt metaphor for someone with her uniquely Orange County background.

ada’s grandfather, Hisao Fujishige, a farmer, emigrated from Japan in 1906 and married Ayano Mizunaga, another Japanese immigrant, three years later. Their son, Jane’s father, Hiroshi, was born in Los Angeles in 1922.

In the early ’50s, Hiroshi and his brother, Masao, bought 58 acres of land in Anaheim and started H&M Fujishige farm. They eventually expanded to 150 more acres in Orange County and grew strawberries, vegetables, and herbs. The original farm was down the street from Disneyland and what would become the Anaheim Convention Center. The family sold most of the farm to the Walt Disney Co. in the late ’90s while holding onto other acreage. Today, Yada is comanager of Harbor Field Holdings in Irvine, the company that runs the family’s real estate holdings, including a housing development, a Hilton-branded

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hotel, office buildings, and industrial properties. The family still has farms in Orange, Ventura, and Santa Cruz counties, and she’s involved in running them and other agricultural interests, such as California Berry Cultivars, a berry breeding company in Oxnard. Family members are also legacy cofounders of GEM-Pack Berries, a distribution company that supplies grocery chains throughout the U.S. Yes, she’s busy, and she likes it that way. She got used to hard work growing up on the farm with her younger brother, Jack, and younger sister, Nancy. “Dad had my siblings and I working everywhere. It was because we

“[Segerstrom] was amazing. And he started out as a farmer. When we were young, growing up on the farm, we weren’t necessarily exposed to the arts. But he gave us that exposure. He carried it forward.” — J A N E F U J I S H I G E YA D A

had to,” says Yada, who lives in Tustin Ranch. “Dad would be up at 4:45 or 5 o’clock, and he’d work until what he had to do was done. We were working hard, but we were happy. We were definitely not wealthy, but we were happy.” Maybe the eldest daughter couldn’t drive a tractor perfectly straight, but she excelled at working at the family’s fruit and vegetable stand on Harbor Boulevard. There was no cash register, and the calculator was slow, so she’d add up sales manually using cardboard from the tomato boxes. She got good at math that way. She attended Stoddard Elementary, Ball Junior High, and Loara High July 2021 • O R A N G E C O A S T 103

schools and was introduced to the performing arts on school outings. She made her first visit to what would become the center campus for a performance of “A Christmas Carol” at South Coast Repertory in 1980. (Not long ago, she learned she was probably at one of the first performances by Hal Landon Jr., the actor who played Scrooge in the production for 40 years.) She was the only Asian student in any of her classes until senior year of high school. Now, as only the second woman and the first woman of color to lead the center’s board, she knows how important it is to open the door to Orange County’s increasingly diverse population.

“My son loves the word ‘collab.’ It’s great. I love it. There’s definitely a lot that’s never been done before that we can do.” — J A N E F U J I S H I G E YA D A “You know how we have that term now, ‘unconscious bias’? When I was growing up, I feel like there was more unconscious inclusion because I never felt different. Everyone was just so welcoming of each other,” she says. “I’m kind of hoping the pendulum swings back to that, and whatever we can do in the arts to make that happen, to quilt everybody together and to heal, that would make me very happy.”

t the center in mid-May, Yada conveys an innate elegance and equal parts enthusiasm, humor, and wistfulness. Her trademark exclamation is an awestruck, “Can you imagine!” Her eyes well up when she recalls hearing the first notes the 104 O R A N G E C O A S T • July 2021

Pacific Symphony played during its post-pandemic reunion in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Her devotion to the symphony goes back a long way. She remembers with fondness going to hear the orchestra perform Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture when she was pregnant with her son, Grayson. He’s 19 now and a student at Chapman University. “I had to bring a pillow to cover my belly because at the concert before, every time the volume went up, he would kick out. I was there with my pillow over my belly when the cannon would go off,” she recalls. He was born shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “That was a very, very interesting time. I didn’t want to go without my symphony, and I would actually bring him as a newborn to the symphony. He would be swaddled in his baby blanket, and I would have a bottle ready in

case he started crying. He never did, though. And we would just listen to (music director) Carl (St.Clair) and the symphony perform together. I loved that.” That depth of feeling marks her leadership style at the center. It has been greatly appreciated during the pandemic when so much business has been conducted virtually, says Casey Reitz, the center’s president. “We haven’t seen our board in person in over a year, and (meetings) are being conducted over Zoom,” he says. “You have a very truncated amount of time to establish camaraderie and a sense of warmth and acknowledgment. She does it extremely well. It’s just how she operates.” Outgoing board chairman Mark C. Perry praised Yada’s “roll-up-yoursleeves enthusiasm and work ethic that inspires her colleagues,” as evidenced in her work on the reopening

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and facilities committees. The center is the largest cultural institution in the county, and Yada worked with senior staff from the two biggest sports venues, Angel Stadium and Honda Center, on safety protocols in the run-up to the reopening. They became well-versed in HVAC systems, contactless ticketing systems, no-touch restroom fixtures, professional industrial hygienists, sanitation robots, and on and on. As she ran the numbers on all the unexpected expenses needed to upgrade the buildings, she started to think about whether royalties from a show might provide an extra revenue stream in the future. With the center closed, she used the time to look seriously at what it would take to produce shows. She has a willing and able partner in Reitz, who arrived at the center in late 2019 with a national reputation

for producing new works. As executive director at New York’s Second Stage Theater, he won a Tony Award in 2017 for producing the musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” which earned seven Tony Awards in all. “I think presenting is what good arts centers do, and I think Orange County should be a place where the best and most talented artists from around the country and around the world come to play,” he says. “And we want that for our audiences. “But I also think the notion of developing artists, nurturing artists is critical, and the opportunity to create new work, which is what excites so many artists, is important. I think it’s important to do it to help put Orange County and the Segerstrom Center on the map. I think that’s how we’re going to build our brand, which is a big goal of ours.” The center is already reviewing a number of potential projects. “We’re

very excited. We just have to make sure that they are responsibly done,” Yada says. She’s adamant about that: “Every single dollar that we receive— whether its 1 dollar, 10 dollars, 10 thousand, 10 million—we are caretakers for that dollar. It’s what they have brought in because they trust us, and I don’t want to do anything to jeopardize that. Not on my watch.” She has other plans, such as introducing Orange County audiences to the cutting-edge multimedia digital art she first saw on a trip to Japan. She points out that Orange County is home to Activision Blizzard and plenty of other tech companies that might partner with the center on such a project. “My son loves the word ‘collab.’ It’s great. I love it,” she says. “There’s definitely a lot that’s never been done before that we can do.” July 2021 • O R A N G E C O A S T 105

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DINING GUIDE ORANGE COUNT Y’S DEFINITIVE SOURCE F O R R E S TAU R A N T N E W S & M I N I R E V I E W S P R I C I N G $$$ $50 and up $$ Less than $50 $ Mostly less than $25 Denotes Critic’s Choice restaurant

ANAHEIM CATAL RESTAURANT AND UVA BAR Dead center in Downtown Disney, Catal is the Patina Group’s nod to Spain’s Mediterranean cuisine. Expect an urbane spin on rustic fare such as lobster paella, making this one of the zone’s better spots for fine dining. Just outside, Uva Bar is an alfresco saloon with light eats and great peoplewatching. 1580 Disneyland Drive, 714-774-4442. $$$ NAPA ROSE Wine country thrives at the Disneyland Resort by way of this classy dinner house— no park admission required. Star chef Andrew Sutton leads his crew in an exhibition kitchen, turning out imaginative, highly seasonal New American fare. The room mixes rustic with refined, and the notably wine-savvy waitstaff, many qualified as sommeliers, deftly tailors unforgettable meals around wines from one of the region’s finest cellars. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, 1313 Disneyland Drive, 714-300-7170. $$$ THE RANCH RESTAURANT & SALOON Oozing top-notch ambition, The Ranch packs some big guns—executive chef Michael Rossi and his brother David, pastry chef. The large venue also includes an upscale saloon and dance hall, sited in the six-story headquarters of Extron Electronics. The whopping (mostly) seasonal American fare is a mashup of down-home and uptown. 1025 E. Ball Road, 714-817-4200. $$$ TRUE SEASONS ORGANIC KITCHEN This sleek storefront by Saifon Plewtong now adds wraps, bowls, smoothies, and desserts to a menu that once focused solely on hot pots. Still, the spotlight is on organic, GMO-free local produce and allnatural proteins. Do try the fresh-pressed sugar cane juice for a refresher like no other in these

parts. 5675 E. La Palma Ave., 714-462-9223. Beer and wine. $$ URBANA This colorful latecomer to the Anaheim Packing House brings vibrancy and a cool cantina attitude to a food hall that really needed a good taco and mezcal cocktail. Executive chef Ernie Alvarado’s short menu of savvy street food changes often, and you can’t go wrong with his daily specials. Cozy surroundings offer a choice of ambience—festive or sultry. 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., 714-502-0255. $$

ANAHEIM HILLS REUNION KITCHEN + DRINK Popular with the locals, this dapper haunt oozes bonhomie thanks to a solid team led by industry vet Scott McIntosh, whose feel-good American classics are consistently executed by a tight kitchen. Service is sharp. Look for a homey meatloaf, laudable fried chicken with yummy mashers and fresh biscuits, and house-made desserts. Modern cocktails and a roomy patio increase the pleasure factor. 5775 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, 714-283-1062. Second location (not yet reviewed) in Laguna Beach. $$

BRE A CHA CHA’S L ATIN KITCHEN This cool hang with a wraparound sidewalk patio is Birch Street Promenade’s most enduring dining success. Helmed by industry vets Don Myers and Peter Serantoni, the menu of modern Mexican fare is boosted by a wood-burning oven and new dishes that blur some borders—sopes, empanadas, aguachile, and pozole. Taco Tuesday is just one of many weekly specials. Impressive tequila menu. 110 W. Birch St., 714-255-1040. See Irvine location. $$

MACALL ANS PUBLIC HOUSE Chef Andrew Wang’s modern but comforting pub cooking is just one upgrade that’s helping this young venue finally catch on in North County. Topnotch whiskey offerings and a killer Irish breakfast on weekends also entice. Don’t miss the ridiculously authentic Irish coffee, or stop in for the very robust happy hour. The upscale vibe is a welcome switch from the usual timeworn pub conditions. 330 W. Birch St., 714-529-1224. $$ OLD BREA CHOP HOUSE Finally, North County’s fine diners can skip the trek south to splurge on old-school steakhouse dinners. Longtime Morton’s veteran Tony Fasulo breaks away, polishing the classy formula to a high sheen. Expect deluxe beef, say a tomahawk chop or a strapping Delmonico, boosted with firstclass seafood, precise cocktails, and cosseting service. Marinated skirt steak is the sleeper call. Cozy yet utterly contemporary, the venue includes a 25-seat bar with charcuterie platters and an alluring happy hour. 180 S. Brea Blvd., 714-592-3122. Dinner only. $$$ TAPS FISH HOUSE & BREWERY Taps continues to be O.C.’s landmark pick for dining on a wide range of appealing seafood, pasta, steaks, and spunky New Orleans specialties that go down well with award-winning ales and lagers that change often. Happy hour is a big draw for value-seekers. Sunday brunch is a popular feast. 101 E. Imperial Highway, 714-257-0101. $$

CORONA DEL MAR FARMHOUSE AT ROGER’S GARDENS This beguiling patio is chef-owner Rich Mead’s fourth and busiest enterprise yet, an inspired collaboration between a farmer’s dream chef and O.C.’s iconic outdoor lifestyle retailer. The restaurantgazebo seats 120 with rustic style, making this the fresh favorite for dates and celebrations. Mead’s seasonal menu shifts often to reflect his passion for local family farms and ranches. Craft cocktails have a farmers market tilt, and a nascent cheese program rounds out the ever-changing feast. 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, 949-640-1415. $$$ FIVE CROWNS O.C.’s beloved, vine-covered, fine-dining landmark of 1965 stays current thanks to a refreshed menu by executive chef Alejandra Padilla (formerly with Hillstone and Patina groups). Foodies thrill to foie gras brûlée and roast goose with wild grains, but sumptuous feasts of prime rib retain a hallowed spot on the carte at this Lawry’s-owned institution. As always, service is polished and accommodating. Leave room for the righteous sundae made with C.C. Brown’s hot fudge, an old Hollywood marvel. 3801 E. Coast Highway, 949-760-0331. Dinner only. $$$ QUIET WOMAN Perpetually packed with locals for decades, the Q-Dub (as it’s known) pours mean drinks and notable wines by the glass, and keeps a teensy kitchen busy cranking out more-than-decent American grub such as filet mignon sliders and crab cakes, at

OUR CRITERIA Restaurants are reviewed by our dining critics and staff and have no relationship to advertising in Orange Coast. Listings are updated regularly. We do not accept free meals; visits are anonymous. Price classifications are based on a typical three-course dinner (appetizer, entree, dessert) for one person. Alan Gibbons edits this listing. You can reach her at agibbons@orangecoast.com. 106 Ora nge C o ast • July 2021

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ichael and Kwini Reed, of comfort-brunch spot Poppy + Rose in L.A., add dinner service and more creativity at their new Poppy & Seed in the Anaheim Packing District. It’s in an open-air greenhouse; rustic wood, lush greenery, and glass walls and ceiling make the indoors feel like an extension of its outdoors—a 3,300-square-foot patio with

prices that reflect the ZIP code. Most nights, a house band cranks up the decibels and enlivens the vibe. 3224 E. Coast Highway, 949-640-7440. $$ SIDEDOOR Nested within the landmark Lawry’s Five Crowns, this gastropub welcomes come-asyou-are diners with a changing daily menu of imaginative small plates, seasonal soups, prime rib sandwiches, potpies, and desserts. Don’t miss the charcuterie station with choice cured meats and artisanal cheeses. Always interesting wines by the glass, craft beers, and signature cocktails boost the inviting room’s jolly British vibe. 3801 E. Coast Highway, 949-717-4322. $$

microgreen and herb gardens. The format consists of engagingly presented small plates using locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include stuffed squash blossoms with ricotta, herbs, and truffled honey; pretty roasted beets with pistachios, yogurt, and puffed sorghum; pear-speck tartine with Mt. Tam cheese, pistachio, and aged balsamic; a panoply of crispy wild mushrooms with English peas,

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DINING GUIDE Many of our reviews plus a spotlight on Poppy & Seed at Anaheim Packing District

MY O.C. Celebrating summer memories with the bikini’s 75th anniversary this month

PERSON OF INTEREST

FOOD TRENDS Four O.C. spots for Detroit-style pizza

FOOD NEWS A tribute to Pascal Olhats, O.C.’s first star chef

MAIN COURSE Southern food expert Bosscat Kitchen & Libations takes over beloved spot in Old Towne Orange.

FOOD & DRINK House pickles at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

PEOPLE & PLACES A paraglider takes ight from the blu s at Huntington Beach.

’HOODS The Row in La Habra

STYLE & HOME

FINDS Brighten up summer with tangerine pieces.

CULTUREPHILE Costa Mesa resident and owner of Analog Record Store in Tustin

ON THE MARKET A Laguna Beach property with an infinity pool and spa

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