Orange County July 2016

GO/DO

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THE CONTRIBUTORS

"I love summertime more than anything else in the world. That is the only thing that gets me through the winter, knowing that summer is going to be there."

—Jack McBrayer I am a summer baby. I live for sunshine; I am solar powered. Just a little of it peeking through my curtains will snap me awake. The days in July are the longest of the year, giving us more time to GO & DO and look great doing it.

Our Go/Do issue needs your human involvement to maximize its effectiveness. This is not a sit-in-a-lawn-chair issue. This magazine does not sleep in until noon. It is filled to the brim with OC style and beauty and we need you to be making your best selfie face while reading it.

Super-fit and talented Karena and Katrina from Tone It Up, are the perfect pair to grace a magazine revolving around go/do. (p.88) We also get a peek at the best spots to eat this summer in the eat feature, "Savor the Summer." (p.71), then introduce you to James Pribram of ECO-Warrior who is saving California's beaches (p.146).

We take summer style to the deep end in our under water themed fashion spread (p.102) and give you an extended guide to the coolest things to do in OC this summer in "This Is How We Do It." (p.161).

When you are done reading this, please place it on the coffee table and go outside to show summer how much you have missed it.

ERIK HALE PUBLISHER

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WRITERS AIMEE ENGEBRETSON www.aimeesreads.com | @aimee.michelle ALLIE MORENO www.awritingbox.com | @alliemoreno | @awritingbox ANGELA HATCHER @hatcherangela | BLAKE PINTO www.Blakepinto.com DAN PEEL | ELAINE CUTTING MELISSA MITCHELL www.MelissaLMitchell.com | @melissaliana MICHELLE SLIEFF www.michelleslieff.journoportfolio.com | @peachyhungarian MOLLY BROOKS | NATASHA MARTINEZ www.natashaalexismartinez.com | @natashalexis_ NICOLE FERA @San_dee_ayGirl NICOLE HAKIM www.sultanvilebetrayer@tumblr.com | @nikkicola24 PRISCILLA NG www.mkikkerko.weebly.com | @mkikkerko | RANDA AKEEL @randaa7 ROBYN WYMAN-DILL www.rjwdcreative.com | @rjwdcreative YASMIN YAHYAPOUR @yasmin_yah PHOTOGRAPHERS AMANDA PROUDFIT www.proudfitphotography.com | @amandaproudfit BRADLEY BLACKBURN www.BApictures.com | @bapictures_com GIL COPE www.gilcope.com | @gilcope GIUSEPPE DEMASI www.demasiphotography.com | @demasistyle JOSIE GONZALES www.qsphotography.com | @josgonzales JULIE JONES www.jonesphotographycompany.com | @jonesphotographycompany KOLINI FAAGATA www.koliniphoto.com | @koliniphotography MADELINE CRAIG www.obsidiancolor.com | @obsidiancolor MICHAEL WESLEY www.bluewesley.com | www.surfart.co | @bluewesley NICK ISABELLA www.nickisabella.photography | @nickisabella.photography NICK NEUMANN www.nnproductions.tv | @producedbynick NOBLE ANDREWS @nobleandrews OLIVIA BUSH www.oliviabushphotography.com | @oliviabush PATRICK MARTIN www.patrickmartinphoto.com FA S H I O N S T Y L I S T S CARLYE SANDOVAL www.classyyetsassygirl.blogspot.com | @carlyeemariee MELISSA TRIBER www.melissatriber.com | @tribecalledmel MIMU MOTAMEDI www.mimumota.wix.com/home | @tearupyourphotos BEAUTY STYLISTS ARMEE JACOB www.makeupbyarmee.wix.com/makeupbyarmee BRI OROZCO @orozco_briana JENNA ANTON www.jennaanton.com | @jennaantonmakeup JULIA SAVITSKAYA www.juliadoeshair.com | @annysty NOEL SWEENEY www.heysaylorcometics.com | @heysaylorcosmetics RYAN WEEDEN www.salonspruce.com | @ryan.weeden SONIA RESHETNIKOVA www.soniaresh.com | @soniaresh *For full information on our contributors go to www.localemagazine.com/about

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CONTENTS July 2016 T H I S I S S U E : Go/Do

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Go Expert

Ladies First Five Women Who Push for Change

161 146

Go/Do Guide

This Is How We DO It Your Go-To Guide for Summer Fun

Humanitarian Profile

Water Warrior James Pribram Saves the Ocean One Beach at a Time

153

Do Profile

Game Changers Three of the Most Influential Motivators Today

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First Timer’s Guide

Unplugged: Living Without Technology Life Outside of a Four-inch Screen

Cold War Kids

Soul Food Cold War Kids Represented Orange County at Coachella 2016

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CONTENTS July 2016 36

Native Knowledge

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Localendar

50

Insta-Go

Where to be Monday-Sunday

STYLE/BEAUTY 62

Tackle Box

20 Sizzling Summer Events

Off the Hook Chef Brian Huskey Creates Meals to Remember at Tackle Box

Fit and Fabulous Instagram Pages We Love

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EAT/DRINK

Royal Hawaiian

Return of the King

119

That's What She Said

Pacific Pulse Exploring Pacific City with Miss California USA 2015, Natasha Martinez

HOME/AWAY

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Eat Expert

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Hopdoddy

Come to Doddy

The Famous Texas Burger and Beer Joint has Finally Landed at Fashion Island

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Cover Story

The Winery

Setting the Tone for Summer

Grape Expectations

Getting Down & Toning Up with Karena and Katrina

DIY: Donut it Yourself

Laguna Beach’s Hawaiian Gem Reopens for Business

The Winery Offers the Best Selection of Wine in Orange County

Build Your Own Donut at Poqet Donuts

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Summer Watches

183

Away Feature

It’s Aboat Time!

Everything You Need to Know to Have a Blast on Catalina Island

Style Watch

The Hottest Watch Trends Arrive Just in Time for Summer

116

West of Camden

Beach Meets Street

West of Camden’s Summer Style has an Edgy Vibe

128

Lina Assayed

Fashion to Dye For

71

Eat Feature

Savor the Summer Your Map to Summer's Tastiest Bites

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102

Fashion Spread

Sink or Swim Swimmingly Stylish Summer Looks

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Su Casa

French Bliss French Design Meets Seaside Luxury

Lina Assayed Shares Her Neon World of Fashion and Makeup

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COVER

Photographed By: Bradley Blackburn, www.bapictures.com | @bapictures Models: Katrina Scott & Karena Dawn, www.toneitup.com | @toneitup Location: Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 888.894.2788 | www.meritagecollection.com Styled By: Carlye Sandoval, www.classyyetsassygirl.blogspot.com | @carlyeemariee Makeup By: Jenna Anton, www.jennaanton.com | @jennaantonmakeup Hair By: Bri Orozco, @orozco_briana Apparel Provided By: Blue Eyed Girl, www.shopblueeyedgirl.com, Vix Paula Hermanny, www.vixpaulahermanny.com, Novecento Sports, www.novecentosports.com, Beach Riot, www.beachriot.com Accessories Provided By: Winston’s Crown Jewelers, www.winstoncrownjewelers.com, Nordstrom, www.nordstrom.com

Making THE ISSUE

Working with Balboa Bay Resort, we were able to work on a stunning 128-foot yacht, ‘The Ambassador’, in the marina. We aimed to highlight the glamour of the location and beauty of the girls with our stunning “set.” We can all attest to the “Endless Summer” we experience in Southern California, and the Tone It Up girls gave us the motivation we needed to remain beach-ready all year long. Founders of Tone It Up, Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn made making this issue a total blast!

Photographer Bradley Blackburn used a Canon 5D Mark III with a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens. To control the light, he used a ¾-stop Scrim and a few reflectors. The photos turned out beautifully and Bradley had a great time working with the girls. With great equipment, a creative vision and a beautiful backdrop, he had the recipe for success.

Hair Stylist Bri Orozco wanted to keep (the hair) very organic and full of texture to go with our location. She opted for a 1 1/4 in iron by bio ionic to give the girls beach waves by wrapping the sections in different directions and taking different sizes allows a tousled look. The style was completed by using Spray À Porter by Kérastase to give it that sea sprayed effect and Redken Windblown to really give it an airy finish.

Wardrobe Stylist Carlye Sandoval wanted to be sure to show off their great athletic figures with designer swimwear, while incorporating some casual yacht attire to stick with the theme. She tried to keep it clean with simple patterns and bright colors and by adding light jewelry pieces to complement each look, rather than over-power. “In this shoot, less was more and it was all about staying focused on the girls’ natural beauty and not going over-the-top glam,” Carlye says.

Jenna Anton for Giorgio Armani Beauty took “Nautical Sun Kissed Goddesses” as her inspiration for the shoot, and chose to “(highlight) their natural beauty with an ode to the sixties—bronzed skin, flirty lashes, and baby doll lips.”

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BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY

TAKE A LAP

Ò FriYay! Living in Dover Shores, the Back Bay is my backyard. I grab my beach cruiser and listen to Pandora Radio while watching the sunset go down over the Newport Harbor. Sometimes for dinner I’ll pop by SOL Cocina for some amazing tacos.

EXPERT: Andrew Palos CREDENTIALS: Marketing Manager at K1 Speed

Ò To cure that “Case of the Mondays,” I start my week off with a chai tea latte from Trader Joe’s in Costa Mesa. It’s pretty much my go-to hot drink. www.traderjoes.com

www.solcocina.com

Ò To get past those middle of the week blues, I hop into a go-kart at K1 Speed in Irvine. Nothing beats racing on the track with your friends or family for bragging rights.

Nothing says love like beating your mom by five laps (just kidding, mom).

Ò Staying active is important. I like to visit The Dunes and hop on a paddleboard with Pirate Coast Paddle Company.

Sun is out and the water is glassy. Perfect for a little workout and getting out of the house.

www.k1speed.com

www.piratecoastpaddle.com

Ò Oh hey look, Taco Tuesday rolled around again. Can’t go wrong with El Ranchito on the Peninsula. Five dollar cover for all-you-can-eat and drink specials on your favorite margaritas?!

Uber on standby, “check!” www.avilaselranchito.com

Ò I might be running out of something or need an item, so I stop by Fashion Island on my way home. This place has everything: from grabbing a bite to checking out the latest tech product at the Apple Store. www.apple.com

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Nothing says love like beating your mom by five laps (just kidding, mom).

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Ò Sundays are meant for family. We usually hang out locally and maybe catch a flick at Big Newport 6 in their comfy seats. Then have a home cooked meal before doing it all again come Monday. www.bignewport.com

PHOTO BY: Bradley Blackburn

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BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY

NAMA-STAY

& SWAY

Ò Once I get work out of the way, getting together with pals for an early happy hour is usually in the cards. Mozambique in Laguna is still my alltime favorite with unique and inexpensive happy hour bites and wine and cocktails with a South African flair. Early is key, I try to get a good night’s sleep heading into the weekends which are quite busy in the studios.

EXPERT: Gabby Levine CREDENTIALS: Owner of Ritual Yoga

www.mozambiqueoc.com

Ò Mondays are actually our busiest days in the studios, so I do my best coming off of the weekend to set myself up for success. I always start my day with lemon and vinegar water to hydrate and reset before having my morning coffee, typically from Sapphire Pantry in Laguna Beach. www.sapphirellc.com

Ò Mid-week is my heaviest, mundane, administrative work time, but I always prioritize a sweat sesh—totally nonnegotiable. I’m blessed in that I can jump into one of our mid-morning hot yoga classes in our Newport location, have a quick shower and be back at my desk in a flash. Something about the combo of the infrared heat and refueling with giant green juice from PorroVita, turns me into an unstoppable worktackling superhero for the entire afternoon, until I wave the white flag and finally crawl home. dinenb.com/restaurants/ porrovita

Ò On Tuesdays I work out of our Laguna Beach location, and try to keep the work day as short as possible, as I work all weekend. So I sometimes find myself making a break for it and dashing across the street to the Surf & Sand for a couple of hours of pretending to be a tourist poolside.

Ò By this time in the week I’m checking the calendar for the upcoming weekend—we do a lot of fun social events at the Mariner’s Point Plaza where our Newport studio is located. So if there’s something on the schedule, I visit my good friend Jess at The Shop in Laguna Beach to pick up something cute to wear. ww.theshoplaguna.com

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Something about the combo of the infrared heat and refueling with giant green juice from PorroVita, turns me into an unstoppable work-tackling superhero for the entire afternoon.

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Ò This is the shortest class schedule day of the week, so my team and I like to take the Duffy out and cruise Newport Harbor in the afternoon for a biz/pleasure powwow. We keep it low-key and always enjoy a great pizza picked up dockside at Pizza Nova and some of Trader Joe’s finest Rosé and bubbly!

But not before sneaking in an aerial hammock in our Aerial Bliss restorative Yoga class in Newport, my back needs it badly after the long week. www.pizzanova.net

Ò Oh, my long lost brunch! There was a time when Sunday brunch at Tortilla Republic in Laguna was a regular occurrence— world’s best breakfast burrito. With the launch of our second location, that’s on the shelf for now, but bottomless mimosas can still happen just as easily at 3:00 p.m. as 10:00 a.m.! www.tortillarepublic.com

www.surfandsandresort.com

PHOTO BY: Bradley Blackburn

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Mozambique: Photo by Mariusz Jeglinski

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BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY

EXPERT: Frankie Cuda CREDENTIALS: Founder of Sympl Supply Co. and Founder/Shaper of Thread Designs Surfboards

Bear Flag: Photo by Julie Jones

LIVING SYMPLY

Ò I'm back at the factory checking on production and shaping boards.

Then for lunch I go over to Bear Flag for a bowl of Poke or Poke Burrito before running out for an afternoon surf in Newport. www.bearflagfishco.com

Ò Friday morning I'm in the office for our weekly Sympl Supply Co. meeting with our sales and marketing team. For lunch I’m back at Pie Not, then run out front of my house in Newport for a quick swim before heading to the Wayfarer to kick off the weekend.

Ò Monday mornings you can usually find me surfing one of the jetties in Newport. Then I head up to the factory to check on production and shape a few boards. At lunch I might head over to Outpost Kitchen on Monrovia; they have the best coffee and an epic lunch menu.

Ò Tuesday morning I'm usually back out for a surf. Then I'll head over to my showroom to check on inventory and work on my new surf accessory line, Sympl Supply Co. For lunch I stop by my mate’s Aussie style pie shop Pie Not on 17th. They make the best meat pies in the Northern Hemisphere, especially the Drunken Cow Pie. www.symplsupplyco.com

Ò I try to go up to LA and work on board designs for new models with one of my main team riders Travis Logie. We usually go for a surf in the South Bay and test a few new shapes that we've been working on.

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www.pienot.com www.wayfarercm.com

Ò I'll go south and find some uncrowded waves, bring some funky alternative-shaped boards and test them out on different types of waves that I find.

And Saturday night, I'll get together with the boys and go to our good friend Chase Wilson's house “The Byrds Nest” in LA to get rowdy before heading to the Bungalow in Santa Monica.

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We usually go for a surf in the South Bay and test a few new shapes that we've been working on.

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Ò I'm usually spending the first half of the day down at the beach in Newport with my girlfriend, Erica, and my French Bulldog, Astro.

For lunch I'll swing by Bear Flag in Newport to grab a Poke Burrito and then I'll spend the second half of the day shaping boards and working on new board designs at the factory.

PHOTO BY: Madeline Craig

BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY

COLLECTOR’S

CHOICE EXPERT: Tami Dickason CREDENTIALS: Director of Operations, London Coin Galleries of Newport Beach

Ò Friday is my catch up day. I try to take care of everything I didn’t have time to finish throughout the week. We get lots of folks selling small amounts of coins and precious metals for weekend spending money.

It’s one of our busiest days of the week! If I’m not in the mood to cook after work, I’ll grab a bite at Juliette Kitchen & Bar. It’s a great place to unwind. www.juliettenb.com

Ò Mondays are typically filled with customers looking to sell coins and precious metals that they’ve collected through the years, or inherited from a loved one. We sort through and organize their holdings, and provide them with the current market value.

Ò Wednesday seems to be collector day. Our customers visit to browse through our diverse inventory of collectibles and natural history items.

It’s a family affair, as our varied inventory appeals to all members of the family, and all budgets. www.londoncoin.com

“ Ò Tuesday is dealer day! Many coin dealers call Southern California home, and many more find any excuse they can to take a business trip here. Most of these guys I’ve been doing business with for more than 30 years. It’s nice to catch up on their lives and do some business at the same time. If our business carries over into happy hour, Bosscat Kitchen and Libations and Ten Asian Bistro are next door. www.bosscatkitchen.com www.bistro.tenoc.com

Ò We also purchase scrap gold and silver.

The last ten years have been especially active buying years for precious metals. We call it “found money” when folks sell their broken, or out of style jewelry for cash.

They think it’s great to get rid of something they no longer use and turn it into something they can! www.londoncoin.com

Most of these guys I’ve been doing business with for more than 30 years. It’s nice to catch up on their lives and do some business at the same time.

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Ò Getting out into nature is what charges my battery. I live close to Newport Back Bay and avail of their walking and biking paths as often as time permits. Another fun thing to do in the Back Bay is rent a Kayak or SUP from Newport Aquatic Center. The Back Bay Bistro is a great place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset. www.newportdunes.com

Ò My favorite day of the week! If I’m not working in the garden, and spending time with family, I can be found walking Crystal Cove Beach, or El Moro Canyon. Afterward I like to grab a bite and watch the parade on PCH at Avila's El Ranchito, in CDM. www.avilaselranchito.com

PHOTO BY: Madeline Craig

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Bosscat Kitchen: Photo by Madeline Craig

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SIZZLING SUMMER EVENTS WRITTEN BY: NICOLE HAKIM

OC BREW HAHA

ocbrewhaha.com ¢ The OC Beer Fest on September 24 will be bigger and better

in its seventh year. Located at the Oak Canyon Park, the event will feature more than 90 craft breweries—both international and domestic—unlimited tastings and live entertainment by the Spazmatics. It’s the adults’ turn to have an exclusively good time. Head down, enjoy some drinks and hang out!

K1 SPEED

k1speed.com ¢ Got a need for speed? K1

Speed offers indoor go-karting that promises a different and unforgettable experience. With high performance electric go karts, you will zoom through professionally designed tracks guaranteed to give you an adrenaline rush. Get your friends together and have yourselves an exciting race!

SAWDUST FESTIVAL

sawdustartfestival.org ¢ At the Sawdust Festival, guests can sign up for a variety of

interactive classes such as glass blowing, jewelry making and painting. The 50th annual festival officially begins on June 24, when guests can see arts and crafts, interact with over 200 artists and attend workshops.

OC BLUES SOCCER

ocbluesfc.com ¢ Accommodating at least

3,000 people, the Anteater Stadium on the UCI campus has just the event for sports fans. The OC Blues Soccer Team will play its home games at the stadium, and fans can either buy a season pass or a ticket to a single game. At these games, fans can watch and cheer as the two teams go head to head in exciting matches.

CITY OF ORANGE CONCERTS IN THE PARK

cityoforange.org ¢ For these series of summer

concerts, grab your dog, a picnic basket, and some lawn chairs...not that you’ll need a chair. With a variety of artists performing, Wednesday nights from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., are sure to be a hit. Dates run until mid August. Concerts are free, held in Hart Park in the City of Orange.

TALL SHIP FESTIVAL tallshipsfestival.com ¢ For all you nautical

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

foapom.com ¢ Laguna Beach also holds an

OC FAIR

ocfair.com ¢ From July 15-August 14, you will find something for everyone at the OC Fair. Bring

your family and friends for world-class entertainment, food, rides and exhibits. The adults will especially like the wine tasting. If you feel like participating, you can always enter a competition— you may go home with a ribbon.

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event called the Festival of the Arts. From July 7-August 31, an array of artists will feature their works that you can admire and even buy! You will especially enjoy the nighttime Pageant of the Masters, a unique production of living art, where actors reenact famous paintings and pull you into the exciting history.

lovers, you will love this September 10-11 event.

Featuring a number of large and beautifully designed ships, you might as well have stepped through time. You may be content in just looking at the historical vessels, but get interactive instead! You can actually step aboard the ships to help the crew haul up the sails—and learn something cool in the process.

This event is sure to please, so bring the whole family for an exciting day at sea that will be filled with entertainment, pirates and intriguing history!

Cabaret at Segerstrom Center: Photo by Joan Marcus

CABARET AT SEGERSTROM CENTER

scfta.org ¢ If you’re into musical theatre, now’s your chance to

THE SEASON OF THE FORCE

disneyland.disney.go.com ¢ Thanks to The Force Awakens’ overwhelming success, Disneyland is accommodating

the fans. The Season of the Force allows fans of the franchise to meet Kylo Ren and Chewbacca, take Jedi training, consume themed refreshments and ride the reimagined Hyperspace Mountain.

You will feel as though you’ve been transported into that action-packed world.

THE MACEO CIRCO

maceocirco.com ¢ The Maceo Circo is more

than a circus—this is a show that will take its audience back in time to the roots of gypsy heritage. Sharing a unique bond with their horses, the performers will host a fantastic show at the OC Fair from July 20-24. With unbelievable stunts, they will astound its audience and show how powerful a horse’s friendship can be.

EXPLOROCEAN

explorocean.org ¢ There is nothing better than

attending an event in which you and your family can get hands on experience. Every Saturday at the Explorocean is an exciting one because families are provided with interactive, thoughtprovoking and interesting experiments that will bring them closer together as well as educate them on the always mysterious ocean.

BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL breadowntown.com ¢ The Brea Jazz Festival

(September 19-21) is a lively way to spend your night.

Established in 2003, the festival provides some of the

hottest jazz music that you have to hear live. As you listen, be sure to take in the arts and crafts show, beer and wine garden and kids zone area, all of which will help keep you moving and dancing through the night.

PLAYS IN HISTORIC TOWN CENTER PARK IN DOWNTOWN SAN JUAN caminorealplayhouse.org ¢ Performances take place

throughout July at 7:30 p.m. under the stars where you can enjoy a picnic as you watch on summer weekends.

The warm, seasonal breeze will help you feel comfortable and more interested as you watch the show. Be sure to make the picnic nice; you may win a prize!

CINEMA ITALIANO AT THE BOWERS MUSEUM bowers.org ¢ Foreign films are not

for everyone, but it may be because so few have a chance to watch them. The Bowers Museum aims to rectify this by screening a different Italian movie every month. Cinema Italiano helps patrons experience what other cultures have to offer: a beautiful, new world.

take part in a milestone. As part of their 50th anniversary season, Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to announce that the national tour of CABARET will be playing at Segerstrom Center for the Arts starting August 9th. You can experience the Tony award-winning show that has captured thousands of hearts over the years.

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR JANET JACKSON AT THE HONDA CENTER hondacenter.com ¢ On July 8, the Honda

Center—with a theatre that houses thousands of people—will host one of the hottest stars in the world, Janet Jackson, as she passes from city to city on her Unbreakable World Tour.

Here, fans can scream, dance and sing along as Janet Jackson wows them with her “unbreakable” performance.

pacamp.com ¢ Located on the grounds of

the OC Fair, lovers of classic rock will love the Happy Together Tour. Dance and sing all night long on July 26 as fan favorite groups cover your favorite songs! Each reserved seat also includes free admission to the fair, so be sure to have some family fun before the show!

SURF CITY SURF DOG FESTIVAL huntingtonbeachevents.com ¢ Come check out these

surfin’ furry friends at The 8th Annual Unleashed By Petco Surf City Surf Dog surfing competition. The event runs September 23-25 at Huntington Dog Beach and features a multi-heat dog surfing and costume competition.

LOBSTER BEACH FESTIVAL

danapointlobsterfest.org ¢ Known as the best beach

party of the summer, the 7th Lobster Beach Festival this August will be lobster paradise. Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind experience by eating lobster—prepared in a number of ways from a number of chefs—while you enjoy summer weather and listen to live music. Wear your best beach attire and take advantage of the party!

SAN CLEMENTE OCEAN FESTIVAL oceanfestival.org ¢ Formerly known as the Orange County Beach Games, the

San Clemente Ocean Festival is run by volunteers and aims to provide a fun time, as well as support ocean safety and the environment. This July 16-17, there will be many moments for guests to participate, including a surf contest, sand sculpture competition, beach run/walk and more!

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56 EAT EXPERT Just When You Thought Donuts Couldn’t Get Any Better, Poqet Shakes Things Up

62 TACKLE BOX Sit Down with Chef Brian Huskey for a 5-Star Taste

66 ROYAL HAWAIIAN Laguna Beach’s Local Favorite Returns

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EAT FEATURE Savor the Summer

These Sizzlin’ OC Restaurants are Dishing out Only the Best

78 HOPDODDY OC’s Local Brews Reside at Hopdoddy

82 THE WINERY This Restaurant’s Winery Can Hold Up to 7,500 Bottles!

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“My friend named Poqet for me. When we went to get the trademark, we had concerns that if we just put ‘pocket,’ people wouldn’t get it. It also gets people curious and in the door.”

—FENNY YAN, OWNER OF POQET DONUTS

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Donut it Yourself Build Your Own Donut at Poqet Donuts WRITTEN BY: NICOLE HAKIM PHOTOGRAPHED BY: JOSIE GONZALES & JULIE JONES

THE EXPER T

FENNY YAN Owner, Poqet Donuts

Favorite Hobbies: Spend time with her son, hang out with friends & go to the gym

HAILING FROM SHANGHAI, CHINA, FENNY YAN IS NO STRANGER TO THE DONUT INDUSTRY. Owning a Donut Star in Dana Point—which caters to traditional donuts—Yan has taken this favorite sweet to a new level with her charming build-your-own shop in Irvine called Poqet [pronounced “pocket”] Donuts. A mom and a businesswoman, she is constantly busy, but keeps trekking on because she is passionate about what she does. Fenny Yan has made a name for herself in OC with a shop that allows not only her creativity, but also the creativity of her customers.

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“All kinds of foods can be customized nowadays, like burritos and pizza, and I wanted to bring that to donuts.”

—FENNY YAN, OWNER OF POQET DONUTS

Q: POQET IS SUCH AN INTERESTING CONCEPT. HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA OF A BUILD YOUR OWN DONUT SHOP? Fenny Yan: I just wanted to do customization for donuts. All kinds of foods can be customized nowadays—like burritos and pizza—and I wanted to bring that to donuts.

NATIVE KNOWLEDGE: Poqet is especially busy on Friday and Saturday, selling at least 1,000 donuts each day.

PERSONAL BEST: Fenny cites passion and determination as the keys to her success.

BY DESIGN: If Fenny Yan was not in the bakery business, she would love to be involved in the fashion industry.

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Q: Operating a business sounds difficult. How do you keep it running smoothly and effectively?

FY: Running your own business, things are nonstop. I take time to work things out. I balance my time and focus energy on it.

Q: When creating a menu, how do you brainstorm ideas?

FY: Some ideas come from our pastry chef; some ideas are from me. I like to taste different flavor combinations and foods [for inspiration].

Q: Does the menu ever go through changes? How often?

FY: Yes. We change the menu every month. We add and take away at least one flavor per month.

Q: Is there a certain set of instructions when it comes to building a donut?

FY: Yes. 1. Choose either cake or raised donut. 2. Choose your filling.

3. Choose your toppings.

Q: I bet there are some people who don’t want to take the time to build their own donut. Is there a best seller for those who don’t?

FY: The glazed donut. They don’t want to spend more time to put the toppings on. Some people just like the traditional donuts.

Q: What are some weird combinations your customers have used?

FY: It’s been pretty normal. All the ingredients go well together because they’re fresh and sweet, so nothing’s weird.

Q: What is the best thing about running your shop?

FY: I can meet a lot of new friends here. I love meeting new people.

Q: What are your dreams for the future?

FY: I want to open more locations for Poqet. I’m looking to open more in Orange County.

Fenny Yan has made a name for herself in OC with a shop that allows not only her creativity, but also the creativity of her customers.

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"Food is a great vehicle to connect with people."

—Chef Brian Huskey

OFF HOOK the

Chef Brian Huskey Creates Meals to Remember at Tackle Box

WRITTEN BY: PRISCILLA NG

Chef Brian Huskey was one of the top five finalists for Top Chef, Season 11. He’s from

Pasadena and has a background in economics. After graduating from UCLA, he decided to dive into the culinary field after working as a short order cook in LA. He earned a

degree at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and climbed his way up the culinary ladder to stardom. fter being featured on Top Chef, he received multiple offers to become the executive chef at many high-end restaurants. Since then, he has worked as Chef de Cuisine of LA Prime at the Westin Bonaventure, Executive Chef for Room Forty, and has also helped start up three new restaurants: Picca, Mo-Chica and Paiche. He now has his own restaurant called Tackle Box, just off the coast of Corona Del Mar. Brian Huskey’s interest in cooking began at a very young age when he used to travel with his parents. As a kid, Huskey felt blessed to have been able to visit Asia, South 62 | LOCALE MAGAZINE

America and Europe, which opened up his view of the world and sparked his interest in food. “Food is a great vehicle to connect with people,” he says, and that became his source of inspiration.

Here in Orange County, Tackle Box has been open for about a year. The concept behind it is being able to serve food of the same quality as what you would have at a finedining restaurant, but at a much more reasonable price.

“Anyone can create a great experience with lobster and caviar, but can you do that for everyday products like chicken and salmon? That’s the idea.

My concept is to change the perception of what $20 can

get you. Here at Tackle Box, you can get a fresh sandwich, house made chips and a drink all for a reasonable price.”

There are many popular dishes at Tackle Box, and about a dozen in-house sauces that go with their designated dishes, like the salmon poke, buffalo cauliflower, cheesesteak and lobster roll. Huskey’s secret ingredient? “I put a lot of love in all them,” he says with a laugh.

“To work in this industry, it’s very hard. There are a lot of long hours. But in general, life isn’t easy. It’s a struggle, but it makes it that much more special. The key is being humble, working hard and being patient.”

THE WANDERING CHEF: g Some of Huskey’s favorite restaurants in Los Angeles and Orange County are Bestia, Newport Seafood Restaurant, Jitalda, Tito Taco, Kan Hodon Baekjeong, Osteria Vicario, Crab Cooker and Koi Sushi Restaurant.

LONG WALKS ON THE BEACH: g Growing up in Los Angeles, Huskey loves going to the beach and calls himself a beach bum. He also likes to take his dog, Titan, out for walks.

TACKLE BOX 3029 E Shore Ave Newport Beach, CA 92625 949.723.0502 www.tackleboxoc.com

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“Most of the regulars are happy to know that the Lapu Lapu made a return as well.”

Return OF THE

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Laguna Beach’s Hawaiian Gem Reopens for Business WRITTEN BY: ALLIE MORENO 66 | LOCALE MAGAZINE

ROYAL HAWAIIAN 331 N Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949.715.1470 www.royalhawaiianlb.com

A local favorite has returned to Laguna Beach. The Royal Hawaiian has a long history in the area, 65 years to be exact. Family owned until around 2006, The Royal Hawaiian was known for its tiki room vibe and famous Mai Tai style drink called the Lapu Lapu.

Loyal fans and the community rejoiced when the announcement of a reopening surfaced and are elated now that it is open for business.The team is led by Mohammad Honarkar and includes Eric Bostwick, Carlos Godinez, Hasty Honarkar, Dylan Marsh and Brian Smith. They were eager to revive the local spot with a new and updated spin on the food as well as the look and feel.

They wanted to stay true to the Hawaiian fusion aspect of the food but revamp it and make it

unique. Most of the regulars are happy to know that the Lapu Lapu made a return as well.

In addition to its signature drinks, The Royal Hawaiian has been known for its local following– many of whom have expressed their enthusiasm for the restaurant’s reopening.

The new Royal Hawaiian caters to patrons of all ages, locals, as well as the bustling tourist population that is known to hit the beaches.

Royal Décor: The Royal Hawaiian will have décor that contains only subtle updates from previous changes, in order to stay true to the Royal Hawaiian that has been loved for so long.

Call it a Comeback: The Royal Hawaiian Ribs are also making a comeback alongside the famed Lapu Lapu.

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Your hair smells like bonfires and backyard BBQs for the next three months.

Each break in the day where you sit down to eat feels like a picnic, strappy sandals and sun dresses are exploding out of your wardrobe, and your tan is on point. You’ve replaced your undergarments for swimsuits, and your Uber expenses are mildly out of control. It’s safe to say that half of your meals are eaten with your fingers—and yes, you do lick them. Your diet will mostly consist of barbecued cuisine, loaded hot dogs, refreshing cocktails, and lots of ceviche. At least you don’t have to clean your kitchen for a while, because most of your meals will be consumed while in friends’ backyards, or one of the many restaurants that Orange County has to offer. Enjoy epic summer dishes and some of the freshest cocktails this season has to offer at a few of our favorite restaurants that know how to embrace the summer season.

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DUKE’S 317 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714.374.6446 dukeshuntington.com

Summer Solstice Inspired Cocktails

SHOOTING STAR: • 1 ¾ parts Reyka Vodka • 6-8 chunks cantaloupe • ¾ part lemon juice • ¾ part black peppercorn syrup • 4-6 basil leaves STRAWBERRY FIELDS: • 1 ¾ parts Reyka Vodka • ½ part Art in the Age Rhubarb • ¾ part lime juice • ¾ part black peppercorn syrup • 1 ½ parts fresh strawberry juice • 4-6 mint leaves • Top with soda SUMMER-TINI: • 1 ½ parts Reyka Vodka • 2 parts watermelon juice • ¾ part black peppercorn syrup • ½ part lemon juice • 4-6 basil leaves 72 | LOCALE MAGAZINE

RED O

143 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.718.0300 redorestaurant.com

Nothing says summer more than enjoying Mexican street corn.

Elevate your nostalgic memories with a trip to Red O. You have to try their version of Mexican street corn, deconstructed with cotija cheese and serrano crema. Pair the saltiness of the corn with a refreshing Summer Heat cocktail, made with Beluga vodka, mango, fresh lemon and habanerohoney, served over ice. The two pair together like your tan and bikini.

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> After a surf sesh, refuel with a Mango BBQ Burger and Mai Tai. This burger speaks volumes, made with 1/2 lb angus chuck, brisket and hanger grind, smothered in mango bbq sauce, then loaded with onion rings pickles and gooey sharp cheddar, served with fries. You can get this with a house-made veggie patty! Wash it all down with their signature cocktail, the Mai Tai, made with fresh pineapple, passion, orange and guava juices, light and dark rum, orange curacao and orgeat syrup. One sip and you’ll be transported to island time.

THE CANNERY 3010 Lafayette Rd Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.566.0060 cannerynewport.com

> Who isn’t into waterfront dining and lobster rolls during summer?!

This lobster roll made with a classic top load bun, a hearty helping of fresh lobster, smothered in lemon bay aioli and served with french fries is the perfect meal paired with the perfect view.

LINX 238 W Chapman Ave Orange, CA 92866 714.744.3647 linxdogs.com

> Summer wouldn’t be complete without a hot dog. This spot offers artisan sausages nestled in super fresh buns, and they get fancy with those toppings that are made in house daily, utilizing local organic and seasonal produce. Try the T.J. Street Dog made with spicy polish, applewood smoked bacon, chorizo mayo, giardiniera relish, avocado and cilantro, all piled on a freshly baked potato roll.

STARFISH 30832 S Pacific Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949.715.9200 starfishlaguna.com

> If you’re in Laguna, you have to try this top Thai and Chinese restaurant.

The slow cooked five-spice baby back ribs that are dry rubbed in star anise, cinnamon, katsu bbq sauce, and served with a pickled vegetable slaw is one of our favorite dishes at this seaside restaurant.

MIZU SUSHI BAR AND GRILL 2881 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92782 714.730.0200 mizusbg.com

> If you’re looking to spice up your BBQ routine, head over to Mizu for their Korean BBQ. They have a variety of options; La Galbi, Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Pork Bulgogi and Chicken

Bulgogi, marinated in different spices with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers and onions. This is a summer must for any foodie, but you will love it all year round.

AGORA CHURRASCARIA 1830 Main St Irvine, CA 92614 949.222.9910 agorachurrascaria.com

> If you’re looking for an interactive dining experience, enjoy your meat rodizio style. You’re given color coded discs to signal whether or not you want the food to keep on coming. The menu is set, but with 16 different cuts of meat to try out, we are sure you’ll find something to enjoy.

OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE AT PACIFIC CITY 21022 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714.536.0381 oldcrowsmokehouse.com

> Bring the whole crew to this spot for an ultimate BBQ experience. Order the combo platter, it includes 1/2 pound pulled pork, 1/2 pound beef brisket, a full slab of baby back ribs, an entire brined chicken and sausages. Your table will enjoy cornbread that comes in a variety of options. Enjoy sides like crunchy coleslaw, mac n’ cheese, handcut fries, summer pickles, savory sweet potatoes with blue cheese, buttery green beans, baked beans or baby crow salad. Let’s just say this experience is going to take up a cheat day.

Grilling Guide

> Show off your chops this summer with these tips and tricks for killing it while grilling.

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Don’t forget to save room for the star of the menu: The Haven Burger.

# 1 A covered grill is a hot damn’ grill—keep an eye on your temp. # 2 To salt your beef is not just to season, but to tenderize. Allow time for the process. # 3 Grilled vegetables are the best way to eat vegetables. Nuff said. # 4 Don’t forget the fruit. Grilled fruit is pretty freakin’ amazing. # 5 When building your kabobs, consider the temperature you want your meat ready.

The tighter the meat is on the stick, the more rare it will be.

HAVEN GASTROPUB 190 S Glassell St Orange, CA 92866 714.221.0690 havengastropub.com

Enjoy an IPA with house-made potato chips soaked in beer, made with fresh herbs and served with a garlic aioli. Follow up with a round of deviled eggs, made with twice-smoked bacon, chives, smoked sea salt, served with house-made pickles. Don’t forget to save room for the star of the menu: The Haven Burger. This burger is the perfect balance of umami, made with pickled red onions, roasted bell peppers, wild arugula, St. Agur cheese, and served with pommes frites. Wash it all down with a refreshing Belgian Ale. Cheers!

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What to Wear

to Your Backyard Bash > Just because you wore it last summer doesn’t mean it works this summer. Head on over to Sadie Slick boutique to find out what’s trending this season. # 1 Denim cutoff shorts # 2 Graphic tees with fringe by Lauren Moshi # 3 Mini dresses by Love & Lemons, casual and fun but can be dressed up # 4 Shifts can be worn with flats, converse tennis or ankle boots # 5 Bralettes are always a must. Think Free People and Cosabella # 6 Mother Trucker Hats # 7 Fringe suede fanny packs SADIE SLICK 435 E 17th St 3 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949.642.5707 www.sadieslick.com

LA VIDA CANTINA 1870 Harbor Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949.612.2349 lavidacantina.com

FRESH BROTHERS PIZZA 1616 San Miguel Dr Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 949.759.1212 Freshbrothers.com

> What says summer better than fresh ahi? At La Vida Cantina, you can enjoy their delectable Tostaditas de Ahi. The dish boasts our favorite fresh fish, homemade chipotle sauce, serrano pepper and red onion. Cool and creamy avocado and sweet mango offer a beautiful balance against the seasonal spice. These summer-perfect creations come as a trio—perfect to share—but why would you want to?

Our mouths are already watering!

> Grab a pizza to go and enjoy it on the beach or stop in to Fresh Brothers for the best and freshest pizza you’ve ever tasted. Fresh is no joke for the real brothers owners Adam and Scott. For instance, try the Fresh Momma’s Favorite with spinach, garlic, mushrooms, complemented with a blend of pizza sauce and pesto. It’s even better with chicken added! And for all of you that love pizza but have dietary restrictions, they have you covered with gluten free and vegan options.

BEACH HUT DELI, NEWPORT BEACH 488 East 17th Street Ste A 100 Costa Mesa, CA, 92627 949.336.0260 beachhutdeli.com

LEMONADE

987 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.717.7525 lemonadela.com

Stay cool this summer with light and refreshing food from Lemonade. Enjoy their vegan salad, made with edamame, snap peas, shallots and chives, dressed with a sesame vinaigrette. Or their kale and kumquats with button mushrooms and kumquat vinaigrette. Our absolute favorite is the orecchiette pasta and cherry tomatoes with perlite mozzarella and chimichurri vinaigrette.

Their seasonal lemonades would go great with these dishes—try the cucumber mist, watermelon rosemary or the blood orange.

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> Nothing suits summertime better than a delectable sandwich that is loaded up with fresh vegetables and full of flavor. The California sandwich at Beach Hut Deli is one of our all-time faves. Refreshing and crisp red onions and greek peppers give this sandwich the perfect crunch against buttery avocado and juicy tomatoes. Monterey jack and alfalfa sprouts pair perfectly on the palate in this culinary hit. With locations in Newport Beach, Dana Point, Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach, there is no missing out on this dish!

THE RITZ PRIME SEAFOOD 2801 W Coast Hwy Newport Beach, CA 949.720.1800 ritzprimeseafood.com

> Sit back, relax and enjoy the ocean view while sipping a cool cocktail at The Ritz Prime Seafood. You’ll feel like you’re on a tropical island with Cool Runnings: this sweet drink features Plantation Pineapple rum with subtle fruity notes, fresh pineapple, and lime.

The view here alone is enough to help you unwind. The delectable menu options and fresh cocktails take it one step further.

YALLA MEDITERRANEAN 12420 Seal Beach Blvd Seal Beach, CA 90740 562.596.4801 yallamedi.com

> You have to try the Greek Potato Salad, made with Yukon gold potatoes, olive oil, red wine vinegar and scallions. By using oil and vinegar instead of a mayo base, you’ll still feel like you’re looking hot in your swimsuit post lunch.

PUESTO (coming soon) Los Olivos Marketplace 8577 Irvine Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618 eatpuesto.com

> This is the summer where you try a zucchini & cactus taco, made with cactus, calabacitas of zucchini, crispy melted cheese, corn & tomato, avocado and cilantro-tomatillo.

Since you’re feeling adventurous, try washing it down with a cactus cocktail. You’ll be amazed at how yummy and refreshing this pairing is —no pricks here!

MODERN POP www.themodernpop.com @themodernpop

> Finally, a frozen fruit bar with more fruit, less sugar, and nothing artificial! Founded by a mom on a mission to “Put Fruit First”, Modern Pop frozen fruit bars actually list whole fruit as their first and primary

SUMMER PLAYLIST:

ingredient, avoid refined sugars, and showcase ingredients on the front of box. Flavors include: Strawberry Lemonade, Raspberry Pomegranate and Pineapple. Find them at Whole Foods, Gelson’s, Bristol Farms and select Costco locations.

PANDOR BAKERY 1126 Irvine Ave Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.209.5099 Pandorbakery.com

> You’ll be everybody’s favorite if you bring a basket of pastries and croissants from Pandor Bakery. From breakfast to brunch to dinner, these pastries will always satisfy when you have a bit of a sweet craving. The chocolate almond croissant will melt in your mouth with its flaky crust and sweet center. And you’ll find yourself popping dornuts (croissant based donuts) in your mouth like they’re about to disappear off the plate.

Mandarin popSorbetto

Top 10 Summer Songs

• Chris Brown & Benny Benassi “PARADISE” • Calvin Harris Feat.

Rihanna - “THIS IS WHAT YOU CAME FOR” • Justin Timberlake “CAN'T STOP THE FEELING” • Rooney - “MY HEART BEATS 4 U” • Sigala Feat. John Newman & Nile Rodgers - “GIVE ME YOUR LOVE” • Drake & Wiz Kid & Kyla - “ONE DANCE” • The Chainsmokers & Daya - “DON’T LET ME DOWN” • Twenty One Pilots “RIDE” • Flume & Kai “NEVER BE LIKE YOU” • Kiiara - “GOLD”

Pistachio popGelato

Hazelnut popGelato

POP BAR

Coconut popGelato

440 South Anaheim Blvd Anaheim, CA 92805 714.215.4679 pop-bar.com

> The secret is simplicity when it comes to these refreshing popsicles; fresh ice cream and quality ingredients. They warn you ahead of time: poplar consumption may result in addictive behavior. Create your own personal poplar work of art, or select one of their popgelato, popsorbetto or yogurtpop varieties. On the go? Grab a container or popbites. They come in the option of popSorbetto and popGelato, featuring vanilla popped with dark chocolate sprinkles and dipped into dark chocolate. If you call ahead, you can even create custom flavors.

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FRIES TO DIE FOR: Be sure to order french fries with your burger and brew—Hopdoddy has the tastiest variations: Kennebec, Truffle, Chile con Queso and Green Chili Queso Fries.

THE LOCAL BREWS: Four Sons, Valiant Brewing, Bootleggers, Anaheim Brewing, Artifex, Barley Forge, Cismontane, Left Coast, Evans Brewery.

COME TO Doddy THE FAMOUS TEXAS BURGER AND BEER JOINT HAS FINALLY LANDED AT FASHION ISLAND

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If you knew a restaurant had locations across four states, the last thing you might think is they’re all about the locals. Hopdoddy is hoping to change that perception. With their newly opened location in Newport Beach’s Fashion Island, almost nothing on the menu originates outside Orange County, including—of course—their variety of draught beers.

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breweries, so sometimes they simply don’t have “We’ve been trying to get out here since a certain beer anymore,” Jors says. the very beginning,” Burger Bouncer Mike Tremmel says. “What we do and what we stand The concept of the restaurant involves more for really screams California.” With a than beer though, and their burgers concept focus on good ol’ fashioned are nothing to be scoffed at. The “Good “What we burgers and beer, Hopdoddy has built a do and what Night/Good Cause” burger sends a dollar reputation for quality local ingredients we stand for of each purchase to a local charity, which and, at this location, some of Orange really screams again, depends on the Hopdoddy location.

County’s best breweries that sometimes California.”

Aside from that, it's just plain tasty. get lost behind less local names like —Burger “People come in and they might say this Bouncer Mike “Stone” or “Ballast Point.”

Tremmel isn’t my favorite or this isn’t the best,” “I thought if we are going to do local, Jors says. “But we’re not going for the let’s do local,” general manager Stephen best, we’re going for local. . . That’s what makes Jors explains. “I said to myself, there are 23 it cool about our locations, is you get to try breweries in Orange County, and between 23 different stuff depending on where you go. Every breweries we should be able to get as local Hopdoddy has a little different menu.” as anyone.”

Finally, Orange County’s menu has arrived.

The beers aren’t just Southern California beers; they’re truly OC locals.

The current top-seller is Anaheim Brewing’s “Anaheim Hef,” with Left Coast’s “Trestles IPA” as a close second. But working with lesserknown breweries means beers are sometimes subject to change. “We’re working with small

HOPDODDY BURGER BAR 401 Newport Center Dr Ste 311 Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.640.2337 www.hopdoddy.com

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Grape Expectations The Winery Offers the Best Selection of Wine in Orange County

Feeling extra special? The Winery even offers an $8,500 vintage 1982 bottle from Chateau Petrus.

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With over 600 different types of wine to select from and 7,500 bottles on the premises, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more diverse selection of wine in Orange County than The Winery.

With the original location in Tustin at The District and another in Newport Beach, The Winery has come a long way in nine years. They have 12 sommeliers between the two locations, and 10 of them are employees who earned their credentials while working there. “[For] anyone of our employees pursuing their sommelier certificates, if they pass, we pay for it,” says Founder and Managing Partner JC Clow.

The establishment has received countless awards including Restaurant of the Year, Best Wine List, Chef of the Year and Sommelier of the Year, to name a few.

Even if you’re a not a wine aficionado, no need to be intimidated, as Wine Director/ Sommelier Rafael Hernandez Jr. put it, “At the end of the day it’s just grape juice.”

Jokes aside, the restaurant takes great pride in their selection of wine, offering a range for any and everyone. Feeling extra special? They even offer an $8,500 vintage 1982 bottle from Chateau Petrus.

Hernandez has a passion as a sommelier that helps customers better understand all that goes into each bottle. “There’s so much life in [the bottle],” Hernandez says.

“It's not [necessarily] about how much I know, it is about how well I can translate that to something you may like.”

With over 600 bottles to choose from, we might be here a while.

PERFECT PAIRS: Tustin location’s General Manager, Spike, suggests the best wine pairings to order with these delicious dishes:

Jumbo Maine Scallops and Wild White Shrimp Ò Cakebread Chardonnay Ò Twomey Pinot Noir Slow Braised Angus Beef Shortrib Ò House Blend: The Boyz by Halter Ranch

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CRUSH HOUR:

At the Tustin location, experience an innovative take on the traditional happy hour: Mon-Fri: Ò 3 p.m-6:30 p.m.

Mon-Thurs: Ò 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Fri-Sat: Ò 9 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Sun: Ò 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m.

THE WINERY NEWPORT BEACH 3131 West Coast Hwy Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.999.6622 TUSTIN 2647 Park Ave Tustin, CA 92782 714.258.7600 www.thewineryrestaurant.net

RENAISSANCE CLUB SPORT Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel | 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 | 949.643.6700 | www.renaissanceclubsport.com

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88 COVER STORY Karena and Katrina Give Us the Skinny on Staying Fit

98 SUMMER WATCHES These Watches Take the Spotlight for Summer

102 FASHION SPREAD Wet and Wild Summer Looks

116 WEST OF CAMDEN OC’s Favorite Street Style Boutique Keeps Fashion Fresh

102 FASHION SPREAD Sink or Swim

119 THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID The Best of Pacific City with Miss California 2015

128 LINA ASSAYED OC Beauty Blogger Talks Signature Hair and Makeup Tricks

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Getting Down & Toning Up with Karena and Katrina

WRITTEN BY: MELISSA MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHED BY: BRADLEY BLACKBURN STYLED BY: CARLYE SANDOVAL MAKEUP BY: JENNA ANTON | HAIR BY: BRI OROZCO

Seldom in life do we encounter those rare individuals who are awe inspiring in every way.

Determined, kind, motivated, motivating (for that matter), and just as exquisitely beautiful on the inside as they are out. Even more rare is to come across that unique commodity in a pair! Sure, Tone It Up’s Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott have got the skinny on everything fitness, nutrition, and beyond, but what’s even more captivating is the genuine bond they share. They’ve cultivated a community of female empowerment and sisterhood that is just as enchanting to participate in as it is to watch. Their millions of followers and success stories are a testament to their success as well as a glimpse into the stunning journey ahead for these fitfluential femmes.

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“Every girl deserves to feel like she has a whole group of cheerleaders cheering her on, celebrating her, lifting her up, and encouraging her to go after her dreams.”

–Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott, Founders of Tone It Up

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SUMMER SWEET TO OT H ?

Want to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer, sans the guilt? Karena recommends opting for a piece of dark chocolate while sipping a fine glass of red wine, savoring all the tastes. Keep the emphasis on quality vs. quantity and you’ll avoid overindulging.

PERFECT FIT Wondering what make the TIU’s Perfect Fit line, well, perfect? All of their products are plant-based, organic, non-GMO, gluten free, and just downright delicious. The title is perfectly fitting, eh?

FUN ON DECK Just when you thought the Balboa Bay Resort couldn’t possibly have any more to offer, they went ahead and added a 128-foot yacht to their amenities. With several restaurants, ocean views, and now, a yacht, this open-to-the-public venue is a large slice of Newport Beach heaven. Dubbed ‘The Ambassador,’ this three-deck yacht is the perfect floating venue for your next wedding, party, or corporate function. Stay tuned to Balboa Bay Resort’s social media for upcoming events, tastings and parties on deck this summer, both amidst the resort and aboard the stunning Ambassador.

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If you’re envisioning these two, now, power-house besties as toddlers playing together with two-pound dumbbells in the same backyard, you’d be sorely mistaken. While both of these wellness-wonders fell in love with fitness at a young age (Karena was doing half marathons with her dad by the 6th grade, while Katrina was turning her basement into a home gym as a youth with the help of her father), it wasn’t until a bit later in life that they met organically after both making a move to Manhattan Beach. Oh, this you might have expected... they met in a gym. The girls became fast friends and after discovering their commonalities and shared fit-vision, they moved in together and began creating the now larger-than-life health brand, Tone It Up (TIU).

For the handful of you who aren’t entirely sure what TIU has to offer...it’s got everything.

Workout routines (DVDs and free videos online), nutrition plans, healthy recipes (check-out their Perfect Fit line of protein, tea & more), fitness gear, activewear, beauty products, accessories, and, of course, beach babe bikinis! In addition to their innovative routines and fun merch, however, they’ve created something that is even more noteworthy and impactful: a community to participate in. The countless number of TIU meetup groups, fan pages, hashtags (i.e., #TIUmealprep, #TIU, #TIUteam, etc.), and success stories are a source of comfort and community for all of those working toward a common goal of health. The TIU community allows you to work, not alone, but together with a group of likeminded individuals who are there to support you every step of the way.

So, what exactly is this fine-toning phenomenon that Karena and Katrina created? “Our finetoning method works with the science of a woman’s body and targets what is actually going to boost your metabolism,” Katrina says.

“What we do is work the big muscle groups first and then shift into smaller movements to target the entire body part or area. For example, when working on abdominals, we incorporate three movements to work the entire waistline (i.e.,upper abs, lower abs and lower back) in order to work the core from all angles and hit each muscle group individually. Also, we know women are often short on time and we want to make everything as efficient and targeted as possible.”

While we had the experts on hand, you know we asked them to dish about summer fit-tips and the best ways to stay sculpted this season. What did these beach babes prescribe? Social fitness! K & K encourage us to avoid the mindset of going to the gym, busting out a workout, and being done with it. “Call your girlfriends, get together and make a date of it! You can go to a class and then afterwards get a juice or breakfast...or go on a hike followed by happy hour,” Karena says.

You’re probably thinking that there’s no way these bikini babes have an actual life outside of fitness. Well, we’ve got news for you...Karena is about to say ‘I do’ to her soon-to-be husband, and Katrina and her hubby (along with their Cavalier King Charles puppy, Winston..aww) are in the process of renovating and decorating their home.

How in the world do these two manage the worklife balancing act? “You just do it!” Katrina says.

“It’s a struggle and we continue to work on it, but it’s just like a workout...you make the decision to make the time, just like we set aside time to go to dinner with each other and be girlfriends.”

We can relate to that! Personal lives aside, we all want to know what’s on the horizon for Tone It Up! K-squared summed their grand vision up best: “We want to make sure that every girl out there has the opportunity to join the community, because every girl deserves to feel like she has a whole group of cheerleaders cheering her on, celebrating her, lifting her up, and encouraging her to go after her dreams.”

(Karena) APPAREL PROVIDED BY: Beach Riot www.beachriot.com WATCH PROVIDED BY: Swiss Watch Gallery and Fine Jewelers at the Shops at Mission Viejo www.swisswatchgallery.com ACCESSORIES PROVIDED BY: Nordstrom www.nordstrom.com (Katrina) APPAREL PROVIDED BY: Beach Riot www.beachriot.com Blue Eyed Girl www.shopblueeyedgirl.com ACCESSORIES PROVIDED BY: Nordstrom www.nordstrom.com

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N AT I V E KNOWLEDGE Sure, even the TIU ladies indulge in a splurge meal every now and then, but when they do, they’re each targeting different taste buds.

Karena turns to something on the saltier side with a killer charcuterie board while Katrina reaches for ice cream topped with cookie dough... we love both!

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$8,550 Men’s Breitling Bentley SuperSport Limited Edition Provided By: London Coin Mission Viejo

$39,500.00 Cartier PreOwned 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond, Roadster

Style Watch

Provided By: Winston's Crown Jewelers

The Hottest WATCH TRENDS Arrive Just in Time for Summer PHOTOGRAPHED BY: JULIE JONES

$4,400 TUDOR Pelagos Provided By: Swiss Watch Gallery & Fine Jewelers

$3,000 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Steel, Ceramic and Diamonds Chronograph 41 mm Provided By: Swiss Watch Gallery & Fine Jewelers

SWISS WATCH GALLERY & FINE JEWELERS 940 The Shops at Mission Viejo Mission Viejo, CA 92691 949.364.2500 www.swisswatchgallery.com LONDON COIN GALLERIES The Shops At Mission Viejo Ste 27 Mission Viejo, CA 92653 949.364.0990 www.londoncoinmissionviejo.com WINSTON'S CROWN JEWELERS 1775 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949.645.9000 www.winstonscrownjewelers.com

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Rolex Daytona Platinum Provided By: Rolex Boutique at South Coast Plaza

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Provided By: Rolex Boutique at South Coast Plaza

The Hottest WATCH TRENDS Arrive Just in Time for Summer PHOTOGRAPHED BY: JULIE JONES

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BARON & LEEDS 3333 Bristol St Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714.241.8088 www.rolex.com

PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION: Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel 50 Enterprise Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 949.643.6700 www.renaissanceclubsport.com APPAREL PROVIDED BY: Beach Riot www.beachriot.com

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S W I M M I N G LY S T Y L I S H S U M M E R L O O K S PHOTOGRAPHED BY: GIUSEPPE DEMASI STYLED BY: MELISSA TRIBER MAKEUP BY: SONIA RESHETNIKOVA HAIR BY: JULIA SAVITSKAYA MODELS: KAYLEE RICCIARDI & BRIANNA BARNES OF NEWMARK MODELS, newmarkmodels.com & LUKE PECHMANN

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STYLE/BEAUTY

Beachy Beauty

Owner of Blown Away Beauty Bar, Whitney St. Clair, is raising the hairbeauty-bar one blow out at a time!

Need some advice on achieving that desired summer beach hairstyle (#dontweall)? We’re Blown Away by Whitney’s tips!: BRAIDS: “At any age you can throw in a side braid and feel ageappropriate! From fishtail braids, to a simple side-pinned braid, any woman can rock these styles and look amazing.”

“All of our clothes exude an easy, breezy vibe with a dollop of edge.”

—Lindsey Lamoureux

BE AC H MEETS ST R E E T

WEST OF CAMDEN’S SUMMER STYLE HAS AN EDGY VIBE WRITTEN BY: MELISSA MITCHELL

With a new store location and continually fresh merch, West of Camden has been keeping Southern California stylish since 2012. This artsy, beach-meetsstreet brand stays true to its customers’ style and maintains a unique mix of creations from local designers. Lindsey Lamoureux, co-owner of West of Camden, tells us more about what’s in store for the boutique.

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Q: Describe your brand in a snapshot for our readers.

Lindsey Lamoureux: We are a collection of clothing, art, and design.

Our original store is located in Corona Del Mar and we just recently opened a second location in Pacific City.

We are really into art, music, food and local products, and we like to support as many local vendors as we can in our store.

Any larger-brand items in house are hand-picked by us as well. Among our favorite brands are Obey, LOVE NAIL TREE, Howe, good hYOUman, Chaser and Nothing & Company.

Q: What inspired you to open a store?

LL: The store was opened by my husband and I in 2012. Though I’ve been on several sides of the fashion industry through the years, I never thought I’d end up owning a store—it just happened organically. I was a fit model for many years and that gave me the opportunity to mingle with buyers, designers, and merchandisers—basically,

anyone and everyone behind the scenes of making clothing. After studying fashion merchandising in college and working as an assistant buyer, I eventually decided to branch out on my own. My husband, Adrien, was a graphic designer so we combined our skill sets and started out with a kiosk at Fashion Island before settling into our store location in Corona Del Mar. Q: Take us on a style journey through West of Camden.

LL: All of our clothes exude an easy vibe with a dollop of edge. You can always expect to find a lot of art and musicthemed prints on apparel in our store as well. No matter the season, we’re all about keeping it casual with a combination of beach and street vibes!

Q: Discuss some dos and don’ts for style this summer!

LL: Perhaps to the dismay of some of your readers, West of Camden is not largely based in the boho vibe that seems to be trending. We don’t subscribe to a ton of lace, bell bottoms,

or flowers in your hair. Rather, a nice quality rock or artistinspired tank, paired with shorts or boyfriend jeans and a great shift dress for evening dinners is definitely on our DO list.

Q: What are some of the latest and upcoming trends at West of Camden?

LL: We’re big fans of unique verbiage prints, screen prints and embroidery. We’ve been seeing a lot of smaller, pocket-sized embroidery bits popping up on some of our favorite brands. Many of our newer items have interesting surprises like screen prints on the inside, as opposed to outside, of clothing too.

Q: Tell us about summer sporty activewear found at West of Camden!

LL: Our favorite activewear pieces are created by good hYOUman. We’re on our third re-order of their muscle tees! They make great pieces that perfectly crossover from working out to lunch or brunch.

Also, their items are so soft!

NATIVE KNOWLEDGE: All of the West of Camden print designs on their t-shirts, hats, etc., are designed by West of Camden Co-Owner Adrien Lamoureux!

BUNS: “The sock bun and messy bun are still in style! You can even add in a braid coming down from the top. If you’re not sure how to achieve this look, you’ll leave Blown Away with this new skill in your bag of tricks!”

DRY SHAMPOO: “This is my lifesaver!”

BABB has an array of dry shampoos at the shop to meet client’s differing needs. The beauty of dry shampoo is that it allows you to go multiple days between washes while mane-taining your lustrous locks!

BEACH WAVES: “This is by far our most popular request!

Along with our signature blowout and style process we always use Kevin Murphy’s HAIR. RESORT.SPRAY to give the hair that textured, salty feel. After our signature blowout, results tend to last 2-5 days depending on our client’s hair type.”

BLOWN AWAY BEAUTY BAR 32411 Golden Lantern Ste E Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 949.481.0830 beblownaway.com

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID

PACIFIC Pulse

EXPLORING PACIFIC CITY WITH MISS CALIFORNIA USA 2015, NATASHA MARTINEZ

PACIFIC CITY 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, CA 92648 www.gopacificcity.com APPAREL PROVIDED BY: West of Camden www.westofcamden.com CAR PROVIDED BY: Suburban Buick GMC Cadillac 2600 Harbor Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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1 WEST OF CAMDEN 949.274.6739 www.westofcamden.com

u Pacific City is nestled right in the heart of Huntington Beach along Pacific Coast Highway.

How much more Californian can you get, right? Since I’m getting geared up to show you how a real Cali girl does it, then I have to dress the part, which is why my first stop was at West of Camden. Fashion is always first in my book but comfort is key on this sunny day, which works out because West of Camden’s laid-back vibe gave me a ton of comfortable options to play around with. Life is easy going when you’re at Pacific City, much like this cute floral dress that I paired with some classic white tennis shoes.

AS MISS CALIFORNIA USA 2015, last summer I got to represent my beautiful home state at the Miss USA pageant where I met 50 other women from across the country with one common goal of taking home the national crown. Unknowingly, the girls had another thing in common at the pageant, and that was to constantly ask me how it felt for me to represent California, a gorgeous state that boasted summer days all year round. It got me thinking, sometimes us Californians take this luxury for granted, especially those of us who live NATASHA MARTINEZ www.natashaalexismartinez.com @natashalexis 120 | LOCALE MAGAZINE

in SoCal. Let’s face it, unlike many other people across the country, we can enjoy a perfect day at the beach pretty much all year round. Now that summer is in full swing I’m determined to show you why it’s time to really take advantage of what we have in our own backyard. Consider it a royal duty, if you will! ON THIS EDITION OF “ THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID,” I’M TAKING YOU TO EXPLORE THE CITY, PACIFIC CITY THAT IS!

Native Knowledge: Pacific City is the original name of the beachside village that became known as Huntington Beach.

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OLA MEXICAN KITCHEN

714.969.7300 www.olamexicankitchen.com

u I never pass up an opportunity to eat Mexican food, and in SoCal there is no shortage of great options. Not many Mexican joints can boast a coastal view from almost every angle of the restaurant like Ola Mexican Kitchen can. I enjoyed the fresh ocean breeze from the open-air patio while snacking on chips and salsa, a jumbo shrimp cocktail and, of course, guacamole!

I love the twists Ola puts on their classic Mexican dishes because even a simple guacamole is garnished with orange zest and pomegranate seeds. Their cocktails are just as unique. I’m a fan of a little spice in my drink, so if you are too, you’ll enjoy their Abreojos Margarita.

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SIMMZY’S

714.831.1240 www.simmzys.com

u If a classic all American burger is more your style then you’ll be in your element at Simmzy’s.

The vibe here is so relaxed you’ll think you’re on a permanent vacation, so you might as well play into it and stay for a couple of beers. I made myself right at home at Simmzy’s. I got behind the bar, snapped a few pics of my ceviche and didn’t mind my manners by licking my fingers after sipping on their tasty cocktails.

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Natasha’s Beauty Go-To Essentials: 1. Urban Decay Makeup Setting Spray 2. Manna Kadar lipstick 3. Stila eye liner 4. Benefit “They’re Real” mascara

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SAINT MARC PUB-CAFÉ, BAKERY & CHEESE AFFINAGE 949.629.2591 www.saintmarcusa.com

u I have two words for you—“Bacon Bar.” You heard me! Saint Marc has a bacon bar that boasts 11 different bacon seasoning options including apple pie bacon. Saint Marc made my inner foodie dreams come true by making it acceptable to enjoy flavored bacon and beer in one sitting. They could have easily stopped there but this pub/café has so much to offer including some of the best Californian wine on draft and over 100 different cheese selections. Holy cheese board!

This flagship location screams summer fun to me and so does their Saint Marc twisted grapefruit which is freshly squeezed and then filled with your choice of liquor. Pair with a pink straw and let the fun begin!

Tech Savvy: You can order everything from Saint Marc on an iPad, making Saint Marc just as cool and on trend as it looks.

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THE PLANTATION

www.gopacificcity.com/the-plantation

u Ever wish you could take the beach home with you? From its scents to the nautical themed décor, The Plantation somehow packaged together everything you want to take home with you from your stay by the sea.

Life under the sea is all very whimsical to me and I love that I can shop for magical pieces and souvenirs to keep my time at Pacific City alive.

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u When decorating a space I never know where my next inspiration will come from. Whatever it is, I know I can find it at Heirlooms and Hardware.

If I could describe this store in one word it would be “creative.� There were so many unique vintage pieces, I had to snap a few pictures to make sure the next time I want to make a statement in my home, I do it with their similar rustic eclectic twist.

SoCal Native: While originally from Chino Hills, Natasha went to school in Orange at Chapman University where she earned her degree in Broadcast Journalism.

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OCEAN BLUE ART + DESIGN www.obadhb.com

u From the outside looking in, Ocean Blue Art + Design looks like your standard art gallery but once you take a step inside, standard is the last word on your mind. This gallery has a wide variety of paintings, photography and mixed media with one common theme: celebrating artists from Southern California and Orange County.

Bold & Beautiful: Some of my favorites were the photographs from under the pier and of course the wall covered in hot pink and Chanel.

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8 OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE

714.536.0381 www.oldcrowsmokehouse.com

Sharing is Caring: Bring your friends because these plates are perfect for sharing.

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WAYS & MEANS OYSTER HOUSE 714.960.4300 www.wmoysters.com

u The beauty of Ways & Means Oyster House deserves its perfect central location in Pacific City. When I walk in their big red doors and see their picket white fence surrounding the beach view deck, I get Hampton vibes that pair perfectly with their ocean to table dining ambiance. I have a confession to make though, up until visiting Ways & Means, I’ve never successfully enjoyed a good oyster! The display of oysters on the bed of ice was too beautiful for me to resist, so I grabbed my lemon wedge and bottoms up!

Honorable Menu Mention: Jerk seared salmon with coconut rice; I couldn’t get enough of it!

u There is only one rule when you visit the Old Crow Smokehouse and that’s come HUNGRY! Enjoy the best of The South with mouth-watering dishes and comfort food sides like jalapeño corn bread and beer-cooked chicken. When they say the barbecue keeps on coming, it really does, so make sure you have something to wash it down with. My favorite cocktail here by far is the Blackberry Crow, with blackberry moonshine and mint. Also, don’t forget to order the Pig Skin Nachos!

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Fashion

to DYE For Lina Assayed Shares Her Neon World of Fashion and Makeup WRITTEN BY: MELISSA MITCHELL

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t’s not everyday you meet a beauty blogger whose hair color changes with the seasons. Oh, and when we say hair color, we’re talking way outside the brown-blonde-black hued box.

OC-based fashion and beauty blogger Lina Assayed gives us a glimpse inside her colorful world and invited us to see things through her unique lens. This vintage-shop-aholic and haircare connoisseur continues to dazzle her readers with her inner and outer beauty, and we are stoked to discover some of her soughtafter tricks of the hair-trade.

Q: How did you enter into the world of blogging and social media?

Lina Assayed: I’ve been into fashion since middle school and dreamt of going to FIDM. I used to draw up designs and create my own fashion. At that time, social media wasn’t a big thing so I never thought about blogging back then, but I’ve always been fashion driven. I took a few years off after high school before deciding I really wanted to go to FIDM. During college, people always asked me where I got my clothes and where my stuff was from—that’s when I decided to blog! I began blogging in 2013 just for fun without realizing you can make a career out of it!

Q: Your hair and makeup looks amazing! Starting with makeup, can you share some of your trusty tips?

LA: Believe it or not I never used to be one to use a lot of makeup.

All I used through high school was mascara! It wasn’t until college that I started seeing girls with false lashes and perfect eyebrows that I thought, “I wanna do that!”

My mom is super creative and she helped and encouraged me to selfteach. We sat down and looked at pictures and videos of makeup application and techniques and learned how to do it ourselves.

Q: How about some hair tips for our readers? How do you keep your hair so healthy and strong even through all the fun color changes?

LA: [Laughs] Even my hairstylist

is surprised that my hair hasn’t fallen out because we bleached it so many times! Stylists at my salon say, “How are you not bald yet?” My favorite product is coconut oil! I apply coconut oil to my ends and roots daily to keep them moisturized and wash my hair every 5-7 days. I keep a whole jar of coconut oil handy for multiple uses! For instance, I use it to take off my makeup—it works great for removing waterproof makeup minus the chemicals!

Q: Where do you get inspiration for coloring your hair?

LA: It’s so crazy because I had box-dyed black hair for the longest time and I didn’t even think it was possible to go lighter! My natural color is dark brown but I wanted something that would stand out. For some reason I feel more natural with colored hair! I’ve gone from grey to blue to green to yellow and now when I look back I feel like I look so weird without colorful hair. I love neon colors at the moment. Next I’m thinking I’ll go neon or “Khaleesi white.”

Q: What are your goals as a style blogger?

LA: I really didn’t expect to see myself where I am now in terms of blogging. That said, I do want to expand my blog more into the lifestyle realm. For instance, I’m a vegetarian and I enjoy doing yoga, etc., and I’d like to share those aspects of my life with my audience. I want others to get to know that side of me as well.

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“I APPLY COCONUT OIL TO MY ENDS AND ROOTS DAILY TO KEEP THEM MOISTURIZED AND WASH MY HAIR EVERY 5-7 DAYS.” —LINA ASSAYED

www.linabugz.com @linabugz Ladybug: • Wondering how Lina came up with the name for her blog? We were too! “‘Bugz’ is a nickname that my boyfriend coined when we first started dating around 6 years ago. It all started when my little sister was outside catching ladybugs. I love all creatures, but I’m just deathly afraid of bugs. When I realized what my sister was doing I started running away, but a ladybug flew up my

nose! I texted the story to my boyfriend and he called me ‘linabugz’ instead of ladybug. It stuck!”

Native Knowledge: • We had to ask that question that everyone’s dye-ing to know: Who does Lina’s amazing hair?

Lina’s stylist is Brittney Conkle from Lillie Monroe Studio, “She is amazing! She hits the nail on the head every time!”

PHOTO BY: Noble Andrews

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146 HUMANITARIAN PROFILE ECO-Warrior Foundation Founder James Pribram Battles to End Environmental Waste

153 DO PROFILE Three Game Changers in the Fitness Community and Industry

161 GO/DO GUIDE We've Got You Covered for Summer Fun

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From Humble Fullerton Beginnings to Playing Coachella, Cold War Kids Have Come a Long Way

174 FIRST TIMER’S GUIDE How to Unplug and Recharge in Orange County

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WHO PUSH FOR CHANGE WRITTEN BY: PRISCILLA NG PHOTOGRAPHED BY: PATRICK MARTIN

Entrepreneurship. Empowerment. Empathy. These five women have been able to make a difference in each of their industries to improve the overall lifestyle of the Orange County community. Be inspired by their work and revel in their bravery in starting their own successful businesses and organizations. LOCALE conducted an online poll, brought to you by Wells Fargo, and these ladies came in at the top, including: a talented interior designer, Italian chef who switched from a corporate job to the culinary life, fitness expert with an effective way of maintaining the body, a woman dedicated to helping low-confidence individuals get back on their feet and an advocate for children with life-threatening illnesses.

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—Monica Pommier Grubin

Monica Pommier Grubin,

OWNER OF PURE BARRE NEWPORT BEACH, MISSION VIEJO, IRVINE AND HUNTINGTON BEACH Monica Pommier Grubin is a fitness guru with an emphasis on barre. As an innovative and safer form of exercise, Pure Barre is a lifestyle that helps shape not only the body, but also the mind. Monica advocates for positivity and permanent healthy lifestyle changes. Find out how she stays so fit and healthy all the time without the pain of a strict diet.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY: NOBLE ANDREWS

Q: Will you tell us a little about Pure Barre and the physical ability it requires?

Monica Pommier Grubin: Pure barre is a type of workout you can do almost every day. It is optimal for weight loss and building strength, and it’s a combination of strength training and highintensity interval training (HIIT), which is why you see fast results. Yet it’s still nice and easy on the joints deriving from how dancers are trained. Our teachers can work with any shape, size, weight, issue, and any injury. You can even do it during pregnancy, so it’s very user friendly. It gives you great results without causing more pressure or damage to pre-existing injuries or your joints.

Q: What sparked your interest in barre workouts?

MPG: I played college water polo, in addition to high school soccer swimming, and field hockey.

We always did high intensity cardio workouts, so I was strong, but bulky. The idea of leaning my muscles and still getting this great workout was something foreign to me, so the first time I tried it, it was very hard. I was completely inflexible. But once I let myself learn the technique and stick to taking a few classes, my body completely changed.

I was eventually able to do the splits. It was a great workout for getting a strong but non-bulky body.

In addition to that, I also worked in orthopedics.

My focus was total joint replacements, so doing research on how much impact people put on their

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joints, I was looking for something that would protect mine in the long run.

Q: What were some initial challenges you faced at Pure Barre or with the ballet barre in general?

MPG: For me, I wasn’t flexible. So it took a little bit for me to get flexible. I’m not good at letting myself be a beginner, so I really had to work to stay with it to see the results. Once you see the results though, you definitely feel like you want to keep going. I have been taking classes for over eight years now and try for four to five times a week. When I do that I am most happy with my body. My posture is better, my mind is more clear and I feel strong.

Q: Who or what inspires you to stick to this kind of lifestyle?

MPG: My clients and my staff are amazing. I love going into the studio every day. When [I’m] working out in a studio, [I] receive positive energy from the people around me. The instructors are highly motivational as well. They push you. That’s what they’re there to do. You have to keep challenging yourself to get stronger, but the instructor helps to make it easier to take your workout to the next level.

Q: Can you describe the Pure Barre community?

MPG: Everything we do in the studio is positive.

Our cues, the way we run the class, we keep all negativity outside the front door. Our culture is very uplifting; we strive to help empower clients to reach their fitness goals, whatever it may be.

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“You have to keep challenging yourself to get stronger.”

Q: What are some of your personal fitness goals?

MPG: I want to take classes more often. I think the biggest myth of people owning a fitness studio is that you get to work out every day, but most of the time you’re running around making sure everyone else can work out. So making a little more time for myself to take classes would be nice. I’m at each location multiple times a week and I’m familiar with everyone.

I only teach in one location (Newport Beach), and that gives me the freedom to move around.

Q: If any, what kind of diet would you recommend that complements the barre workout routine?

MPG: I don’t believe in diets. I believe in full lifestyle changes. To get the best results with barre, I typically eat protein right after the class. This helps to fend off hunger and also give my body what it needs to repair the muscles I just worked. I try to only eat when I am hungry. I think that is the trick. If you listen to your body it will let you know what it needs. I try to start off the day healthy with protein shakes, yogurts and berries. Lunch just depends if I’m on the road, and sometimes I’ll just grab something. Every one of our stores is next to a Nekter which is nice. I’ll just grab a juice depending on the day. Salads and sandwiches are always a "go-to" as well. Dinner is like a free for all. I just try to stay healthy throughout the day, but for dinner my family loves to cook…so we cook and eat healthy of course, but we enjoy ourselves.

Native Knowledge: Packages begin at $39 and can be used at any of Monica’s four locations in Orange County: Newport, Huntington, Irvine and Mission Viejo.

Keep Up! Pure Barre Platform is a new fast-paced class created to maximize cardiovascular results and increase body strength.

Fit Girl: Monica played college water polo, high school soccer, swimming and field hockey.

GO EXPERTS - SET THE STAGE

Native Knowledge: Shannon began as a stylist in the fashion industry, but has expanded her talents into designing and staging homes for the reseller market.

Down Under Design: For a laid back design, Shannon looks to Australian elements as an inspiration go-to.

“I love the design challenge and the ‘before and after’ satisfaction.”

International Smile: Shannon has lived in New York, London, Seattle and Los Angeles.

—Shannon McLaren Wilkins

Shannon McLaren Wilkins,

OWNER OF PRAIRIE HOME STYLING Shannon McLaren Wilkins began as a stylist in the fashion industry, but has expanded her talents into designing and staging homes for the reseller market. She finds her appeal in redesigning homes into fresh and timeless sanctuaries. She’s lived in New York, London, Seattle and Los Angeles, all of the world’s finest metropolises, which has helped her develop the sleek, comfortable, antique, and modernized style that so many people crave in their homes.

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Q: How long did it take for you to stabilize your company, and what were some of your initial struggles?

Shannon McLaren Wilkins: Since launching, we have been successful due to the booming real estate market in SoCal. Some of our struggles have been keeping up with demands because inventory is always coming in and out.

Q: What visions and future plans do you have for your company within the next five years?

SW: We launched a remodel/interior design aspect of our business a few months ago. It’s going really well and I love working with clients on their personal homes. I would love to continue that aspect. It’s also always possible that we open up a home store in Newport. That’s just dreaming though. I can only imagine our warehouse and inventory will keep growing with the staging side as well.

Q: What advice do you have for someone who wants to get into the same field as you?

SW: Do it! I started with one house at a time.

Q: What is something you learned on the road to becoming an entrepreneur?

SW: Good news travels fast. If it’s going to work and catch on, it is usually a quick positive response.

Grow funding as needed, and don't invest money when you're not forced to. We started in my garage, then got a storage unit, then a smaller warehouse and now we are in an even larger warehouse.

Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?

SW: It’s a new project every few days, which can be chaotic for some, but I love the design challenge and the ‘before and after’ satisfaction.

Q: What are some of your biggest challenges when designing a particular room?

SW: In staging, sometimes we need to furnish homes that are NOT updated, which helps mask some of the design flaws, however it is less inspiring.

Q: Where do you get your inspiration?

SW: I get my inspiration from design magazines, flea markets, Instagram and the black hole that is Pinterest. I look internationally in Australia, London and New York as well. I always take what I find abroad and add elements that make it feel more Californian. Australia seems to have that laid-back design nailed!

Q: Can you explain your process when redesigning a home?

SW: I’m all about the flow. I start at the front door and walk the whole house. I take on a weird intuition feeling on how the house should move.

If something feels wrong, I fix it. Then I focus on the exterior of the home and ask myself ‘What style is it?’ Then I take the vibe of the house in consideration when selecting materials to update it.

GO EXPERTS - PURE AMBITION

“I use the purest single bean origin out of Venezuela. I don’t use any additives or preservatives, so everything is made fresh.”

—Amy Jo Pedone

Amy Jo Pedone,

CERTIFIED MASTER CHOCOLATIER, OWNER OF VALENZA CHOCOLATIER Amy Jo Pedone has committed to an inspiring feat. After leaving a 14 year long career in the real estate lending industry, she went back to school to Ecole Chocolat Professional School of Arts to learn the delicate art of chocolate making. She now runs her own small business and creates oneof-a-kind authentic Italian confections that many in the community recognize as the best and purest kind of chocolate.

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Q: Will you tell us a bit about your delicious chocolate?

Amy Jo Pedone: It’s an Italian inspired artisan confections company. We use old family pastry recipes converted to different ganache flavors, as well as doing traditional chocolate pieces.

I use the purest single bean origin out of Venezuela.

I don’t use any additives or preservatives, so everything is made fresh.

Q: Tell us about your transition from working in the corporate real estate industry to becoming a chocolatier.

AP: I was in commercial real estate lending for 14 years. Then I left to help my cousin who was battling ovarian cancer. She left me with this amazing gift of really stepping back and thinking, “If I had to do it all over again, what would be my true passion? What is the job that I want to do?”

You can’t live with regret. Although I loved what I was doing on my corporate side, I wasn’t getting out of it what I was putting into it. I basically did this soul searching of figuring out what my passion was.

Fortunately, I was able to transition my diligence from my prior job into researching what I needed to do to start my chocolate company.

Q: What does a typical day as a chocolatier look like for you?

AP: I start my mornings at 3 a.m. and I work from 4 to 9 a.m. Primarily because I don’t have my own kitchen

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yet and because I work out of a shared commercial kitchen, I have to deal with climate control. I have to have the kitchen between 67-69 degrees Fahrenheit for tempering chocolate. As a small business owner, it then leaves me the afternoons to deal with other aspects of business. Morning is all production. The afternoon is for PR, branding, social media, delivery, all of those functions of running a small business.

Q: What was something you learned during your time in Italy while completing your Ecole Chocolat Master Chocolatier Certification?

AP: I chose the Italy program clearly because it ties to my branding. We learned traditional pieces from the region that we were in, which was Piedmont in Northern Italy. They’re known for their hazelnuts.

It dates back to the Napoleonic Era. They wanted to make chocolate last longer so they took hazelnut and mixed it into the chocolate. And since then, that’s turned into Nutella. And now it’s a sought after Italian chocolate. I brought it back to the states and made it in the traditional form, and I still get my hazelnuts from that region.

Q: Where do you get your inspiration?

AP: The whole genesis really stems from three women: My cousin Sheri, my mother and grandmother—[they] have had a lot to do with shaping my life and the value of the traditions that I carry on. Being a chocolatier is very challenging and it’s a lot of hard work. That work ethic is something

that all three of those women have had, which has transferred into me. What also keeps me going are my customers. I am so humbly gracious for their support. Because business has grown organically, it’s almost like they feel my success with me.

Q: What do you think is the biggest challenge in your career?

AP: I think for me personally, it’s overcoming my stages of fear when I have a small business. I went from a corporate career where life goes paid every night and you have that infrastructure. When you launch a new business, each level of the business creates different uncomfortable hurdles. The next hurdle is finding a permanent base and knowing where I’m taking this. It’s overcoming [my] selfdoubt. This goes back to what my customers have really done for me and being my sidelinecheerleaders to seeing how this business evolves.

Q: What is the best piece of advice you can give to another budding chocolatier?

AP: Be authentic to yourself. Are you going to be a trend follower or do you have something that’s specific to you? How does that differentiate you? For example, I’m not going to do bacon chocolate and I’m not going to do tea-infused because I stick with my authentic brand which is Italian inspired chocolate. I have my own niche, and it represents my culture and traditions. It’s really important that your authenticity is going to show through in your collection.

Italian Roots: Amy Jo is half Sicilian, and growing up, her and her mother always made Italian cookies together.

The Perfect Temp: The kitchen must be between 67-69 degrees Fahrenheit for Amy Jo’s perfect environment to create chocolate.

Early Bird: Amy starts her mornings at 3 a.m. and works from 4 to 9 a.m.

GO EXPERTS - FOLLOW SUIT

“My sense of compassion for the issues that are happening to our clients, makes me very much more aware of what people go through on a daily basis.”

—Jerri Rosen

Jerri Rosen,

CEO/FOUNDER OF WORKING WARDROBES Jerri Rosen is an admirable woman with a dedicated passion to help others.

She started the nonprofit organization, Working Wardrobes, after realizing that many individuals and victims of substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and traumatic financial loss need help with restructuring their professional image and getting back into the workforce.

Q: Can you tell us about the mission statement of Working Wardrobes?

Jerri Rosen: Our mission statement is to do everything in our power to help our men, women, young adults, and veterans get back on their feet and back to work with dignity. We do that in a variety of different ways. We have staff who are working diligently with clients to do assessments to develop individual employment plans, to provide hard and soft skills training and to help them with interviewing techniques, resumes and pulling together the right questions and answers for interviews.

Q: What inspired you to start the organization?

JR: Originally we were working with survivors of domestic violence. That’s an audience of people that truly does need a boost to their self-esteem.

But after working with them, we realized that there were more issues that they were dealing with, so we expanded over 26 years to do much more for many many clients, adding services for men, young adults and veterans as well.

Q: What are some of the biggest flaws in the way our working society is structured?

JR: I do think that people need to, early on, probably even in high school, get much more information about financial planning and how they can develop a financial health in their lives. I think

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that’s basic information for everyone. I think that because our audiences are so diverse, people are coming with different sets of issues. But at the end of the day everyone is dealing with this need to rebuild their dignity, self-confidence, their sense of who they are and to communicate their skill set in a very positive and powerful way to an employer.

Q: You’ve made some outstandingly positive impacts on the community, but how has Working Wardrobes impacted you as a person?

JR: I think it’s changed me in any number of different ways. This has been very powerful work for me to see evolve over the years. Everyone is touched when we can help an individual, so I think for me, my sense of compassion for the issues that are happening to our clients, makes me very much more aware of what people go through on a daily basis. I think I’ve become less patient with people who are blasé about what’s going on in the world, and I’ve become much more of a social activist over the years. I would love to think that people have the sense to do something to help whoever is next to us. Everyone can become a philanthropist and volunteer to help the community in some way.

Q: What are some of Working Wardrobes’ biggest achievements?

JR: We now have seven chains of resale (thrift and outlet) stores that contribute revenue to help

translate to helping more clients. Being able to serve now over 5,000 clients every year, is an enormous effort. The first year we started with 67 women, so there is massive growth in that area.

We also have our own army of volunteers to work with us in some shape or form every year. It’s an opportunity to give back and to make an impact on the clients we’re serving.

Q: Can you explain the Working Wardrobes process as to how you work with each individual?

JR: Each client goes through a series of assessments with our case manager, and an individual employment plan is put together for the client.

That can look very different depending on the circumstances. In some instances, the client may need a very broad array of our services. Others are just here to get a professional outfit together for an interview. We want to provide a range of services, but the individual employment plan is critical. We need to know where they are and what they need so that we can make whatever they want happen for them.

Q: Who or what inspires you to continue your work?

JR: For me, what’s inspiring is always the clients that have gotten back on their feet. They’ve worked so hard to make their transition back into success.

I never tire of listening to them and celebrating with them. They inspire me on a daily basis.

Thrift Shop: Working Wardrobes has seven chains of resale (thrift and outlet) stores.

A Big Promotion: The nonprofit now serves 5,000 clients every year, whereas the first year they started with 67 women.

Give Back: $0.87 of every dollar donated directly supports client services.

GO EXPERTS - MIRACLE WORKER

“I really don’t think of this as a job. It gives me perspective, reminds me of the value of health and family and to cherish the things that we have.”

—Autumn Strier

Autumn Strier,

PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER OF MIRACLES FOR KIDS Autumn Strier is an advocate for children with life-threatening illnesses. She started Miracles for Kids to help families meet the basic needs of their children. The organization helps cover anything from financial aid to housing and other essential needs. With such a caring and humble sense of duty, Autumn has helped change the lives of hundreds of families.

Q: Can you tell us a little about Miracles for Kids?

Autumn Strier: Miracles for Kids began in 2004 and we are a nonprofit that provides aid to low income families with critically ill children. There were no solutions for families who had children battling life threatening illnesses. Miracles for Kids began as a solution that provided a community, resources, access to support their family, and also to take care of their children for treatment. We provide very simple ways to remain stable for children to have access to food and other basic needs.

Q: What got you interested in your career path today?

AS: I was on the receiving side of charity as a child. I moved around a lot and I was also in need of everyday health. I received support from various individuals who reached out. As I grew up I knew that my calling was to help others. Now, I’ve been a volunteer in management of a nonprofit for over 25 years.

Q: How has your experience with Miracles for Kids changed you as a person?

AS: I really don’t think of this as a job. It gives me perspective, reminds me of the value of health and family and to cherish the things that we have. So it’s taught me a great deal and I’m honored to know the families and spend time with them and to call many of them my friends.

Q: What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve experienced so far?

AS: One of the biggest challenges is having a greater demand for our support than our resources allow.

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We have a waiting lists at all three partner hospitals and their child’s illness could last for days, weeks, months, a year. That is very devastating for a family. Our greatest challenge is to raise enough funds and secure enough support and resources to continue to serve these families while they’re in need of our help.

Q: What or who inspires you to continue your work?

AS: The families continue to inspire me through days that are very hard in a non profit business.

We rely on the generosity of others and the support of large community, and we deal with families and their children with life threatening illnesses.

We can’t change trajectory or make immediate improvements. All we can do is make their lives as stable as possible and it’s challenging because they have such great needs. Their basic needs.

They need gas, food, shelter, but we have on any given day over 250 families to provide a solution for.

And that is a challenge in itself, to introduce our organizations to those who need our services, and to have the ability to reach out.

Q: Can you tell us an inspiring story about a miracle you helped create?

AS: We have what we call Miracle Manor, the first housing solution for families at risk for homelessness because of their child’s illness. The most inspiring thing I do every day, is making Miracle Manor come to life. It’s the result of a year and half of renovations and support of over eightyfive companies who helped renovate a twelve-unit

apartment complex into a beautiful sanctuary.

We have hundreds of volunteers helping us with building furniture, fences, and painting. It’s a great place for families to come together to support each other. It’s all just incredibly inspired.

Q: What is your favorite part of your job?

AS: Meeting the children and spending time with their families. It reminds [me] how every day is a gift. They’re incredible; their laughter and how they believe that all things are possible, how they’re not weighed down by their circumstances. It’s an incredible thing to witness.

Q: What are some ways Miracles for Kids reaches out to the community?

AS: We have several volunteer opportunities every month. We partner with community organizations, and clubs in eleven different elementary and high schools. We give the children the opportunity to meet the families. We do a number of fundraisers, golf and tennis tournaments, fishing tournaments, music festivals, and we partner with some organizations, spend time in the community, raise awareness, and have new conversations with people who might be interested in helping.

Q: What future goals do you have for Miracles for Kids?

AS: It’s very simple. We want to raise additional funds and increase our resources in order to meet the needs of families whom we cannot yet serve.

Giving Back: As a child, Autumn was on the receiving side of charity. Now, she’s been able to give back as a volunteer for over 25 years.

Native Knowledge: Autumn lives in Orange County with her husband and three children.

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James Pribram Founder of the ECO-Warrior Foundation

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H UM A NITA RI A N P RO FIL E

WATER WARRIOR JAMES PRIBRAM S AVE S TH E OCE AN ON E B E ACH AT A TIME

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Growing up in the 70’s, ECO-Warrior Founder James Pribram knew Laguna Beach to be “just a down to earth, blue collar town.” The vast expanse of the Pacific was just outside Pribram’s window and it beckoned every part of his soul to love the sea unconditionally. The smitten Pribram, in turn, took to aquatic activities quite naturally, developing some powerful chops in the sea—like fish to water.

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“I remember being mesmerized by the ocean as a boy. It’s always spoke to me in different ways.

To this day, I can sit there and stare at it for hours.

The ocean runs in my veins.”

The ocean’s majestic beauty and vibrant shades of blue never got old for Pribram. His surfing skills rapidly advanced him to pro-surfer status with companies like Billabong and O’Neill as major sponsors.

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n the pro-surfing circuit, Pribram traveled around the world to compete over two decades, developing an even greater understanding of waves, tides, safety and surfing etiquette. Everywhere he went on his surfing circuit, he brought that cultivated environmental awareness.

“I grew up in a collective community and we were taught at a very early age to give back,” he says. “And because Laguna had a lot of well-known activists like James Dilley and the march for the Laguna Canyon road, there were a lot of unique people here so it was just part of our culture to pick up a piece of trash if you saw it on the sand.”

In all his travels and noble gestures, nothing had prepared Pribram for the life changer he experienced in 1993, however, when he encountered a pileup of trash debris on the side of Tahiti while filming a part of the “Hot Summer Nights” series for ESPN. “I couldn’t believe the collection of trash in what I had believed were the world’s most pristine waters. It had collected because of the wind and surf coming together there and this is actually what creates gyres around the world. There are five massive gyres building now because of the currents and winds in those areas.”

Ocean trash is indeed a modern-day sea monster. Disposable plastics— packaging, cosmetics, drinking straws, cigarette butts, and fishing nets—many designed to be used only once—are discarded as litter, filtering into streams and gullies that feed into our oceans, rivers and lakes, where it destroys aquatic habitats.

When Pribram shifted gears, dipping into the waters of ocean preservation, he did it with conviction. And, as an environmental ambassador in troubled water spots around the world, he was not afraid to look danger in the eye.

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waters from Brazil to Cape Town to study the South Atlantic Gyre, or waste stream. He endured a 5-day, roughly 110-nautical mile stand up paddle board trek from Pearl Street in Laguna Beach to Mission Beach in San Diego.

He has served on Laguna Beach’s Water Quality and Environmental Committees.

Pribram also co-founded an organization called They Will Surf Again, which raised money to help those who have suffered ocean-related spinal injuries. He won the John Kelly Environmental Award and received the 2011 Laguna Beach Patriots Day Athlete of the Year Award.

That same year, he was hailed a hero for rescuing a woman from drowning.

The extent of plastic’s impact is enormous. Today, plastics are found in every ocean and waterway on the planet. Particle plastics are consumed by fish, turtles and even whales and are responsible for killing more than 100,000 marine animals a year from ingestion and entanglement.

Pribram decided to take ownership of this plastic-wrap mess after a surfing sponsor, Ocean Pacific, sparked the idea for the ECO-Warrior Foundation, which Pribram initiated in 2006. The ECOWarrior Foundation’s goal is to help people work together to protect and preserve our oceans and beaches. Under the ECO-Warrior banner, Pribram organized beach cleanups and helped to increase awareness, conducting educational programs to curb plastics from entering into our streams or expanding our ocean debris locally. He also established the Aloha School of Surfing to concentrate his efforts on educating the next generations to be more ecologically involved.

Despite these and loads of other accolades, the journey of Pribram’s devotion to the ocean would also be tested many times.

“I’ve had a series of setbacks starting at the age of three. My health-related

—James Pribram, Founder of the ECO-Warrior Foundation

James Pribram’s Tips for Preventing Environmental Waste: Not using straws, using a water filter instead of buying bottled water and stop using single use plastics like plastic bags and recycle.

Trash Trouble

Pribram hosted a trash pickup at Doheny State Beach and within two hours his team had already

picked up 641 pounds of trash.

“That’s how much trouble our local environment is in,” says Pribram.

Rough Patch

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as the Pacific Trash Vortex or gyre, is located in the central North Pacific Ocean.

It is the closest garbage gyre to California and is larger than the state of Texas.

issues would include having two procedures for skin cancer (but still considered pre), surfing injuries that tore the muscles in my knee and a staph infection in 1997. I remember vividly the doctor telling me that had I not come in I could have died.” Pribram shares.

“That was a second awakening for me.

But, I’ve always been a fighter despite all the challenges and personal tragedies.

It’s about never giving up.”

Last year, his foundation hosted beach cleanups and Adopt-A-Beach programs in partnership with the California Coastal Commission’s California Coastal Cleanup Day. They finished out the year on a winning streak, with the first Upstream Cleanup Initiative—before the first rain fell on several different waterways in Laguna Niguel, picking up 551 pounds of trash. Working with a team of volunteers, the foundation removed approximately 3,000 pounds of debris headed for the ocean in 2015.

“Since I started this journey, our foundation has prevented debris from contaminating our oceans and streams and we intend to keep that momentum going,” he says. “We need more corporate sponsors to help us succeed in the battle to protect and preserve our most valued asset for generations to come.”

There is no time like the present to tackle the toxic waste flow. Water is one of the two essentials all life depends upon. Without it, we are doomed to exist. But, to put it in a more positive perspective, an entire ocean is affected by just one pebble so even one person making the smallest difference to reduce litter is a catalyst towards a major positive change. No experience necessary. Only action is required.

Pribram’s work never stops: “You have to create opportunities for people to participate because it’s empowering when we all work together, and I think by doing so we can create a better world for everyone,” he says. “It’s simple. We’re not saving lives here. Anyone can pick up trash. Just walk down the beach.”

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GAME CHANGERS

THREE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MOTIVATORS TODAY WRITTEN BY: ELAINE CUTTING, AIMEE ENGEBRETSON, ALANA ARONSON & YASMIN YAHYAPOUR PHOTOGRAPHED BY: NOBLE ANDREWS, MICHAEL WESLEY & NICK NEUMANN

For these three influencers, health and wellness mean more than an hour of endorphin release each day—they are a major puzzle piece of life, catalysts for living out their passions and following their dreams. From packing punches and motivating through YouTube videos, to creating community out of a shared desire for health and happiness; our fit and fabulous friends are reaching out and inspiring change—and offering insight and motivation to us along the way.

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JASON PARILLO IS AN “OLD SCHOOL” BOXER.

Boxing is his heart and soul. He has spent nearly every day since he was 17 years old striving to perfect the art and science of boxing.

MMA, on the other hand, combines all types of combat styles including jiu-jitsu, wrestling and, of course, boxing.

Previously known as “No Holds Barred,” the official term MMA only began in the early 1990s. The rules can be summed up by two restrictions: No groin attacks and no eye attacks. Although MMA has countless origins, many roots of MMA can be traced to Orange County. In fact, at the beginning of MMA fighting, it would have been hard to find a fight card that did not include an OC local like Kimo Leopoldo, David “Tank” Abbott, or Tito Ortiz, who helped bring MMA to the mainstream audience.

He’s coached big names like B.J. Penn and Danny Perez, and trained several champions of MMA, boxing and kickboxing. So, how does a professional boxer from Orange County, obsessed with the subtle science and intricacies of boxing, become one of the most successful MMA/Boxing coaches in the league?

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PARILLO SERVES AS AN EXAMPLE THAT HARD WORK AND A LOVE OF WHAT YOU DO CAN OVERPOWER OBSTACLES.”

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Parillo’s gym also provides regular classes for employees of the RVCA store, which is connected to the gym. They believe fitness is vital to keeping the blood flowing and the morale up with the employees.

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Advice for aspiring fighters: “Make sure it’s the love of your life. If it’s not the love of your life, you should think about doing something else.

It’s not something you can disrespect—you disrespect MMA it’s gonna disrespect you back; you disrespect boxing, it’s gonna disrespect you back.

You gotta have a lot of respect for it and put it before everything in your life.”

Native Knowledge: Parillo is an advocate for RVCA, who is his official gear provider.

His gym is located in Orange County at the RVCA headquarters and he is open to training anyone who is willing to learn.

Had MMA been as credible as it is today when Parillo began, he may have competed himself. Parillo was well into his professional career and to him, compared to the science of boxing, MMA was sloppy.

He would watch the fighters throw chaotic punches, likening it to “bar-room brawling.”

Parillo started boxing at the age of 17 and started training beginners at 18. He had a gift, and his coach Jesse Reid aspired to send him to the Olympics. “For me, fighting was mine,” Parillo says. “I thought to myself, ‘All I care about is to be able to do that’.”

It was a series of injuries that led Parillo to coaching. On his way to boxing stardom, Parillo had a record of 8-0. While sparring, he took a punch that eventually detached his left retina. Parillo took a two-year break and began to train others full time. On the very week he had a chance to restart professional fighting, his arm was snapped in a brawl at a nightclub, officially ending his professional career.

Pat Tenore, founder of RVCA, and friend of Parillo, was sponsoring MMA fighter, B.J. Penn. Penn was up against Jens Pulver, a fighter known for his strong boxing, a skill Penn lacked. Tenore introduced the two and Parillo began coaching Penn on boxing.

MMA was picking up popularity after being acquired by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As a boxer, Parillo could see the weaknesses in the fighters in the cage.

He could feel where work needed to be done.

Most of the attacks seen in MMA fights are

punches and, without proper boxing training, these attacks are usually sloppy. If a fighter masters the basics of boxing, it can be a powerful defensive and offensive tool.

Penn defeated his opponent in two rounds, then went on to win NABC and IBC world titles. Penn’s boxing skills are still praised as some of the best techniques in MMA.

I BUILD THEM IN A POSITIVE WAY. AND THEY FEEL THAT AND THEY BELIEVE IN IT. AND THEY KNOW IT TO BE TRUE BECAUSE THEY SEE IT IN THE FIGHT.” —JASON PARILLO

Parillo now pours his love for boxing into coaching other fighters. “It’s like osmosis,” he says. “I know how important it [is] to them and it’s important to me. That secondhand osmosis—it’s a feeling that you can’t get through money. You just get through understanding of what this kid’s been through, and what he’s sacrificed.”

Parillo works alongside a fighter’s trainers who incorporate other styles of martial arts. Parillo’s coaching isn’t only technique however, he also deals with the mental aspect of fighting. “I try to get into their subconscious,” he says. “I build them in a positive way. And they feel that and they believe in it. And they know it to be true because they see it in the fight.”

And it must pay off, because Parillo’s fighters trust him. They keep winning, and even if they don’t, they keep coming back; they keep fighting. Parillo serves as an example that hard work and a love of what you do can overpower obstacles, and it shows in his fighters when they overcome their next challenger.

JASON PARILLO Credentials: Ex Professional boxer; trained world champions in MMA, Kickboxing and Boxing Current Project: Training 2 world champions of MMA, Michael Bisping and Cris Cyborg

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I LIKE TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE SEE RESULTS AND CHANGES IN THEIR BODY AFTER FOLLOWING MY VIDEOS. I LOVE HEARING STORIES OF PEOPLE GETTING FIT!” —REBECCA LOUISE

WITH CALIFORNIA’S “ENDLESS SUMMER” WEATHER NEARLY ALL YEAR ROUND, THERE IS A PRESSURE TO BE BIKINIREADY FROM JANUARY TO DECEMBER. When healthy living becomes a way of life, though, that pressure melts away and happiness takes its place.

England Native Rebecca Louise came across the pond and fell in love with her now-home state of California. Always passionate about living an active lifestyle, she channeled that love into a medium where she could reach thousands. The fitness guru shared her insight that has inspired the 100,000 plus viewers she motivates from the videos put up online.

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www.rebecca-louise.com @RebeccaLouiseFitness

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST Get Beach-Ready with YouTube Fitness Star Rebecca Louise

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Love your Workout: Being in shape doesn’t mean you have to love running! Rebecca recommends that you pick a team sport that you love and doing that instead. Whatever cardio you love doing, whether it’s running or soccer, do that before your workout!

Native Knowledge: Use yoga as a way to increase flexibility and decompress after a long day. Check out these yoga poses: Tree pose—A great way to keep balanced and find your center Warrior III pose—This pose engages your core while you squat low to the mat Cobra pose—This pose is best for your abs, and also provides a great stretch

For many of us, it’s hard to find the motivation to get started.

Rebecca shares her belief that “you don’t have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great” and that is definitely a mantra we can carry with us all year long. With her background in ballet, Rebecca focuses a lot of her online exercises around body-weight workouts—something that both beginners or experts in fitness can utilize.

Her motivation comes from the inspiration of her viewers, the people that keep her going. “I like to help other people see results and changes in their body after following my videos. I love hearing stories of people getting fit!” Rebecca says. With such an encouraging coach alongside the journey to health and happiness, how could success not be an option?

Rebecca Louise emphasized the importance of living a balanced life, with 80 percent nutrition and 20 percent exercise—which kindly debunks the myth that treadmill marathons and extended weight training is the only key to success. In fact, she told us to “remember that success is only one step outside of your comfort zone, and you have to push further and further to see changes in your body.”

REBECCA LOUISE Credentials: Fitness trainer, wellness coach and YouTube star Current Project: Working with XHIT, GymRa and XF Extreme Fitness

ONCE THE DAYS OF CHILDHOOD TEAM EFFORT TROPHIES AND HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ARE OVER, IT CAN SEEM IMPOSSIBLE TO EVER GAIN THAT KIND OF ACTIVITY AND COMMUNITY AGAIN. Beach City Sports proves that statement wrong with their goal of creating a place for adults to play recreationally in sunny Southern California!

Brooke Jreisat is CoFounder and Marketing and Event Coordinator of Beach City Sports, and helps to administer the company’s passion for organizing sport and fitness events to adults in the Orange County area. Brooke tells us the passionate story behind Beach City Sports, what kinds of activities are included and how adults can become apart of this exciting new form of networking.

BEACH CITY SPORTS 949.502.1413 www.beachcitysports.com PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION: CRUISERS PIZZA BAR GRILL 801 E Balboa Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92661 949.220.9414 www.cruiserspizzabargrill.com

PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION: 99 Palm St Newport Beach, CA 92661

BEACH AND GREET Beach City Sports Brings People Together Through Recreation

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Top five items to bring to Newport Beach flag football: Sunscreen, water bottle, sun glasses, hats, and being prepared to have a fun time!

Top five foods and drinks to order after your game at Cruisers: 1. Cruiser's Mojito 2. Seven Seas Mai Tai 3. Build Your Own Chicago Pizza 4. ABC Burger 5. Buffalo Chicken Wrap Muscle Memory: Brooke graduated with her bachelor’s degree at the age of 20.

Native Knowledge: Beach City is currently the largest co-ed beach flag football league in the world.

Brooke’s husband Sam Jreisat (thenboyfriend) originally conceived and ran with the business concept for Beach City Sports.

They both had moved here from different states, and Sam was very ambitious towards starting a business in California. He wanted to start a recreational company as a way for adults to meet each other, that shared his passion for fitness.

She saw his dream and she jumped in with 100 percent of what she had to contribute... so within a few months it was clear he had a partner in crime to pull off the idea.

And since they were both new to the area, Brooke and Sam actually met through playing adult social sports. “We jumped at the opportunity to build a company that brings adults together in an organized way for meeting people and making new friends,” Brooke says.

“It makes a big difference to have friends and be surrounded by positive people. We’ve provided a new way to meet adults outside of the normal routine of work, school and church.”

BCS has gained popularity since its inception in Huntington Beach in 2011. Two years later it expanded to Newport Beach and last year expanded to Long Beach. There are now roughly 1,500 adults registered to play coed beach sports every season.

Beach Flag Football seems to be the crowd favorite at Beach City Sports, followed by Beach Volleyball, Beach Soccer, Bowling and Turf Flag Football. In fact, Brooke is part of the Football group and absolutely loves it. “All leagues are coed. Sometimes guys originally think they don’t want to play with girls, but it provides a whole new perspective afterwards,” Brooke says.

While most who are part of BCS love to be active, there are more ways than playing a sport to be involved. “Beach City Social” and “Beach City Networking” are two expansions of the BCS

brand that provide social events and monthly networking events.

With so many ways to meet others, you think there would be a membership fee associated with the league. Wrong! “We know that we could make more money by having a membershipbased business model,” Brooke says. “When I first moved to California I felt like Orange County was very exclusive, so we specifically built our company to be a non-exclusive environment. You can just register for whichever individual event you want to go to, no membership required.

Even though we don’t have members, the players have coined the phrase #BCSFamily because teams and groups within the league quickly become a family of friends.”

Everyone who plays in the league gets a Beach City VIP card; it’s a part of their business model that connects players with local businesses.

Cruisers is one of their sponsored bars in Newport, within walking distance of the football and volleyball fields. All players get 25 percent off their food and drinks any day of the week there. “It has a big open-air patio with beer pong tables, corn hole, Jenga, and other games,” Brooke says. “It’s a really fun place to hang out after our sports events on Sundays, but is also open to us 7 days a week. I like to align myself with other business owners who have entrepreneurial outlooks in life. I always say I view the world from a perspective of collaboration rather than competition..”

Long beach is the league’s first expansion into the LA market. “We have high aspirations for BCS, but we are taking it one step at a time,” Brooke says. “Our company's 5 Year Anniversary is coming up this August. And we will continue expanding through collaborating with other cities & business owners in beach cities on our Coast.”

WE PRIMARILY FELT LIKE CALIFORNIA WAS VERY EXCLUSIVE, SO WE SPECIFICALLY MADE OUR ORGANIZATION INTO A NONEXCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT.” —BROOKE JREISAT

BROOKE JREISAT Credentials: Co-Founder and Marketing and Event Coordinator of Beach City Sports Current Project: Expanding Beach City Sports into the Los Angeles market

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THIS IS HOW WE DO IT Your Go-To Guide for SUMMER FUN

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THE BUCKET LIST 20 MUST-DOS This Summer in OC

Staying active and soaking up the sun is what Orange County locals do best! From night time water adventures to an opportunity to unleash your inner NASCAR racer, we have you covered this summer for memorable fun in the Best Coast’s sweetest county.

epic reef structures, and kelp forests. While secluded, it’s still close to downtown for lunch bites and ice cream. socalsnorkeling.com

Whale Watching in Dana Point: SUP Glow Night tours at Pirate Coast Paddle Company:

Ò Each board is equipped with waterproof LED lights that make for a glowing spectacle of awesomeness.

This is a guided tour through the waters of the bay with an illuminated experience allowing you to see marine life and enjoy paddling in a whole new thrilling way! piratecoastpaddle.com

Balboa Parasail:

Ò Experience the thrill of floating through the air with California's premier 800-foot parasail. Grab the crew for this outing—flights accommodate one, two and even three at a time. balboaparasail.com

San Clemente Surf School:

Ò This is the perfect summer surf school for everyone—from beginners to more advanced surfers as well. You’ll learn ocean awareness, surf etiquette and respecting the ocean environment and the team often works with GoPro cameras to capture your experience. sanclementesurflessons.com

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Ò Take a boat trip out to explore the ocean in search of whales, dolphins and sea lions.

All of the cruises are two hours long and narrated by expert (and witty) captains who will educate you on the abundant ocean life on our coast. danawharf.com/whale-watching

Newport Beach Jetpack Experience:

Ò Jetpacking is like skydiving, jet skiing, parasailing and scuba diving all rolled into one and it provides a fun and unique alternative to the same old surf lesson, paddleboard, jet ski or zip line tour. You can book anywhere from 20 to 60 minute sessions. jetpackamerica.com

Hike Black Star Canyon:

Ò This is arguably Orange County’s best hiking spot near Silverado Canyon that features six miles of hiking and biking trails while following a stream to a waterfall. Get your hiking shoes on and get ready for a workout! alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ black-star-canyon-trail

See an Outdoor Movie at Segerstrom:

Ò From July to August, Segerstrom Center for the Arts will be hosting outdoor movies on Monday evenings including Grease, Selena, Elf and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Anaheim Angel’s game:

Ò Baseball is back! The best sporting event for people who enjoy a great beer and good food during their entertainment. You don’t need to know who Mike Trout is to enjoy an ice-cold beer on a beautiful afternoon with the family, but it definitely doesn’t hurt. losangeles.angels.mlb.com

You can look forward to a night of fun activities, picnic dinners or specialties from popular food trucks. scfta.org

Ride Laguna Beach Trolley:

Ò Beginning June 24, the Laguna Beach Trolley will run every Friday 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m.11:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. It runs every 20 minutes with stops along PCH from the Ritz Carlton Dana Point to Cajon st. in North Laguna. visitlagunabeach.com/trolley

Tea Time at Monarch Beach Resort:

Ò The panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean is the perfect backdrop for afternoon leisure with friends. This afternoon tea is served from 12-2:30 p.m. on the weekends and offers a variety of dainty dishes, ranging from savory bites to seaside pastries.

K1 Speed:

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Ò Who doesn’t like go kart racing? K1 Speed Racing offers an indoor karting experience that also features pit cafes, meeting rooms and pool tables. Take your family and friends to either of the OC speed racing spots and have a K1 day!

UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY FLIGHT CONTROL

OC Flight Center Will Send you Sky High WRITTEN BY: NICOLE FERA If you’ve ever dreamed of taking flight into your own hands and learning the ins and outs of being a professional pilot, the Orange County Flight Center can make all of your dreams come true.

These skilled professionals are more than happy to show you the ropes of their world in the sky and help you attain your certifications and the proper training you need to be your very own pilot.

Whether piloting has been a long time goal of yours, or you’re someone who has always been fascinated by the idea of getting to control your very own plane, this place has everything you need to make those thoughts a reality.

If you’re a newcomer, the first thing that they will have you do is take a demonstration flight, where you can see first hand what flying a plane feels like and entails. After that, if you so decide, you will begin your extensive training, which includes a mix of classroom time, flight hours, and simulator training. You’ll start with the basics and work your way through all of the certifications and hours needed to not only become a pilot, but to also be prepared for every situation that might arise when in the air.

Spend the day at Pacific City: Photo by Gil Cope

Shopping at San Clemente Outlets:

Ò It’s time for a summer shopping splurge amid this village of Spanish Colonialstyle storefronts. Outlet brands include, but are not limited to: Tilly’s, Cole Hahn, Vans, Converse, Calvin Klein, Guess, Nike and more. outletsatsanclemente.com

See Mummies at Bowers Museum:

Ò Open until September, the Mummies of the World exhibit portrays a once-in-a-lifetime collection of real mummies and artifacts from across the globe. The collection includes ancient mummies dating back as far as 4,500 years. bowers.org

All of the flight instructors are extremely knowledgeable and share a passion for flying that comes through in each and every lesson that you take with them. They also offer a flexible schedule so that completing your flight hours is on your own time. The staff and crew make things convenient, safe and a lot of fun so make sure to make it over and get your head up in the clouds as soon as possible.

Native Knowledge: The planes take off right from the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana so to land you have to come right down over the 405, which makes for a sweet experience, especially if you’re new to the world of flight.

ORANGE COUNTY FLIGHT CENTER 19531 Campus Dr Ste 4 Santa Ana, CA 92707 949.756.1300 www.ocflightcenter.com

MAKE THE MOST Out of Your Visit to the Bowers Museum WRITTEN BY: RANDA AKEEL

You won’t want to miss out on the new Bowers exhibit that ends in September, Mummies of The World, featuring real ancient mummies and artifacts from across the globe dating back as far as 4,500 years ago. Unravel the mystery and learn about the mummification process through interactive and multimedia exhibits featuring 3-D animation.

To make your trip to the museum even better, be sure to grab a bite at the popular Tangata restaurant after a long, productive day of exploring the museum. Located in the Bowers Museum’s Mission-style courtyard, this new and modern restaurant features delicious, unique plates and craft cocktails. Not only will you enjoy learning and exploring the Bowers Museum, but kids will too!

April through August, the Kidseum will feature a new exhibit called, Once Upon

a Time, exploring the world of fairy tales through an educational exhibit focusing on the influence and significance of fairy tales throughout history and from around the world. Jump into an incredible storybook kingdom, and learn the meaning and history of famous tales. From Thumbelina to Cinderella, explore larger-than-life pages of seven favorite fairy tales. With so much to learn and so much to do, it is no wonder why the Bowers Museum is beloved by art aficionados, history buffs, parents and students alike.

BOWERS MUSEUM 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706 714.567.3600 | www.bowers.org

Camping in Moro Canyon:

Ò Spend a weekend near the beach and access 2,400 undeveloped acres of fire roads and single-track trails. The trails are open to hiking, biking and equestrian use. Be sure to roast some marshmallows and cook some tasty BBQ! parks.ca.gov

Rent a Duffy Boat:

Ò This is the perfect way to enjoy an afternoon or evening with your crew, cruising Newport Bay in style. All of the electric boats can accommodate up to 12 adults (10 comfortably) and has a full canopy top, full window enclosures and iPod hookup.

So, feel free to blast that Justin Timberlake! duffyofnewportbeach.com

Jet Ski in Dana Point:

Ò What better way to reenergize and let off some steam than to take a jet ski out for a spin? Dana Point Jet Ski has a rental fleet that consists of top of the line Kawasaki 4-stroke jet skis. Rates begin at $105 per hour on the weekends and $95 on weekdays. danapointjetski.com

Spend the day at Pacific City: Ò This is the must-do shopping spot with OC’s ultimate beach view. Begin your evening with drinks and dining, then shop until you drop at the variety of boutiques and trendy shops.

You can even play ping pong at Pacific City! gopacificcity.com

Pretend You’re in Arrested Development:

Take a succulent Workshop at Hunt Collective:

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Ò You don’t have to dip bananas in chocolate like George Michael to feel as if you’re part of the Bluth family—you can just eat them!

Head over to Balboa island, where Arrested Development was filmed, to grab a frozen banana from Sugar n’ Spice and revel in the summer sweet treat.

Ò Their hands-on workshops are offered throughout the year, with each one including everything you need for a fun and relaxing afternoon or evening. Classes include a large array of hand selected succulents, moss, soil, and reclaimed pieces that range from boxes, or living walls, or even wreaths.

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NEWPORT DUNES/CAMP JAMES 101 N Bayside Dr Newport Beach, CA 949.999.3100

CAMP STOP ME NOW Executive Director of Newport Dunes Resort and Marina Shares All the Fun of CAMP JAMES WRITTEN BY: ELAINE CUTTING

There are many summer day camps in Orange County, however, few of them can claim the title and honor of earning Parenting OC Readers’ Choice Award. Cherished by both kids and parents, Camp James has been in business for over 27 years and the environment

strengthens in popularity, creativity, and care with every new summer. Thomas Giulioni, Executive Director of Newport Dunes Resort and Marina, where the camp is owned and run, talks what it takes to make this camp so popular and beloved.

THOMAS GIULIONI

Executive Director of Newport Dunes Resort and Marina, in partnership with Camp James Ò There isn’t a typical day at Camp James, that’s what makes it so unique and popular among all the other camps in Orange County.

“It’s what I call a comprehensive schedule and calendar, meaning that if your child went on a Monday and a Wednesday for the entire camp season, they would never see the same day because they rotate the entertainment each of the five days, so they’re always evolving and revolving,” Thomas says. “For instance, there would be one week that the camp features the gokarts, there’ll be another week that it features the zip line, there’ll be another week where counsellors actually bring in characters and do plays—so that’s what keeps children entertained and excited to come each day because every day is different.”

Scottie and Theresa come up with the variety of activities available to the children. These two ladies started Camp James over 27 years ago.

The camp’s youngest age range is 5-6 years olds. And then they break them up into pods. Even though there will be four to five hundred children attending at any given day, they’re broken down into their age groups that go all the way up to middle school.

take in refreshing the camp not Thomas knows that a good camp only week over week, but year over counselor is the absolute core of year. They’ll never repeat the same what makes Camp James great. calendar that they had because It begins and ends with camp they’re constantly evolving the counselors and there’s a rigorous program and there’s something interview process that Scottie and new and interesting out there. It Theresa go though. They want people could be anything from a that are really interested hopscotch game to a new in leadership and have the Native Knowledge: zip line. Or even the new interest to relate to 5-6 years Thomas’ thing they do is laser tag. olds, and at the same time daughter But they’re constantly be able to relate to a middle attended Camp engaging new ideas and schooler. “What’s interesting James before new equipment into is that Scottie and Theresa it was moved. keeping the camp fresh create such a great culture Because she interesting and that these counselors end loved the camp, up staying with them all the very exciting. when Thomas way through high school and found out Camp “I urge parents to spend up through college, some James needed to of them even come back on move from their the time to really interview original location not only the directors of summer breaks through a particular camp, but he suggested college because they become physically see them, pop in they move to a family,” Thomas says.

Newport Dunes. on if you can and see how The location of the camp the children interact with makes it an even better place for the counselors,” Thomas says. “The kids to spend summer days. “The safety part during activities is very children like to be outdoors in the critical. And then a quality lunch. summer with our mild climate The children need nutrition; they here,” he says. “The children have need to be watched very carefully a great time being in and out of the that they do eat because it’s a busy, water and sun all day.” busy day for them. All of these things are what Camp James is.”

The hiring process of quality counselors makes the camp stand apart from others. It’s the strategic direction that Scottie and Theresa

BOARD MEETING

POSITIVE VIBES BOOST YOUR ENERGY with Vitamin D rays and Yoga

Catchin’ the Wave at ALMOND SURFBOARDS

Ò A good workout is a summer routine essential to gain the beach-bod you’ve been aching to have all year.

But you don’t have to be stuck in a gym to achieve a great workout. Get up for an early morning beach run or some outdoor yoga. You can work out and get sweaty while still enjoying some sunshine with some of these exercises.

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Dave Allee started making surfboards as a bonding activity with his dad. After graduating from Chapman University, he turned that hobby into a company.

Now, eight years later, Almond Surfboards offers quality, handmade-in-California surfboards and surf merchandise to customers across the United States and in several international countries, including Japan and France.

1. Tree:

The Tree Pose improves focus and concentration while calming your mind. It’s like a standing version of a seated meditation posture. Make sure to keep calm and focused while balancing on one foot so you learn to sway gently like a tree in the wind.

DAVE ALLEE

Owner/Founder of Almond Surfboards process and takes hours to Ò Almond Surfboards dry and smooth correctly, but emphasizes quality in all their this level of care is part of handmade boards. “If we’re what puts Almond Surfboards gonna go through the trouble above and beyond the of making surfboards, we at average board. “It’s hopefully least want to make the nicest, a break from the prettiest, most longinstant gratification, Native lasting surf boards we Knowledge disposable kind of can possibly muster.

Several surfers trend,” Dave says. “We So everything else has use and are really build to last for to stand up to that supported years and years.” quality,” Dave says.

by Almond

Dave prefers word Surfboards A board will take 6-8 including Nathan of mouth marketing. weeks to produce.

Adams, Kameron He’s been an Orange Foam “blanks” ship Brown, Andy County local his from a Los Angeles Nieblas, Simon whole life and has no company and are Patchett and intention of leaving the then hand crafted by Dane Flinn.

OC. Local connections Almond Surfboard and relationships with shaper Griffin customers are vital. Even Neumann-Kyle. The board his international clientele is “glassed” with a fiberglass has stemmed from curious shell. Almond Surfboards visitors who have journeyed are unique for using “resin to his shop. It truly is a tinting” coloring, which is neighborhood destination that adapted from techniques of any surfer should experience. late 50s. It’s a painstaking

2. Warrior III:

“It’s hopefully a break from the instant gratification, disposable kind of trend. We really build to last for years and years.”

—Dave Allee

OUTDOOR WORKOUT NECESSITIES Grab these essentials before you head out into the sun

iPod Armband

Insulated Water Bottle

Visor/Hat

Headphones

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Sunscreen

This pose is also known as Virabhadrasana, aka the fierce warrior—an incarnation of Shiva— described as having a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet. Yikes! But don’t be intimidated! This pose is intended to strengthen the ankles and legs, shoulders and back muscles, and is a posture-improving exercise.

3. Cobra:

For this pose, think serpent or snake as you press your body against the floor. You’ll strengthen your spine, firm your booty, and relieve stress and fatigue. Be careful not to overdo the backbend, though. Find the height at which you can work comfortably and avoid straining your back.

Almond Surfboards is unique for using “resin tinting” coloring, which is adapted from techniques of late 50’s. It’s a painstaking process and takes hours to dry and smooth correctly, but this level of care is part of what puts Almond Surfboards above and beyond the average board.

ROAD TRIPPIN’ Travel to Vegas IN STYLE WRITTEN BY: RANDA AKEEL

Brabus, an independent German company founded in 1977, is the largest and top all-inclusive tuning brand for Mercedes-Benz in the world. This 16,000 square foot facility located in Irvine, California is the primary U.S. headquarters for Brabus. They specialize in tuning Mercedes-Benz models from interior to exterior, including the suspension and engine as well as distributing exclusive Brabus parts.

Ò Not only does Brabus USA provide exceptional and exclusive tuning, but you can order a classic Mercedes Benz straight from the Brabus Germany showroom, truly a car lover’s dream for the most stylin’ road trip. Especially since Brabus has a classic car program which restores rare classic cars from the ground up making them exactly how they were when they rolled off the assembly line for the first time.

Any car enthusiast will tell you that Brabus is the best tuner for any Mercedes-Benz model. Being a full tuner brand that transforms a Mercedes-Benz to its fullest capability, not limited to aerodynamic parts, Brabus features everything from up to 900 horsepower motors to full custom Brabus interior with Apple technology.

These features along with

suspension and wheel tuning sets Brabus automobiles apart from everything else on the road. Although the Brabus brand is exclusive to Mercedes-Benz, once in awhile, they will branch out and pick new mobiles such as the Brabus Tesla, which consists of unique aerodynamic parts, carbon fiber and custom interior.

Another Brabus development in Germany is the rocket police car that is currently being created for the Dubai police force, a special request from them to chase down high-speed vehicles. Brabus chose the G700, which is tuned to include the Brabus body kit and wheels and is now part of the police fleet.

If you're a Mercedes-Benz owner interested in tuning up your vehicle, the Brabus brand is the créme de la créme for full tuning.

New and Improved Every time Mercedes releases a new car; Brabus develops an exclusive package for that model.

Hakkasan at MGM Grand

RELAX BEFORE YOU RAGE

Any car enthusiast will tell you that Brabus is the best tuner to visit for any Mercedes-Benz model before you head off for your summer road trip.

FAST AND FURIOUS PICKS:

The Top 5 Cars to Drive for Your Road Trip RJ de Vera, Customer Engagement Leader for Meguiar’s 1. Family Hauler: Infiniti QX60 2. Convertible: Porsche Boxster 3. Tech Car: Tesla 4. Sports Car: McLaren 5. Luxury Car: BMW 7 series

Chill Out After the Long Drive at the Venetian and Caesars Palace 1. Have Happy Hour at Buddy V’s Ristorante 2. Indulge in a Chocolate Zen Parfait at TAO’s Asian Bistro 3. Have a drink at the Spanish Steps 4. Relax at Qua Baths & Spa

PARTY ROCK

The Ultimate Vegas Road Trip Playlist 1. Waking Up In Vegas: Katy Perry 2. Turn Down for What: DJ Snake, Lil Jon 3. This Is What You Came For: Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna 4. Fancy: Iggy Azalea feat.

Charlie XCX 5. Can’t Stop the Feeling: Justin Timberlake 6. Can’t Tell Me Nothing: Kanye West 7. Bad Girls: M.I.A

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8. The Motto: Drake, Lil Wayne 9. Just Dance: Lady Gaga 10. Paradise: Chris Brown, Benny Benassi

NIGHTLIFE ELEVATED VEGAS’ HOTTEST CLUBS Will Keep You Up All Night WRITTEN BY: JESSICA GOMES HAKKASAN AT MGM GRAND www.hakkasanlv.com

Ò Hailing from London, this nightclub and restaurant complex offers five levels of entertainment with its impeccable modern Cantonese cuisine and internationally renowned artists like Steve Aoki and The Chainsmokers.

XS AT WYNN ENCORE www.xslasvegas.com

Ò This lavish nightclub, inspired by the curves the of the human body, is located at Encore and features bottle service on the dance floor or luxury cabanas surrounding the Encore pool. It has undergone a multi-million dollar re-design that includes top-of-the-line production elements.

MARQUEE AT THE COSMOPOLITAN www.marqueelasvegas.com

Ò This nightclub boasts a 60,000 square-foot space, including a rooftop patio overlooking the city lights. It also hosts some of the best DJs from around the world like DJ Khaled, Carnage, and Cash Cash.

DRAI’S www.draislv.com

Ò Whether you’re wanting to dance poolside under the sun or bust a move in the early hours of the morning, Drai’s is your go-to. Artists like Chris Brown, Future, Big Sean, and DJ Esco continue to grace the stage of Drai’s with even more lined up for this summer.

LIGHT AT MANDALAY BAY www.thelightvegas.com

Ò This is one of the most electric settings in Vegas.

And the day club, Daylight, is inspired by the party scene of exotic Ibiza. This massive space boasts cutting-edge lighting technology, sound and special effects, as well as avant-garde costumes and unique choreography.

OMNIA AT CAESARS PALACE www.omnianightclub.com

Ò Still a fairly new club, this multi-level venue includes a seductive ultra-lounge with a high energy main area and balcony, along with a rooftop terrace that boasts a breathtaking view of the Las Vegas strip.

EXPRESS YOURSELF THE CATALINA EXPRESS is Summer Ready WRITTEN BY: NICOLE FERA | PHOTOGRAPHED BY: AMANDA PROUDFIT

A trip to Catalina Island will have you feeling like you’ve just traveled to another world far away from your typical weekend getaway in California. Especially because this paradise is only a short hour away when you hop on the Catalina Express! Not only will you be amazed when you arrive, but the journey there is half the fun.

First off, it’s important to know that if it’s your birthday you ride for free! And what better way to spend your special day than by heading out to paradise for a day trip or weekend getaway? There are three different locations where you can catch a ride—either Dana Point, Long Beach, or San Pedro. Catalina Express runs about 30 departures a day, all day long, but reservations are definitely

recommended because the boats fill up quickly on a sunny day.

Each of the eight vessels that run have inside seating, plenty of outside seating on the upper deck, a full bar and snacks that are available for cash purchase. For a little more comfort, upgrade to Commodore Lounge for only $15 one way and it comes with a complimentary drink! If you haven’t tried the Bloody Mary, you ought to. On some of the boats there are private lounges that you can book for a special occasion or for just a little more privacy and room on your journey. If this is your first time making the trip though, you’re definitely going to want to snag a seat outside in the hopes of seeing some dolphins jumping out of the water.

You also might experience some seals and whales while you’re cruising!

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BATTLE FOR THE BEST FEST Your California-wide Summer MUSIC FEST LINEUP WRITTEN BY: NICOLE FERA

There are so many reasons why we are lucky to be living in beautiful California, and the fact that a number of amazing festivals are within our reach is just one of them. All of these upcoming festivals bring something unique to the table and we’re here to let you know why you should be road trippin’ your way to at least one of them. Round up some of your friends, fill that gas tank up and get ready for a weekend full of adventure!

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KAABOO MUSIC FESTIVAL September 16 - 18 2016 Del Mar kaaboodelmar.com

Ò Held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, KAABOO is yet another event that best exemplifies the San Diegan spirit.

The 3-day music festival goes from September 16 to 18, and features big names like Aerosmith, Jack Johnson, The Chainsmokers and Ludacris. With the additional comedy acts and art exhibitions that are taking place at the event, KAABOO will surely provide an epic weekend for all the attendees.

HARD SUMMER July 30 - 31 2016 Pomona, CA www.hardfest.com

Ò HARD is another sweet festival hosted right here in Pomona, which gives you the option of either staying local or in a hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. This festival has a futuristic vibe about it that sets the tone for a huge party that always delivers an insane lineup of

DJs and artists from around the world.

NORTHERN NIGHTS July 15 - 17 2016 Cooks Valley, CA northernnights.org

Ò You’ll have a couple options when camping out here, either by the breathtaking river, in the Redwood Grove, or in the meadow. And yes, all of those options are as beautiful and amazing as they sound.

OUTSIDE LANDS August 5 - 7 2016 Golden Gate Park www.sfoutsidelands.com

Ò Outside Lands takes place in none other than Golden Gate Park.

Aside from always delivering a killer lineup of musicians and fabulous artists, they celebrate delicious food and tasty drinks with their Summer Pairings Series, a celebration in itself.

TBD FEST September 18 - 20 2016 Sacramento, CA www.tbdfest.com

Ò TBD Fest is a musical experience that prides itself on opening the doors to self-expression

and, of course, listening to some great tunes in the process. The location alone for this festival should be enough to convince anyone to go with you, as it is set up along the Sacramento River along the beautiful downtown skyline. It celebrates this city’s diversity with music, art and good eats. Just keep in mind that camping is not permitted on sight, so other arrangements for stay must be made.

SYMBIOSIS GATHERING September 22 - 25 2016 Woodward Reservoir, CA symbiosisgathering.com

Ò Although there promises to be another great lineup of musicians this year, Symbiosis is a chance to get away from it all and rejuvenate: mind, body, and spirit.

There is endless art to experience such as live painting and art boats, plenty of relaxing yoga classes, healers on sight and much more. This is the perfect place to come if you are not only looking for a great time, but a little peace of mind as well.

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COLD WAR KIDS REPRESENTED ORANGE COUNTY AT COACHELLA 2016 WRITTEN BY: DAN PEEL

Other groups with their roots in Orange County broke it down at Coachella in 2013, including the Mission Viejo-based Local Natives and Social Distortion, arguably one of Orange County's most impactful bands.

The 2014 Coachella lineup featured Aloe Blacc, from Laguna Hills, who became famous for his single “Wake Me Up.”

Over the years, Orange County has kept a solid track record of sending its native bands to the Coachella Valley Art and Music Festival. Some performances that rocked Coachella in recent memory include Rx Bandits' 2010 day two performance, the self-proclaimed superhero ska group The Aquabats’ 2011 set and The Growlers’ 2012 psychedelia surf rock show. @ColdWarKids www.coldwarkids.com 172 | LOCALE MAGAZINE

album, Robbers and Cowards. The band members’ combination of independent rock and blues and lyrical sentimentality has earned them widespread appeal among both critics and fans of the contemporary rock scene.

Now it is 2016 and the tide of festival anticipation rises closer to our feet for next year. This year, one of SoCal’s most classic and influential punk groups, The Vandals served as an Orange Country emissary to Coachella along with the indie rock band Cold War Kids, whose well-earned fame and popularity has continually expanded since the release of their debut studio album, Robbers and Cowards, a decade ago.

Cold War Kids traces its influences back through The Velvet Underground and Bob Dylan to Radiohead and Led Zeppelin, who served as inspiration for the members’ zealous live rock shows. Their renewal of classic blues sounds, reignited with contemporary soul and indie rock elements has advanced Cold War Kids from being a band loved by bloggers to becoming a soulful, spirited influence over indie rock— packing a serious enough punch to receive critical recognition and release charttopping tracks.

While traveling Budapest, bassist Matt Maust discovered a group of Communistera statues that had been laid to waste in a park. This image would inspire the name for one of Orange County’s most important new bands. In 2004, Cold War Kids was born in Fullerton, CA, where the band wrote and played songs at their guitarist’s apartment. Within two years of knocking out high-energy local shows and receiving props from an array of music bloggers, Cold War Kids signed with the record label Downtown/V2 and released its debut

The group released their fifth studio album, Hold My Home, with Downtown Records in October 2014. The album picked up some attention for “All This Could Be Yours,” “Hot Coals” and the anthemic clap-along hit “First.” Though the album’s overall reviews didn’t receive as much love as Robbers and Cowards, “First” held true to its title and became the band’s highest-ranking and longestcharting single to date, rising to number 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and remaining on the chart for 62 weeks.

FEELING BUBBLY:

In March 2014, the Cold War Kids song “A Million Eyes” emerged from an experimental partnership with the band and Belgian beer company Stella Artois. Together with inventor Andy Cavatorta, who created instruments out of the company’s drinking glasses, the band’s sound merged with the Chalice Symphony to concoct a one-of-a-kind Stelladrinking soundtrack.

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UNPLUGGED: Living without Technology LIFE OUTSIDE OF A FOUR-INCH SCREEN WRITTEN BY: MOLLY BROOKS | PHOTOGRAPHED BY: GIL COPE | MODEL: VIKTORIIA DOLAN

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NATIVE KNOWLEDGE: I talked to many people over the course of this experiment and even those who lived during a time without cellphones or laptops said that they couldn’t imagine their lives without these conveniences.

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Saturday: DENIAL Saturday was a very busy day for me, and looking back, I’m so thankful it was.

I had family visiting for the weekend and was preoccupied by the festivities, which made my first day tech-less pretty easy. I was able to engage with my family without being distracted by a notification on my lock screen. It felt good to be able to give everyone my full attention. By the end of the day, I was wiped out and couldn’t keep my eyes open long enough to even think about turning on Netflix. I rested my head on my pillow thinking how easily Saturday passed by and how great this experiment was going to be.

Sunday: ANGER We all know that there are these studies out there about how blue-light from cellphones and laptops ruin our sleep. Well, I’ve never really paid much attention to these findings because I fall asleep at the drop of a hat, whether I stare at a screen before bed or not.

Waking up Sunday morning, I felt extra refreshed and ready to take on the day, so maybe it’s not all bologna. This joyous feeling, however, was soon hit by reality when I walked into the kitchen and my entire family was staring at their devices. It wasn’t unusual, as this is a practice that I normally participate in as well. I check all my social media in the morning, read a few popular articles and sort through emails.

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t only took five measly days without my cellphone or laptop to show me that I’m addicted to technology.

I entered into this experiment thinking a week without electronics would be no problem. I can easily put my cellphone away during a dinner with family or friends.

I love to be outside and I try not to stare at my computer screen all day. I’m honestly the type of person to make snarky comments about today’s youth and their social mediadriven lifestyles.

However, I will admit that I watch a little too much Netflix and procrastinate doing work by endlessly scrolling on Twitter. I choose to do these things though, right? Wrong.

Spending five days without any modern-day conveniences showed me that I’m addicted to these daily practices and it was really hard for me to give them up.

Reflecting on my experience, I seemed to have went through the five stages of grief for the loss of my technology. I denied that the experiment was affecting my life. I was angry when others were using technology, while I couldn’t even check the time on my cellphone. I became depressed when I realized without social media, I had no idea what my friends were doing. Toward the end of the experiment, I began bargaining for it to end just one day earlier. It wasn’t until the last day of my tech-less life, that I finally accepted that I would be OK without a laptop or cellphone.

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This was truly the first time it really struck me that I was being deprived of something. I sucked it up though, and forced people to actually talk to me while I ate my breakfast.

Spending five days without any modern-day conveniences showed me that I’m addicted to these daily practices and it was really hard for me to give them up.”

Monday: DEPRESSION I honestly feel bad for anyone who crossed paths with me on Monday. It was not a good day for me. Living a life without technology was affecting my mood drastically and I attribute that to how lonely life feels without technology.

It was proving difficult to engage with any of my friends and not being able to watch their weekend Snapchat stories gave me serious FOMO. I’m also in a long-distance relationship while my boyfriend, and this had been the longest period of time we’d gone without talking.

To try to ease my depression and occupy my mind, I decided reading would be a worthwhile activity. I always complain that I want to read, but can’t bring myself to pick up a book after hours of reading and writing for work. Of course all my reading material is on my iPad, but luckily I had a hard copy of an oldiebut-goodie stashed in my car. I stopped by the Xanadu Cafe to curl up with it in a corner full of comfy couches. The glass case of savory scones, cupcakes, and cookies taunted me, so I grabbed a cappuccino and macarons. I couldn’t take a Google break or veer onto Twitter when there was a dry spell in the story like I naturally do on my iPad. I had to sit in the simplicity of turning a paper page and the occasional people watch.

I spent the rest of the afternoon sunning on my patio and continued to read. The hours flew by and before I realized, it was time for dinner.

Later that morning, I went on a hike at the 1,000 steps to Laguna Beach. I connected myself with nature… since I couldn’t connect myself with Facebook.

Step after step, I soon realized that even doing an unconnected activity, I missed my technology. Not even the breathtaking views or the fresh air could change my mood. I’m a hard-core fitness tracker and soon realized that I wouldn’t know how many miles I’d hiked without my Apple Watch. What is the point of exercising, when you can’t even revel in how many calories you’ve burned?

My fury continued once I got to the oceanside because I couldn’t Instagram it. Trust me, the caption would have been #nofilter.

SCREEN QUEENS AND KINGS Some statistics on the average American…

1. We look at our phones an average of 4.7 hours a day 2. We spend 1.7 hours of our day on social media 3. Only 12% of Americans report spending time outside every day 4. Only 52% of Americans read a book outside of work or school last year

It was official, I’d hit the second stage: anger. Having to live technology-free was really starting to dampen my lifestyle and I was not happy about it.

Tuesday: BARGAINING Looking for some good vibes and distractions, I spent almost all day exercising. I started my day out at the gym,played some tennis, and ended up going for a run in the afternoon.

To calm and exfoliate those sore muscles, I decided to treat myself. A spa day sounded perfect. I took a drive to The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel to indulge in some self-care. I opted for a revitalizing facial to help myself relax.

Wrapped snug in a robe as I sipped on refreshing cucumber water, I enjoyed every minute of it. I knew I would be coming back to enjoy their Beach

LOOKING UP: Putting your phone away for only an hour can make a difference.

Don’t be tempted to stare at your screen while waiting in a line.

You’ll be amazed at the interesting people you meet or cool things you see just because you’re looking up.

NATIVE KNOWLEDGE: The three hardest things about unplugging are: 1. Not being able to use Google to solve disputes or find answers 2. Not being able to take a picture when you come across something beautiful.

3. No one knowing how to contact you

Reflecting on my experience, I seemed to have went through the five stages of grief for the loss of my technology.

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NO STRINGS ATTACHED Motorola was the first company to produce a handheld mobile phone.

On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, a Motorola researcher and executive, made the first mobile telephone call from handheld subscriber equipment, placing a call to Dr. Joel S. Engel of Bell Labs.

Comber or Beach Stone Therapy once my technology fast was over. After all, I would need to reward myself for all of my continued dedication!

When I got back home, I felt relaxed yet uneasy. I was in constant debate with myself and wanted to end the experiment early. I was bored. My laptop and cellphone were calling my name. I didn’t give in, though. My dad ended up suggesting I help him with some chores.

He lured me in with the proposition of homemade candy. Who could resist making, and then eating, Almond Joys? I then helped him sort his coin collection, a hobby he’d done since he was little.

I was beginning to realize that my dad had all of these fascinating hobbies and talents because he didn’t spend all day staring at a screen. Sure, he and my mom can be technology-challenged at times, but they’ve acquired skills over their lifetime that I worry my generation won’t even attempt.

Wednesday: ACCEPTANCE

I longed for the quiet that I’d become accustomed to. I wanted to be present in what I was doing, but couldn’t help but be distracted by the 10 other things pulling at me. It was all so jarring.”

Maybe it was because I knew I was getting my cellphone back at the end of the day, but Wednesday was actually a pretty good day. I felt more relaxed and less anxious about what I could possibly be missing out on.

I decided to enjoy the sun by renting a Duffy from Balboa Bay Resort to not only celebrate my completion of this hard task at hand, but take in a stunning view while I was at it.

I indulged in a charcuterie board with amazing cheeses and bubbly champagne. The breeze felt nice at 5 miles per hour and allowed me to take time to reflect on the week.

The smooth ride let me see the bay clearly, instead of through an iPhone screen where I would normally by Snapchatting right now.

I had promised myself I’d turn on my cellphone after dinner, but when I finished the meal I found myself apprehensive. I didn’t feel I needed, or wanted, to look at it quite yet. I actually dreaded having to sift through all the messages I knew had built up over the week.

What did I learn?

and sorted through emails, I really wanted to say that taking time away from technology didn’t affect me. Or that I was no better or worse off, and it was a stupid experiment. I’ve read about many people, who after this type of experiment, felt enlightened and unburdened, but I felt underwhelmed and unchanged. Was this because I’m so obsessed with these inanimate metal objects, that I couldn’t find any benefits of going without them?

Initially, this experiment was lost on me. However, it turned out to be one of those “grass is greener” type of situations. It seemed like I wanted what I couldn't have. The day after my experiment, I was thrown back into the harsh reality that is our modern world.

I had work emails waiting for responses, a boyfriend who wanted to continually text again and days of my friends’ social media posts to catch up on. I longed for the quiet that I’d become accustomed to. I wanted to be present in what I was doing, but couldn’t help but be distracted by the 10 other things pulling at me. It was all so jarring.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m sitting here right now typing this article on my laptop. I wouldn’t, by any means, choose to give up the endless communication and convenience these appliances provide. However, I needed to be given perspective of what technology means in my life and this experiment did that.

Recently, post-experiment, I caught myself half listening to a conversation I was having with my dad. I was scrolling through twitter when he had approached me and I hadn’t bothered to look up while he was speaking.

Before this experiment, I wouldn’t have given that situation a second thought.

Now, I see how rude that was.

My cellphone and laptop make my life easier, but not necessarily better. Living without them, my life was a little richer in terms of relationships. Sure, I was lonely when no one was physically around, but that’s life. It made me appreciate the times when I did have company. We think that these devices are bringing us closer, and in a way, they are. We have to be able to put them down though and be social in a way that doesn’t require a Wi-Fi connection.

When I finally checked my notifications

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On a crisp, clear and beautiful day in sunny Southern California, Catalina Island sits about 22 miles off the coast; a mysterious treasure of land resting on the horizon, oft forgotten among the many activities offered along California’s shoreline. “Why haven’t we ever been there before?” people ask themselves. “I bet it’s beautiful.”

“The glide across the ocean from Long Beach took about an hour, but felt like mere minutes.ˮ

IT MOST DEFINITELY IS. For those not afforded the luxury of leisurely floating across the pacific on their yacht, the Catalina Express departing from Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point is a perfect alternative. A general admission ticket is required, or there is an option to upgrade for those feeling fancy, which grants exclusive access to “The Commodore Lounge.”

For those that plan to be there for only a day or two, everything you need can fit into an ordinary backpack, which is convenient for the amount of walking the island has in store. The key is to pack light—an outfit or two, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses. For everything there is to do on the island, most items will be provided.

The glide across the ocean from Long Beach took about an hour, but felt like mere minutes. Sunscreen and a sweater are all that is needed for this part of the journey, and only for those who plan to sit outside, which should be everyone.

The deck of the Express greets its passengers with sunshine, a cool ocean breeze and, on most trips, views of a school of dolphins to point and giggle about with a mixed crowd of people from California to the Middle East.

Sometimes it’s even possible to see a breaching whale.

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oon enough, the Catalina Express reaches the quaint little inlet of Avalon Bay. Time to reapply that sunscreen. Now, there are a few options for transportation on the island, most notably the famous Catalina golf carts. Everything in Avalon is within a 15-20 minute walk and this is the option most people will choose. So, it is important to take footwear that is comfortable walking distances in, or at least something to change into at the hotel.

and their Fisherman’s Catch with a couple of water bottles, we head in the direction of Catalina’s wildly popular Zip Line Eco Tour.

Closed toed shoes are a requirement to zip line, so it is important to bring a pair with you. The rest of the equipment is provided: helmet, carabiners, zip line trolley, straps, lockers (for anything in your pockets), locker keys and most importantly hilarious tour guides.

After a brief ride in a bus to the top of Catalina’s mountains, with some history and fun facts mixed in, we head through the Zip Line Eco Tour gate and Just a five-minute walk from where the Catalina step onto the first of five wooden platforms with a Express docks is The Pavilion Hotel. There zip line extending out until reaching another are two choices: check in immediately or go platform in the distance (from 500-1,000 "The key is to for a nice walk and begin discovering the pack light— yards). Trees and rocks are all that sit below. multitude of activities the small city has to an outfit or There are no safety nets here. offer. There are more than 25 tours to take two, bathing Though all the equipment is already provided, part in just in Avalon. suit, towel, there is one thing each person must bring: sunscreen, So, forget the waiting lines—it’s time to personality. The tour starts off with nervous sunglasses." explore. We head north along the Catalina jitters and a lack of volunteers willing to step coastline, passing the famous Catalina Island off the wooden ledge, but by the end has people Casino, pristine water at our side inviting a gaze at jumping at the opportunity to go first and striking a the school of fish beneath its surface, eventually pose while they zip through the air at speeds up to reaching the secluded but alluring Descanso Beach 45 mph, offering beautiful views of the island and Club. Our table for lunch is maybe 25 feet away The Descanso Beach Club below. from petite waves on the coast slapping against the Upon finishing our exhilarating tour, we stroll back pebbles on the beach, as various reggae artists set towards the ocean and find a small water sports the ultimate beach vibe with their island accents rental stand offering kayaking, paddle boarding and serenading us from the speakers at the bar. The snorkeling. Kayaking is the most common rental, wooden tables are simply set, with a small metal and again not much equipment is needed to have a pail in the middle holding all of our utensils, while blast. The employees hook us up with a two-person beach umbrellas rise above keeping us cool on this kayak, life jackets and oars. Sunscreen is especially particularly sunny day. After enjoying a Cobb salad

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WILDLIFE to keep an eye out for during a visit to the island 1.

Catalina Island Fox:

The largest, and cutest, predator on the island.

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Bald Eagles:

Because ‘Merica

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Santa Catalina Island Shrew:

Rumored to be the size of a dime.

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American Bison:

Imported in the 1920’s, their numbers once grew to around 600. The conservancy now attempts to keep their numbers around 200 because of a lack of water.

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Harbor Seal:

If you plan to go fishing, you better watch your bait!

important here as well, along with a bathing suit (good luck NOT getting wet) and for pictures it’s best to go with a GoPro in watertight casing for the best shots. The kayaks are allowed most places, minus the main harbor at Avalon, and the employees advised us we can go as far out as we dare; even back to the California coast as long as the kayaks are back by 5:00 p.m.

best to keep things simple, and by this point a light sweater is more proper attire than a bathing suit.

Then simply grab some balls, clubs and a scorecard and get golfing.

After crossing “golf’s hardest miniature golf course” off the bucket list, there can be only one thing left: Happy Hour! Though, most hours in Catalina are quite happy, there’s only one kind that offers discounted booze. Avalon Grille is going to be Following kayaking, it’s finally time to check "The airy the spot you’ll find many frequenting. Again, into The Pavilion. Sure enough, the crowd hotel, mere steps from the beach and with an airy and has dissipated by this point and check in steps away open atmosphere, the restaurant provides a is a breeze. The airy hotel, mere steps away from the perfect cap to an eventful day. A Happy Hour from the beach, feels like a miniature resort. beach, offering of fish or chicken tacos, sliders and A field of grass creates a central courtyard, feels like a miniature wings paired with beer, wine, martinis or complete with pairs of lounge chairs to resort.” cocktails to sip on while people watching the sunbathe and relax on as well as a fire pit Catalina crowd from one of the most polished to lounge next to after a long day walking restaurants on the island becomes an adventure in the island. The rooms surround the courtyard, itself. Finally we returned to our rooms, after a brief with miniature palms and other shrubbery stint enjoying the mesmerizing fire pit, and said providing privacy for each room’s personal patio. goodnight to a wonderful day.

Upon entering the room, especially after a day of adventures, the spacious layout makes it the The worst part about the next morning is the perfect breathe of fresh air. We leave the patio door knowledge we would soon be departing. But, not open to let a light breeze sweep through and fall before a complimentary breakfast spread of quiche, into cloud-like mattresses and pillows; only after bacon, sausage, bagels and some fresh squeezed eating the complimentary chocolates that have orange juice. Packing light means it’s easier to been awaiting our arrival. But there’s still so much repack, and after a short walk back to the Catalina left to do.

Express, we bid farewell to Southern California’s most overlooked gem.

Complimentary wine and cheese hour is a great way to kick off the evening, before trekking off again on a five-minute walk to the local miniature golf course, “Golf Gardens.” F U N FA C T: it is known as one of the most difficult putt-putt courses in the country. Again it is

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t is rare to find an exclusive French Provencial-inspired beauty of this magnitude with a Laguna Beach seaside address. However, this private landmark estate not only offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, it is also surrounded by 12 glorious rolling acres of wide open space. With its own spectacular vineyard featuring merlot, chardonnay and cabernet grapes from the famous wine region of Temecula and a stunning hillside setting, this exceptional find is the ultimate in Southern California luxury living. Sitting on just under an acre, this three-story approximately 10,000 square foot property features some of the most up-to-the-minute design elements and amenities that, up-to-now, could only be imagined.

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HEIDI SHAHRESTANY heidis@homgroup.com M 949.933.0075 BRE# 01981903

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Smart Home:

This inviting ecofriendly and fully automated home can be controlled remotely and features a complete solar panel system, wiring for sound and data, three-car attached garage including a 100 amps outlet charging of two electric vehicles and a motor court.

Wine and Dine:

The beautiful home’s wine cellar boasts a 1,500-bottle private climate controlled space with more than enough room for any wine connoisseur.

The fun begins in the fabulous jaw-dropping infinity pool that gives the appearance of a giant wall of water spilling directly into the sea and creating an instantaneous prologue to the breathtaking panoramic ocean view below.

enowned and highly sought after local architect Jim Conrad is the visionary who lovingly designed this home in 2013. This spectacular home blends function and design with a slice of French Provencial paradise. Offering the best of nature’s rustic beauty—lush greenery, lovely trees and fragrant purple lavender dotting the country hillside— dramatic sunsets atop ocean views are not to be missed in this stately home. With a colorful terracotta tiled roof, beautiful scrolled wrought iron stair rails and accents throughout the interior and exterior of the home, impressive hardwood beams, soft muted tones featured inside and out and rich hardwood floors, the spirit of this impressive home harmonizes with the sheer beauty of its natural environment.

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The 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom estate features everything from a great room to a walk-in pantry to an elevator and a complete gym. Those who love hosting dinners will enjoy the formal dining room, wet bar, home theater and impressive wine cellar. Along with the home’s strategically placed recessed lighting, elegant sparkling chandeliers adorn many of the rooms throughout the home. Large scale living and entertaining areas boast soaring cathedral vaulted ceilings lending an even greater sense of openness to the majestic ultra-luxe living design. The wall of doors in the stylish family room opens up entirely and the pocket doors disappear to reveal the outdoor living room with built in seating area and entertainment dream space. A cozy fireplace sets the evening’s mood for a spontaneous soiree,

leisurely outdoor dining, casual social gathering or a celebration with friends and family.

The outdoor bar is fully equipped and the perfect spot for whipping up a batch of margaritas, a couple of mimosas on a lazy Sunday afternoon or stirring up a jug full of refreshing iced tea. For throwing some burgers or chicken on the grill, veggies or kabobs, or perhaps, a couple of steaks, the top of the line barbeque is just the thing to keep dinner guests and family enjoying a casual meal and dining on romantic stone terraces after a day of frolicking in the sun. The fun begins in the fabulous jaw-dropping infinity pool that gives the appearance of a giant wall of water spilling directly into the sea and creating an instantaneous prologue

Those who love hosting dinners will enjoy the formal dining room, wet bar and impressive 1,500-bottle private climate controlled wine cellar.

to the breathtaking panoramic ocean view below. This gorgeous work of art is the ultimate water retreat, and a dazzling and dramatic fire and ice display dancing at the edge of the patio is the punctuation mark to a warm California summer’s eve. The beautiful and relaxing spa with a waterfall may be just the thing to draw a close to a perfect day.

For the cook who prefers preparing food indoors, the full chef’s kitchen with adjacent bar is not only aesthetically beautiful, but it may also inspire the novice cook or the expert chef to try out a new recipe; perhaps a crème brûlée dessert or a Daube Provencial stew? Top of the line appliances from a professional stove to a double sink oversized white Carrara marble

topped kitchen island and countertops complete the look of the welcoming French farm-styled open kitchen space. The baths feature everything from a bidet to gold gilded accented cabinetry to large spaces with European inspired claw foot tubs and double sinks with wall-to-wall vanity mirrors.

With its “French country” backdrop, there are views from every level of the home and whether it’s watching the sunrise in the morning, enjoying the sea’s ebb and tide flow in the afternoon, or unwinding as the sun sets at day’s end and the city’s lights glow in the evening sky, sunlight and moonlight fill this home with some of nature’s finest gifts. C’est la belle vie!

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thank YOU

TO OUR PARTNERS Amusement Park

L’Auberge Del Mar

SOCIAL Costa Mesa

Andaz

Liberty Diamonds

Stanfield Group

Antonello

London Coin Galleries | Newport

Starfish

Avila’s El Ranchito

London Coin Galleries | Mission Viejo

Summer Concert Series

Balboa Bay Resort

LunchBOX

BCBG Max Azria Group

Mesa

Swiss Watch Gallery & Fine Jewelers

Beach Hut Deli

Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill Tustin

Blue Eyed Girl

Modern Pop

Board & Brew

Newport Dunes

Bowers Museum

Novecento Boutique

Brabus, Startech & TechArt

Novecento Sport

Brian Liberto Real Estate

OC FAIR

Captain Newport

OMG Aesthetics

Cenci Ventures | Sandy’s

On Que Style

Cinépolis

Pacific City | PC Group Retail, LLC

TMDW, Inc (Rolex Boutique South Coast Plaza)

Classic Club

Pandor Bakery

TONI&GUY

Creative Carafes

Pandora | Hearts on Fire

Total Cosmetix

Dr. Robert Kessler

Pizza 90 / Royal Hawaiian

Traditional Jewelers

Dr. Sanjay Grover

Polished Perfect by Twila True

Twice the Style

Drai’s Beach Club

Puesto

Vanguard University

Eat.Drink.Sleep

Pure Barre

Vein Clinic CA

Evans Hotel/Catamaran Resort

Ra Yoga

VESTAR The District

Finesse Plastic Surgery

Red O Restaurant

Warren Christopher

Fletcher Jones Motorcars

Renaissance Club Sport

Watch Connection

Fresh Brothers

Restauration

Ways and Means

Grand Prix Performance

Ritual Yoga

Wells Fargo

Greater Palm Springs Convention & Vistiors Bureau

Sadie Slick

West of Camden

Saint Marc Pub, Cafe, Bakery & Cheese Affinage

Where’s the Party?

Identity Management Group: La Vida Cantina

The Alley The Cannery The Crow Bar & Kitchen The Hobbit The Quiet Woman The Wayfarer The Winery Tiempo Escrow, Inc.

William Grant & Sons

JC Resorts |Temecula Creek Inn

Santa Catalina Island Company/Catalina Express

Winston’s Crown Jewelers

JPS Design

Santa Monica Seafood

Xanadu Cafe

K1 Speed Racing

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

KAABOO Works LLC.

Skyloft

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