Irvine celebrates its renowned open space
Hundreds of Irvine residents gathered at the Quail Hill trailhead on April 13 to celebrate the city’s renowned parks and open spaces, enjoying a pancake breakfast and guided hike along the scenic...
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Food and cocktails at Irvine’s new hidden lounge, Cozy Pine
Leonard Chan, design-obsessed “CEO-ish” of the Alchemists restaurant group, has created more than a dozen storied concepts in Southern California. Among them are The Blind Rabbit in Anaheim, Stowaway...
View ArticleHandcrafted onigiri at University Center
An ancient Japanese comfort food beloved across the globe is now available at University Center’s Tenori restaurant. Tenori specializes in handcrafted onigiri, a simple, handheld meal made from white...
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Coming Crustaceans
Le Shrimp Ramen Le Shrimp marries the elaborate flavors of Japanese ramen, silky Chinese noodles and the starring ingredient: fresh tiger prawns. The signature shrimp-chicken broth involves baking,...
View ArticleConstruction set to begin on new retail, cultural centers at Great Park
A new retail center is set to open at the Great Park in 2026. Located at the corner of Bosque and Great Park Boulevard, The Canopy is expected to feature 80,000 square feet of amenities, including an...
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New hiking trails
A stunning expanse of open space southeast of Irvine Lake is now open for public enjoyment. Red Rock Wilderness offers over 8 miles of new trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding....
View ArticleIt began with a plan
Eddie Chen is a high school superstar, a Stanford-bound hip-hop dancing pro recently named among 20 Presidential Scholars in the Arts throughout the U.S. He gives a lot of credit to Irvine schools. “I...
View ArticleExplore a World of Flavor at The Market Place
Whether your kids are picky eaters or naturally adventurous, expand their palates this summer on us. Culinary Adventures at The Market Place, a kids-eat-free dining initiative, invites children to...
View ArticleCenter of Summer Returns to Irvine
The Irvine Spectrum Center is the place to be all summer long for exciting activities for all ages in Irvine – where the fun never sets! You are guaranteed to find free events that satisfy your every...
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New Shops, homes on tap at The Market Place
The Market Place is undergoing a significant reinvestment to create a newly imagined, half-acre-plus, community lawn and plaza area that’s scheduled to be open next summer. The new plaza will feature...
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Q&A: EverSpring Modern Chinese with Chef and Owner Toby Zhang
EverSpring Modern Chinese joins The Market Place as the newest quick-service gem to hit Irvine. Toby Zhang, owner and manager, discusses the inspiration behind the restaurant, his dedication to...
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Reinvestment to enhance The Market Place
Since debuting in 1988, The Market Place has become one of Southern California’s most popular open-air shopping and dining destinations, drawing millions each year to its top lifestyle brands and 47...
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New openings
Sauced BBQ & Spirits | The Market Place Cleverly named sauces like Pig Candy and Hot Tin Roof add ambiance to this authentic, slow-cooked Southern barbecue. Start with Bumpkins – egg rolls with...
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Take your baking to the next level
Bakers of all ages can now hone their craft with the help of a do-it-yourself baking studio. Home Baking Day, which recently opened in Culver Plaza, provides the ingredients, utensils, modern...
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Your choice: fresh oysters or steam-kettle cooking
The name of Johnny Nguyen’s new spot, The Dive Oyster Bar, only tells half the story. Yes, he serves fresh oysters – a half-dozen varieties daily. But it’s his steam-kettle cooking technique that...
View ArticleArtisan collective opens at Woodbury
Poppi Seed Market, a new mother-daughter partnership at Woodbury Town Center, features handmade goods from more than 50 local small businesses and artisans. Shoppers can find apparel, jewelry, fresh...
View ArticleTasty hospitality at family-owned Georgia’s
The August debut of Georgia’s Restaurant further adds to the variety of dining options at Irvine Spectrum Center. The Fried Chicken Plate, which includes three pieces of the perfect ratio of seasoned...
View ArticleInside the success of Sessions West Coast Deli
Ten years ago, two hungry surfers hatched a plan to build a better sandwich. They sought a handheld meal elevated with a chef’s palette of complex flavors and premium ingredients, served in a...
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Entrepreneurial spirit
Relentless curiosity – that’s how Anthony Katz turned a homemade ice pack for his sore knee into Hyperice, a $700 million company headquartered in Irvine’s Discovery Park. Now he is collaborating with...
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Sauced BBQ & Spirits now open at The Market Place
Get sauced! The puns are abundant and so is the food at new Sauced at The Market Place. In addition to Carolina pulled pork and St. Louis spare ribs, you’ll find Bumpkins brisket egg rolls, a barbecue...
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