Orange Coast Magazine

South Coast Plaza is getting a taste of New York luxury. Tiffany & Co. and Chef Daniel Boulud have announced the opening of Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud, a new dining destination connected to Tiffany’s dazzling new store. Bringing the beloved Blue Box Café experience to Orange County, the restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea in a polished yet welcoming setting.

Head to Laguna Beach’s Rivian Theater on Sept. 12, where Seager will screen its latest short film, “The Catalina Double.” The 37-minute mini-documentary follows Catalina Island locals Noah Warrick and Shane Machado alongside Seager co-founder Mattson Smith as they take on a 24-hour challenge to harvest a Catalina mule deer and land a bluefin tuna offshore. The film also explores the island’s traditions and community during a potentially historic year for its mule deer hunt. From Sept.

A Pilates class in 2012 planted the seed for a life-changing career shift for Lynn Ahearn. After discovering the Slow Resistance Method and seeing its impact firsthand, Ahearn opened BE Fit in Laguna Niguel in 2019 while continuing to build a successful career as a bank executive. For four years, she balanced both worlds before leaving corporate banking to focus on the studio full time. “Women want spaces designed for them,” Ahearn says.

Landers Supply House is settling into a new home at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa. The local shop, known for its curated selection of vintage apparel, denim, and cowboy boots, officially opened at the new location on Aug. 29. After nearly a decade in Costa Mesa, owner Kim Owen is taking over part of the former Urban Outfitters space, bringing Landers’ mix of workwear, western, collegiate, moto, and military-inspired pieces along for the move.

Articles in The New York Times and Runner’s World, and countless online videos, tout the benefits of tai chi walking—a slow, mindful form of walking based on the practice of tai chi. What is your opinion of this exercise trend? Dr. Kim: The strongest evidence is going to be those related to fall prevention, particularly targeting the elderly or others who may have increased risk of falls and injuries as a result of falls.

Outpost Kitchen has rolled out a refreshed menu, bringing new options to its breakfast, brunch and lunch lineup. Launched the weekend of Aug. 14, the menu continues the restaurant’s focus on wholesome, flavorful dishes made with high-quality, community-sourced ingredients. New additions include the Strawberry Oat Matcha, a creamy oat milk matcha with strawberry, and the Antioxidant Berry Blast Smoothie, made with blueberries, raspberries, almond butter, chia seeds, and coconut milk.

Stevens has performed for audiences across Orange County, constantly honing his craft both as a solo act and with his band, OC Grandma’s Boys. Whether it’s at the Orange County Fair or his biweekly gig at Duke’s in Huntington Beach, the singer-songwriter showcases a mix of covers and his own music with one goal in mind: building community. Earlier this year, he released his first album, “Boil ur iPhone,” an ode to his experiences with grief, self-discovery, and faith.

New York City’s beloved Levain Bakery has landed in Orange County, bringing its iconic six-ounce, crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside cookies with it. This Friday, Sept. 4 at 8 a.m., the bakery opens its first O.C. location at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Founders Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald got their start baking bread for some of New York City’s most beloved restaurants before opening their first Levain storefront on West 74th Street in 1995.

This week, we’re joined by a creative entrepreneur who turned a passion for vintage textiles into a full-scale interior design studio known for its elevated take on coastal living. After growing up in Utah and moving to California, she launched her business in 2010, which started with handmade pillows and throws and quickly evolved into a sought-after design firm, with work featured in HGTV, Orange Coast magazine, and homes showcased on the Newport Harbor Home Tour.

StyleWeekOC and the Newport Beach Film Festival are teaming up again for five days of fashion, film, and culture at Fashion Island, October 14 to 18. The week will feature film premieres, fashion shows, industry panels, brand activations, and an opening night event, bringing together people from across the creative and entertainment industries.