Recently opened in Huntington Beach, a city synonymous with the easy-breezy “California casual” style we all love, the 1,250-square-foot store marks the ubiquitous brands first U.S. flagship. “Flip-flops are a staple of beach culture and Huntington Beach as the lifestyle hub of California is the perfect place for our first Havaianas outpost,” expressed Afonso Sugiyama, Havaianas president.

Mark your calendars, ladies! Nordstrom’s Anniversary Beauty Exclusive Event begins on July 16 and goes through Aug. 1. For those readers unable to deal with the elbow throwing, credit-card-slam-down crowds, the pre-sale is in full swing with more than 100 designer brands participating including Marc Jacobs, Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier.

George Bernard Shaw once said, “There is no love sincerer than the love of food,” and that is why this Haute 5 is about local dining favorites. This isn’t a list of the newest hot spots or cherished staples or best dining with a view. Our editorial team selected these top five establishments based on one simple question: What is your favorite restaurant in Orange County? I hope this entry makes for some wonderful dinner conversation.