Fans of O Fine Japanese Cuisine in Laguna Beach can rejoice the opening of O’s second location in Irvine. So whether you’re in South County or in the northern environs, there’s going to be an O Fine Japanese Sushi not too far away. The new location is serving up the same high quality sushi as the original location, so don’t worry about quality control — just get your chopsticks ready.

It’s a fashion frenzy this week as Neiman Marcus plays host to two of the fashion world’s luminaries. First, there’s an appearance by Derek Lam, designer for his namesake line as well as beloved Italian label Tod’s, and then there’ll be a second big name when Carmen Marc Valvo visits the store and shows you how to dress for your red carpet moments. Get your outfits ready — there’s going to be fierce fashion competition at both of these events.

March 24th marked the opening of the eighth Microsoft Store in the world — which just so happens to be at South Coast Plaza. With fanfare, famous faces and huge crowds, the store also opened with the promise of community involvement and a special performance from Disney Channel star Selena Gomez and the opportunity for visitors to take on reality super-couple Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odem during a special Microsoft Kinect face-off.

Sometimes, trekking to South Coast or another of Orange County’s shopping supermalls is just too much. If you’re looking to mix up your shopping experience and find some one-of-a-kind pieces, there’s a new destination: the oc mart MIX. It’s just a few blocks from South Coast, so if you’re in need of a retail re-do, it’s easy to stop by for a refresher course on retail.

After the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan, Executive Chef Greg Daniels of Haven Gastropub knew that he had to do something — it was the same feeling that drove him to Haven4Haiti, the fundraiser that raised $11,000 for the earthquake in Haiti last year. Haven4Japan took over Haven’s dining room March 28th and […]

For the second time, the Teen Vogue Haute Spot is coming to South Coast Plaza, giving budding fashion plates the chance to discover fashion’s finest. With everything from fashion shows to personal appearances to movie premiers planned, there’s definitely reason to come back more than once to get haute.

You love a great cupcake — it’s the perfect size to satisfy your sweet tooth and small enough so that you don’t feel like you’ve got to triple your time on the elliptical. And there’s no better place to get your cupcake fix than Casey’s Cupcakes, which will represent Orange County on an upcoming episode of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. To celebrate their television appearance, they’ll be serving up a flavor that’s featured on the show — the Elizabeth Taylor.

Southern California is known for south-of-the-border specialties, and nothing’s more dramatic at a festive fiesta-style dinner than a sizzling plate of fajitas. If you’re looking for the best, pay a visit to any of these top 5 choices. Whether you like it hot or need a few cervesa to quell the spice, with these hot picks you’ll be one hot commodity.

Calling all moms, moms-to-be and ladies looking for a laugh. The chic Elie Tahari boutique is hosting the release of Sarah Maizes’s book Got Milf?: The Modern Mom’s Guide to Feeling Fabulous, Looking Great, and Rocking A Minivan. On April 5th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., she’ll be in-store ready to mingle and share war stories on mommyhood and battling the urge to be a dumpy mom.