Posts by Christopher Luu
Burger Bliss: Tommy Bahama’s New Spring Selections
Got burger blues? With the springtime weather well on its way and your culinary course thrown by Restaurant Week, there’s more offerings to be had when it comes to seasonal selections. Tommy Bahama Island Grille is offering a few fresh remixes of the classic burger. Whether you want one for lunch or dinner, their new Burgers & Beer menu is sure to hit the spot.
Haute Event: Fendi’s Modern Primitives at South Coast Plaza
Attention collectors, whether you’re into one-of-a-kind furniture or you’re against every it-bag that ever was. The Fendi boutique at South Coast Plaza is hosting a unique event Thursday, March 10 that’ll get you something nobody else will have. With Fendi artisans on hand to customize handbags and the design duo of architects Ben Aranda and Chris Lasch, the Modern Primitives exhibit is sure to give you some new ideas when it comes to accessorizing.
Haute Event: Terence Blanchard at SCFTA
For one day only, two of the biggest names in jazz will come together at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a one-time performance. For the first time at the Center, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard will bring their signature sound to the stage, so you’ll definitely want to get tickets to this special afternoon performance.
Haute Event: Milk & Cookies at Active Ride
Think art is child’s play? Find out yourself at Active Ride, where this Saturday, March 12, the store will be hosting a Milk & Cookies event from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. In addition to the art exhibition, the event will debut TOMS launch of the Kids for Kids collection, which continues their One for One promise of providing a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair purchased.
Save the Plate: Paul Martin’s American Bistro Coming Soon
Irvine’s food scene is definitely getting big — with Capital Seafood set to open another location at the Spectrum and CUCINA Enoteca coming this fall, you’ll have no shortage of choices when your stomach starts to growl. But what we’re anticipating is the latest from the team that brings you Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Fashion Island and PF Changs, Paul Martin’s American Bistro.
Take a Load Off: Jade Foot Massage Opens
Are your feet feeling beat up? Black and blue? Take a load off and head to Jade Foot Massage, a new spot that’s open now in Irvine that’s specializing in relaxing your tired feet and re-energizing you in one visit. Steeped in tradition and guaranteed to get you smiling, come in and you’ll leave on the right foot.
Haute Looks: Everything is Illumin8ed with Anastasia
While you may love a smoky eye, there’s no proof that packing on the powder can be any good for you — or is there? While it’s no magic pixie dust, the shadows in Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Illumin8 With Youthful Synergy Complex Eye Shadow Palettes might just be the thing get your eyes looking younger. No smoke and mirrors, it’s all clinically proven.
Haute Event: Nathan Gunn at SCFTA
If you’re in the mood for a little night music, head to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, where jazz superstar Nathan Gunn will perform March 24-27. As part of the center’s popular cabaret series, he’ll be playing the Samueli theater, so you can be sure that these performances will be sexy, intimate and unforgettable.
Haute Lips: NARS Cosmetics at the Oscars
Red carpet beauty was all about the lips this year at the Academy Awards, and there was no better brand than NARS to help get the stunning starlets looking their best. For a few tips to get ready for your next appearance before the flashbulbs, check out what Florence Welch, Amy Adams and the beautiful Mandy Moore were painting on their pouts.
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