South Coast Plaza undergoes mythical makeover to mark the Year of the Dragon

Paying homage to cultural traditions while stepping confidently into a year anticipated to bring good fortune, nobility, strength and success, South Coast Plaza officials Thursday kicked off the Year of the Dragon in a celebration of epic proportions.

Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Orange County 2024

Enjoy special prix-fixe dinners and more at these O.C. restaurants and resorts.

南海岸廣場龍年慶典開幕

慶典由南海岸廣場總經理Molly Unger、Debra Downing、韓國駐洛杉磯大使館領事Junghee Mun在鑼鼓喧天的舞獅中共同主持剪綵。

More than 30 brands opening at South Coast Plaza in 2024

South Coast Plaza continues in 2024 with more than 30 new boutiques opening at the luxury center from the best-of-the-best global brands. Boutiques opening in the first part of the year include Bvlgari, Cartier, Casper, Chloé, Gucci, Lanvin and Palm Angels. Also coming to South Coast Plaza in 2024 are boutiques from Alaia, Amiri, Armani/Caffè, […]

South Coast Plaza suma nuevas tiendas enfocadas los viajeros más exigentes

El destino de compras en el sur de California anunció una alineación de boutiques nuevas y reinventadas que harán su debut en 2024. Bajo el lema “Nuevo Año, Nuevo Estilo”, estas adiciones reafirman el compromiso de South Coast Plaza de ofrecer a los visitantes una selección incomparable de marcas de lujo. Gucci de dos pisos […]

Gen Z prefers shopping in person, including South Coast Plaza

Young shoppers have helped retail centers bounce back after the downturn brought on by the pandemic, in part because the digital space has turned Gen Z into a generation that expects instant gratification.

A Trio of Italian-Owned Luxury Stores Opens at South Coast Plaza in Southern California

Jil Sander, Maison Margiela and Marni debut new boutiques at South Coast Plaza

South Coast Plaza to welcome over 30 new luxury boutiques in 2024

Luxury shopping destination South Coast Plaza is set to welcome more than 30 new luxury boutiques this year.

¡Ofertas de lujo! ¿Qué comer, hacer y visitar en South Coast Plaza?

Art, culture, gastronomic excellence and fashion are the pillars of South Coast Plaza , a destination near the California coast with everything you are looking for to enjoy a first-class vacation

Feliz Navidad! It’s Bilingual Santa’s Busiest Time of Year

In a county with more than a million Spanish speakers, one of Orange County’s premier shopping destinations offers visits with a multicultural St. Nick.

Ride a carousel filled with prancing reindeer at South Coast Plaza

The adorable attraction will spin throughout the season; other festive details are festooning the Costa Mesa shopping center.

South Coast Plaza Jewel Court tree on front page of Daily Pilot/TimesOC.

The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Sunday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.

Voice of America Vietnam visits South Coast Plaza during the holiday season.

Voice of America Vietnam visits South Coast Plaza during the holiday season.

Holiday event for moms and multiples at Carousel Court on front page of Daily Pilot/TimesOC.

The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Sunday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.

Pat Pattison’s Best of California visits South Coast Plaza

Pat Pattison’s Best of California visits South Coast Plaza for holiday shopping and wrapping tips, to view the decor, and to visit with Santa.

The Crowd: Harvesters serve up fashion show à la mode

High fashions were on the runway during the recent Harvesters luncheon event held in the lobby of the modernist Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.

Tiempos de SHOPPING SPREE

South Coast Plaza as a destination for holiday shopping.

The Delights of Shopping In-Person This Season

A writer and former South Coast Plaza boutique manager writes beautifully about her memories of the shopping destination, and why in-person shopping is a pleasure.

Graff Chooses South Coast Plaza for Its First Standalone SoCal Salon

South Coast Plaza recently welcomed luxury jewelry-maker Graff to the Jewel Court section of its Costa Mesa, Calif., space.

Inside Byredo’s Exclusive Luncheon at Pendry Newport Beach

New Byredo boutique at South Coast Plaza is celebrated with a luncheon at the Pendry.

South Coast Plaza welcomes new luxury boutiques

South Coast Plaza, home to the largest collection of luxury timepiece and jewelry boutiques in North America, has welcomed new Graff, Van Cleef & Arpels and Byredo boutiques, and is planning for a newly designed and expanded boutique for Cartier and a new Bulgari in 2024. The Graff boutique is a Southern California exclusive as […]

Byredo Opens Its Sixth Location in California at South Coast Plaza

Head to South Coast Plaza to experience Byredo’s new flagship store.

South Coast Plaza announces new luxury lessees ahead of holidays

U.S. shopping center South Coast Plaza is spreading the word on a series of high-end stores hitting the center this season.

Graff Opens Its First Southern California Salon at South Coast Plaza

Visit Graff’s newest location at South Coast Plaza, featuring the brand’s classic designs such as Tilda’s Bow, Butterfly, Laurence Graff Signature, and Wild Flower.

Balenciaga Opens a Large Store in Southern California’s South Coast Plaza

The Paris-based brand is fresh off opening a new womenswear store last month on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

Van Cleef & Arpels Relocates in South Coast Plaza With Larger Footprint

Van Cleef & Arpels has opened a new boutique in South Coast Plaza, the shopping destination in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Bowers Museum presents exquisite installation from their private collection in South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court

Bowers Museum and South Coast Plaza have joined to present a special installation in Jewel Court at South Coast Plaza for visitors to enjoy through August 31. The museum has showcased an exquisite selection of objects from its renowned permanent collection, complemented by a stunning wrap unveiling their highly anticipated fall exhibitions, The Power of […]

WatchTime Collector Event at South Coast Plaza

WatchTime once again returned to South Coast Plaza for a collector event that drew 300 guests and participating luxury timepiece brands for an evening of socializing with fellow collectors and brand VIPs.

Ain’t Too Proud to Beg for a Populaire Musical Menu

For many years, dining at Leatherby’s Café Rouge before seeing a musical at Segerstrom Center was a must for me due to the fabulous themed menus created by Leatherby’s Chef Ross Pangilinan.

Últimas noticias sobre South Coast Plaza

South Coast Plaza is offers some of the best shopping in the U.S., and is a complete tourist destination that has a lot to offer.

¿ALGUIEN DIJO SHOPPING TRIP?

Mexico Cosmopolitan Magazine visits South Coast Plaza.

Caló Kitchen + Tequila brings Mexican food and hospitality to South Coast Plaza

Hospitality is on the menu at the new Caló Kitchen + Tequila at South Coast Plaza.

SOUTH COAST PLAZA: LA PLAZA DE LOS DESEOS

California, es de los estados norteamericanos con distintas historias instagrameables que incluyen un road trip, una visita a Disney, descubrimientos naturales -incluso prehistóricos- y en esta lista aparece el lado “sexy, chic and fabulous” del viajero que incluye tours a tiendas de lujo para estar presente en pasarelas y eventos de diseñadores. En el estado […]

A window on fashion — OCC students learn from brand masters at South Coast Plaza

Orange County college students visit South Coast Plaza to study luxury brand window displays in a story that includes upcoming new luxury stores.

“Nihao China” photo exhibition showcase beauty of Yellow River opens in South Coast Plaza

South Coast Plaza welcomes Chinese Consul General to Autumn Harvest Festival celebration.

HERMÈS ATELIER HORIZONS

South Coast Plaza as a shopping destination for affluent Mexican travelers.

Graff to Open at South Coast Plaza this Fall

The brand will be showcasing new collections reflec­tive of 1he next generation of the brand. The ne,ves1 campaign brings together tbe brand’s fine diamond collections and high jewelry to capture the many facets of every woman. Butterfly, Tilda’s Bow, Laurence Graff Signature and Villa La Vigie are the four collections featured . Each collection signifies […]

Engaged chef couple collaborate on new dishes at Costa Mesa’s Tableau Kitchen and Bar

A love story at South Coast Plaza’s Tableau Kitchen where Chef Holly Sao oversees the pastry department while her fiancé chef Jason Abo runs Tableau’s savory side of the kitchen.

Where to Shop This Month, From South Coast Plaza to Cleobella

New boutiques at South Coast Plaza and one sizzling swimwear launch have Orange County all dressed up for spring.

Collage at South Coast Plaza welcomes four new dining concepts

Collage Culinary Experience has added four new concepts to the elevated dining collective at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

C Magazine Welcomes Michael Kors Collection to Costa Mesa

The luncheon, celebrating the line’s arrival, also included an afternoon of shopping benefiting Every Mother Counts. C Magazine celebrated the arrival in Costa Mesa of Michael Kors’ runway line, Michael Kors Collection, at his eponymous South Coast Plaza boutique on Thursday, May 11. Guests gathered at chef Tony Esnault’s Michelin-starred Knife Pleat to dine on […]

33rd Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show Blooms at South Coast Plaza April 20-23

Kyle Cheesborough, the Horticulture Director at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar, has a difficult task this month: he’s one of the Garden Design judges at the 33rd annual Southern California Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza that runs April 19-23.

From Dumplings to Handbags: How OC’s South Coast Plaza Pulls in $2 Billion a Year

In an era of closing malls, this massive (and still privately owned) retail development manages to hold dozens of restaurants, Michelin stars, and some of Asia’s biggest hospitality groups all at once

Best New Restaurants 2023: Tableau Buzzes With An All-Day Menu

Experience brunch, afternoon tea, dinner and drinks at this fan-favorite restaurant.

What’s Haute at South Coast Plaza? | A Guide to the Shops at South Coast Plaza

Get the latest scoop from the world’s favorite high-end shopping destination, South Coast Plaza.

South Coast Plaza Offers Versatile, International Cuisines

In addition to this year’s Best New Restaurants, here are some more diverse food options that can be found at South Coast Plaza.

Best New Restaurants 2023: Populaire Impresses With Fusion Fare

The restaurant’s ingenious menu ranges from escargot ebelskivers to ratatouille with gochujang.

Breitling Joins Watchmakers Row in South Coast Plaza

This Swiss watchmaker has its eye on California, opening its fifth store in the state.

David Yurman Re-Opens at South Coast Plaza

David Yurman fans will love the newly renovated David Yurman boutique in the South Coast Plaza luxury wing. Inside the new space, clients will experience the next generation of David Yurman store design—a continuation of President & Chief Creative Officer Evan Yurman’s vision for the brand’s future.

Shining Stars

Knife Pleat restaurant, South Coast Plaza’s Michelin star

Amar Santana returns as contestant on Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’ World All-Stars

Southern California chef Amar Santana will return to compete in Bravo’s “Top Chef” World All-Stars series premiering Thursday, March 9 on Bravo.

Find Authentic Sichuan-Style Noodles at Miàn in South Coast Plaza

Distinctive flavors coming from mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns and fiery chile oil are worth a try.

Reformation Unveils Its 10th Store in California

One of the largest luxury shopping centers in the West is the site of the new Reformation location.

South Coast Plaza Success Story

South Coast Plaza’s newest boutiques, exhibitions, and events are featured in a multi-page feature story. The coastal Orange County art, culture, design, and real estate magazine includes spreads on the Gucci Valigeria Ephemeral boutique; new luxury stores from Hermés, Lous Vuitton, Fendi, Christian Louboutin, Missoni, Dior, and more; contemporary brands such as John Varvatos, Anine Bing, Reformation, and HOKA; creative collaborations and capsule collections from Ferragamo, Gucci, and more; and a look at new watch boutiques from Breitling, Tudor, IWC, Roger Dubuis, and Hublot.

The Blue Door issue also covers the opening events at Orange County Museum of Art, Elizabeth Segerstrom’s ballet spectacular Reunited in Dance, and The Harvesters luncheon and fashion show, sponsored by South Coast Plaza with a runway show by Oscar de la Renta.

Culinarian Dean Kim Names Hamamori Sushi as a SoCal Favorite

In a new series of articles featuring well-known OC locals offering their favorite foodie picks, OC Baking Company’s Dean Kim tells Voice of OC’s food columnist Ann Marie Panoringan that Hamamori Restaurant and Sushi Bar is a top choice. Kim orders the Executive Sushi omakase option at the South Coast Plaza restaurant, and says renowned sushi chef James Hamamori is “the best at his craft.”

Top Chef World All-Stars Cooking Competition Includes South Coast Plaza Celeb Chef

Vaca chef and co-owner Amar Santana will be one of 16 champions and finalists from around the world to be featured in the 20th season of the Bravo hit television show. Amar was the second-place finalist in Top Chef California, season 13 of the show. The winning chef will take home the Grand Prize of $250,000 provided by the Saratoga Brand, a feature right here in Food & Wine, and will make an appearance at the 40th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. The new season debuts on March 5, 2023.

OCBJ highlights special Lunar New Year Dishes at South Coast Plaza Restaurants

Michelin star-winning Knife Pleat’s special three-course Lunar New Year menu was one of many restaurants featured in a dining story featured in the influential Orange County Business Journal. Water Grill, Din Tai Fung, Quattro Café, AnQi, Paradise Dynasty and others were included in the culinary conversation.

Lunar New Year at South Coast Plaza Featured in Media Serving SoCal’s Many Multicultural Communities

Publications popular with Southern California’s Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other Asian American Pacific Islander communities featured dozens of stories from journalists who visited and enjoyed South Coast Plaza’s Lunar New Year Celebration, at the luxury center from January 19-February 5.

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Style

South Coast Plaza ‘s Lunar New Year Jan. 19 – Feb. 5 is a celebration filled with special gifts and menus and a spectacular Year of the Rabbit display. The story highlights the Lunar New Year décor, the gift-with-purchase and enter-to-win opportunities, as well as taking a look at Gucci’s capsule collection celebrating Year of the Rabbit. Now in its 11th year, South Coast Plaza’s 19-day Lunar New Year festivities are the largest and most extensive of any retail center on the West Coast, drawing visitors from all over California.

New Gentle Monster boutique is featured by Riviera

One of South Coast Plaza’s most innovative and creatively-designed new stores, Korean eyewear brand Gentile Monster, was highlighted in Riviera’s Painting the Town department. The story describes the boutique’s “weird beauty,” and the sunglasses and other eyewear that ensures customers stand out from the crowd.

South Coast Plaza’s Trio of Holiday Trees Celebrated

A well-known OC editor and writer visited South Coast Plaza during the holidays, with stops at all three of the holiday and Christmas trees at and around the shopping center. Trela writes that the tree by the Westin South Coast Plaza is a popular photo spot for families; the large, three-story tree in Macy’s Home Wing is more whimsical with winter figures and a toy train running through it; and as for the one-of-a-kind Louis Vuitton tree in Jewel Court, Trela says: “It’s definitely cutting edge and not traditional, but it has its own unique charm—and it’s a terrific promo for the Louis Vuitton store a few feet from the tree.”

Collage Culinary Experience reaches higher at South Coast Plaza

An update on cafes and restaurants recently opened and coming soon to the Collage food collective at South Coast Plaza.

South Coast Plaza Ends 2022 on a High Note

French journalist Alexis Chenu featured the 25-plus new boutiques that have opened at South Coast Plaza in recent months, including a second Louis Vuitton store and a second Gucci store dedicated to luggage and men’s products, an expanded and redesigned Fendi store and new boutiques for Hublot, Anine Bing, Gentle Monster, Coach and John Varvatos. The story includes an engaging Q&A with Debra Gunn Downing.

A Second Gucci Boutique, New South Coast Plaza Stores, and Stylist’s Tips

Inland Empire Magazine included three separate South Coast Plaza stories in its December issue: nine pages of valuable print real estate. The features opened with a full spread on the Gucci Valigeria Ephemeral boutique featuring Ryan Gosling from the brand’s campaigns, followed by guide to the luxury luggage at the new boutique. The magazine followed up with a holiday day trip to South Coast Plaza, including images and information on new stores and holiday decor. Finally, IE Magazine offered shopping tips from South Coast Plaza stylist Jackie Rose. The coverage in a lifestyle publication that reaches affluent readers in Riverside County and other inland SoCal communities is a testament to South Coast Plaza’s influence throughout Southern California.

Orange County Business Journal features South Coast Plaza’s new stores and holiday decor.

The front page story opens with a photo of the Andy Warhol ornament installation at Tiffany & Co. and is followed by full-page photo spreads and additional information inside the influential business publication. Brands included in the extensive story are the second Louis Vuitton Men’s boutique and the second Gucci boutique, as well as the LV Holiday Tree; new watch stores for Tudor, Breitling, IWC Schaffhausen, Roger Dubuis, and Hublot; leases for Alexander Wang, Missoni, and Rimowa; newly designed boutiques for Fendi and Christian Louboutin; new boutiques for contemporary brands Anine Bing, Gentle Monster, Weekend Max Mara, Hugo Boss, John Varvatos, Coach, and HOKA; plus restaurants Populaire, Petrossian at Tiffany, Mian, Moulin, Tableau, Calo Kitchen, Ramen Nagin and Teatro Angelina.

South Coast Plaza ushers in the holidays

A story and photo gallery featuring festive images of the annual South Coast Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting put OC Register readers in the holiday spirit. The much-loved tradition includes entertainment by talented students from Orange County School of the Arts, a visit from Santa Claus, and a countdown to the official illumination of the beautiful tree that towers over Town Center Park, adjacent to the Westin South Coast Plaza. Plus, snow! Or a reasonable SoCal facsimile of same, which thrills the kids in the crowd as part of the grand finale.

WWD’s Exclusive First Look at the Louis Vuitton Holiday Tree

South Coast Plaza was chosen by Louis Vuitton as the only location in North America to host the brand’s artistic holiday tree. Booth Moore at Women’s Wear Daily had the exclusive story on the tree, weaving in facts about the long and successful relationship between Louis Vuitton and South Coast Plaza that inspired the collaboration. The WWD piece also included news about many of the new boutiques debuting at South Coast Plaza recently, or to come in 2023, such as Hermes, Missoni, Alexander Wang, Byredo, Rimowa, Reformation, Anine Bing, Coach, Weekend MaxMara, Hugo Boss and John Varvatos.

New Luxury Additions and Redesigned Boutiques at South Coast Plaza

Luxury Daily, billed as the world’s leading trade publication covering luxury marketing and retail, published a comprehensive story on South Coast Plaza’s new boutique openings, new leases, and redesigned boutiques, as well as brand installations and exhibitions. Debra Gunn Downing, Executive Director, Marketing, is quoted extensively in the insightful story that includes discussions of South Coast Plaza’s connection to art and culture in the community. “With its unique commerce and culture blend, the luxury entity’s retail updates and experiential installs offer shoppers many of the exact in-demand elements set to drive the industry forward in the next decade,” the reporter says.

The Zoe Report’s Fashion News for November Includes the New Gentle Monster Boutique at South Coast Plaza

Once November rolls around, you can feel the holiday spirit in the air. The festive month brings with it relaxation and a kind of shopping frenzy, too, as you figure out who to buy gifts for and what you’d want to treat yourself to this year. The new fashion drops & collaborations to pay attention to this month include Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster opens its fourth retail store in the U.S. at South Coast Plaza. The new store is themed ‘The Evolution’ offers a unique and surreal environment adorned with kinetic structures and art sculptures and carries the brand’s most sought-after designs.

Gucci opens second boutique at South Coast Plaza

Gucci has opened a pop-up store that features the luxury brand’s luggage line, Gucci Valigeria, at South Coast Plaza. The Valigeria boutique is an homage to founder Guccio Gucci, who created a luggage atelier in Florence in 1921.The retail center is also home to a traditional Gucci store that carries apparel and accessories. The Valigeria store will be open until the spring

Gucci South Coast Plaza Offers Harry Styles Ha Ha Ha Fashion Collaboration, Plus the Debut of a Second Gucci Boutique

Harry Styles and Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele are celebrating their fashionable friendship with a new collaboration. The collection showcases the singer’s penchant for eye-popping prints, vintage-inspired silhouettes and playful approach to fashion. Gucci has its own California happening at South Coast Plaza where its 4,500-square-foot Gucci Valigeria Ephemeral pop-up boutique (open through spring 2023) offers luggage, travel bags, carry-ons and other accessories from the Savoy collection. (Ryan Gosling recently starred in the whimsical campaign.)

Gucci Says “Buon Viaggio” With Its New Pop-Up at South Coast Plaza

As we collectively resume our pandemic-delayed adventures, Gucci is celebrating our return to the skies, roads and seas with an ephemeral store devoted to Gucci Valigeria, the brand’s travel selection of luggage, carry-ons and accessories. Open at South Coast Plaza for the holidays through spring 2023, the 4,500-square-foot space is a testament to the notion […]

Food Critic’s List of the 38 Essential OC Restaurants Includes Three from South Coast Plaza

On a culinary tour of OC from Little Saigon to San Juan Capistrano, writer Jenn Tanka includes Knife Pleat, Terrace by Mix Mix, and Populaire among the essential restaurants in Orange County. Of Populaire, she writes that “the modern California-French bistro is situated in South Coast Plaza, where fried chicken bites topped with caviar fit perfectly with the glitzy atmosphere. Of Terrace by Mix Mix, Tanka points out that “Chef Ross Pangilinan’s restaurant is best known for its open-air patio and the chef’s large raviolo.” Knife Pleat, South Coast Plaza’s Michelin star-winning culinary destination, is lauded for its lobster Caesar salad and Champagne for lunch, and the “impeccable afternoon tea service” on Saturdays.

In Honor of the Tambour’s 20th Anniversary, Louis Vuitton Unveils a Pop-Up Retrospective in SoCal

The retail experience — showcasing 20 years of LV’s instantly recognizable watch — runs through Nov. 10 at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Louis Vuitton first introduced its Tambour watch collection in 2002. Before then, the brand had built a global reputation as a leader in luxury fashion and accessories, but that status didn’t […]

Hidden gem: Take a look inside Petrossian at Tiffany at South Coast Plaza

The caviar-centric restaurant Petrossian at Tiffany, which is nestled inside Tiffany & Co. at South Coast Plaza, has been open for just over seven months. The Art Deco dining room walls are painted in a dusty Tiffany blue interspersed with amazonite stone and mirrored panels. Glass display cases situated throughout the room are decorated with […]

WORK OF ART

Making its grand fall debut, Orange County Museum of Art (ocma.art) unveils its sprawling new 53,000-square-foot, indoor-outdoor home at Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Center for the Arts. “One of my goals throughout my career has been to put art in front of people when they are least expecting it,” says Heidi Zuckerman, CEO and director of […]

Gentle Monster Opens at South Coast Plaza

South Korean eyewear company debuts OC flagship South Coast Plaza’s newest retailer, Gentle Monster, opened its Orange County flagship store today joining the center’s collection of over 280 shops. Founded in 2011, Gentle Monster’s describes its lines of sunglasses and eyeglassesproducts as “weird beauty” in . The eyewear fashion company is headquartered in South Korea […]

MIÀN Gourmet Sichuan Noodle opens first Orange County location at South Coast Plaza

The Michelin Bib Gourmand award winning MIÀN Gourmet Sichuan Noodle will open at South Coast Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 13. The popular Sichuan concept from the San Gabriel Valley hosted friends and family for its soft opening on Oct. 12. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Din Tai Fung wing and […]

Harvesters’ 30th Anniversary Fashion Show Sponsored by South Coast Plaza Dazzles

For the first time, South Coast Plaza presented Oscar de la Renta’s designs in the Harvesters’ fashion show on Oct. 11. The show featuring the brand, which is exclusive to South Coast Plaza in Orange County, helped to celebrate three decades of Harvesters’ work to feed O.C. Each month, Second Harvest helps to serve more […]

New Orange County Museum of Art Debuts with Significant Support from South Coast Plaza and its Owners

Why the Orange County Museum of Art’s key donor stuck it out For most of us, the opening of the Orange County Museum of Art’s sleek new home on Saturday, Oct. 8, is going to mean a place to see world-class exhibitions or attend a lecture. It’s going to mean somewhere fun and stimulating to […]

The Culinary Bromance Lighting Up Orange County’s Restaurant Scene

Chefs and longtime friends Ross Pangilinan and Nick Weber join forces at South Coast Plaza and the forthcoming restaurant at OCMA On a recent August evening, chefs Ross Pangilinan and Nick Weber stood on the third-floor terrace of the soon-to-open Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA), a terra-cotta-paneled building that will soon house more than […]

Fine Timepiece Collector Event Highlights South Coast Plaza’s New Watch Boutiques

WatchTime’s in-person collector events returned to Southern California this past Friday, September 23 at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Over 250 guests came to join the 13 participating brands for an evening of socializing with fellow enthusiasts and brand VIPs, participating in watchmaking events and demonstrations, and of course, an eventful boutique crawl […]

Petrossian at Tiffany included in four must have Four Must-Try Restaurants For Fall

Perfect Pairing Petrossian’s signature cerulean-colored tins of sustainably sourced caviar—some produced in California—mingle with Tiffany & Co.’s trademark robin’s-egg blue inside Costa Mesa’s Petrossian at Tiffany, a new co-branded cafe at the storied jewelry boutique’s South Coast Plaza location. The menu, created by Petrossian executive chef Carlos Cabrera and exclusive to Tiffany, is headlined by Champagne […]

Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles And SoCal: Sept. 26 – 29

Check out the 411 on restaurant, bar, and food happenings in SoCal this week: Paradise Dynasty at South Coast Plaza celebrates its one-year anniversary (and National Dumpling Day) by launching a new xiao long bao/soup dumpling flavor — chili crab — beginning Monday, Sept. 26. The dumpling will be available through Oct. 31.

The Mind retail space at connects South Coast Plaza and Orange County Museum of Art

The Orange County Museum of Art, opening in October, is all about connections. Heidi Zuckerman, the museum’s chief executive officer and director, has made connecting the past to the present a running theme. The announcement last week of plans for the museum’s retail space, the Mind, will foster a different kind of connection — between […]

The Country Friends Art of Fashion Benefits San Diego Charities

The Country Friends Art of Fashion returned to the runway at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe on Sept. 15. The show featured selections from the fall-winter collections of South Coast Plaza’s leading luxury retailers. The event honored The Country Friends volunteers for their long commitment to the 68-year-old nonprofit which raises funds to benefit […]

Petrossian at Tiffany makes top 5 Couture Brands Expanding Into The World Of Gastronomy

Haute couture labels are going beyond fashion and expanding their footprint in to the world of epicurean delights. Know for their couture, this departure into gastronomy may seem unconventional but the move is in line with the progression of these brands that look to appeal to the senses of the evolving buyer.  Bringing fashion and […]

Michelin Guide recognizes 31 Orange County restaurants including 3 SCP establishments

The Michelin Guide has recognized 31 Orange County restaurants in its most recent list. The city of Costa Mesa dominates the dining scene with Orange County’s only Michelin star recipients. (Michelin has said its official star rating announcements for 2022 will come “this winter.”) South Coast Plaza restaurants such as AnQi Bistro and Vaca helmed […]

New Luxury Boutiques to Open in Orange County

Shop the newly opened Canada Goose and Audemars Piguet stores at Costa Mesa’s South Coast Plaza.

Restaurant Review: South Coast Plaza’s Populaire rewrites the French bistro playbook

Critic Brad A. Johnson says yet another French restaurant has opened at South Coast Plaza, and it’s unlike anything else in the region. Few things in life strike me as more absurd than putting cheese on a nice steak. The tomahawk rib-eye at Populaire, a new French bistro at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, […]

5 Hot New Orange County Restaurants to Know About

From to waterside decadence to ramen straight out of Shinjuku, Japan, here’s where to eat in OC right now Orange County is a prime dining destination during the warm summer months, thanks to the area’s breezy beaches and cool, coastal valleys. Sure, there are plenty of essential standby restaurants that are worthy of return visits, […]

Pop Mart opens first US store in Costa Mesa

Pop Mart, a global entertainment company known for its art toys and collectibles, has opened its first U.S. pop-up location in Costa Mesa. The 2,148-square-foot store at South Coast Plaza features art toys that are designed and inspired by popular culture. The company has recruited a variety of designers, including Kenny, Pucky, Ayan, Kasing Lung […]

The 75 best restaurants in Orange County in 2022

Six South Coast Plaza restaurants ranked on Critic Brad A. Johnson’s annual guide to the 75 Best Places to Eat in Orange County.

Toast Owners Expand Their Concept to South Coast Plaza

It’s a rare event when South Coast Plaza adds a restaurant to its dining portfolio and typically a Very Big Deal for the world class retail destination. But when Tableau quietly debuted as the calendar flipped to 2022, it was easy to miss in the holiday tumult. Despite the absence of a grand opening or […]

The Crowd: Knife Pleat is the venue

South Coast Plaza, a significant part of the O.C. fabric of life, announced the celebration of it’s 55th anniversary in 2022.

SOUTH COAST PLAZA MARKS ITS 55TH YEAR

COSTA MESA, Calif. (April 2022) – South Coast Plaza celebrates its 55th anniversary with two blockbuster events in late April:   Fleurs de Villes FEMMES, a five-day exhibit of 16 beautiful and exquisite works of fresh floral art inspired by remarkable women who have made a significant cultural, social or historical impact, makes its West Coast […]

First Petrossian at Tiffany Restaurant Opens at South Coast Plaza

Petrossian at Tiffany, the first co-branded restaurant for the luxury brand opens at South Coast Plaza.

Style Files: Hermès Opens Its Doors to a New Home In Costa Mesa

With a leather salon, Birkins and beauty aplenty, the amplified South Coast Plaza boutique includes a more complete array of the French house’s exacting métiers The colors and textures of sea, sand and sky and the ascending Santa Ana mountains inspired the soft gradients of earth tones and lush natural materials inside Hermès’ new 7,100-square-foot […]