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South Coast Collection (SOCO), Southern California’s premier design destination known for its home furnishings, culinary options, beauty, and fashion, is welcoming four new showrooms from May through July, in addition to a recently opened flower shop known for its dried arrangements and bouquets.

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If you’re on the hunt for theperfect Valentine’s Day gift, look no further!  Portola Coffee Roasters has teamed up with Valenza Chocolatier to create a mouthwatering MOCHA BOMB – a fun yet “grown up” version of the highly sought-after Hot Chocolate Bomb.  The new MOCHA BOMBS make for an incredibly decadent gourmet experience that satisfies caffeine and chocolate cravings.

This collaborative MOCHA BOMB combines fine chocolate with Portola’s soluble coffee (Terra Incognito Espresso) equivalent to a full shot of espresso to let coffee lovers experience Portola’s leveled-up Mocha at home!Each Mocha Bomb features 62% dark chocolate and is hand painted by local Master Chocolatier Amy Jo Pedone, making it a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or an anytime treat for yourself!

These sweet treats are available now through February 28 at Portola Coffee Roaster inside the OC Mix or online at https://www.portolacoffee.com.  For more information about Valenza Chocolatier, please visit https://www.valenzachocolatier.com

SOCO offers live music twice a month in the courtyard from 11 am – 2 pm all year round. You can enjoy tunes from an array of talented musicians while shopping or dining at any of the center’s award-winning eateries, boutiques, or design showrooms.

Saturdays will host musical sessions featuring talented local artists, such as Evyn Charles, Clif Miller, Chris Brown, Jacob DeBilio, Paul Lemire, Jason Bartulis and more. Guests can visit the Farmer’s Market then stop for a bite to eat and enjoy some great tunes. This fun + family-friendly music series will definitely add some joy to your shopping experience. We can all use more days like this. See you there!

F A T H E R ‘ S   D A Y   G I F T   G U I D E

With Father’s Day coming up in just a couple of weeks, we’ve put together a roundup of our favorite items from SOCO + The OC Mix businesses that we’re sure the father in your life will love.  Check out the center’s Father’s Day Gift Guide on the blog here and see below for a sneak peak preview of some highlights!

Brando Leather Valet Trays – Room & Board

Crafted in Connecticut, this handsome tray is made of domestic, top-grain leather stitched with sturdy thread for a clean, modern look. The bottom lining is sewn in to provide extra stability and a smooth place for your keys, change and other sundries to land. Use it in the entryway, on your dresser or at your desk as sophisticated storage.

SHOP VALET TRAYS

Beosound A1 2nd Gen Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker – Bang & Olufsen

Longer playtime, fully waterproof, integrated voice assistant, and speakerphone. Meet the upgraded choice for great sound on the go.

SHOP BEOSOUND SPEAKER

Old Fashioned Kit – The Mixing Glass

Kit includes:
–  Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon (750ml)
–  Liber and Co Classic Gum Syrup (9.5 oz)
–  Crude “Sycophant” Orange & Fig Bitters
–  American Barwares Yarai Mixing Glass
–  Premium Julep Strainer
–  Weighted Barspoon
–  OXO Stainless Steel Mini Measuring Cup
–  Recipe Card

SHOP OLD FASHIONED KIT

Merrell Ontario Mid Waterproof Hiking Shoe – Gear Coop

Clean and nostalgic, this hiker features rich full grain leathers and sticky Vibram Megagrip for confidence on any adventure.

SHOP MERRELL HIKING SHOE

 B U S I N E S S   U P D A T E S

Restaurant/Food Service Updates:

• ARC – Now open for dine-in service!
• Birdie Bowl & Juicery – Current hours are Monday through Saturday 7am – 6pm and Sunday 8am – 4pm; discount available with Yelp check-in
• Eggslice – Updated business hours are Wednesday through Saturday 7am – 1pm and Sunday 8am – 11am. Customers are welcome to order for take out OR order for delivery via Postmates, Grubhub, and Yelp; Check in on Eggslice’s Instagram and website for updated information and place orders online for takeout here.
• Farmers’ Market – The SOCO market will remain open and continue to implement health & safety guidelines (suspending hot foods, removing our seating area, etc.). Signage has been added that reminds customers to wash their produce and their hands. The market manager has also been instructed to enforce social distancing in check-out lines.
• Portola Coffee Roasters – The shop is open from 7am – 6pm daily; Customers may place to go orders ahead online (delivery coming soon); gift cards also available for purchase and 20% of gift card sales go back to Portola staff to help them through this time.
• Rich Elixirs – The shop remains open and is offering pick up in person, curbside pick-up, and deliveries to local areas.
• Savory Spice Shop – Cooking more at home? Make things a little easier and up level your meals with fresh seasonings – shipping and/or curbside pick-up is available for customers – simply email orders to costamesa@savoryspiceshop.com (please include your phone number in the email) and the Savory Spice team will package the order and get it shipped via USPS ($10 flat rate domestic shipping) or customers may pick it up from the shop.  The shop has also extended the curbside pick-up hours to be from 11am – 2pm daily. Guests are also welcome to call the team during this time at 949-284-0576.
• Shuck Oyster Bar – Now open! Hours are Wednesday through Thursday 4pm – 8pm, Friday through Sunday 12pm – 8pm
• Sunright Tea Studio – Adjusted hours are 11am – 6pm daily; The shop is open for to go orders that customers may call in at 949-232-3750 or order online
• Taco Maria – The restaurant is now open and is offering takeout only; hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 2:30pm – 8pm
• The Cheese Shop – The shop’s adjusted hours are Monday through Friday 10:30am – 6:30pm, Saturday 10am – 6:30pm, Sunday 11am – 6:30pm; Take out and curbside pick-up available (order online here) in addition to Doordash, Grubhub, and Postmates delivery available.
• See below for a list of temporary restaurant closures:
  • Greenleaf – SOCO’s location is temporarily closed until further notice – all operations have been moved to 17th Street location
  • Moulin – Opening June 23!
  • Pueblo
  • SusieCakes
  • Temakira

Retail/Service Business Updates:
**New updates highlighted like so**

• Bang & Olufsen – Beginning 5/18, the store will be open by appointment only Monday through Saturday 11am – 5pm; the store will continue to be available for walkthroughs and home visits
• Bearfruit Jewelry – Available for online orders; customers may use the online promo code MAY30 for 30% off
• Blue Skies – Customers may visit the store in person Friday, 5/29 and Saturday, 5/30 between 10:30am – 3pm; only 1-2 people allowed in the store at one time
• BoConcept – The showroom is now open! The team remains ready to assist you in every way possible and can arrange for a Virtual Design Service, available by video apps (Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp etc.) or by phone; book your appointment by clicking here
• Brown Jordan – The showroom team is available for virtual shopping experiences through platforms like Facebook Live, FaceTime, and video conferencing
• Calligaris – The showroom is open by appointment only until June and has safety measures in place for both customers and employees; Plus, Calligaris OC has transitioned to be the first factory direct flagship store, the only one in the USA!
• Chuck Jones Center for Creativity – Join the Center for free online creativity classes at ChuckJonesCenter.org/going-virtual.
• Chuck Jones Gallery at The OC Mix – The Gallery is open by appointment only; call 949-274-4834 to make your appointment!
• Cilek Kids Room – The Cilek team is available to be reached at soco@cilekkidsroom.com or 949-220-2503; shop online here
• Cisco Home – The showroom team is happy to FaceTime, send photos, and answer general Cisco questions; get in touch with the team by calling 714-432-1630
• Design Within Reach – Showroom open by appointment only – to make your appointment, call 714-427-0628
• Eva’s Trunk – The shop is open every Saturday from 11am – 3pm (only 2 customers at a time); Customers receive 30-50% off all clothing beginning May 22; customers may also text 714-319-2542 to make an in-store appointment
• Famosa – Famosa is open Monday through Friday from 9am – 5pm; the showroom is open on weekends by appointment only
• Farrow & Ball – The showroom is open for curbside pick up only as of June 1 with hours Monday through Friday from 10am – 4pm; curbside pick up is located through the back entrance near the parking lot
• GATHER Home Furnishings – The showroom is open as of May 15 for appointment clients only during normal business hours: Monday through Saturday 10am – 7pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm; customers may call 714-486-3135 to set up an appointment or email Joey at jlawrence@gatherfurnishings.com; professional design services and consultations also available
• Gear Co Op – The shop is accepting and shipping from the online store: http://gearcoop.com/
• HAY – As of May 13, HAY will be opening with limited service – curbside pick-up only, customers are not allowed in the store at this time
• HD Buttercup – The showroom is now open!
• La-Z-Boy – Now open with limited hours! Monday, Thursday, Friday 11am – 7pm; Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm, closed Tuesday & Wednesday
• Lightopia – Now open Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm, and Sunday 11am – 4pm
• Ligne Roset – Free Delivery and installation until end of May!!! The showroom team is working remotely and is available to assist on all needs including orders, deliveries, etc. Please contact Info@kaz-Design Group.com
• Local Fare – Small businesses need your support now more than ever, and @corkcicle + @riflepaperco are giving you an easy way to help. Now when you purchase anything through Corkcicle’s website, you’ll have the option to support a small business of your choosing. We highly recommend choosing @local_fare located inside The OC Mix.⁣
• Modani – The showroom is now open Monday through Sunday from 11am – 7pm; Customers may continue to book virtual design consultations here and may chat with the showroom team here.
• Natuzzi – The showroom is open as of May 19; hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 5pm by appointment only; there will be no more than 10 people allowed in the gallery at one time, including the Natuzzi team
• Paul Mitchell: The Paul Mitchell team is available to take virtual appointments for those interested in starting school, text 714-902-6007 to schedule. Customers may also call 714-546-8786 ext. 0 on Tuesdays and Thursdays to order products
• PIRCH – The showroom is operating by appointment only with virtual services available as well; to book your virtual appointment, visit PIRCH’s homepage here
• Rejuvenation – Rejuvenation is opening as of 5/27, by appointment only Monday through Saturday 11am – 6pm and Sunday 12pm – 6pm; The showroom team can be reached at rejuvcostamesapics@wsgc.com or 714-241-1450
• Robert Westley – Open by appointment only, customers may call to schedule their one-on-one appointment
• Roche Bobois – The showroom is now open with normal business hours
• Room & Board – As of June 1, the showroom is open to the public with limited hours from 12pm – 5pm daily until June 15
• Roomscapes – Click here to schedule a virtual appointment
• Scavolini – Free Delivery and installation until end of May!!!
  The showroom team is working remotely and is available to assist on all needs including orders, deliveries, etc. Please contact Info@kaz-Design Group.com
• STARK – Showroom by appointment only beginning 5/18 Monday through Friday 10am – 5pm;
• TFS Natural Home – Face masks available in children and adult sizes; Open as of 5/11 with updated hours Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm, Wednesday and Thursday temporarily closed; the team also hired a cleaning service to clean the store regularly
• The Mixing Glass – The shop is now open Wednesday through Sunday 11am – 5pm (closed Monday and Tuesday); Customers may also place phone (714-975-9952) and online orders; curbside pick up is available and can be picked up 1 hour after order is placed; delivery is also available and is estimated to arrive within 24 hours after ordering; gift cards are also available for purchase
• The Shade Store – Online showroom is open and 325+ design consultants are available to assist on any & all projects every step of the way; the store is offering 20% off until June 1
• Timothy Oulton – The showroom is now open!

This strawberry salsa recipe – which we found via We Olive, located inside The OC Mix – is a fun spin on a classic go-to snack that will leave your guests asking for more.  An adaptable recipe that can be made with a variety of fruits and your favorite white balsamic vinegar, pair this salsa with grilled chicken, fish or pork as a topping, add to your favorite tacos, or simply dip with tortilla chips!

STRAWBERRY SALSA

Servings:          makes 3 cups

Time:               10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups diced strawberries
• 3/4 cup red onion, diced (1 small)
• 2 tablespoons jalapeno, minced (about 1)
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• Juice and zest of 2 limes
• 1 tablespoon We Olive Jalapeno Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Strawberry White Balsamic Vinegar or other Balsamic Vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a spoon until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

NOTE

Try this recipe with strawberries, pineapple, mango, watermelon and stone fruits like peaches, plums or apricots. Pair with your favorite flavor of We Olive Balsamic Vinegar. Add diced avocado, cucumber or tomato if you like or try a combination of fruits!

If you haven’t already stepped up your at-home self-care game, there is no better time than now.  This week, we’ve hand-picked our favorite styling products from Paul Mitchell – all of which are available for purchase online or over the phone.

Read below to see which items made the cut:

• Soft Spray Finishing Spray:This lightweight finishing spray contains flexible styling agents that provide both memory and natural-looking hold with a soft, touchable finish that easily brushes through hair. Added Bonus: It reactivates with heat or water for easy restyling.($12.00)
• Hand Sanitizer Spray: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shortage of sanitizer products, Paul Mitchell mobilized its manufacturing facility to produce an 80% alcohol formula hand sanitizer that’s now available for everyone. Made with the same quality and care as the brand’s traditional products, this quick-drying spray helps reduce bacteria on hands when soap and water are not available.($4.95)
• Neuro Guide 1.25” Styling Rod Curling Iron:Ideal for creating beach waves, this curling iron grips hair with a built-in comb while evenly distributing it onto the heated surface to create effortless waves in one smooth motion.($150.00)
• Dry Wash Dry Shampoo:Extend the life of your blowouts with Paul Mitchell’s best-selling dry shampoo. Ideal for all hair types and colors, this ultra-fine, colorless formula leaves no residue and absorbs excess oil which leaves hair looking + feeling freshly washed in an instant.($22.00)
• Lavender Mint Overnight Moisture Therapy:Restore hair while you sleep with this overnight leave-in hair treatment. The softening, rich, pillow-safe formula is designed to provide a higher-quality night’s sleep with soothing aromatherapy while monoi, pequi and jojoba oils help repair, protect and deeply condition dry + damaged hair.($20.00)
• Keratin Cream Rinse: Detangle, revive, and instantly soften + condition hair with the moisturizing power awapuhiwild ginger found in this rinse.A daily, color-safe conditioner that strengthens and protects troubled tresses, this Keratin Cream Rinse is made using a protein-depositing formula which helps strengthen strands, protect against damage, and add shine.($11.00)
• Tea Tree Body Bar:This bar is the best wake-up call for weary skin. Enriched with parsley flakes to gently exfoliate and tea tree oil, known for its antiseptic and healing properties, this richly lathering bar soap cleans, exfoliates and helps all skin types feel fresh.($3.50)

You can shop these and other products online at https://www.paulmitchell.com/, and be sure to follow the brand on Instagram at @PaulMitchell.  For a limited time, you can get a free travel-size conditioner at checkout when you use the code KICKBRASS.  Happy shopping!