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The OCR: See the new tenants coming to SOCO in Costa Mesa

SOCO and the OC Mix have welcomed a handful of food and retail tenants.

Notably, an Italian furniture titan is taking part of the space vacated by Surfas, a kitchen supply store.

“These latest additions continue to position our center as the premier hub of top-notch restaurants, showrooms, shops and experiences in Costa Mesa,” said Scott Burnham, Partner in Burnham-Ward Properties, who redeveloped and repositioned the center, and chairman and CEO of Burnham USA, which manages the property, in a statement.\

 

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SURFAS Cooking clases get high praicse from Locale Magazine!

You Can Become a Self-Proclaimed “Top Chef” After Experiencing One of these Cooking Classes

Surfas Culinary District at SOCO in Costa Mesa not only sells every cooking/baking utensil you can possibly imagine, but provides hands-on cooking/baking classes as well! It’s such a treat to be guided through the process of creating quality food and baked goods with quality ingredients. If you can’t walk away with the skills of the chef instructor, you’ll at least gain an appreciation for the end product when using pure and fresh ingredients.

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What’s New, What’s Happening at SOCO & The OC Mix!

Keep up those New Year Resolutions at SOCO & The OC Mix! 
We’ve made it easy for you to keep those New Year Resolutions. Replace your soda with Farm & Culture’s kombucha (shown here), and trade your sandwich for a healthy poke bowl from Temakira – both located inside The OC Mix. Need a healthy breakfast option? Nothing beats the Birdie Bowl & Juicery Peanut B acai bowl – or try it as a smoothie if you’re on the run!

 

 

Terrarium Workshops at Uni Home 
Master a new skill this year with Uni Home Store’s fun and interactive Terrarium Workshops. Classes will begin at 11am on the following Saturdays: February 4th, and February 25th. *Planters may vary, and the workshop includes plants & materials. Please call Uni Home Store to reserve your seat today! (949) 251-1771. 

 

 

Make Valentine’s Day Treats at Surfas at SOCO! 
It’s hard to believe, but Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so let’s learn how to make treats that will wow your loved ones at Surfas Culinary District at SOCO. On Sunday, February 5 from 12:30pm-3:30pm, learn how to make caramel from scratch, the art of candying nuts, and individual lava cakes that will leave you saying yum! It’s the perfect class to do with friends – or your special Valentine. To sign up please click here 
Storytime at Chuck Jones at SOCO
Bring the kids to Storytime with Christa Mae at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity next Monday, February 6th 12:30PM-1:30PM. Christa will lead an interactive book reading and there will be coloring stations and cartoon showings provided by Chuck Jones Gallery. This event is free and open to the public, but you must RSVP by clicking here.  

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Surfas: Hands-On Cooking Class Fabulous French Desserts

From creating the perfect crepe to a fluffy mousse, our Chef Instructor will walk you through a few of France’s best desserts.  You will also learn how to bake custards, make a light sponge cake, and tips for perfect madeleine cookies. Create and enjoy: Cherry Clafouti – Honey and Orange French Madeleines – Mousse au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse) – Summer Berry Genoise with Chantilly Cream – Crepes Suzette. Just in time for Bastille Day, celebrate with fabulous French desserts.

Tickets are $65 per person, now on SALE for $55. To sign up, please visit our “events” page at surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)

Surfas: Hands-On Cooking Class Perfecting Gnocchi

Roll, shape, and cook gnocchi to perfection! Our Chef Instructor will share tips and techniques for perfecting potato and ricotta style gnocchi.  You will also learn how to make a rich, San Marzano tomato sauce, a savory butter sauce, and a light pesto. After perfectly pairing your gnocchi with the sauces, you’ll taste and enjoy your hard work alongside your fellow classmates. Create and taste: Gnocchi Classico (Italian Potato Dumpling) – Gnocchi di Ricotta (Italian Ricotta Dumpling) – Gnocchi di Patate Dolci (Italian Sweet Potato Dumpling) – San Marzano Tomato Sauce – Arugula Marcona Almond Pesto – Brown Butter Sage Sauce. Not to be missed, this class will make you a gnocchi believer!

Tickets are $65 per person. To sign up, please visit our “events” page at surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)

Surfas: Hands-On Cooking Class Fresh Summer Salads

 

With summer’s many seasonal ingredients, creating fresh salad combinations is easy and delicious. Our Chef Instructor will share tips on grilling vegetables, cooking with ancient grains, and preparing homemade vinaigrettes.  Enjoy a generous sampling of: Roasted Corn Curry Salad – Watermelon Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Yarra Valley Feta – Thai Freekeh Salad – Grilled Panzanella Salad with Summer Vegetables – Cacao Nib and Summer Berry Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette. Perfect for a light dinner or a satisfying side dish, join us and make the most of summer’s produce! 

 

Tickets are $55 per person. To sign up, please visit our “events” page at surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)

SURFAS: Free Demo with Chef Cathy Pavlos of LUCCA and Provenance

NEW ENGLAND CLAM BAKE WITH A CALIFORNIA TWIST with Chef Cathy Pavlos of LUCCA and Provenance

Join Provenance Executive Chef & Owner Cathy Pavlos as she previews the restaurant’s upcoming inaugural Sunday Supper featuring a New England Clam Bake with a California twist! Inspired by her summers spent on Nantucket Island, Chef Cathy will bring a taste of Newport, Rhode Island to Newport Beach, California! For more information on Chef Cathy or her restaurants, Provenance and LUCCA, please visit provenanceoc.com and luccacafe.comAll demonstrations are FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited so please arrive early for best seating! Samples will be provided.

For more information, please visit our “events” page at surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)

SURFAS: HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Summer Lovin’ Macarons

Guaranteed to make you sing, combine summer lovin’ flavors with your Parisian macaron cookies! Our Chef Instructor will share professional techniques for coloring your cookies, piping with precision, and even achieving the perfect pied (foot). You will also learn how to make a fluffy Swiss buttercream and the secrets behind creating a creamy ganache. Join Surfas as we discover why this French sandwich cookie has taken the culinary world by storm. 

Create and taste: Blackberry Macarons, Green Tea Macarons, Lemon Poppy, Seed Macarons, Vanilla Bean Cream, White Chocolate Ganache

Tickets are $65 per person. To sign up, please visit our surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)

SURFAS: HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Croissants, Scones & Breakfast Pastries

Master everyone’s favorite breakfast pastries in this extensive cooking class.  Our Chef Instructor will walk you through every step of making buttery and chocolate croissants. You will also learn how to make flaky sweet and savory scones, moist coffee cake and muffins, and donuts from scratch. Impress your friends and family with your perfect breakfast pastries!   

Create and Taste: Butter Croissants, Chocolate Croissants, Cheddar and Prosciutto Scones, Sweet Lavender Scones with Ginger Sugar, Raspberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins, French Crullers with Vanilla Bean Glaze

Tickets are $125 per person. *Please note this is a 5 hour cooking class. To sign up, please visit our surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)

Surfas: Hands-On Cooking Class Kitchen Fundamentals & Mastering Knife Skills

Master the most important tool in the kitchen by practicing and perfecting your knife skills.  Our chef instructor will show you how to mince, dice, brunoise, bâtonnet, and julienne a variety of vegetables. You will also learn how to break down (or fabricate) a chicken, blanch and peel pearl onions and tomatoes, chiffonade herbs, and supreme oranges.  Next you will turn your hard work into a hearty Coq au Vin and Citrus Salsa. Expand your kitchen fundamentals by taking our knife skills class!

Create and Taste: Coq au Vin and Citrus Salsa.

Tickets are $65 per person. To sign up, please visit our surfasonline.com or our store location at 3309 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 – 714-453-COOK (2665)