1. Morton’s Anaheim, Santa Ana; mortons.com This fine dining establishment traces its roots to co-founders Arnie Morton and Klaus Fritsch, who both worked at Montreal’s Playboy Club. Legend has it that Fritsch crafted a hamburger for the club’s new menu Morton thought was scrumptious. They opened Morton’s of Chicago in 1978. Now there are more…
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1. Goodwill of Orange CountyMultiple locations; ocgoodwill.org Goodwill has been a well-known community-based donation center across the United States for decades, so it’s no surprise that it has landed 1st place among the top thrift shops in Orange County. The perfect place to find a name-brand shirt or cozy pair of slacks at an affordable…
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1. Irvine Spectrum Center 670 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine; 949-790-4871; irvinespectrumcenter.com Developed by Irvine Company Retail Properties, the Irvine Spectrum is a vibrant gathering spot. Filled with restaurants, stores, entertainment, and even attractions, the Irvine Spectrum Center is the perfect place for families and friends to spend quality time together. If you’re looking to spice…
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1. The Crab Cooker Newport Beach, Tustin; 949-673-0100, 714-573-1077; the crabcooker.com The Crab Cooker has gone through some tumultuous times in recent years, including the 2018 demolition of its original Newport Beach location due to seismic damage from nearby construction and then the pandemic . However, the popular family seafood spot, which modestly proclaims “world’s…
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1. Trader Joe’s Multiple locations; traderjoes.com One of Southern California’s most beloved American grocery store chains first opened its doors to the residents of Pasadena in 1967. Founder Joe Coulombe wanted to rebrand the stores he’d already introduced to the public nine years earlier as Pronto Markets, which were developed to compete with mini-mart grocers…
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1. Tony’s Little Italy 1808 N. Placentia Ave., Unit B, Placentia; 714-528-2159; tonyslittleitaly.com Thin crust, extra-thin crust, or thick, deep dish Chicago-style pizza – Tony’s Little Italy is the place for a delicious fresh pizza no matter where the toppings are placed. Tony’s Little Italy has been a family-owned and operated favorite pizza restaurant since…
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1. Reata Glen 2 Las Estrellas Loop, Rancho Mission Viejo; 949-541-9079; reataglen.com Located in Mission Viejo, Reata Glen is a “life plan” community, meaning that you aren’t just purchasing a home within this large senior community, but you’re making plans to ensure yourself access to services and long-term care if you ever need that. The…
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1. Herbsnleaf 1175 Baker St., #10D, Costa Mesa, CA; 714-545-3620; www.herbsnleaf.com Herbsnleaf has served the city of Costa Mesa since its opening in 2006. Owner Prakash “Kash” Ronveila takes pride in being a pioneer of the CBD industry in Orange County and remains passionate about the promotion of holistic remedies as means to assist customers…
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Q: Young, dynamic talent is what takes teams to great places. Tua showed that Sunday. Is Bam next? – Xavier. A: Well, Bam Adebayo already has been to the NBA Finals once and the Eastern Conference finals twice over his five NBA seasons with the Heat, so he is doing just fine for himself. As…
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1. The Cliff Restaurant 577 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach; 949-494-1956; thecliffrestaurant.com If “location, location, location” is indeed so important when it comes to real estate, then The Cliff Restaurant in Laguna Beach has that in spades. Diners are treated to a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean from the restaurant’s patio all day long…
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