Wow. To find out a favorite boutique is expanding rather than closing is making our day. We’re thrilled for Fleur de Lys owners Josephine Pfeiffer and Shannon Ritter as they celebrate their expanded home and gift store Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. A portion of the day’s sales will go to Human Options that provides battered women and their families with safety.
Next door neighbor, Plums Café is also partnering in the fundraising effort by donating 10 percent of its dinner sales from the evening to Human Options. What’s new at Fleur De Lys? A win-win kitchen and bath showroom by Studio Zing Designs that’s a fresh take in OC for a kitchen showroom, and a place for Fleur de Lys to showcase gourmet and culinary items, as well as table top lines.
There’s also a gourmet tasting bar, original work by local artisans, and more than 2,500 square feet of home decor, candles, apothecary, jewelry, stationery. And a full-service bridal registry suite.
The all-day event will feature a tasting station hosted by Plums Café & Catering, door prizes, free gifts, and appearances by metal artist Cindy Linn, Christa Hozie, creator of the Brown Butter Sea Salt Cookie, chocolate artisan Diana Phillips, and jewelry artisans Grant and Mindy Searcey. (Champagne reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Fleur De Lys is at 369 East 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.548.0810www.fleurdelysus.com
Is life a cabaret? You can find out at Zimzala Restaurant’s newest soiree into cabaret performances Thursday with its debut of a dinner series brought to you by the Diamond Bettys.
The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. with a hosted bar by Blue Angel Vodka; dinner starts at 7:15 p.m. Reservations and more info at 714.960.5050. Next cabaret dinner series: March 25, and April 22. Zimzala Restaurant at Shorebreak Hotel, at 500 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.
OK, so you’re not going on a wine tour to Bordeaux, France anytime soon. No worries, neither are we. Here’s the next best thing. You can join James Beard-nominated sommelier Eric Espuny on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pinot Provence in Costa Mesa as he kicks off a three-week master’s class and wine dinner series exploring the famed Bordeaux region.
Each evening features a discussion topic, multi-course tasting menu prepared by Patina’s executive chefs with wine pairings hand-picked by Eric and accompanied by tasting notes. The menu highlights include hamachi cru, wild mushroom mille-feuille, New Zealand lamb rack. Costs $115 per person. Guests can experience range of varietals by attending all three dinners. You can view the full menu here. Pinot Provence is at 686 Anton Blvd. in Costa Mesa. 714.444.5900.
The next Bordeaux master class is at Pinot Bistro in Studio City (March 3); and Café Pinot in downtown LA (March 10).
La Beauté, a salon, skin care and beauty supply store in Costa Mesa, is offering Greer’s OC readers a special: just mention us and receive 20% off your entire purchase (excludes Kerastase and red tags); and a $25 gift certificate with purchase of $100 or more through Sept. 17. Top name brands available include Redken, Moroccan Oil, Pureology, Alterna, Peter Thomas Roth and Yonka. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 2300 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa. 949.631.5888.
The summer sale is on now through Sept. 1 at Westerly, Corona del Mar’s source for hip designers like Elizabeth and James, Current Elliott, Vena Cava, Patterson J. Kincaid, J. Brand, Chick with Guns and many more. Save 20% off full price merchandise, and with sale merchandise—save 50% off first item, 60% off 2nd item and 70% off third items.. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 2908 East Coast Hwy in Corona del Mar. 949.313.7111
Anaheim Patio at The Market Place is hosting its 12th annual Labor Day Weekend tent Sale Friday through Monday. Save 15 to 75% off dining sets, chaise lounges, umbrellas, bar stools, firepits, seating groups, outdoor entertaining accessories and more. Also choose from select barbeques and fireplace items, as well as one-of-a-kind items and discontinued products. Top brands featured are Brown Jordan, Tropitone, OW Lee, Hanamint, Malin, Summer Classics and others. 13722 Jamboree in Irvine.714.669.9271.715 E. Birch St. in Brea. 714.671.9445. 6811 Warner Ave. in Huntington Beach. 714.894.0382.
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