The Market by The Meat Cellar, a family-run venture by Anthony and Sara Villegas, is set to open this November at the River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano. This full-service steakhouse, butcher shop, and retail space will offer a unique dining experience. Originally, opened in Claremont in 2016, The Meat Cellar became a local favorite with its hybrid concept of a butcher shop and scratch kitchen. In 2017, it expanded into a historic 4,000-square-foot building, solidifying its community presence.

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Global gelato brand Gelatissimo is opening two new stores in Orange County as part of its U.S. expansion, adding to existing locations in Houston and Hawaii. Known for its artisanal flavors, wholesome ingredients, and made-fresh-in-store ethos, Gelatissimo operates more than 65 stores worldwide, generating millions in revenue. The company will debut a flagship store on Balboa Island on October 19, followed by a second location at Irvine’s University Center in November.

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This October, The District at Tustin Legacy welcomes guests to indulge in autumn-inspired flavors with the Fall Cocktail Tour, running all month long. From October 1st to 31st, participating restaurants will offer a variety of seasonal cocktails, mocktails, dishes, and desserts to celebrate the flavors of fall. Featuring 12 participating restaurants, enjoy seasonal creations such as:

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Better Buzz, a San Diego-based small-batch coffee roaster and café, is opening its first Costa Mesa location today, Friday, October 11th, and inviting the local community to explore everything the new café has to offer. Better Buzz delivers a premium coffee experience with a wide selection of handcrafted coffee, espresso, and tea drinks, along with smoothies, newly launched energy drinks, made-to-order food, and more. Known for specialty drinks like the Best Drink Ever®—a classic Americano infused with their signature creamy vanilla—the Costa Mesa location will also feature fresh pastries from local bakery Bakers Kneaded.

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