Native Knowledge BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS // Where to be Monday - Sunday
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I go for a little shopping at Blue Eyed Girl. I love this place; I can’t walk out of there without a bag in my hand!”
WHITNEY ST.CLAIR Owner, Blown Away Beauty Bar I start the week off on the right foot with a powerful juice from Thrive Juice Lab. Everything there is 100 percent organic and 100 percent delicious! I go for the Beauty Smoothie and ask to add protein, so I get everything I need in this amazing juice of fruits, veggies, and protein through a straw! Everyone that works there is very cool and friendly. Plus, the decor is super cute! M
www.thrivejuicelab.com
Taco Tuesday anyone? Fred’s Mexican Cafe is in my parking lot, so it’s hard to resist! Katie the bartender rocks! Get off work and go to happy hour for tacos and a margarita…or two! My favorite is the Skinny Rita with Patron Silver. T
www.fredsmexicancafe.com
I go for a little shopping at Blue Eyed Girl. I love this place; I can’t walk out of there without a bag in my hand! They carry some of my favorite designers that have that comfy yet trendy style such as Free People, Frankie B., MuMu, Hudson Jeans and For Love and Lemons. W
www.shopblueeyedgirl.com
You have to check out Good Choice Sushi for lunch! It’s a cozy spot with great sushi but without the expensive price tag attached to it! Michelle, the owner, along with her staff are super cool and know what they are doing! Her family has owned the business for 25 years! The Garlic Edamame is to die for, and they offer in-home catering as well! T
DAVID GONZALES Owner, Alexander Gray Optical at The OC Mix I usually meet with vendors to check their latest offerings, at our shop Alexander Gray Optical at The OC Mix. We always start off with an incredible cup of coffee from Portola Coffee Lab to jumpstart our brains. www.alexandergrayoptical.com M
www.portolacoffeelab.com
For me, there is only one place, and one dish to have for breakfast in OC and that’s the Chilaquiles at Eat Chow in Costa Mesa. These bad boys would have even made my abuelita smile. T
www.eatchownow.com
Golf Day! I try and channel my inner Rickie Fowler at Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton. It’s not the longest course, but you have to hit ’em straight, and the course is always in great shape. W
www.coyotehillsgc.com
The Mixing Glass’ “Mix Like a Pro” series takes place on the third Thursday of each month. Learn to mix like a pro with classes like American Whiskey 101, Tiki Cocktails 101, Bitters and Holiday Cocktails. T
www.themixingglass.lightspeedwebstore.com
Our whole family loves the pizza at Two Saucy Broads Pizza in Fullerton. The pizza is amazing, but there is always a battle over the last bite of their Hunks of Burnin’ Love appetizer— those things are dangerous. F
www.twosaucybroadspizza.com
www.goodchoicesushi.com
Start the weekend off at Still Water at their F outside bar area. Happy hour, AKA their Social Hour is from 3pm-6pm. This place is fun and has a great atmosphere. I like the lighter fare menu and their Moscow Mule I cannot pass up! www.danapointstillwater.com
T Street Beach is the place to be on a sunny day in Orange County! The beach has easy access, parking, and lots of incredible surfers that are easy on the eyes! The water and view are stunning. It is definitely a chill spot. S
For brunch, I love going to the St. Regis Monarch Beach and having a mimosa or Bloody Mary! It is the most relaxing and beautiful place, and you feel like you’re miles away from home. www.stregismb.com S
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I go to the SoCo Farmers’ Market for Parolli Rolli Gourmet Rotisserie. They make the best Porchetta Sandwich you’ll ever have. They also do it Paleo style if you’re trying to “be good.” S
www.parollirolli.com
On Sundays we like to unwind with our boys and soak in the sun while getting refreshed at the artisan boutique and snack bar called The HIVE & Co. It’s got a great chill vibe, and we love their delicious handcrafted gluten free/organic popsicles. S
www.thehiveco.info
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For me, there is only one place, and one dish to have for breakfast in OC and that’s the Chilaquiles at Eat Chow in Costa Mesa.”