Jan's Health Bar: PHOTO BY Taso Papadakis
Native Knowledge BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS // Where to be Monday - Sunday
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Balboa Yacht Club serves a mean silver dollar pancake plate and the stunning view of the bay reminds me of one of the many reasons why I am so grateful to live in Newport Beach.”
JENNIFER FRIEND Project Hope Alliance, CEO
ANDREW DORSEY SOCIAL Costa Mesa, Owner
Mondays are really busy at Project Hope Alliance, so I usually pick up a tuna sandwich with all the fixings, including bacon bits, from Jan’s to eat at lunch on my way into the office. It’s been my favorite sandwich since I was a kid. No one can touch the texture or taste of Jan’s tuna fish!
Since SOCIAL is closed on Mondays, Chef Jeffrey Boullt and I are in Long Beach meeting at Lord Windsor Roasters to find out which beans we can get our hands on. I’m addicted to their cold brew coffee. It’s amazing.
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www.LordWindsor.com
www.janshealthbar.com
Most weeks find me having lunch with various T community partners that I work with to end family and childhood homelessness in Orange County. My favorite spot that a friend got me hooked on years ago is Tangata at the Bowers Museum. The surroundings are so beautiful that it really creates an atmosphere of ease and inspiration for power lunches that can be otherwise stuffy. www.patinagroup.com/tangata
Wednesdays I try to take moments where I can spend time with my family. My daughter and I love EKAM’s Kids Yoga at 3:30pm in their studio on PCH. www.ekam-yoga.com W
If my husband and I are taking a romantic date night, our favorite place to indulge is a delicious dinner at Marche Moderne that includes cheese and their Shrimp, Lobster & Scallops Dumplings. We always enjoy sharing a “grown-up” meal together. T
www.marchemoderne.net
I start the morning out with a workout before SOCIAL’s Taco Tuesday. My friend Tate owns the CrossFit Upgrade Gym right behind the restaurant, so I get to knock out a quick but insanely brutal workout before the rush. T
www.CrossfitUpgrade.com
It’s date day with my beautiful wifey—no matter what. Since our schedules have been so hectic lately, we started doing breakfast dates at Eat Chow where we can enjoy a fresh menu without traveling too far. W
www.Eatchownow.com
Guys night with the boys! We head to Anjin to have the most amazing Japanese BBQ that you cook at your table. The Short Rib Soup and Marbled Outside Skirt Steak is like a dream. T
I love Seabirds Kitchen. The Deep Fried Avocado and Jack Fruit Tacos literally taste like meat. The owner Stephanie is a friend, and you can’t go wrong with her daily specials. F
www.Seabirdskitchen.com
I must admit, I can’t get through the F week without a ham and cheese croissant from Pandor Artisan Boulangerie & Cafe. I have yet to find a more buttery and perfectly flaky croissant outside of France. Plus, with its location right across from the Best Kept Secret consignment store where I go to find that perfect dress (reduce, reuse and recycle), I can get my pastry and my shopping on and still make it into the office before 11am! www.pandorbakery.com
Saturday is pancake day. For the past year, my friend and I have made it a tradition to meet for pancakes with our kids in tow to talk about our week and just catch up. Balboa Yacht Club serves a mean silver dollar pancake plate and the stunning view of the bay reminds me of one of the many reasons why I am so grateful to live in Newport Beach. S
www.balboayachtclub.com
After attending service at St. Andrew’s, I’ve been known to carve out a bit of time to restore and refocus for the coming week. Of all the spas I’ve been to in Orange County, not one can touch the exquisite tranquility of Montanya Spa in Santa Ana. S
www.montanya-spa.com
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First, I jog down Newport Beach, then rehydrate with an Aloha Goddess juice from Mother’s Market. I add beets for a little sweetness. I also love their whole coconuts from the produce section—so refreshing! S
www.mothersmarket.com
I wake up early to beat the line at Sidecar Doughnuts for the Applewood Bacon and Maple Donut and whichever one my pregnant wife is craving. When they are fresh and hot, there is no better donut in the world. S
www.sidecardoughnuts.com
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I wake up early to beat the line at Sidecar Doughnuts. When they are fresh and hot, there is no better donut in the world.”