Zara Man made its U.S. debut Wednesday, Oct. 29, opening its first men’s fashion boutique in the nation at South Coast Plaza.
The opening follows other Zara Man debuts in Madrid and Zurich, with more to come in Osaka, Japan and Rome.
Zara Man Costa Mesa offers an array of menswear and accessories. Shoppers can use the retailer’s digital and physical store to browse the collections and request in-store pickup within two hours.
The store is on the second level next to Madewell and COS, a short walk from the traditional Zara store.
The company, based in Spain, is known for its trendy, fast-fashion styles for men, women and children.
Tory Burch opens at SCP
Pivoting to women’s fashion, Tory Burch opened Oct. 29 at the Costa Mesa retail center, offering an assortment of ready-to-wear fashion, handbags, shoes and accessories.
The store is located near the Carousel Court, next to Nathan Alan Jewelers.
Burch’s eponymous fashion line, described as “preppy-bohemian” went viral a year after it was founded in 2004 when Oprah Winfrey endorsed the brand on her TV show. The New York-based company has a flagship store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and several outlet shops in the region.
Super Irvine reopens in Irvine
Super Irvine is born again, reopening Friday, Oct. 31 as Super Irvine International Market.
The reimagined Persian supermarket takes the place of Zion Market at Parkview Center. It was “inspired by Europe’s great food halls,” according to Irvine Company, which owns the retail center at 5331 University Drive.
Super Irvine combines international flavors from Asian, Mediterranean, European, and Western countries. It aisles include a full-service deli, butcher shop with halal and kosher options, a juice and coffee bar, plus lots of pantry goods. The store also has Bella’s Bakery, which offers baked treats and catering for special events, and Irvine Cafe, a sit-down Mediterranean restaurant.
The original Super Irvine opened on Culver Drive in 1996, founded by Ali Ariarad who first operated a butcher shop in Orange. The family opened a second location in 2003 in Mission Viejo. The original Super Irvine closed three years ago, reopening this fall completely remodeled and under the leadership of Ariarad and his daughters, Mahta and Ana.
“Food has always brought people closer,” says Ariarad. “Irvine is truly a melting pot of cultures, and Super Irvine is a place where those cultures grow stronger together under one roof.”
Super Irvine is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cookie bakery crumbles in Dana Point
Crumbl, the maker of extra-large sumptuous cookies, has closed in Dana Point.
The shop at 32545 Golden Lantern in the Ocean Ranch shopping center closed in recent days.
The Utah-based “luxury cookie” franchise concept took off in 2017, selling hand-size sweets with toppings and sometimes icing.
The company founded by cousins Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley used social media, in particular TikTok, to drum up business for the brand. The cookies sell for more than $4 each.
Urgent need for food
Orange County Rescue Mission is seeking donations of canned and packaged food to help homeless and low-income people relying on its housing and food distribution programs.
“With the ongoing number of people expected to turn to shelters and transitional living communities like OCRM during the holiday season, we must be well-equipped,” Bryan Crain, the rescue mission’s president, said in a statement. “Canned and packaged foods are a lifeline for our residents and others who come to us for food.”
The mission seeks canned tuna, meat, fruit, vegetables, spaghetti or marinara sauce, beans, and soup. Packaged items include peanut butter, rice, cereal, snack bars, pasta and instant noodles.
Donations can be dropped off 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily at Village of Hope, 1 Hope Drive, Tustin, or shipped directly from the online merchant.
The food bank is offering a $5 discount on registration for its 12th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K, held at 8 a.m. Nov. 27 — Thanksgiving Day — to anyone who donates five or more canned or dry food items. The discount will be offered until Nov. 14.
To receive the discount, donors are asked to take a photo of themselves with their donation in front of the Village of Hope donation warehouse drop-off and email the photo to events@rescuemission.org. OCRM will then email the discount code.
Dana Point taps next city manager
Kelly Reenders was appointed city manager for Dana Point in a unanimous vote by the city council. Her post is effective Dec. 31, after City Manager Mike Killebrew retires.
Reenders, who is Dana Point’s assistant city manager and director of economic development, will be in charge of the city’s day-to-day operations.
“Kelly is a wonderful human and a great ambassador for the city of Dana Point,” Mayor Matthew Pagano said in a statement. “In her new role, I will support her vision to carry out the city’s strategic plan, beautifying and protecting Dana Point, as well as making sure we continue to be fiscally conservative.”
Reenders joined city government in 2016 as its economic development manager and was promoted to assistant city manager in 2020. Previously, she was executive director for the Community Development Agency in Santa Ana.
AlzOC gala is Nov. 15
Alzheimer’s Orange County is hosting its annual gala Saturday, Nov. 15 at the hotel VEA Newport Beach.
Money raised will support the nonprofit’s mission to help families in Orange County affected by dementia, an estimated 164,000 people.
The ’70s-inspired gala will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, live auction and entertainment
For more information about the event, tickets or sponsorship opportunities, go to alzoc.org/gala.
Committee positions available
Orange County Power Authority is accepting applications for an at-large member of its Community Advisory Committee.
The volunteer-based CAC advises OCPA’s board of directors on the agency’s efforts and educates the community on the organization’s mission of “providing access to clean energy at competitive rates.”
CAC members must be residents (property owners or tenants), business owners, employees, or representatives of a community-based organization located within one of OCPA’s member cities, which include Buena Park, Fullerton and Irvine.
The application deadline is Nov. 30. For more information and to apply, go to ocpower.org/about-us/community-advisory-committee.
Gubernatorial appointments
Anaheim resident Jose Alan Cruz was reappointed to the State Independent Living Council where he has served since 2023. He also has been a youth community liaison for Dayle McIntosh Center since 2019. This position does not require Senate confirmation; there is no compensation. Cruz is a Democrat.
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