Business partners Kiarash Kasra and Shelly Kohan sit in the dining room of Koobikland, the Persian restaurant they co-own. The duo works to build a menu with special attention to both the flavors and display of their food. “Our presentation is different, and we
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Bronde Salon Stylist Amber Ferguson (left), Owner Stephanie Mendoza (center) and Stylist Jessie Duyette assist clients in their newly opened space in Old Towne. Mendoza was a stylist for 15 years before the timing felt right for her to create her own salon. “Sometimes
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Lucky DeLuxe Fabrics Owners Catherine Esera (left) and Bronwen Burton highlight the variety of fabrics and materials available at their shop. The pair’s passion for their items and the thrifting process shines through. “Every donation is a treasure chest. You never know what’s going
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Steve Molina and Gretchen Davey pose inside their vintage store, which opened in early December. In addition to clothing, tiki-themed items and mid-century modern deals, the couple also offers a strong collection of Disney memorabilia, which pays homage to their history as Disney fans
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Dedicated to helping those in need, this faithful group supports The Hub OC, which includes the Hub Resource Center, the Youth Centers and Full Center Meaningful Marketplace. Gathered here are (top right, from left) Johnmark Rivera, Sam Kizler and Edgar Garnica, (center row, from
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Mercedes and Mike Salas, the husband-and-wife duo who founded SOUL+LAND Lab, showcase a finished product from their themed workshop honoring rapper Mac Miller. “Our workshops where we paint portraits of icons like Mac and Kobe Bryant are quite special,” says Mike. “We have a
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The Café Zocalo team, including (from left), Maria, Adan, Humberto, Mike, Diana Madrigal, Mariána and Juan Carlos Vazquez, Brenda Ramirez, Jorge and Leticia, pose with several menu offerings in front of the newly rebranded restaurant. Mariána and Juan Carlos, who purchased the eatery, hope
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Euro Caffé Owners Sam Ruiz (center), his sister-in-law Staella Gianakakos (left) and his wife Aliki Ruiz share the cafe’s variety of sweet and savory menu items. The trio owns and operates their family business together, and drew inspiration from European cuisine to open the
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Food & Beverage Manager Alan Gamarra, Assistant General Manager Pennelope Wright, Director of Group Sales Vieira Valones, General Manager Maria Evans, Food & Beverage Manager Nicolas Valle and Executive Chef Luis Martinez stand in the hotel restaurant’s recently renovated space. Located in the new
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Dye Beauty Bar owner Anna Tsirtsis (center) shows off the new salon’s remodeling, along with salon associates (standing from left) Jackie Lance, Chanel Burrowe, Jenna Babbitt, Leah DeMink, Jimmie Ramirez, Stephanie Villa, Celeste Navarro, Jasmine Ceridejas, Nicole Piña (seated left) and Emma Riberiea (seated
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