New to The Neighborhood Articles

114 - Mar / Apr 23

Becoming Local Staples!

Living Mi Vida Loca Digital Content Creator Belinda Espinoza (left), Founder Pattie Cordova (center) and Writer Stephanie Robledo stand in the Orange County guide’s newest community space. The location also doubles as the headquarters for the social media management arm of the business. - -... Read More →

Living Mi Vida Loca Digital Content Creator Belinda Espinoza (left), Founder Pattie Cordova (center) and Writer Stephanie Robledo stand in the Orange County guide’s newest community space. The location also doubles as the headquarters for... Read More →

113 - Jan / Feb 23

PUBlic Legacy

Welcoming You!

PUBlic Legacy Owner Andrew Misner displays options from the new restaurant’s menu, including the popular “tomato addiction” appetizer with brie, sourdough and herb-seasoned tomatoes. Misner notes that the restaurant follows a chef-driven concept, with an emphasis on comfort food classics updated with the chef’s stylistic... Read More →

PUBlic Legacy Owner Andrew Misner displays options from the new restaurant’s menu, including the popular “tomato addiction” appetizer with brie, sourdough and herb-seasoned tomatoes. Misner notes that the restaurant follows a chef-driven concept, with an... Read More →

113 - Jan / Feb 23

Welcoming You

to meet the new owner of Citrus City Grille!

Citrus City Grille Head Chef Luis Garcia (left) and new owners Fabiola and Charlie Cosmas highlight the restaurant’s popular menu offerings, including updated organic craft cocktails. In the new year, Cosmas hopes to add more Greek-inspired dishes to the eatery’s existing menu. - - -... Read More →

Citrus City Grille Head Chef Luis Garcia (left) and new owners Fabiola and Charlie Cosmas highlight the restaurant’s popular menu offerings, including updated organic craft cocktails. In the new year, Cosmas hopes to add more... Read More →

111 - Sep / Oct 23

Ojai Burger

A Food Lovers' Haven!

Ojai Burger business partners Michael Wu and Chikage Ozaki (left), General Manager Patrick Nguyen (center) and partners Takeshi Ozaki and Carl Tong showcase the variety of entrees, desserts and drinks available on their menu. The restaurant’s logo pays homage to two locations it drew inspiration... Read More →

Ojai Burger business partners Michael Wu and Chikage Ozaki (left), General Manager Patrick Nguyen (center) and partners Takeshi Ozaki and Carl Tong showcase the variety of entrees, desserts and drinks available on their menu. The... Read More →

110 - Jul / Aug 22

Indulge Yourself at Hickory & Spice

at Hickory & Spice

Hickory & Spice Hickory & Spice, a newly opened barbecue restaurant, has arrived in Orange just in time for summer. The eatery has been open on Tustin St. since early May, run by owner Rick Mysse and his son, Luke Mysse. The Mysse family got... Read More →

Hickory & Spice Hickory & Spice, a newly opened barbecue restaurant, has arrived in Orange just in time for summer. The eatery has been open on Tustin St. since early May, run by owner Rick... Read More →

110 - Jul / Aug 22

Palm Market & Deli

Indulge Yourself

Palm Market & Deli Owner Tim Waterhouse stands in front of the newly renovated market, highlighting upcoming offerings that will be available for customers. Waterhouse has plans to continue updating the look and feel of the building, including adding a nostalgic mural representing the history... Read More →

Palm Market & Deli Owner Tim Waterhouse stands in front of the newly renovated market, highlighting upcoming offerings that will be available for customers. Waterhouse has plans to continue updating the look and feel of... Read More →

109 - May / Jun 22

A Few Things to Do

at Aces Bar & Grill

Aces Bar & Grill Owners George Lopez (left) and Eddie Martin pose with some of their original food and drink menu options. The pair have been friends and business partners for more than 25 years, working together on other ventures, but opening a bar has... Read More →

Aces Bar & Grill Owners George Lopez (left) and Eddie Martin pose with some of their original food and drink menu options. The pair have been friends and business partners for more than 25 years,... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

Aida Cuevas

Orange History Center Archivist/History Librarian

Archivist and Local History Librarian Aida Cuevas stands between a cash register from the Higgins Furniture Store and a letterman sweater from the old Orange Union High School––donations on display at the Orange Public Library History Center. - - - - Aida Cuevas, Orange History... Read More →

Archivist and Local History Librarian Aida Cuevas stands between a cash register from the Higgins Furniture Store and a letterman sweater from the old Orange Union High School––donations on display at the Orange Public Library... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits

Something Old, Something New

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits founders Denise Weyhrich (left) and Cindi Rhodes holding pieces from a recent exhibition by “The Godfather of tiki” LeRoy Schmaltz at their new permanent location within the Full Circle Meaningful Marketplace. - - - - Denise Weyhrich & Cindi Rhodes /... Read More →

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits founders Denise Weyhrich (left) and Cindi Rhodes holding pieces from a recent exhibition by “The Godfather of tiki” LeRoy Schmaltz at their new permanent location within the Full Circle Meaningful Marketplace.... Read More →

107 - Jan / Feb 22

Elizabeth Holloman

is Serving the City of Orange

Orange Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Elizabeth Holloman stands in front of the organization’s new offices in the Plaza. This year marks the Chamber’s 100th anniversary, and Holloman led a ribbon cutting ceremony last August to celebrate the new office space. - - - -... Read More →

Orange Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Elizabeth Holloman stands in front of the organization’s new offices in the Plaza. This year marks the Chamber’s 100th anniversary, and Holloman led a ribbon cutting ceremony last August... Read More →