Check out the latest dining, shopping and culture finds in Orange County.
Fashion Island’s Neiman Marcus is home to the brand’s first Digital Style Labs on the West Coast. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
LET’S GET DIGITAL
Elevate your shopping experience at Neiman Marcus’ new Digital Style Labs at Fashion Island. Located on the department store’s second level, the glass-adorned space will play home to Neiman’s Digital Style Advisors, who work with customers one-on-one to offer fashion advice, outfit curation, closet refreshes, wardrobe edits and more. “We are delighted to roll out our new Digital Style Labs that provide our Digital Client Advisors with dedicated spaces to produce engaging content and enhance their connection with customers whenever, wherever and however they prefer,” shares Vice President and general manager Leyla Vokhshoori. Let the retail therapy begin. neimanmarcus.com; fashionisland.com
PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
READY TO ROLL
Irvine-based electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Technologies recently debuted its brand-new set of wheels at the Los Angeles Auto Show, where it beat out the Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring and Rivian R1S to take home the ZEVAS (Zero Emission Vehicle Award) for Top SUV ZEV. Enter the Mullen FIVE, an electric SUV crossover with a driving range of 325 miles. Zip from zero to 60 in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. Built on an EV crossover skateboard platform, the FIVE’s sleek design allows drivers to enjoy multiple powertrain configurations and trim levels. “It’s amazing to see the FIVE go from vision to reality,” says Mullen CEO and Chairman David Michery. “The FIVE is a fantastic EV crossover that competes very well against an impressive set of EV competitors.” Prices start at $55,000 with reservations open now. Va-va-vroom! mullenusa.com
Max Steven Grossman, “Fashion SQ 3” (trans mounted metallic print), 50 inches by 55 inches PHOTO: COURTESY OF JOANNE ARTMAN GALLERY
BOOK SMART
The works of Colombian artist Max Steven Grossman are now available for purchase at Laguna Beach’s JoAnne Artman Gallery. Inspired by his love of fashion, architecture, art and rock ’n’ roll, Grossman utilizes the art of digital collage in his series Bookscapes. Each oversize piece depicts a range of photographed books that Grossman has gathered from public and private collections, bookstores and the internet. In “Fashion SQ 3,” Grossman highlights collectible tomes featuring beloved designers, ranging from Louis Vuitton and Versace to Chanel and Balenciaga. While some may argue that paper books are slowly dissipating in popularity, Grossman allows literary lovers to make wall art out of his gorgeously themed “libraries.” Reading between the lines, indeed. joanneartmangallery.com
Tableau Kitchen and Bar’s mixed berry pancakes TABLEAU KITCHEN AND BAR PHOTO BY ANDY HOANG, GOODEATZCO
RESTO DEVELOPMENT
Located in South Coast Plaza’s Macy’s Home Store wing, Tableau Kitchen and Bar is the latest dining concept from chef John Park. Known for Costa Mesa’s Toast Kitchen + Bakery, Park is serving shoppers American cuisine with global flair during daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy morning favorites like the mixed berry pancakes topped with whipped chamomile cream, or opt for lunch-friendly fare ranging from savory sandwiches to fresh salads. Dinner highlights tastes from both the land and sea—think steak frites and curry mussels—while a full bar pours sips for a range of imbibers. And with a portion of sales going to local charities, this is fare you can feel good about. Go ahead, dig in. tableaukitchenandbar.com; southcoastplaza.com
Tableau Kitchen and Bar’s strawberry lemon meringue pie PHOTO: COURTESY OF BY ANDY HOANG
The acai bowl includes two scoops of sweet green frozen yogurt. PHOTO: COURTESY OF BY GOODEATZCO
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