New to The Neighborhood Articles

Filled with Adventure

103 - May / Jun 21

Holiday Zimmerman (front), who manages Full Circle Meaningful Marketplace, stands with team members (from left) Heidi Dillard, Tammy McMullen, Tricia McKee, Joy Ellis, Lisa Stoughton and Sophia Lee. The shop is stocked with new and used items, as well as original pieces. Zimmerman invites budding... Read More →

Holiday Zimmerman (front), who manages Full Circle Meaningful...

Kiki's Corner

Filled with Adventure

103 - May / Jun 21

Kendyl Skeffington, owner of Kiki’s Corner, is proud to bring sweet treats to Orange residents. The bakery and coffee shop also serves organic tea and espresso, and Kendyl is proud to include sustainable ingredients on the menu. Kiki’s Corner If you’re in need of a... Read More →

Kendyl Skeffington, owner of Kiki’s Corner, is proud...

O SEA

with Mike Flynn

103 - May / Jun 21

O SEA Owner Mike Flynn (left) and Executive Chef David Yamaguchi toast to their restaurant’s summer opening. The O SEA menu is filled with eclectic and refreshing wines that are specifically made to complement the unique menu offerings. - - - - O SEA Orange... Read More →

O SEA Owner Mike Flynn (left) and Executive...

Bosscat Kitchen and Libations

Gearing Up for Spring

102 - Mar / Apr 21

Partner and Regional General Manager Chris Daily and Bosscat Co-Founder Leslie Nguyen stand inside of the building that previously hosted Rod’s Liquor. Once the restaurant is serving customers, Nguyen is excited to honor Rod’s by transforming the original ice bags into decorative to-go bags for... Read More →

Partner and Regional General Manager Chris Daily and...

MAHD Design + Planning

with Ali Haddad

102 - Mar / Apr 21

Ali Haddad, Principal and Owner of MAHD Design + Planning, is looking forward to completing the final stages of a multi-family project in West Hollywood. He’s particularly excited about creating a landmark home in LA that looks over a view of the historic Wilshire Blvd.... Read More →

Ali Haddad, Principal and Owner of MAHD Design...

The White Rabbit

Gearing Up for Spring

102 - Mar / Apr 21

Beth Mehau and her daughter, Morti, inside The White Rabbit, which is Mehau’s 13th antiques store. Her previous shops were located in Hawaii. The White Rabbit Old Towne Orange is known as the unofficial antique capital of SoCal, and Beth Mehau, owner of The White... Read More →

Beth Mehau and her daughter, Morti, inside The...

Abbot's Butcher

A Fresh Start

101 - Jan / Feb 21

Kerry Song, Founder and CEO of Abbot’s Butcher, in her Old Towne Orange office, discovered her passion for healthy meat alternatives after working as an investment banker in New York and San Francisco. Abbot’s Butcher With food trends like veganism and vegetarianism gaining popularity, companies... Read More →

Kerry Song, Founder and CEO of Abbot’s Butcher,...

Butaton Ramen

A Fresh Start

101 - Jan / Feb 21

Butaton Ramen Chef and Owner James Nguyen is proud to present his rich ramen, which was created based on his mother’s original recipes. “This is the best ramen I’ve ever made,” he says. “When I tasted it, I was so happy I started dancing around... Read More →

Butaton Ramen Chef and Owner James Nguyen is...

Jaxon's Scratch-Made Chix Tenders

Providing Flavorful Opportunities

100 - Nov / Dec 20

Joseph Mahon, who created both Burger Parlor and the newly opened Jaxon’s Scratch-Made Chix Tenders, holds two baskets of his homemade chicken tenders. As he transitioned from burgers to chicken, Mahon says he knew he wanted to keep his business in Old Towne because of... Read More →

Joseph Mahon, who created both Burger Parlor and...

Moana Nui School of Polynesian Dance

Making a Positive Impact

99 - Aug / Sep 20

Sheila Vaiura Walstead dances at a Moana Nui event. Walstead’s Tahitian name, Vaiura, means “sacred water,” so when she developed her own studio, she took the water inspiration to create the name Moana Nui, which translates to “vast ocean.” - - - - Moana Nui... Read More →

Sheila Vaiura Walstead dances at a Moana Nui...