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A Sweet Spot in Old Towne Orange

73 - Jan / Feb 16

The Skeffington clan gather in front of the historic sign and pharmacy cabinet at the newly renovated Watson’s Soda Fountain & Café. New owner Billy (center behind Coca-Cola sign) with (from left): Ben, Billy’s wife, Laurie, Kendyl, Chanler, Taylor, Cole, Megan with grandbaby Tanner, Declan,... Read More →

The Skeffington clan gather in front of the...

EagleWing Crossfit

A Healthier Orange

72 - Nov / Dec 15

EagleWing CrossFit It’s the perfect fit for CrossFit, says Alisha and Bill Halczyn about the historic Old Packing House in Old Towne, where they opened EagleWing CrossFit gym last June. Located near the railroad tracks, the rustic, 1920s-era building has found a new life now... Read More →

EagleWing CrossFit It’s the perfect fit for CrossFit,...

Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders

with Steve Sims

71 - Sep/Oct 15

International coffee importer Steve Sims has recently opened a barista café in Orange across from Home Depot on West Katella. The café fronts his new warehouse and headquarters of Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders, previously located in Placentia. Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders He previously worked in... Read More →

International coffee importer Steve Sims has recently opened...

Blaze Pizza

70 - Jul / Aug 15

Husband-and-wife team, Mahnaz and Reza Medali, have just opened Blaze Pizza on South Glassell, serving fast-fired artisan pizza cooked in a stone-hearth oven. - - - - Blaze Pizza Orange is his hometown, so what better place for Reza Medali to open a pizza restaurant... Read More →

Husband-and-wife team, Mahnaz and Reza Medali, have just...

The Pizza Press

67 - Jan / Feb 15

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Great pizzas are hot off the press at The Pizza Press, the highly anticipated new restaurant in Old Towne themed after nostalgic newspapers of yesteryear. Pictured is Dara Maleki, a successful restaurateur who once worked in the printing industry... Read More →

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Great pizzas...

David Wilson's Villa Ford

with General Manager Scott Wade

65 - Sep/Oct 14

General Manager Scott Wade (right), with General Sales Manager Joe Dennis in the lobbyof the newly renovated David Wilson’s Giant Villa Ford. David Wilson purchasedhis first dealership, Toyota of Orange, in 1985. Villa Ford of Orange is under the new ownership of The David Wilson Automotive Group,... Read More →

General Manager Scott Wade (right), with General Sales...

Colleary's Bistro & Bakery

63 - May / Jun 14

Local baker and restaurateur Marty Colleary has just opened a new restaurant, Colleary’s Bistro & Bakery, on North Tustin. He is pictured with server Julie Pettis, who worked with Marty for many years at his former Villa Park location. For Old Towne baker Marty Colleary,... Read More →

Local baker and restaurateur Marty Colleary has just...

Green Jade Acupuncture

63 - May / Jun 14

Acupuncturist Chris Bruckner specializes in pain relief at his newly opened Green Jade Acupuncture. Located on East Chapman within walking distance to the Plaza, the office includes four treatment rooms for massage and acupuncture. Having previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry for many years before... Read More →

Acupuncturist Chris Bruckner specializes in pain relief at...

Nectar Clothing

62 - Mar / Apr 14

Tricia Kelly and her husband, David, have opened a third location for their Redlands-based Nectar Clothing, a successful line of Made-in-the-U.S.A. apparel for college-aged girls. Nectar Clothing It took three years for Tricia Kelly, co-owner of Nectar Clothing, to find just the right space to open a new store in Old... Read More →

Tricia Kelly and her husband, David, have opened...

The Dragonfly Studios

60 - Nov / Dec 13

Dragonfly proprietor Beth Davidson (right) extended her classes at The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens on North Glassell. Occupying a vintage home, The Dragonfly Studio provides space for classes in cheese making, cooking, crafts, mosaics, furniture painting, gardening and more. A homespun destination for the local... Read More →

Dragonfly proprietor Beth Davidson (right) extended her classes...