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Best New Restaurants: Lantern’s Edge

Dining here is like feasting while on vacation. The restaurant is located inside the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, so that’s part of it. But really, it’s the food that takes you to another place—a wonderful culinary escape.

Learn About Neurologics and the Brain With Karen Odell-Barber This Week

Karen Odell-Barber is the CEO at Neurologics, a cutting-edge technology company that offers brain mapping services that claim to optimize the brain, in some cases leading to an additional 15 functional IQ points regardless of age.

From Tech CEO to Restaurateur: 5 Questions With Dave Shah of CasaDamí in Newport Beach

The CEO of a software company, Shah is venturing into new waters as founding partner of CasaDamí. Open since March, the restaurant aims to bring the European cafe and wine bar experience to Newport Beach.

South Coast Plaza’s 35th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show is Almost Here

April 23 through 27, patrons can immerse themselves in a floral show and view fresh floral mannequins inspired by “Downton Abbey: A Grand Finale” and designed by florists based in Southern California. You can see the mannequins on the first floor of the Jewel Court in South Coast Plaza and also at the Crate & Barrel and Macy’s Home Store wings.