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Best New Restaurants: Monaco Italian Kitchen

The name of this latest concept from entrepreneur Tony Monaco—the man behind The Blind Pig, Blind Coyote, and The Trough Sandwich Kitchen—certainly is fitting.

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Concierge Podiatry & Spa Open House This Saturday

Discover smoother, healthier-looking legs at our free spider vein consultation open house. Join Layla Shirkhorshidi, PA-C, this Saturday, April 11th from 9am–12pm for 15-minute appointments. Book now — limited spots available!

Tune Into The Zest for a Conversation with Segerstrom Center’s VP of Programming and Production

This week’s guest is the Vice President of Programming and Production at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. She oversees all Center performances, from mainstage productions to outdoor programming at Argyros Plaza, as well as education, public programs, and community engagement. She’s known for her bold, interdisciplinary approach to curation, seamlessly blending contemporary performance, site-specific works, and unexpected collaborations. Before joining Segerstrom Center, she held high-profile roles at some of the nation’s most iconic cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and New York Public Radio. Please enjoy this conversation with Limor Tomer!

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