O.C. Now: Friday

Andrei’s Turned the New Girl Scout Cookie Into an Affogato

The new Exploremores cookie gets the dessert treatment at Andrei’s, where the Campfire Affogato layers gelato, espresso, and caramel for a campfire-inspired bite.

Scene and Seen: City of Hope Orange County Promises of Hope Gala

Excitement filled the air at the City of Hope Orange County campus, and for good reason. The new cancer specialty hospital—five years in the making—would soon be open to provide the community with innovative, leading-edge care. And generous donors pledged more than $20 million to help ensure the institution’s future.

From Slowtide to Same Studios: Kiana Hanaoka Talks Creativity and Community on “The Zest”

Kiana Hanaoka manages social and influencer partnerships at Slowtide where she works across community, influencer partnerships, and product launches for the premium textile brand. She is also the founder and co-owner of Same Studios in Costa Mesa, which hosts workshops, events, panels, and more, and was featured in Orange Coast’s Best Of issue in 2025.