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Max Stretton
February 07, 2025

Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Orange County 2025

Discover the most romantic spots and unique experiences to make your Valentine's Day in Orange County unforgettable.

Cathy Thomas Cooks Yuzu Lobster Pasta with Chef Christy Gray

Pasta teamed with cream and lobster is an irresistible trio, a classic combination that sings a luscious tune. But in the hands of Christy Gray, executive chef at Story Kitchen + Bar in Anaheim Hills, the Alfredo-like dish takes on a more complex appeal, utilizing unexpected ingredients that make her version exceptionally delicious.

Moxi3 Fitness Co-Founder Jaclyn Sanchez Is on This Week’s Episode of The Zest

This week, Sanchez talks about what it was like opening Moxi3 Fitness, a fitness center in Costa Mesa, during the pandemic. Moxi3 currently offers classes including Cycle, Shred, and Strength, as well as a sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy, and more.

“DEUX FEMMES”

The exhibit brings together artwork from artists Leonor Fini and Leonora Carrington, two women whose work uses Surrealism to capture the concept of transformation as a form of power. Both Fini and Carrington lived in Paris in the 1930s and 1940s, where they engaged with the Surrealism movement, an international literary and artistic exploration focused on the inner workings of the mind. Plus, more things to do in O.C. this week!

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