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Max Stretton
April 20, 2026

Best New Restaurants: Story Bar + Kitchen

When it comes to creating a concept for dining experiences, Cynthia Vigil and Chad Reinhardt go all in. I got my first taste of that with Benny & Mary’s, which made Orange Coast’s Best New Restaurants list in 2024. And the dynamic duo hit the nail on the head again with Story.

Scene and Seen: 25th Annual Dux in Tux Soiree

The Anaheim Ducks hockey rink at Honda Center was transformed into an elegant dining room for some 450 guests and more than 30 chefs from many of Orange County’s most popular restaurants all to raise money for the Anaheim Ducks Foundation’s community programs.

The Newport-Born Label Blending Sustainability With Effortless Style

The unisex clothing brand built in Newport Beach turns two this month.

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