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Poe Me A Drink...
Drink a raven-blue cocktail at the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy (yes, in a cemetery chapel), then breathe deep on a mindfulness hike, wander Books & Blooms, sing along to âRocket Manâ lakeside, and choose Dadâs day: bourbon-smoked BBQ, a dad-joke trail, or a soul-soothing sound bath.
Coffee Flights Have Landed
We finally checked out River Street in San Juan Capistrano - it was all 'Western charm' and a smoky mezcal cocktail weâre still thinking about. We also sipped our way through a four-drink coffee flight in Lake Forest and rounded up weekend plans that include secret gardens, stargazing, and a Balboa art walk. Plus: Housewives of OC drama, live music, and local events worth changing out of sweats for.
Best Choc Chip Cookies in South OC
This week in The Scene: we ranked South OCâs best chocolate chip cookies (yes, we tried them all), scoped out Motherâs Day plans from harbor cruises to lakeside picnics, and found a secret swing with a view. Plus: city drama, live music, and local events worth changing out of sweats for.
This Weekend = Muy Bueno
Cinco de Mayo takes over with taco fiestas, tequila tastings, and margaritas worth the salt rim, and free pickleball! Plus: a pop-up cafeÌ at the iconic Lido Theater, a gorgeous art walk in Laguna Beach and a 'May the Fourth be With You' celebration in Mission Viejo.
Tahini Latte - what's that ?
Your weekly roundup of whatâs actually worth doing in South OC. Think hidden gardens, live music, rooftop bars, and great happy hours with people that don't make you feel old. And yes, all within a short drive. Each week features something different - so itâs never the same. Just a quick read, in and out in 3 minutes.