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Top 10 Places for a Hot Beverage in Costa Mesa
The recent weather has had us bundled up a little more than usual because it’s not too often that the thermometer dips below 40 in Orange County. Because of the chill in the air, we’ve been drinking more coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Our hunt for hot beverages was the inspiration for our list of the best places in Costa Mesa to help you combat the cold with a steaming cup or warmth.
1. Portola Coffee Lab is a playground for the most skilled baristas in Orange County. To try an espresso, coffee or any creative offering available is to try the best handcrafted beverage available. The Lab is the dream, or rather, the physical manifestation of owner Jeff Duggan’s passion/obsession with coffee. Each staff member is an expert on everything coffee. From the type of bean, roasting process, brewing process or presentation, they will have an answer for any question you may have. The décor is not sleepy like most coffee houses, but a vibrant green. Everything is upbeat and friendly. And, being that it is a lab, baristas creating drinks wear lab coats.
Courtesy of Anne Watson
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Costa Mesa Culinary Destinations: the LAB Anti-Mall
The LAB anti-mall in Costa Mesa is a local favorite for many reasons. You can buy and trade contemporary and vintage clothes, thumb through vinyl records, peruse fashion forward boutiques specializing in hats, glasses and accessories or just browse local art. In addition to the cool stores are some great places to eat and drink. With an abundance of innovative and unique restaurants, it’s easy to see why the LAB is such a popular hangout spot. Read More
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Costa Mesa Culinary Destinations: The CAMP
The CAMP in Costa Mesa is unlike any other shopping center in Orange County. Along with the cool shops and unique boutiques, the CAMP is full of great restaurants. From coffee, bakery items and small bites to breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night cocktails, the CAMP is a must-go culinary destination for any food lover. Read More
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Health and Wellness Event at the OC Mix in Costa Mesa
The OC Mix, SoCo Collection and Living Fit OC collaborated to bring awareness to living a healthy lifestyle. With vendors, free demos and giveaways the OC Mix was transformed into a destination for a guide to health-related products, activities and resources.
Jason Quinn of the Playground in Downtown Santa Ana, and winner of season two of the Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, provided a free cooking demonstration at Surfas Culinary District from 11 am – 1 pm. Quinn focused on healthy recipes that utilized fresh, local ingredients. Read More
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Acting Classes at South Coast Repertory
For all aspiring thespians with no acting experience, those looking to improve stage skills or future master troupers, South Coast Repertory offers acting courses to fit your needs. There are continuing education classes for adults, acting courses for kids and teens and audience enrichment seminars before selected shows at SCR.
The winter session for adult acting, playwriting and screenwriting classes begin January 14, 2013. Those who enroll before January 4, 2013 receive a $10 discount. For adults, SCR offers 8 acting classes ranging from the basic fundamentals of acting to advanced courses like acting for the camera and musical theatre. All acting and writing students are also eligible for $10 student rush tickets to Segerstrom and Argyros stage productions. Read More
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