Your dad works hard all year. Let him know that he is appreciated by cooking him some perfectly grilled steaks using these three simple tips and have a great Irvine Father's Day at our apartment community. Choose your meat. For grilled steaks, which are cooked very quickly, you want to choose a cut that is naturally tender. For a beautiful, juicy steak... [Read more...]

In Irvine, live music is the perfect side to a great cup of coffee. Check out the acts every Friday and Saturday night at Paradise Perks. The warm, intimate ambiance of the cafe, a quick 10 minute drive from our Calypso apartment community, provides an ideal atmosphere to settle in with a cappuccino and listen to the evening’s music. Anything from folk... [Read more...]

Striking the perfect balance between cake, frosting, and toppings, cupcakes just may be the world’s best dessert. If you’re looking for a delectable treat near our apartment community, head to Casey’s Cupcakes for the best cupcakes in Irvine. Established in 2009, Casey’s bakery, with its bright interior modeled after a Parisian café, quickly became... [Read more...]

The Second Harvest Food Bank in Orange County has been combating hunger in the community since 1983, using donations and partnerships with various other charities. They host several events throughout the year to raise money and draw attention to their cause, and this May, they're having a fundraiser you won't want to miss. At the Summer Food and Wine... [Read more...]

Give your mom the best this Mother's Day with some fresh baked, delicious goodies. Celebrate your mom and support a local business with a quick stop at Layer Cake, a top destination for Irvine Mother's Day treats. Layer Cake is a family owned and run business. The bakery not only offers a full menu of fresh baked goods, but also a breakfast menu and lunch... [Read more...]

With delicious, innovative gourmet food that is conveniently delivered all over town, food trucks are one of the best new dining trends in recent years, their mobile nature means that it is hard to keep track of developments on the food truck scene. Luckily, by following OC Food Trucks on Twitter, you can always stay up-to-date on all the latest news about... [Read more...]

If any day without your morning coffee is a bad day, you'll be pleased to know that there are plenty of outstanding coffee shops near our luxury Irvine apartments. Paradise Perks is a true find in an area of coffee shop chains. It is independently owned and operated offering coffee, tea, pastries, and much more. What keeps people coming back is the atmosphere.... [Read more...]

It's a casual Chinese restaurant with an airy, clean, and comfortable atmosphere, reasonable prices, and plenty of Szechuan staples and more to choose from. Chong Qing Mei Wei Szechuan Restaurant is a local favorite for Chinese food with a spicy kick, and its top-notch cuisine is just a short distance from our luxury Irvine apartments. While the heat and... [Read more...]

Are you dissatisfied by your current grocer's sub-par cheese collection?  Do you have to buy your favorite olive oil online?  These specialty grocery stores near our your Irvine luxury lofts are here to rescue you from bland cuisine: If you like great customer service and cleanliness, be sure to check out Gelson's Market.  They keep a well stocked... [Read more...]

Restaurants close from time to time, making way for entrepreneurs to inflict their particular vision of Americana upon the city. While it may pain you to learn that your favorite local coffee shop or pub has been demolished and replaced by a mediocre Burger King,  these new restaurants in Irvine, CA are bringing some new flavor to the city.  Irvine's... [Read more...]

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