The all-new Crystal Cove Promenade opened last Friday.
Williams-Sonoma, The Gap, Banana Republic and Starbucks are the first
stores to open. Expected to open at the end of the month, are the
women's boutiques Novecento and Millie. In November, the following
stores will open: Pink Wasabi, Juxtaposition Home, Ancanthus Gallery,
Trader Joe's, Cassis and The Yellow Cottage. The beautifully designed
mall, inspired by the Santa Barbara mission style of the 1920s, has
an amazing ocean view. Crystal Cove Promenade is on the Pacific Coast
Highway in Newport Beach.
A NEW CHOICE IN ANTIQUES
Adding to the appeal of Corona del Mar's shopping choices is the
new Brenda Antin home furnishings showroom. Already well-known in Los
Angeles, Brenda Antin features antiques and reproductions with a
British colonial look mixed with modern pieces. There are rattan
sets, a Swedish leather chair and vintage fabrics for pillows and
upholstery. Antin offers interior design. Two other locations are on
Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, and on Montana Avenue in Santa
Monica. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 2852 E. Coast
Highway in Corona del Mar. (949) 760-1026.
HOME AND OFFICE GIFTS
Since 1965 Francis ~ Orr Stationery has supplied the best in
stationery and gift items for home offices. It has the best selection
anywhere of pre-boxed and custom Christmas cards, holiday cards,
beautiful ribbons and gift wrap. Plus custom invitations and
announcements, leather-bound archival family albums, Italian pens,
leather desk accessories, reading glasses, unusual book ends and
attractive picture frames. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 2823 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. in
Corona del Mar. (949) 675-1010 www.francisorr.com.
FLORIDA STONE CRABS
Now that it's stone crab season, The Ritz is serving them fresh,
flown in from Florida daily as an appetizer or as a main course. And
they still have live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday
through October. Don't miss Arthur's famous barbecue served in the
garden for Monday night football. 880 Newport Center Drive in Newport
Beach. (949) 720-1800.
TREAT YOUR SKIN
Spa Gregories hosts a B. Kamins Chemist special through Nov. 5.
The skin care line uses a patented bio-maple compound that's supposed
to combat the signs of aging and gives hydration to the skin. B.
Kamins is constantly featured in fashion magazines and it offers
products for men and women. The lines includes: reparative
treatments, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, body care and masks.
