Best Of OC - Week Of August 10
It's August, Orange County. Before the neighbor starts back to school, relish a few long days of summer as you taste on tantalizing treats, enjoy live performances, and explore the great outdoors. Can't miss events for this week include the touring production of "The Phantom of the Opera," and D23, the ultimate Disney fan experience, hitting the Anaheim Convention Center at the end of the week. Prefer something a bit less showy? Consider live music under the stars in Newport Beach or a farmers market midweek break in SJC. Let's get started with our great week, OC.
Restaurant Opening: Pizzeria Sapori
Pizzeria Sapori
1080 Bayside Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
www.pizzeriasapori.com
Newport Beach welcomes the second concept of Sal Maniaci, the owner and chef of Sapori Ristorante, Pizzeria Sapori, with roots in the wood-fired Neapolitan pizza of Maniaci's Italian roots. Located adjacent to Sapori Ristorante, Pizzeria Sapori features traditional Italian Neapolitan-style pizza baked in a wood-fired oven imported from Naples. The unique pizza dough utilizes a "mother" dough with a strain of yeast that is over 80 years old, with each batch of dough maturing for 72 hours before being baked to perfection. Signature pizzas include Capricciosa with San Marzano tomato DOP (Solania), artichokes, mushrooms, prosciutto cotto, house-made mozzarella, pecorino romano, basil and extra virgin olive oil; Sapori with grape tomatoes, homemade mozzarella, grilled eggplant and zucchini, pecorino romano and extra virgin olive oil; and Casertana with sausage, Italian rapini and smoked bufala mozzarella.
The Phantom of the Opera
Segerstrom Center of the Arts
South Coast Plaza
600 Town Center Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 556-2787
www.scfta.org
Don't miss the OC tour of Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal musical success, "The Phantom of the Opera." Featuring a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and a new staging by director Laurence Connor, the classic and thrilling story comes to life on stage. Songs like "Music of the Night," "All I Ask Of You," and "Masquerade," performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, are sure to wow audiences. Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended.
San Juan Capistrano Farmers Market
Downtown San Juan Capistrano
Camino Capistrano & Yorba St.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
www.farmersmarketsjc.com
Celebrate the summer's harvest at the Downtown San Juan Capistrano's Wednesday Farmers Market. More than thirty vendors sell their fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as flowers, artisan eats and drinks, and handmade arts and crafts each week. This state-certified market features produce sold exclusively from California, with a large portion coming from San Juan Capistrano itself. 3-7pm, located adjacent to Veteran's Park
Celebrate National Filet Mignon Day
Various locations
www.theatricum.com
Celebrate the love of this delicious, tender delicacy with a holiday in honor of the filet mignon intself, National Filet Mignon Day. Various locations throughout Orange County are serving a variety of specials and offerings for small cut of meat, including a few of our favorites: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, offering a classic 12 ounce Filet and Newport Filet; Mastro's Steakhouse, offering some of the most luxurious steaks in the world including the world-renowned, impossibly tender Wagyu filet; and A Restaurant, in Newport Beach.
"The Official Blues Brothers Revue"
Laguna Playhouse
606 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-2787
www.lagunaplayhouse.com
The Laguna Playhouse Executive Director Karen Wood and Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham are thrilled to present a special engagement of "The Official Blues Brothers Revue," featuring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Lafferty as Elwood, opening at the Laguna Playhouse this August. The live concert show combines the comedy and hits from the original movie and pays homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, gospel, and soul music. Hear all of The Blues Brothers classics as Jake, Elwood and the band hit the right balance of humor, music and mayhem, with hit songs including "Soul Man," "Rubber Biscuit," Gimme Some Lovin'," and many more!
D23 Expo
800 W Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 765-8950
www.d23.com
For the "ultimate Disney Fan Experience," be sure to visit the Anaheim Convention Center this weekend for the D23 Expo, the largest Disney fan event in the world. Celebrating and uniting all parts of the Walt Disney Company (from Pixar to ABC Family to Disney Parks) the D23 Expo offers something for every type of Disney fan, from theme park fanatics to Jedi-wannabees, to Disney television programming and film watchers, to nostalgic lovers of all things Walt himself. Three days of magic and wonder are guaranteed including celebrity meet and greets, exclusive panels, a sneak-peak into the future of the Disney Parks, and a look at the Disney Archives Exhibition.
Huntington Beach Concert Band Summer Series
Huntington Beach Central Library
18000 Goldenwest St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
www.hbconcertband.com
Enjoy a lovely evening outdoors in Huntington Beach as you and your family enjoy a free concert by the Covina Concert Band and Huntington Beach Concert Band. Part of their eleven-week summer series, tonight's toe-tapping performance focuses on Americana, Broadway show tunes, marches, and more. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show.
