Biz News: Cisco Home opens at SoCo
A made-in-Los Angeles sustainable furniture store is now open in Costa Mesa’s South Coast Collection shopping center.
Cisco Home, 3323 Hyland Ave., had its grand opening Thursday. The store occupies an 8,000-square-foot space in SoCo.
In the SoCo store, customers will take note of a skeleton airplane hanging from the ceiling, an 18th-century carousel, vintage signs from the early 20th century and other one-of-a-kind items, according to a news release.
“Our mission is to design product that is authentic and provides comfort throughout our environments,” Cisco Pinedo, founder of Cisco Home, said in a press release. “We pride ourselves in creating interesting product out of rescued and cast-away objects that may otherwise end up in landfills.
“Why deprive Orange County from our authentic products that are as good for them as they are for their home environment? We are so excited to become part of the OC community.”
It is the chain’s first location in Orange County. Other nearby locations are in Los Angeles, Pasadena and Brentwood.
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Waffle Affair to open in Bayside Center
The Waffle Affair, which features gourmet waffles and a coffee bar, will open in Newport Beach’s Bayside Center in November, according to a news release.
“Drawing inspiration from the authentic Belgian and Liége style waffles, each artisan waffle is infused with bold flavor and baked fresh-to-order with signature ingredients incorporated into the batter — no toppings required,” according to a news release.
There will be 21 types of sweet and savory waffles, according to the news release, “including traditional waffles and daily specialty waffles such as Liége, Madagascar Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Decadence.”
The 1,350-square-foot café at 1064 Bayside Drive will offer indoor and patio seating, as well as to-go service.
For more information, visit https://www.thewaffleaffair.com.
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Men’s salon expansion
A national men’s salon chain, 18|8, is expanding in Orange County, with new locations planned for Costa Mesa, Corona del Mar and Huntington Beach.
Franchise owner Bruce Bunin, of Fountain Valley, plans to open his first 18|8 location in the Costa Mesa Courtyards shopping center, 1835 Newport Blvd. A soft opening date is Oct. 11.
Bunin is a former Boeing Co. executive.
“The experience at 18|8 is unlike one at an ordinary hair salon,” Bunin said in a news release. “When men walk into one of our stylish, modern facilities, they are entering a one-of-a-kind retreat from the outside world. At 18|8, men can feel comfortable enjoying our collection of premium services.”
The salon’s services will include modern and classic cuts and styling, straight-edge hot lather shaves, facials, massages and scalp treatments, according to a news release.
The name 18|8 is derived from the original formula for stainless steel: 18% chromium and 8% nickel.
The 18|8 chain also has other Orange County locations on Anton Boulevard in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Anaheim Hills, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel and Rancho Santa Margarita.
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Center Club venue rental
The Center Club, a business and social club in Costa Mesa’s South Coast Metro, is offering discounts to nonprofits that wish to rent the venue.
Nonprofits who want to use the club, located in the garden level of the Center Tower, may quality for a rental fee waiver and 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages.
“Being at the center of business and leadership development, we at Center Club realize how influential the happenings are within our walls. We want to provide our members with the opportunity to better know the community, and likewise for the community to better know us,” club manager Shahin Vosough said in a press release. “This endeavor will allow us to reach out and get more involved in local causes.”
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