Biz News: CPK’s Newport location helps lead new menu launch
CPK’s Newport location helps lead new menu launch
California Pizza Kitchen’s Newport Beach location is one of the first in the restaurant chain to launch an expanded menu featuring dishes such as fire-grilled rib eye steak and roasted halibut.
The “Next Chapter” menu also includes new options in appetizers, salads and side dishes. It comes on the heels of a redesign with oak floors, reclaimed-wood tabletops and chairs, stone countertops, recycled seating fabrics and an open floor plan.
The makeover is being done at 80 CPK locations nationwide this year, with all of the chain’s 291 restaurants completing the renovation by the end of 2016, the company said.
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Wahoo’s, Zov’s owners to cook at Costa Mesa demonstration
Newport Beach resident Wing Lam, owner of Wahoo’s Fish Taco, and Zov Karamardian, owner of Zov’s Bistro, will prepare creations from their menus Tuesday in Costa Mesa during the latest installment of the Golden Chef Series of cooking demonstrations by Orange County chefs.
The public event, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sub-Zero and Wolf showroom at 655 Anton Blvd., also will feature Food Network personality Simon Majumdar.
Chefs at other upcoming demonstrations in the series are:
• July 28: Pascal Olhats of Pascal in San Juan Capistrano and Chris Tzorin of Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel
• Aug. 25: Noah Blom and bartender Koire Rogers of ARC Food & Libations in Costa Mesa
Tickets to each event are $25 to $45 and are available at GoldenChefSeries.com.
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Solar company to hold hiring event in Irvine
NRG Home Solar, a residential solar company, will have an employee recruitment day on Wednesday in Irvine.
The company is conducting interviews in an open-house style at events statewide with the goal of filling more than 300 sales positions by the end of the year.
Anyone 18 or older can attend with an updated resume. Registration is not required.
The Irvine event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 90 Pacifica.
For more information, call Erica Miele at (732) 568-8482.
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Women’s clothing shop coming to Corona del Mar
Bella del Mar, a women’s clothing boutique, plans to open Aug. 1 at 2828 E. Coast Hwy. in Corona del Mar.
The store will offer California casual brands such as Autumn Cashmere, Hudson Jeans, Mystique Sandals, Ella Moss, PJ Salvage and Chan Luu Jewelry.
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ChopShop Entertainment names new executive producer
Sharon Lopez, a 16-year veteran of the film and entertainment industry, has joined Newport Beach-based ChopShop Entertainment as executive producer.
ChopShop, founded in 2003, offers production, editorial, design and animation services for broadcast, digital and events. Its clients include Vans, Virgin Mobile, Perry Ellis, Boost Mobile, Zeal Optics and several advertising agencies.
Lopez has produced TV shows for Nickelodeon and the Hallmark Channel and worked with clients including McDonald’s, Verizon Wireless, The Home Depot, Western Union, Red Lobster, Southwest Airlines and auto, beer and soft drink companies.
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Irvine chamber honors law firm, skin-care company
The Irvine Chamber of Commerce has named Fisher & Phillips LLP, a labor and employment law firm at 4747 Executive Drive, as its Business of the Year for 2015.
It also awarded its inaugural Exporter of the Year award to ZO Skin Health Inc. at 5 Technology Drive.
“Fisher & Phillips was selected for its dedicated work with local business associations and various community groups in Orange County,” Tallia Hart, president and chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement. “The work of Fisher & Phillips’ staff and attorneys has benefited not only the companies they serve but also the community at large.”
ZO Skin Health was nominated by the U.S. Commercial Service for its achievements in expanding to new markets and exporting its skin-care products to more than 100 countries, according to a news release.
“The company demonstrates how, by expanding their market share, they have helped to further strengthen Orange County’s business community,” Hart said in a statement.
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Business leaders receive entrepreneur awards
Business leaders from Newport Beach and Irvine recently received Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards for 2015 for the Orange County and Inland Empire region.
The awards were distributed during a June 11 gala in Dana Point.
Local recipients included Jeff Walker, chief executive of Alliance Entertainment in Irvine, Joe Duran, CEO of United Capital in Newport Beach, and Mike Mussallem, chairman and CEO of Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine.
They are eligible for consideration for Ernst & Young’s national Entrepreneur of the Year program.
—From staff reports