Check out the slower Porsche products

All of the products at Porsche Design were designed by F.A.

Porsche, the grandson of legendary automaker Ferdinand Porsche. F.A.

Porsche began designing the 904 racing series and the 911 series

before breaking away in the early 1970s with his own design studio in

Austria.

Manufacturers have relied on F.A. Porsche to design the best form

and function for their products. Porsche Design logo products include

luggage, crystal, cookware, appliances, watches and golf products.

The classic aviator glasses with interchangeable frames, introduced

in the early ‘70s, continue to be a most-asked-for item. The

reintroduced coffeemaker, juicer, blender, toaster and electric

kettle are some of their best sellers.

Today is the last day of their sale. Select items are reduced up

to 70%. Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to

8 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. South Coast

Plaza on Level One in the Saks Fifth Avenue Wing. (714) 662-2992.

KICK OFF THE CHINESE

NEW YEAR

Yujean Kang’s Asian Bistro at South Coast Plaza will celebrate the

Chinese New Year on Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. The dinner features

modern and traditional Chinese cuisine. The dinner includes shrimp

and garlic-chive dumplings, steamed pork Siu-Mai and vegetarian

spring rolls. Choose one of these entrees: green jade prawns; crispy

whole fish with spicy Szechwan sauce; gold and silver chicken; Yujean

Kang style loin of lamb with glazed walnuts in spicy sauce; crispy

aromatic duckling with steamed buns; and old coin tofu. Dinners come

with Treasure Ru-Yi, a traditional New Year’s dish to “fulfill your

wishes” all year; Chinese long-life noodles with julienne chicken

breast and black mushrooms in broth; and Chef Kang’s signature

dessert of warm, red bean pancake with coconut sauce. The cost is $38

per person, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity. Children are

welcome and can select from a special children’s menu, for ages 5

through 11, at $12 per child. Seating is limited. For reservations,

call (714) 662-1098. Yujean Kang’s Asian Bistro is at South Coast

Plaza on Level One, near Robinsons-May.

SLIP INTO SOME

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING

Chico’s at Corona del Mar Plaza is having its annual fashion show

at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The new spring, cruise and travel wear

collections will be shown. Unique jewelry and accessories, including

belts, shoes, handbags and scarves, will be featured, too. Plus,

music and refreshments. Reservations are required. Seating is

limited. Also, already reduced fall and holiday collections will be

reduced an added 20%. (949) 219-9960.

DECORATE FOR CHEAP

Learn tricks of the trade on how to decorate on a budget by

attending HGTV Design on a Dime host Sam Kivett’s seminar at 3:30

p.m. Saturday at Macy’s South Coast Plaza Home Store. Kivett will

show participants tips on furniture selection, design techniques, and

give advice on color, style, scale and even lighting. (714) 556-0611,

ext. 4231.

WALK OVER TO THIS SALE

Don’t miss the Annual Winter Sidewalk Sale at Newport North Center

(MacArthur Boulevard and Bison Avenue) today and Saturday.

Participating merchants have special sales throughout the center.

YEAH, BABY. CLOTHING

Looking for spring bridal and baby showers gifts? The Yellow

Cottage has new lines of gifts. It carries everything from bridal and

baby registries and gifts to home decor and accessories. Fine wedding

gifts available include china, glassware and tabletop accessories.

Luxury Italian linens are from Anichini and Sferra Brothers. Custom

stationery is from Anna Griffin. Layette gifts include beautiful

blankets, handmade baby photo albums, and sterling silver heirloom

keepsakes ready for engraving. Little girls’ dresses for weddings and

other special occasions can be custom ordered. A nice collection of

children’s books makes fabulous gifts. Custom iron work, furniture

and custom florals are also available. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday to Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 8055 Coast

Highway, Crystal Cove Promenade. (949) 715-3939.

* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at [email protected]; at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa,

CA 92627; or by fax at (949) 646-4170.