Wow. 21 days into March and we’ve already lost our tan from Ski Week. The torrential rains certainly didn’t help. It doesn’t matter, we will shake it off. With the Spring Equinox arriving yesterday, it is officially time for warm weather activities, easter pastels, and the alarming realization that we need to book our summer travel plans like, yesterday. Lots coming up in the sister cities, also noodles are having a moment.

In today’s Buzz:

• Pasta Sisters opens in Costa Mesa

• Ramen Nagi Opens in South Coast Plaza

• Weekend Agenda

• Lot’s more added to “Plan Ahead”, RSVP early!

Let’s dig in!

Jon Dougher, Back Bay Buzz

Pasta Sisters Opens in Costa Mesa

Ok, “open” is a bit of a stretch, as Pasta Sisters is currently available for delivery or pickup only via a “ghost kitchen” out of Costa Mesa Food Hall. However, this isn’t just a fly-by-night spaghetti operation. Founded by Francesco Sinatra and his sisters Francesca (naturally), Giorgia and mother/chef Paola Da Re, our research indicates that this pasta is no joke. After moving to LA from Italy in 2010, Francesco threw himself into learning the restaurant business, working his way up from a bus boy to a manager in a family restaurant until he had enough experience to open his own establishment alongside his mother Paola, who is the culinary mastermind behind the recipes. In 2015, Pasta Sisters was born. With a focus on authentic Italian cuisine, Pasta Sisters allows patrons to choose their own freshly made pasta and sauce for a custom experience, or choose from a carefully curated menu of entrees including chicken Milanese, chicken Scallopine, and roasted wild salmon. Look, this post isn’t sponsored by Pasta Sisters, but we are accepting applications and are willing to be paid in Bolognese. Please. Per favore?

 📺️ What to Watch 📺️ 

• Locked - More horror for your weekend. (Theaters)

• Ash - If sci-fi horror is more your speed. (Theaters)

• Magazine Dreams - Do you even lift, bro? (Theaters)

• Good American Family - Based on true stories (Hulu)

• The Residence - Detectives detecting things (Netflix)

• Happy Face - Dennis Quaid is having a moment (Paramount+)

• Bert Kreischer’s new special, Lucky - (Netflix)

• March Madness (TruTV, CBS, TNT, et al.)

—What to Do—

• Check out the new ramen spot, “Ramen Nagi” at South Coast Plaza - Info

• Free Outdoor Fitness Class - Irvine Spectrum - Sun 3/23 9-10 - RSVP!

• Farmers Market on the Pier in Newport Beach - Sun 3/23 9am-1pm

• Nosh on some fried pickles (we are still in Peak Pickle)

This Weekend:

• 🐰 Easter Bunny @ the Atrium Lawn - Fashion Island - 3/21-4/19 Mo-Sun 11am - Info

• 🚗 Neighborhood Night at Rivian - Irvine Spectrum - Fri 3/21 5-9pm - Info

• 🧑‍🌾 Irvine Farmers Market at Mariners Church (Next to Thrift Store & Playground) - Sat 3/22 8am-12pm - Info

• ⛳️ Hoag Classic Golf Tournament - Mar 16th-23rd - Tickets

• 🥫 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Packing Party - Volunteer to help sort and pack food from the ongoing food drive in partnership with Project Hope Alliance - Sunday 3/23 11:45a - RSVP

UPCOMING:

• 🍕 Half-Off Pizzas - Stag Bar - Every Tuesday - Dine-in Only - Info

• 🐰 Easter Bunny @ the Atrium Lawn - Fashion Island - 3/21-4/19 Mo-Sun 11am - Info

• Fourth Fridays Vintage Market on the Lido Deck - Lido Village - Fri 3/28 12-5pm - Info

• 🍷 OC Wine & Food Festival - Laguna Beach - Sat 3/29 3-6pm - Info

• Farmers Market Pop-up - The Lab - Fri 4/4 10-2pm - Info

• 🎧️ dSilent Disco(chella) - Seagerstrom - Sat 4/4 7pm - Info

•  Japanese Food and Culture Fest - OC Fairgrounds - April 4-6 - Tickets

• 🍷 OC Wine Fest (21+) - OC Fairgrounds (The Hangar) - Sat 4/12-Sun 4/13 - Tickets

• 🗝️ All-Island Garage Sale - Balboa Island - Saturday April 12th 7:30a-1p - Info

• Air|water Porsche Experience - OC Fairgrounds - Sat 4/26

• 🛥️ Newport Beach International Boat Show - Want to hobnob with some bajillionaires? Check out the Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS, s’cyute) and be sure to invite us out for a sunset cruise once you lock down a sugar zaddy - May 2nd-4th - Tickets

• Newport Beach TV Fest - June 5-8 - Info

• 🏃 OC Marathon - OC Fairgrounds - Sat-Sun 5/3-5/4

Friday

49🌡️ 66 I ☀️ I 0% Rain I 8mph 🌬️ 

Saturday

51🌡️ 65 I ☀️ I 0% Rain I 8mph 🌬️ 

Sunday

66🌡️ 53 I ☀️ I 0% Rain I 7mph 🌬️ 

🌊 Water temp = 57º

• Baby Wearing Barre - Newport Peach - Fri 3/21 10am - Info

• Barnes and Noble Storytime at Fashion Island - Sat 3/22 11:30am-12pm - Info

• 🐟️ Aquatic Community Day - Back Bay Science Center in Newport Beach - Sun 3/23 10am-2pm - Info

PLAN AHEAD:

• Easter Eggstravaganza at Irvine Park Railroad - Wed 3/26 10am-6pm - Info

• Little Lido Kids Club: Music Class with Zach Churchill - The Lido Deck (Lido Village) - Thurs 3/27 10:30a

• Little Lido Music Class w/ Magic Steps - The Lido Deck (Lido Village) - Sun 3/30 10:30a

Friday

• ¡DAMAS! (Mariachi) - Seagerstrom Plaza - 6:30pm - Tickets

• The Hypno Rings with Blake C Elliott - Wayfarer - 7pm

  • Sega Genecide - 10pm

• Columbia Latin Soul - Cafe Sevilla - 8pm

  • Columbian Latin Soul Band + Alternating DJ - 10pm

• Calypso’s Curse - Tiki Bar - 7pm - Tickets

Saturday

• Zach Churchill (Acoustic) - Lido Deck (Lido Village) - 12pm - Info

• The Great North Special w. Blü Egyptian - Wayfarer - 8pm

• Robert Incelli Latin Jazz Solo - Cafe Sevilla - 8pm

• Yellowman - Tiki Bar - 7pm - Tickets

Sunday

• Theotime Langlois De Swarte & Les Arts Florissants (violin?) - Seagerstrom (Samueli Theater) - 2pm - Tickets

• The Touring 55 with Poppies and Father Max - Wayfarer - 6:30pm

• Anora - Tiki Bar - 6pm - Tickets

Thanks! Please ignore any typos, our editor had an incident involving pickles and a deep fat frier.