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Community in the Time of COVID-19
One year after stay-at-home orders were first issued, we provide a look at where we are now. The past year has forced us to take stock, innovate, and reassess everything we do. We asked entrepreneurs, educators, fitness professionals, arts and nonprofits leaders, health care workers, an economist, and readers for their thoughts.

“(As a new mom), it was really special to do a sweet baby shower picnic for someone who wasn’t going to be able to celebrate but ended up just having a small intimate gathering instead.”
—Lauren Rivard, founder of The Picnic Collective and The Picnic Shoppe in Costa Mesa
Crowning Glory
UC Irvine alum Melissa King is the latest winner of “Top Chef All-Stars,” Bravo’s culinary competition show. King is the quintessential entrepreneurial chef and uses her platform to partner with nonprofits supporting minority communities.
Bringing the World’s Treasures for 30 Years
Peter Keller has led Bowers Museum for three decades, and he says he’s just getting started.

People & Places
Opener | A verdant field in Irvine
’Hoods | Fresh and distinctive finds in Lake Forest
Perfect Getaway | Discover the rugged grandeur of the Oregon Coast.
Culturephile | Kim Stanley Robinson’s latest sci-fi novel explores the future challenges of climate change.
O.C. Events | Classical and jazz concerts, festivals, and more
Style & Home
Opener | The mouth-blown glass flare candleholder designed by Hay
Style Talk | Small-batch, eco-friendly clothing from Mesa
Finds | Welcome spring with floral prints.
On The Market | A San Juan Capistano property has a pathway lined with garden spaces.
Sourced | Style your home in Pantone’s colors of the year.

Food & Drink
Opener and Main Course | Delectable dishes and bold drinks combine at Chato’s Bar and Grill in Santa Ana.
5 Questions With … | Co-founder of Taylor Made Cuisine in Irvine
Food Trends | Shop market essentials from these local restaurants.
Departments
My O.C. | Scary moments and small joys abound at a senior living community rocked by COVID-19.
First Person | Navigating beauty routines during a pandemic
Dining Guide
Many of our 200-plus restaurant reviews

Back Page
Person of Interest | Taylor Hamby of Orange gives historic clothing a new life through her online business, Sputnik’s Vintage.
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