GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

Triangle’s Game Room Gallery is a new game room equipment store that’s

opened in the former Light Bulbs, Etc. location on Newport Boulevard in

Costa Mesa. The store specializes in everything you’d need for a

successful game room -- custom cues, juke boxes, air hockey, foosball,

shuffleboard, darts, pool tables, sculptures and art. It offers free

delivery and installation of game room equipment. With the purchase of a

pool table, you’ll receive a free deluxe accessory package that includes

one set of Belgium premier balls, six supreme cues, a two-piece deluxe

wall rack, one wood triangle, one rule book, one bridge head, one bridge

stick and one bed brush. There is also an in-home design service

available. It’s at 1844 Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

574-0041.

Fitigues is receiving it fall merchandise on comfortable clothing for

the entire family. The new catalog is available and the store carries a

lot of the same merchandise. Some of the highlights of the fall

collection include plush sweaters spun from heathered Italian yarns;

thermal pieces with hand-dyed silk ribbon trim; imported Italian techno

fabrics; its signature baby thermal stitch fabrics for an expanded

collection for women, men, kids, and babies; a romantic collection; and a

sporty collection for men, women, and kids. Fitigues is also looking for

volunteers to sell lemonade for the Rory Foundation through Labor Day.

Fitigues is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Information: (949)

644-6485.

Trader Joe’s is one of the best markets to find bargains on

top-quality groceries. The store stands behind its products, it’s so

selective in what products it will carry. A team of tasters selects items

for the store to make sure they meet their high standards of taste and

quality. Unlike most markets, Trader Joe’s doesn’t have weekend specials.

Bargain prices are offered every day. New items arrive daily and many are

sold so quickly that Trader Joe’s doesn’t have time to advertise them.

It’s also the best place to find bargains on flowers and seasonal plants.

Inside the store, you’ll find deli items, beverages, vitamins, wines,

organic foods, produce, frozen desserts, fish, meats and meals, dried

fruits, cheeses, breads, energy bars, and snacks. There is also a

wonderful chef almost always in the store, Mila Graves, who cooks simple

recipes using Trader Joe’s ingredients. Graves is more than happy to hand

out her recipes, and does cooking for small parties. Trader Joe’s is at

640 W. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 642-5134.

South Coast Plaza always has new store openings and store expansions,

and now it’s got two more things to get excited about. Krispy Kreme

doughnuts are now available in either a four- or six-pack at Briazz

restaurant in the courtyard of the Imperial Bank Building. Briazz is open

Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s at 695 Town Center Drive

in Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 427-0541.

At the Laura Ashley store, children ages 2 through 9 can enter a “Back

to School Coloring Sweepstakes” through Sunday. There will be winners

chosen from three different age groups (ages 2 to 3, 4 to 6, and 7 to 9).

The wardrobe is valued at $300, $200 and $100. There is no purchase

necessary to enter the contest. The Laura Ashley store is in the Crate &

Barrel wing of South Coast Plaza.

Summerhill Floral & Gifts is having a 50% off sale on topiaries,

arrangements and stem florals. The store is filled with silk florals,

home decor, specialty furniture, and it does custom floral arrangements.

It’s at 369 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-6745.

Between The Sheets is having an August white sale through Labor Day.

It offers high-end linens, table and bath accessories. It carries the

best European bedding you can find, and there are some good buys at the

sale. It’s in the Atrium Court of Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 640-9999.

* BEST BUYS appears on Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627, or via fax at (949)

646-4170.