BEST BUYS -- Greer Wylder

Tight Assets opened last week at Fashion Island. It carries the best

selection anywhere for workout, dance and hip street wear. “It’s very

boutiquee,” says the owner, Heidi Miller. “There are things here you

won’t find anywhere else. It carries everything you need to wear to and

from the gym; all kinds of shoes; tap and ballet; tutus, tights and

street wear.” Name brands available are Danskin, Capezio, Baryshnikov,

Carushka, M. Rose, Pezzi, Papillon, Only and Dance Shoes. Tight Assets

was at Crystal Court for the last eight years, and there’s a Palm Desert

location. Tight Assets is Heidi Miller’s second business venture, her

first being Heidi’s Frozen Yogurt, which comprised 120 chains of yogurt

shops in nine states when she sold it 11 years ago. Information: (949)

640-6600.

If you want to go through rolling blackouts “in style,” Timarie Doty,

the owner of Acanthus Gallery, recommends stocking up on lighting at its

sale. The “blackout sale” is on all candleholders, hurricanes and lamps

up to 50% off. Acanthus Gallery has an enormous selection of marble,

bronze and walnut candleholders and hurricanes. “There are lamps to die

for with special attention to detail,” says Doty. “Wonderful shades,

finials and finishes not found anywhere else. There are also many, many

wonderful items to select from, including antique prints (1613-1850);

decorative boxes; bejeweled picture frames; furniture, including small

accent tables and more.” Acanthus Gallery is at 2908 E. Coast Highway,

Corona del Mar. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. It’s closed Mondays. Information: (949)

640-1470.

Cheri is having a storewide sale running Friday through July 4. Cheri

carries a unique collection of home accessories, jewelry and clothing,

including popular lines Flax and Cottonwear. You can also stop by and

register to win a $100 gift certificate. New merchandise arrives daily at

the store. Cheri is in the Atrium Court at Fashion Island in Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 721-5777.

Everyone’s favorite upscale women’s clothing store A’Maree’s is closed

Friday to prepare for its annual spring-summer sale, which starts

Saturday. There are definitely best buys to be found at this annual sale.

A’Maree’s carries popular designer clothing, accessories, beautiful

jewelry and shoes. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A’Maree’s is

at 1649 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 642-4423.

Whole Foods Market is now carrying wild Alaskan salmon that’s been

approved by the Marine Stewardship Council, which promotes sustainable

fishing practices by rewarding fishermen and fisheries that practice

environmentally sound fishing methods. Wild Alaskan salmon is the first

North American seafood product to earn the council’s certification. The

council promotes fishing practices that allow a targeted fish population

to recover to healthy levels from past depletion and help maintain a

healthy marine ecosystem. On Saturday, Whole Foods Market will host a

special “Fish For Our Future” day in which local celebrity chefs will

demonstrate how to cook wild Alaskan salmon and will provide samples.

Recipes and information about seafood sustainability will also be in the

seafood department and throughout the store. Whole Foods Market is on the

lower level of Triangle Square at 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 574-3800.

Cafe Pascal is having a special evening of wine, cheese and jazz from

5 to 8 p.m. today at the Garden Terrace at South Coast Plaza. For $15 per

person, guests can sample several wines and enjoy an array of French

cheese. Or guests can order from Cafe Pascal’s regular menu of quiches,

crepes, sandwiches and pastries. Also throughout June, guests can enjoy

swing and jazz from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Information: (714) 435-2034. Cafe

Pascal is on The Garden Terrace at the base of The Bridge of Gardens.

The new Donna Karan boutique at South Coast Plaza is having a showing

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today of the fall 2001 collection. It carries

women’s Donna Karan only. It’s on the second floor next to Nordstrom.

Information: (714) 549-1053.

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

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

646-4170.