Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

Patio Outlet in Newport Beach is having a sale -- a savings of 25% to

50% off retail prices -- in celebration of the grand opening of its new

San Juan Capistrano store. The special discounted prices are at both

store locations. The selection of patio furniture available includes

table sets, umbrellas, chairs, dining room sets, coffee tables, end

tables, love seats, bars, stools and more. The furniture is made from

rust-free tubular aluminum with a choice of tabletops. And the paint is

made to last as it’s a powder coat. The tables and chairs come with

adjustable feet to avoid problems with uneven patios. Umbrellas are all

made with Sunbrella fabrics and come with a three-year warranty. Patio

Outlet is at 1590 Monrovia Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 548-2449.

The Sutton Place Hotel in Newport Beach is offering a “summer sizzle”

weekend package that includes breakfast for two from room service or in

the Accents Restaurant. Rates are from $119 per night. Also included are

complimentary tennis, bicycle rental, fitness center and sauna, as well

as transportation to and from Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza and the

John Wayne Airport. Popular summer events at the Sutton Place Hotel

include the Saturday poolside lobster cookout, the Saturday Night Jam

session and Sunday brunch. It’s at 45000 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach.

(949) 476-2001.

South Coast Plaza is once again adding new retail stores and

restaurants. Van Cleef & Arpels is planning to open this month as an

Orange County exclusive. The jewelry designer is known for its designs

and techniques, such as the mysterious setting in which the prongs are

hidden underneath the gemstones. Also, many of the pieces are

interchangeable -- brooches can become hair clips or pendants, earrings

have detachable drops and bracelets can be linked to create necklaces.

(714) 545-9500. Opening this summer is David Yurman, another jewelry

designer known for its luxury watches and signature cable collection that

combines 18-karat gold and sterling silver with diamonds and gemstones.

Dooney & Burke is a designer of handbags, luggage and accessories. Its

signature designs are leather-trimmed bags, driving gloves, leather belts

and hats. Yujean Kang’s Asian Bistro, a new restaurant, features Chinese

and Japanese cuisine, including seafood, pasta, wine and dessert prepared

by chef Yujean Kang. Opening this fall are Room & Board, a living room,

dining room, bedroom and office furniture and accessories store, and

Retrospect, offering home furnishings inspired by the past for today’s

homes. Both stores will open at South Coast Village. Bottega Veneta, the

Italian designer of luxury woven leather handbags, shoes and accessories,

will open in September. Opening later this year is Jimmy Choo, which

carries the hottest styles in women’s footwear as regularly seen in Vogue

and Harper’s Bazaar.

Summerhill Floral & Gifts is having a 50%-off sale on its selection of

silk flowers, topiaries, orchids, palms and trees. It also has a new

consignment store a few doors down, next to Plum’s Patio on East 17th

Street in Costa Mesa. Summerhill Floral & Gifts is at 369 E. 17th St.,

Costa Mesa. (949) 646-6745.

Chimayo Grill at Fashion Island opened a “Mixed Media Exhibit” to be

shown through August. The exhibit, curated by Studio Gallery, shows

mixed-media artists Joseph Hawa and Jean-Milu Truesdale through August.

The popular American Southwest restaurant was selected by Studio Gallery,

a gallery that exhibits art in alternate locations and gives

well-established and up and coming artists exposure in public locations.

(949) 640-2700.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center is having a celebration walk, “Step Out

for Senior Centers,” at 9 a.m. Saturday. Local participation is open to

people of all ages and was designed to promote awareness of the services,

programs and activities that the senior centers offer. You can register

for the walk by calling Darryl Kim at (949) 645-2356, Ext. 15.

* 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.