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Newport Beach City Council ap- On Tuesday, City Council selected Foundation, 552 Club and the Irvine previously scheduled for Nov. 8, to be ARTS • ENTERTAINMENT • DINING
pointed a new member to the Planning Curtis Ellmore as the new Commis- Advisory Committee. postponed.
Commission during their meeting sioner. Ellmore received six votes. Deb- “Serving on the Planning Com- The controversial proposed project
Tuesday. bie Stevens received one vote. mission would allow me to utilize my is a mixed-use infill development that OFF THE MENU
On Sept. 25, former Commissioner Ellmore has lived in Newport Beach knowledge of the local real estate land- includes 260 residential condomini-
Bill Dunlap resigned.
An ad-hoc Appointments Com-
for 31 years, according to his applica-
tion. “I am familiar with the character
scape to expand beyond my current
philanthropic efforts and to further
ums; 3,000 square feet of ground-floor
retail uses, a 1.17-acre public park; a
Farmhouse
NEWPORTBEACHINDY.COM NOVEMBER 30, 2018 | VOLUME IX, ISSUE 46 mittee consisting of several Council
members was created and reviewed ap-
and culture of its neighborhoods and
citizens,” he wrote. “I welcome the op-
benefit my community,” Ellmore wrote
in his application.
freestanding parking structure; light-
ing, landscaping, and pedestrian im- Fall Menu
Duffield
plications for the open seat. Interviews portunity to serve the city of Newport At this point in his professional and provements; utility improvements; and
Features
CHRISTOPHER TRELA
were conducted on Oct. 25. Beach in this capacity.” personal life, Ellmore said he is read to the reconfiguration of existing surface
Takes Lead
Based on the interviews, the Com-
mittee recommended the nomination
Ellmore is currently the senior vice
president of the Orange County of-
dedicate the time and effort required
of the Commission.
parking. The 13.16-acre site is located
at 4400 Von Karman Ave. Seasonal
in Narrow
of Chris Chewens, Curtis Ellmore,
Sarah Klaustermeier and Debbie
fices of JLL, a commercial real estate
business. He is a member of two
The unscheduled vacancy caused the
Planning Commission Study Session
Koll Center Residences will likely
return to the new Planning Commis- Surprises
Stevens. groups connected to the Hoag Hospital for the Koll Center Residences project, sion lineup in early 2019.
Council Race By Christopher Trela | NB Indy
The phrase “farm-to-fork” has
By Sara Hall | NB Indy Holiday Magic at Crean become somewhat of a cliché in the
restaurant industry,
Mariners Branch Library
In the Newport Beach City Council but for Rich Mead,
election, results for one race have been owner and executive
too close to call. Although the challenger chef of Farmhouse
has consistently maintained the lead, at Roger’s Gardens,
this week the two swapped positions. The Crean Mariners Branch Library will ring Week,” where the best and the brightest upcoming farm-to-fork has Chef Rich Mead Farmhouse salmon
Incumbent and current mayor in the holiday season with family fun at a holiday stars of magic perform for an entire week at The been his trademark
Marshall “Duffy” Duffield overtook magic show on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. Magician Magic Castle. at all of his restau- with lemon, Jardesca, Amass gin, and Next came the market salad ($11), with rapini and roast butternut squash,
challenger Tim Stoaks on Tuesday by a Mark Gibson will amaze audience members of all Blending the art of sleight of hand, psychology, rants for the past 20 evoo, and the Triple B Flavor Town with which was brought to us by Chef Mead’s charred leek and potato puree, and
mere 22 votes. By the Wednesday 5 p.m. ages with magic, slight of hand and mind reading comedy, and phenomenal skill, Mark is able to cre- BY years. blackberry, bourbon, and egg white. We right hand man, Chef Allan Aguinaga, pomegranate seeds.
update, Duffield’s lead increased to a entertainment. ate a show that leaves audiences amazed. CHRISTOPHER “In 1998 I decided added The Answer (Benedictine, char- who has been at Farmhouse for the past We completed our meal with a trio of
difference of 44 votes. Mark Gibson is a talented magician/mental- Admission is free. Seating is first-come, first- TRELA to begin sourcing treuse, sweet vermouth, rye whiskey) two years after stints in the kitchens at desserts (all $9 each): Windrose Farms
The seat for Council District 3 is still ist from Orange County who holds the record of serve, based on room capacity. The event is funded as much of our and the Whim, which that day consisted Juliette, True Food, and Studio at the apple cobbler with cornmeal thyme bis-
unconfirmed. With an estimated 12,206 being the youngest magician ever to perform at the by Friends of the Library. produce as I could through local farms of rye whiskey, wild honey, lemon, and Montage. cuit, vanilla bean ice cream, and apple
total Orange County ballots left to world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. Mark For more information, please contact the Library and farmers, and my weekly trips to the marionberry liqueur from Oregon. “The salads here are very veggie sage sauce; banana and sweet potato
count after the Wednesday update, the has been featured for six consecutive years in The at (949) 717-3800, or visit the website at newport- market began. Once we made a com- Next came the Autonomy Farms forward,” Chef Aguinaga told us. “The bread pudding with white chocolate
numbers will likely continue to adjust Magic Castle Showcase, “The Future Stars of Magic beachlibrary.org. mitment to this philosophy, our cook- chicken liver pate ($15) with pickled market salad has been on the menu for- sauce, blueberry compote, vanilla bean
for several more days. ing and routines were changed forever,” green garlic, mustard greens, cucumber, ever, and changes with the marketplace.” ice cream, and toasted pistachios; and
Balboa Island Museum President Shirley Pepys stands in the John Wayne exhibit near a bust of Ronald Reagan in the new museum facility “Win or lose I’m proud of the Magician Mark Gibson said Chef Mead. radish, red onions, house made peach- The fall menu version has persim- toasted almond cake with pomegranate
campaign I ran, and the support from Not only does Chef Mead make apple jam, and grilled bread from Rye mons, raisins, radish, Persian cucum- honey sauce, poached pear, and sweet
volunteers and the community,” Stoaks the weekly trek to the Santa Monica Goods Co. bers, cherry tomatoes, lettuces, balsamic cream.
Balboa Island Amid Concerns, Council said in an email Wednesday. “I have no
Auction of Abandoned Vessels Farmer’s Market, he has established “Rye Goods is going to build a bakery vinaigrette, pistachios, and goat cheese. Overall, the dishes were indeed an
THE ART OF GIVI
GIVING
regrets.” relationships with boutique purveyors in the Fun Zone,” Chef Mead told us. We chatted with Chef Aguinaga, ode to fall, and a salute to the fresh
Museum Moves Allows Sidewalk Vendors, In a phone call Thursday, Duffield
said he had no comment on the current
On Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. at the
Harbor Department, 1600 W Balboa
auction:
• Vessels are sold as is and where is.
of fish, meat, produce and other items
that reflect his desire to provide the best
I made a mental note to follow up—
nothing better than fresh baked arti-
who stated that “Rich is an amazing
mentor, it’s incredible to be here. I am
produce carefully curated by Chef Mead
and his team.
to New Home With Restrictions
status of the race.
As of Wednesday, at 5 p.m., incum-
Blvd,, the City of Newport Beach will
auction the following abandoned
• Payment is cash only immediately
after the auction. Home For The Holidays
ingredients from the best sources.
Those ingredients are on full display
sanal bread. And if you like pate, which
I do, you’ll love Chef Mead’s version
passionate about what we do here. The
market salad is a representation of what
“Rich’s undying devotion to his true
cause is nothing I have ever seen in
bent Councilwoman Diane Dixon has vessels: 77’ Powerboat “Energy Tech,” • The Harbor Department must CB2 • Frette • Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams with the new fall menu that Chef Mead with his market-fresh toppings. get from the farms. It goes beyond just this industry,” noted Chef Aguinaga. “I
By Christopher Trela | NB By Sara Hall | NB Indy mentation of Senate Bill 946, which beat out challenger Mike Glenn for the 34’ Powerboat “Espousa,” 41’ Sailboat retain the CF registered vessels follow- Pottery Barn • RH • Sur La Table • West Elm recently unveiled. It’s packed with Then it was on to a grilled pomegran- buying produce. Food is more than just have seen people think of food as a way
Indy Amid some concern, the second goes into effect on Jan. 1 and allows District 1 seat with 59.1 percent of the “Escape.” No dinghies, tenders, kayaks ing the auction for a 10-day redemption seasonal ingredients prepared in both ate glazed salmon salad ($26) with roast something to put out to sell for money. of making money, but that is not how
Everything old is new again at the reading of a sidewalk vending permit street vending activity, the city of votes. Fellow incumbent Councilman or SUPS are available at this auction. period before vessels are released to the Holiday Sparkle simple and creative ways. butternut squash, pink lady apples, roast It’s an ideal.” we think here. Even though we are a
Balboa Island Museum, because the program and the accompanying or- Newport Beach created this new Kevin Muldoon also won his re-election The minimum bid for each vessel is successful bidder. Bulgari • Cartier • David Yurman • Harry Winston Two weeks ago, I accompanied three leeks, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, mixed We also loved the grilled dijon soy successful restaurant, we make food to
museum and its historical artifacts dinance regulating the vendors was program and ordinance. with a large chunk of the votes, about $1,000. • Winning bidder is responsible for John Hardy • Swarovski • Tiffany & Co. fellow Firebrand Media editors on a lettuces, dijon vinaigrette, candied glazed pork tenderloin ($29) with encapsulate what the farms give us, and
and displays have left their cozy cot- unanimously approved this week. On Nov. 13, Council held a study 67.9 percent, over Roy Englebrecht in Viewing will open on Tuesday, Dec. removing the vessel from Newport Har- field trip to Farmhouse to sample the pecans, and pomegranate seeds. Like parmesan potato cakes, braised red that ideal will permeate my career and
tage on Marine Avenue and moved Council voted 7-0 on the item on session and later that night approved District 4. 1118, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:59 a.m. bor by 5 p.m. the day of auction or the Holiday For Her new menu items. the other dishes to come, it was pretty cabbage, apple raisin compote, and leave a lasting legacy for Rich.”
down the street to a new home. the consent calendar, which allows the first reading of the new ordi- With 56.7 percent of the votes, chal- at the Harbor Department. Vessels are day following the end of the redemp- Balenciaga • Bottega Veneta • Chanel • Christian Louboutin We began our adventure by tasting on the plate and the flavors and textures apple jack brandy sauce, and the grilled For information on Farmhouse, visit
Originally founded in 2000, the the movable merchants to sell food nance. On Tuesday, a few concerns lenger Joy Brenner defeated incumbent located on moorings. To view the boats tion period. Coach • Diesel • Dior • Gucci • REDValentino the seasonal cocktails: Dirty Dish Water mixed perfectly. pomegranate glazed swordfish ($34) FarmhouseRG.com.
Balboa Island Museum and Historical and other items from non-motorized were raised by residents and some Scott Peotter for the District 6 seat. being auctioned, one of the Harbor- For questions regarding the auc-
Society has tripled in size thanks to its carts in Newport Beach, but with Council members. In other races that cover Newport master vessels will take interested par- tion, contact the Harbor Department New For The Holidays
new digs at 210 Marine Ave, the for- heavy restrictions on where and how Hoiyin Ip, a member of the local Beach, two Democrat challengers from ties to see the boat(s). at (949) 270-8159 or harbormaster@ Alexander McQueen • AllSaints • Beautytap • Furla SIDE DISH To that end, Sgt. Pepperoni’s is part-
mer home of Art for the Soul, which they conduct business. chapter of the Sierra Club, pointed Laguna Beach, Harley Rouda and Cottie Important information about the newportbeachca.gov. Givenchy • Golden Goose • House of Sillage nering with Orange County non-profit
closed earlier this year.
The Museum’s new facility, which
The current municipal code bans
using public property for commer-
out that sidewalk carts are another
source of trash.
Petrie-Norris, have taken on unbeatable
leads in their respective contests in 48th
KKW Beauty • Lafayette 148 New York • Lovesac Pizza for Bracken’s Kitchen by donating 100
percent of the proceeds from the sale of
officially opens to the public on
BALBOA ISLAND MUSEUM Page 14
cial purposes, but in an effort to
comply with the upcoming imple-
About 90 percent of the floating
SIDEWALK VENDORS Page 14
Congressional District and the 74th As-
sembly District.
Wake Up with Newport Beach Fire Chief Please visit southcoastplaza.com/holiday
for extended holiday hours, entertainment,
Charity, December’s Pizza of the Month, which
will help feed families below the poverty
Given the recent devastating forest
fires throughout the state, the Newport
and the challenges presented by large
fires. Also, learn about Newport Beach boutique information and more. Bluewater for line in our own community.
“Community is the very core of Sgt.
Beach Chamber of Commerce Wake
Up! Newport event on Thursday, Dec. 6
and how it is prepared for such trag-
edies and what you can do to minimize Lobster Pepperoni’s Pizza Store,” said Trevor
Kotchek, the restaurant’s managing
offers a timely topic. their impact should they occur. partner. “We’re happy to be able to sup-
Special guest at the morning event A complimentary continental break- By Christopher Trela | NB Indy port the members of our community
is Newport Beach Fire chief Chip fast is held at 7:15 a.m. Program is from Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store has who may not have enough to eat with
Duncan, whose topic is “Teaming Up to 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. Admission is free, but become a local favorite in Newport the sale of our December pizza of the
Battle the Blaze: How fire departments please make reservations for seating and Beach—personally, my life would month, the Roscioli Pie.”
work together to battle the Califor- food considerations. The event is held be incomplete without their spinach Inspired by Kotchek’s trip to Italy, the
nia fires and how Newport Beach is at the Newport Beach Public Library in SAN DIEGO FWY (405) AT BRISTOL
L ST. pinwheels! pizza includes housemade mozzarella,
800.782.8888 SOUTHCOASTPLAZA.COM
prepared.” the Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave. This time of year, the restaurant is sundried tomatoes, and pesto.
Come learn how departments team Register at newportbeach.com, or @SouthCoastPlaza #SCPStyle also focused on those whose lives are “Bracken’s Kitchen is truly honored
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“Our Town, Our Paper” lagunabeachindy.com November 30, 2018 | Volume XV, Issue 48 By Sara Hall | NB Indy
In the Newport Beach City Council
election, results for one race have been
Spanish
PHOTO COURTESY OF GOFUNDME
too close to call. Although the challenger
HIllside Estate has consistently maintained the lead,
A sprawling home in San
Juan Capistrano is full of
Students this week the two swapped positions.
Incumbent and current mayor
Hear
Marshall “Duffy” Duffield overtook
action-packed amenities challenger Tim Stoaks on Tuesday by a
TREND-
mere 22 votes. By the Wednesday 5 p.m.
CHEESE-FILLED inside and out.
CUISINE FOR
Desert Compound
Refugee’s update, Duffield’s lead increased to a
difference of 44 votes.
Story
The seat for Council District 3 is still
Antique elements are
WINTERTIME unconfirmed. With an estimated 12,206
SETTING
integrated with rammed- total Orange County ballots left to
By Amy Orr | LB Indy count after the Wednesday update, the
earth construction in This Emerald Bay oceanfront residence features panoramic views of the ocean, sunsets and crashing Immigration is a controversial topic numbers will likely continue to adjust
Rancho Mirage. whitewater below from its cliff-top setting. Occupying one of the largest parcels in Emerald Bay with in the United States. Some politicians for several more days.
nearly 100 feet of ocean frontage, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom home is positioned to capture see refugees as a threat to national Balboa Island Museum President Shirley Pepys stands in the John Wayne exhibit near a bust of Ronald Reagan in the new museum facility “Win or lose I’m proud of the
sprawling views from every major room.
Going Rustic
TEAMS
security, while others categorize them as campaign I ran, and the support from
The unique topography of the lot gently descends toward the water’s edge, with spacious terraces individuals in need of assistance. Today,
Southern California interior volunteers and the community,” Stoaks
Balboa Island Amid Concerns, Council
and gardens, as well as a private spa overlooking the cove. Through a private gate, the waters of the television and computer screens are filled said in an email Wednesday. “I have no
designers are combining cove below are easily accessed. The home is a blend of contemporary design and dramatic volume with world leaders and their emotionally regrets.”
(near to 20 feet in some locations) and walls of glass opening to the vistas. Honed limestone,
industrial design with
farmhouse chic.
bleached woods and crisp white walls combine to make rooms that feature expanses of glass framing
the azure waters.
charged opinions on the subject.
Last week, Thurston Middle School Museum Moves Allows Sidewalk Vendors, In a phone call Thursday, Duffield
said he had no comment on the current
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Indy Amid some concern, the second goes into effect on Jan. 1 and allows District 1 seat with 59.1 percent of the
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relishing the benefits of a that they were talking to a Central Amer- Dick and Carol Stein are recuperating from the loss of their new home in Paradise after it burned in the Camp Fire three weeks
Everything old is new again at the reading of a sidewalk vending permit street vending activity, the city of votes. Fellow incumbent Councilman
rob@robgiem.com, 949.933.7046
permanent vacation. ican refugee. after they moved in. The couple previously lived in Bluebird Canyon for more than 50Balboa
years. Island Museum, because the program and the accompanying or- Newport Beach created this new Kevin Muldoon also won his re-election
+
Students in Jeffrey Dippel’s 1B Spanish museum and its historical artifacts dinance regulating the vendors was program and ordinance. with a large chunk of the votes, about
ASK THE EXPERT class engage with native Spanish speakers
through an interactive website called A Helping Hand Holiday Fiction
tage on Marine Avenue and moved
and displays have left their cozy cot- unanimously approved this week.
Council voted 7-0 on the item on
On Nov. 13, Council held a study
session and later that night approved
67.9 percent, over Roy Englebrecht in
District 4.
Is There a Link Between the Arts and Home Values? talkabroad.com. During their recent
studies of Nicaraguan culture, the Laguna residents rally to aid longtime neighbors
Digest down the street to a new home.
Originally founded in 2000, the
the consent calendar, which allows
the movable merchants to sell food
the first reading of the new ordi-
nance. On Tuesday, a few concerns
With 56.7 percent of the votes, chal-
lenger Joy Brenner defeated incumbent
Fall Fashion By Holly Schwartz
McDonald
around town, Sunday
musicals at the central
sought-after neighborhood. The
same conclusion can be drawn in
organizations are found to have
lower rates of delinquency and
youngsters had a video chat with a man
named Allan M.
Allan spent 18 years living in Mana-
after new home burns in Camp Fire Eight Nights,Society has tripled in size thanks to its
Balboa Island Museum and Historical and other items from non-motorized
carts in Newport Beach, but with
were raised by residents and some
Council members.
Scott Peotter for the District 6 seat.
In other races that cover Newport
Three Wishes,
S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
Is being a center for the new digs at 210 Marine Ave, the for- heavy restrictions on where and how Hoiyin Ip, a member of the local Beach, two Democrat challengers from
library, concerts on the our own localities. For instance, the crime. It would follow that those gua, Nicaragua. He has regularly spoken By Daniel Langhorne, ing belongings at their new home
arts a valuable asset to your mer home of Art for the Soul, which they conduct business. chapter of the Sierra Club, pointed Laguna Beach, Harley Rouda and Cottie
green when weather is hub of art galleries in Laguna Beach are characteristics of communities
PRINTED MATTER with Laguna middle schoolers and Special to the Independent when they received two calls from
and a China offiTheciallyMuseum’s
closed earlier this year. The current municipal code bans out that sidewalk carts are another Petrie-Norris, have taken on unbeatable
home and neighborhood? nice, the Newport Beach is an attraction that entices others that would be more appealing, and A former Laguna Beach couple local authorities to evacuate—then
THIS SEASON’S PLAYFUL
new facility, which using public property for commer- source of trash. leads in their respective contests in 48th
It’s no secret that Laguna Film Festival, as well who appreciate them. therefore more valuable.
REFUGEE, page 3 who lived on Starlit Drive in Blue- came the knock at the door from a opens to the public on cial purposes, but in an effort to About 90 percent of the floating Congressional District and the 74th As-
PATTERNS AND TEXTURES Beach is known for all of
the artistic venues and
as several art galleries/
gardens.
A Princeton University Center
for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies
There appears to be good reason
to support the presence of the
bird Canyon for more than 50 years police officer telling them to get out. Cabinet BALBOA ISLAND MUSEUM Page 14 comply with the upcoming imple- SIDEWALK VENDORS Page 14 sembly District.
FABRICS OF
is recuperating from the loss of their As they got into their cars with
galleries that it offers. Is there any conducted research that shows that arts in our communities. From INSIDE
LOCAL new home in Paradise after it burned just the clothes they were wearing,
THE FUTURE The city is famous for the Holly McDonald
correlation between the arts are good for your health, the magnetic allure to the benefits in the Camp Fire three weeks after the Steins could see a 40-foot wall of Editor’s Note: Welcome to the
COASTAL
LANDMARK: Festival of the Arts, the arts in the community creativity, and mental wellbeing. they reap in fostering healthy, safe
TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY Sawdust Art Festival, the and desirability of a You don’t need a prescription communities, it makes sense that our
they moved in. flames approaching their neighbor’s sixth annual Holiday Digest—a
REAL ESTATE GUIDE
SOUND SPECTRUM
MOVES FASHION FORWARD monthly art walks, and for housing city? According to Realtor.com, for that! How is art good for cities should proudly exhibit their
Dick and Carol Stein recently left house across the street. collection of fiction and nonfiction
their family home in Laguna Beach “They were having a difficult time stories published in the Indy by
FABULOUS FINDS
literally hundreds of galleries that people want to live near iconic art. our health? The enjoyment of it love and support of the arts. Why is The Ultimate Real Estate Guide with their daughter Linda to be clos- breathing during their escape and members of the Third Street Writ-
can be found throughout town. Landmarks or sought-after features apparently reduces stress, which is living in an area with arts important for Homebuyers & Owners in er to their great-grandchildren who could barely see the lights in the ers, a nonprofit dedicated to foster-
CONSIGNMENT SHOPS’
MERMAID Newport Beach also features add a desirability factor for residents. of course health-friendly. Events and to you? Newport Beach and Laguna Beach live in Chico. Both in their mid-80s, vehicle ahead of them,” said Susan ing literary arts in Laguna Beach.
NEW-TO-YOU OPTIONS many arts attractions and events. Also, the use of art plus culture to attractions also offer opportunities Holly Schwartz is a Realtor with
MASTERPIECES the Steins had just finished unpack- Stein, Dick and Carol’s daughter who Third Street Writers hosts a week-
The Newport Beach city website form connections in the community for volunteering or to be involved Villa Real Estate who lives in Newport
PERSONAL STYLE offers opportunities for artists and is attractive to people. A major in the arts, which are both linked to Beach and has been featured on CAMP FIRE, page 18 HOLIDAY DIGEST, page 20
FASHION ISLAND’S ACTIVE: also mentions some of the artistic example of this is the High Line in better health as well as creativity. The HGTV’s “House Hunters.” She can be
offerings in the city art exhibitions NYC. The transformation of this study also notes that communities reached with comments or story ideas
BESPOKE SHOPPING SERVICE THE SOCAL TRIFECTA at the library, public art sculptures area drew people to it, making it a with a presence of artists and art at HSchwartz@VillaRealEstate.com.
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