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Michelin adds Santa Ana restaurant to its California guide

We're so proud to see Santa Ana's own Lola Gaspar added to the MICHELIN Guide of top restaurants in the world! This is Santa Ana's third MICHELIN star restaurant!

The MICHELIN Guide, known for awarding stars to top restaurants worldwide, announced five new additions to its recommendations yesterday, including Lola Gaspar. This modern Mexico City-inspired gastrobar is led by chef Luis Perez and has been serving the Santa Ana community and visitors for the past 15 years.

The guide says: "This gastropub in downtown Santa Ana isn't new but a post-pandemic reset and a trip to Mexico changed Chef Luis Perez's mindset—and menu. It's all about quality over quantity here, so expect a tightly edited menu featuring tacos, quekas, and churros, but it's all very good. Happy hour discounts make sampling it all a tempting proposition."

Congratulations to Lola Gaspar!

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Business Owner Spotlight

Kate and Vincent Tiuseco

Founders & Owners

"Our story begins with one main ingredient: LOVE"

BAD Bakers

BAD stands for bread and donuts, but love is their main ingredient. Their story began after visiting the Philippines and eating Ensaymadas, a sweet dough-like pastry that is covered with butter and topped with sugar, at a Filipino Bakery. This sparked their interest and they decided to take their inspiration to the next level by attending culinary school, baking conventions in Australia and Japan, and more.

Fast forward to 10 years later, this husband and wife team are the founders and owners of 6 donut shops in California. They opened their first Southern California location in Santa Ana in 2023. Stop by today for a tasty treat!

📍 2301 N. Tustin Ave, Suite B, Santa Ana CA 92705

BAD Bakers Website

Business Resources

Resource Hub: Investing in America

The SBA launched a digital hub to connect small businesses with major funding in President Biden's Investing in America agenda.

Visit here to learn about ways to pursue federal, state, and local grants, contracts, and other resources like free guides, as well as links to valuable SBA resources like business loans and free business counseling.

ICSC 2024

Recap of Event

Last month, representatives from the City of Santa Ana's City Manager's Office, Community Development and Planning & Building Agencies exhibited at the annual International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

The event is for retail and commercial real estate professionals and industry experts to conduct business and discuss potential opportunities in various cities.

We made connections with potential retailers, met with existing brokers and businesses, and promoted new opportunities for development in the City.

Visit here to view marketing materials

New Businesses

Fat of the Land

Krua Mae Thai

Eastern Tales Thai Tea

Enchanted Coffee

Available Properties

Bristol Warner Village

2311 S. Bristol St.

Property Highlights:

Located at major intersections of Bristol St. and Warner Ave

Exposure to 80,000 cars daily

80,865 SF of retail space

Contact:

Greg Giacopuzzi

Vice President, Leasing & Development

ggiacopuzzi@newmarkmerrill.com

Clinica Medica General

505 N. Main St.

Property Highlights:

Located near shops, restaurants, and attractions

Former medical clinic

9,000 SF

Contact:

Ramzy Prado

Vice President

rprado@naicapital.com

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