Another favorite is duck & French toast—a confit duck leg is paired with thick cut, custardy French toast topped with blackberries and warm maple syrup— a taste sensation of savory, crunchy and sweet. Ross takes the same French toast to the islands with tropical fruit, toasted coconut, macadamia nuts and crowned with a picture-perfect scope of ube (purple yam) ice cream. 

Savory options include a luscious mushroom toast with soft scrambled eggs, tomato sofrito, crème fraîche, spinach and shallot vinaigrette. Try the unique salmon chilaquiles rojos—grilled salmon, avocado, black beans, chamomile pickled onions and a sunny egg—the unusual combo of grilled fish (textbook crispy skin) works well with the Mexican breakfast classic. 

Weber’s talents include that of baker: he personally makes his own buttermilk biscuits every morning. They’re used as the foundation for his take on strawberry shortcake with sweet cream, macerated berries and strawberry crunch. Chef’s favorite, though, is the eggs Benedict: The fluffy biscuits are topped with Fra’ Mani’s lightly smoked rosemary ham and just-poached eggs. For a Parisian touch, the hollandaise is laced with champagne. Hungry diners will dig into steak and eggs—a perfectly cooked and tender sliced Bavette steak, plated with eggs over easy that’s immensely satisfying.

Outpost Kitchen is the place to be weekends—the patio, dining room and bar are buzzing. Reservations are highly recommended. Mixology is a finely honed art here and a popular morning starter is the Mesa Michelada —India pale ale, bone broth-infused tomato juice with a rooster spice blend rim. A tribute to South Coast Plaza’s affinity for luxury is The Gucci– Luna azul blanco, campari, lime, agave, Italian blood orange soda. Something the Gucci family would agree on—è delizioso!

A head turner is the smoked salmon & shrimp Benedict—a towering plate of perfectly cooked seafood atop toast, poached eggs, hollandaise, pickled onion and whole grain mustard. Generous portions allow for sharing. A one-of-a-kind creation is the bangers & smash. It has it all—English pea pancakes, smoked cheddar mash, fried eggs, dolly gravy and BBQ Hungarian sausage—the lime keifer yogurt lends brightness to the indulgent dish.

BREITLING

Chronomat Automatic 36

Level 2, Carousel Court
657.467.6279

From their impeccable craftsmanship to a focus on themes that appeal to today’s most adventurous enthusiasts, Breitling has established itself as the watch brand that loves to push boundaries. That idea is backed up by its impressive range of all-star ambassadors, from Charlize Theron and Misty Copeland to Brad Pitt, Adam Driver, soccer superstar Erline Haaland and the NFL’s Trevor Lawrence. Trailblazers all, these A-listers perfectly represent the audacious spirit for which Breitling has become known. 

All of which means: If you love speed, precarious heights or simply the idea of changing the game, a Breitling watch will likely catch your eye. Bold dial colors, rugged styling and thoughtful functions are the hallmarks of this brand, which can be unabashedly sporty while also feeling undeniably upscale. Yet Breitling also excels with dress watches, including this Chronomat Automatic 36, a unisex piece that offers on-trend two-tone styling in stainless steel and 18-karat red gold and can be purchased with or without the splash of diamond sparkle around the bezel on the 36mm case.

TUDOR

The Black Bay Fifty-Eight 39mm with an 18-karat yellow gold case and green dial

Level 2, Carousel Court
657.467.6264

Most watch fans know this brand as the sister company to Rolex, which is an impeccable recommendation in itself — but if you dive a little deeper, you’ll quickly find Tudor’s popularity is rooted in its talent for producing exceptional timepieces featuring classic styling you’ll be proud to wear on your wrist every day. 

Known for its in-house movements and high-end styling, Tudor’s Black Bay is without question the icon of the brand and the most sought-after piece among collectors. Launched in 2012 as the modern update to Tudor’s Submariner dive watch, the Black Bay is available in a variety of iterations, including a GMT, Day-Date and Chronograph. And while functions like its rotating dive bezel and luminescent hands indeed highlight its dive capabilities, they also add up to a watch that feels equal parts substantial and classic. This Black Bay Fifty-Eight — which indeed takes its name from the styling of a Rolex bracelet in the mid-1950s — offers classic design in abundance, from its 39mm case in 18-karat yellow gold to its hunter-green dial and brown alligator strap, while its self-winding mechanical movement is waterproof to 200 meters and offers 70 hours of power reserve.   

ROGER DUBUIS

Limited-edition Excalibur MT Cobalt 42mm

Level 2, Carousel Court
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Another brand that effortlessly balances the duality of sporty and stylish, Roger Dubuis is beloved by watch fans who are seeking timepieces that feel decidedly unique — in other words, you won’t see it on every other wrist at a lunch or cocktail party. Roger Dubuis watchmakers imbue each model with its own unique spirit, which could be inspired by anything from auto racing to the legend of the knights of the round table. A notched fluted bezel and skeleton styling that reveals a star-shaped bridge are likewise signatures of this eye-catching brand. 

The Excalibur ranks high among the brand’s most coveted models — this Excalibur MT Cobalt 42mm is limited to just 88 pieces and features a flying tourbillon with carriages crafted in titanium, a detail that increased the power reserve to 72 hours. The hand-wound movement is fully visible via both the skeletonized dial and the crystal case back, all housed in a 42mm case crafted of a non-magnetic cobalt-chronium alloy that’s proprietary to Roger Dubuis. 

HUBLOT

Big Bang Unico King Gold Ceramic 42mm

Level 2, Carousel Court
949.389.2140

If there’s any brand that swings for the fences, it’s Hublot. From its collaborations with sports stars and world-renowned artists to the forward-thinking technology it employs to achieve its distinct look and color palette, Hublot excels at watches that get noticed. Then again, that shouldn’t be surprising for a brand that employs “Big Bang” as one of its most popular model names, and you do indeed get a lot of bang (and plenty of notice from envious friends) from a Hublot watch.

Bold ceramic hues and sculpted cases that feel wholly substantial are among the signatures of a Hublot Big Bang, but its most sought-after design among fans has to be the blend of black and a proprietary 18-karat rose gold alloy — known as “King Gold” in Hublot parlance — seen on this 42mm Big Bang Unico King Gold Ceramic. Featuring a satin-finished and polished King Gold case and black ceramic bezel, the latter affixed with the brand’s signature H-shaped screws in titanium, this Big Bang features the brand’s Unico self-winding chronography flyback movement with column wheel, visible via the matte-black skeleton dial. 

IWC

Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Lake Tahoe”

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.955.4037

Hollywood A-listers from Tom Cruise to Bradley Cooper have sported an IWC timepiece on their wrists, but social media went wild earlier this year when Tom Brady was spotted wearing the brand while playing in The Match, the latest golf tournament that paired the football icon with fellow star Aaron Rodgers in a tournament against two equally high-wattage names, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. The June battle on the course at Wynn Las Vegas featured copious imagery of Brady wearing one of IWC’s newest styles, the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Lake Tahoe.”