A Habit Burger Grill opens at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 25 in Mission Viejo. The first 200 guests in line will receive a free award-winning Charburger, fries and a drink. (Courtesy of Habit Burger Grill)

The Broken Yolk Cafe brings another of its restaurants to Orange County this summer. (Courtesy of the Broken Yolk Cafe)

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The Broken Yolk Cafe in Costa Mesa will be followed later by another restaurant in Cypress. (Courtesy of the Broken Yolk Cafe)

The Broken Yolk Cafe will be located in the former Turnip Rose in Costa Mesa. (Courtesy of the Broken Yolk Cafe)

Barrels & Birdies, a locally owned golf and surf apparel shop, has opened in the Mercantile West shopping center in Ladera Ranch. The store sells a variety of clothing, shoes, surfboards and accessories. (Courtesy of Scott Hedrick)



Barrels & Birdies, a locally owned golf and surf apparel shop, has opened in the Mercantile West shopping center in Ladera Ranch. The store sells a variety of clothing, shoes, surfboards and accessories. (Courtesy of Scott Hedrick)

Barrels & Birdies, a locally owned golf and surf apparel shop, has opened in the Mercantile West shopping center in Ladera Ranch. The store sells a variety of clothing, shoes, surfboards and accessories. (Courtesy of Scott Hedrick)

More burgers!

A Habit Burger Grill opens at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 25 in Mission Viejo.

Local CharClub members will receive an exclusive invitation to enjoy a pre-opening event Saturday, April 21 before the grand opening, which includes a free Charburger, fries and a drink.

Also ahead of its grand opening celebration, the restaurant is hosting three fundraising events with all proceeds raised donated back to the cause or organization.

–Sunday, April 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Capistrano Valley High School

–Sunday, April 22, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Mission Viejo High School

–Tuesday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Open Medicine Foundation

Beyond burgers, Habit’s menu also includes salads, grilled sandwiches (ahi tuna, chicken and grilled tri-tip), sides such as onion rings, sweet potato and regular French fries, and tempura-style green beans.

The first Habit opened in Santa Barbara in 1969 and has grown to some 220 restaurants in 11 states.

For more deals on the grand opening, check out habitburger.com/missionviejo

Address: 27748 Crown Valley Parkway

More breakfast

In case you missed this news earlier last week:

The Broken Yolk Cafe is opening in Costa Mesa this summer.

The former home of the Turnip Rose, this 3,734 square-foot space has a patio that should prove popular as the weather warms up. The chain which started in Pacific Beach and has restaurants in Southern California and Las Vegas, serves breakfast, brunch and lunch with steak and eggs, create your own omeletes, sandwiches, pancakes and specialties such as Border Benedict, two poached eggs on sweet corn cakes with carne asada and poblano chili sauce.

Address: 2701 Harbor Blvd., Suite E6, Costa Mesa.

Dumpling alert

More dumplings are coming to Orange County when JA Jiaozi, a Chinese chain, opens its first American outpost in early May at The Market Place in Irvine.

The restaurant, a 2,954 square foot space, will bring seasonal offerings with no artificial coloring, preservatives or MSG.

Menu items will include steamed, boiled and fried dumplings in flavors such as cod fish and chives ($11.50) and the JA Signature with pork dried shrimp and shrimp roe ($11.50).

Stir-fried veggie dishes range from $9.50-$11.50, noodle dishes are $12.50. House specialties include Braised Brisket with Quail Eggs ($16.50).

Appetizers range from Osmantus Cherry Radish, ($7.50) with date and mint, to Cactus Salad ($9.50), with shrimp, arugula avocado and orange peel in a Japanese dressing.

Address: 13776 Jamboree Road, Irvine.

— Anne Valdespino, staff writer

Mens, boys apparel

Barrels & Birdies, a locally owned golf and surf apparel shop, has opened in the Mercantile West shopping center in Ladera Ranch.

The store sells a variety of clothing, shoes, surfboards and accessories.

Scott Hedrick, a local Ladera Ranch resident, is the owner. He got his start n retail in the early 1990s while he was still in college. After his short career as a television reporter, he pursues golf, got a job with TravisMathew and soon was inspired him to open a store. His wife, Nicole Blanchard-Hedrick, came up with the name Barrels & Birdies.

The store is at 25642 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite E-1. For more information, call 949-347-6933 or visit barrelsandbirdie.com.

Salon studios

My Salon Suite, a national franchise chain, has opened a location in Mission Viejo.

The business includes a collection of private suites for lease in the beauty and health professions.

A five-person team opened the location and will manage daily operations. “Going to a salon should be an escape…you want to feel pampered, yet relaxed and that’s what My Salon Suite is all about,” said Frank Caperino, a member of the ownership team.

More information for professionals interested in leasing a suite should call or text 949-682-5585.

Address: 23162 Los Alisos Blvd. in the Oak Tree Village shopping center

Editor’s note: This post was updated to clarify that the free burger event at Habit Burger Grill was for CharClub members only on April 21.