Costa Mesa's Neighborhood Blog

A blog about Newport and Costa Mesa with an emphasis on Costa Mesa Real Estate and Newport Beach Real Estate, written by a lifetime local resident of coastal Orange County whose knowledge of the area, combined with a strong background in mortgages, real estate and being an attorney, gives her clients many advantages.

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Costa Mesa Bakery - Coupon

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Coupon - Costa Mesa Bakery - Grand Opening

 

When you walk into Nothing Bundt Cakes the first think you'll see in front of you is a case full of treats and amazing cakes. As you look around the store, your eyes will feast and you'll enjoy the nostalgic feel of the entire shop.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

In addition to the sweet treats, you'll also find many gift ideas from aprons to many tongue in cheek baby clothes featuring sayings such as "Baby's got bundt."

The store offers many sizes of cakes from Bundinis, sold by the dozen, to single serving Bundtlets to Bundts that serve between 8 and 26 people. These cakes can be decorated with all types of ribbons, bows and decorations. All decorations are made in store.

The cakes feature flavors including chocolate chocolate chip, white white chocolate, red velvet, pecan praline, marble, cinnamon swirl and more.

Nothing Bundt cakes was founded in 1997 in Las Vegas and now has 25 locations in 7 states.

Nothing Bundt Cakes Display Case

Costa Mesa owner, Linda Kirkpatrick, decided to purchase a franchise after looking into several possibilities and knew that Orange County was where she wanted to be. She believes that she found the perfect location on 17th Street in Costa Mesa. She is passionate about Noting Bundt Cakes and also about giving back, so her grand opening fesitivites will include a donation to CHOC. In addition, she participates in CHOC Follies. Be sure to stop and chat with her, she is fun and friendly.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is located at 270 E. 17th St., #4 in Costa Mesa. Their phone number is 949-642-2900.

Linda has been kind enough to offer our readers a special coupon. Please see the bottom of the page for your coupon. (Now expired).

Grand Opening Schedule

The grand opening schedule includes several days of activities both for kids and adults, so be sure to stop by and enjoy the celebration.

  • Thursday - 3/10/11
    • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Ribbon Cutting by Tom Brennan of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce with Nothing Bundt Cakes Owner, Linda Kirkpatrick
    • 4:30 – 7:00 pm – Wine and cake tasting with Anna’s Boutique Wines
  • Friday - 3/11/11
    • 9 am – 6 pm – Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Day, 20% of all proceeds to CHOC
    • 4 – 6 pm – Face painting for the kid
  • Saturday - 3/12/11
    • 10 am – The first 50 customers who purchase will receive free cake for a year (one free Bundtlet per month for 12 months).

 

Originally published at Nothing Bundt Cakes

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About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients buy and sell residential real estate.

Are you upside down in your home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

Pasta Connection - A Local Costa Mesa Favorite is Back

Pasta Connection - A Local Costa Mesa Favorite is Back

 

For over 20 years, Pasta Connection reigned on the corner of 19th Street and Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa with its eye catching sign of an unhappy young boy with a plate of spaghetti dumped over his head.

Pasta Connection Costa Mesa

The owner Luis Rodriguez opened the restaurant in 1984 after years of planning and dreams.

According to his daughter, he even planned the photo used in their signs and on their marketing, a photo of his son with a plate of spaghetti dumped over his head.  Opening the restuarant was a dream that Luis had, and he made it come true with a vengeance.

After more than two successful decades, Pasta Connection lost its lease one and a half years ago when the location they had been in was torn down to make way for a new building.

For many restaurants, that might have spelled the end, but not for Pasta Connection.  They reopened last month, and when I walked in, it would have been hard to tell they had ever been closed.  The place was full, and there was a short wait for our table.

The restaurant is back in full swing, and its obvious that many, if not all, of the old customers are back in force to enjoy the great food and wonderful atmosphere this family has created.

Pasta Connection specializes in Italian and Argentinian food.  They make fresh pasta every day in their own kitchen.  The food is reasonable and plentiful.

If you are looking for a new restaurant to try, or you've been wondering what happened to your old favorite, stop by the new Pasta Connection.  Just let the sign of Lou be your guide, or your GPS if you prefer.  The new location is 1969 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa.

 

 

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About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients buy and sell residential real estate.

Are you upside down in your home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.