Biz News: Italian restaurant Spoleto opening first California location in Irvine

Spoleto – My Italian Kitchen restaurant is planning to open its first California location in Irvine this fall, according to a news release.

The restaurant’s motto, “Craft Your Culinary Freedom,” reflects a menu that “allows diners to create their own dishes with more than 30 Italian-inspired toppings to choose from,” according to a news release.

The 4,260-square-foot restaurant will open in the University Center, next to Mendocino Farms, 4175 Campus Drive.

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Chef series coming to Irvine Spectrum

Irvine Spectrum Center is hosting its Golden Chef Series, a culinary showcase featuring chef demonstrations, beginning Saturday and going through June 18, according to a news release.

The demonstrations are free.

For more information, visit GoldenFoodieAwards.com.

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Sysmex opens Irvine office

Sysmex America, Inc. — which distributes and supports in vitro diagnostic hematology and laboratory products in North America — recently opened a West Coast office in Irvine.

The office is at 3161 Michelson Drive.

“The Irvine location is evidence of our growth, as well as our very serious commitment to providing the highest level of customer care, for many years to come,” John Kershaw, president and CEO of Sysmex America, said in a statement.

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Manpower hosts job fair

Manpower, an Irvine-based staffing agency, is looking to fill 200 manufacturing jobs in Irvine and surrounding areas, according to a news release.

A job fair at 2525 McGaw Ave., Irvine, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 14.

Available positions include those in assembly, production and manufacturing.

Applicants are asked to bring a driver’s license and proof of eligibility to work in the United States, such as a Social Security card.

For more information, call (949) 756-2111.