Biz News: Food Network chef to appear at South Coast Plaza

The Walking Co. will host Food Network chef Anne Burrell on Saturday at the footwear retailer’s new South Coast Plaza location in Costa Mesa.

Burrell, who appears on “Worst Cooks in America,” will sign autographs and copies of her cookbook during the event, which will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Walking Co. store near the Macy’s Home store.

Guests also can get prizes and free copies of Burrell’s book.

Women’s retailer Alice + Olivia opens at Fashion Island

Alice + Olivia, a women’s clothing store, has opened at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

It will operate as a pop-up store near Bloomingdale’s before moving to a permanent location next year, according to a news release. It is the brand’s 35th store in the United States.

“We love the energy and style of the women of Newport Beach and we are thrilled to expand our fashion community in California,” Stacey Bendet, chief executive and creative director of Alice + Olivia, said in a statement.