From north to south, India Kitchen serves dishes inspired by regions all across India, including some with Indo-Chinese influences. If you've yet to experience the flavors of Indian food, regular diners suggest you order the chicken tikka masala. Highly recommended by regular patrons, this dish features marinated chicken in a savory, creamy, spicy tomato sauce that's served with white rice.

Rather sample a little bit of everything? Consider arriving during India Kitchen's popular all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, which is served daily. For just $8.95, you can explore a vast assortment of curries, meat dishes, and naan (Indian flatbread). Regulars insist the lunch buffet is a can't-miss experience at this Tustin eatery.

India Kitchen is open daily for lunch and dinner service.

India Kitchen
14131 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-0300
www.indiakitchenoc.com/index.html
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A stretched-out buttonhole on your favorite shirt can cause it to droop and look unflattering. Luckily, reinforcing a buttonhole is one of the easiest sewing fixes, provided that you know a few handy techniques. Here are three smart (and simple) ways to reinforce a buttonhole on just about any article of clothing.

Reinforce a Tattered Buttonhole [marthastewart.com]
If your buttonhole isn’t just loose but is also pretty tattered, Martha Stewart’s simple tips will help you to make it look as good as new. All it takes is a regular sewing needle, a bit of knotted thread and an easy-to-learn blanket stitch.

Beginner Sewing Lessons: Buttonholes [sewing.org]
Just like the name of the tutorial implies, this one is a great option for newbie sewers. This is a very in-depth tutorial that almost guarantees a flawless execution, and it will even help you to evaluate the buttonhole damage to choose the right course of action while mending.

How to Mend Buttonholes [yourhomemagazine.co.uk]
This tutorial from YourHome offers innovative solutions for fixing stretched or torn buttonholes. Fusible mending tape is a great option for garments made with heavier materials, while the basic buttonhole stitch is ideal for thinner, lighter shirts and pants.

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“A local treasure.” That’s what locals say about Bowers Museum, which is dedicated to arts and cultures from around the world. The museum, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, hosts permanent collections of artwork from Native America and Latin America, the Pacific Islands, Asia, and Africa. The museum also features a collection of historical artifacts from around Orange County. Visiting collections come through often, as well.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. General adult weekday admission is $13, and weekend admission is $15. Children under 12 are admitted free. Bowers Museum is also known to host after-hours events and special educational events for all age groups regularly, so check the website’s calendar for upcoming events.

Bowers Museum
2002 N .Main Street
Santa Anna, CA 92706
714-567-3600
bowers.org
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